Investigating Ozempic Ozempic and Wegovy Lawsuits - Buying Health Professionals and other Dodgy Behaviour
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Feb 23, 2025 Novo Nordisk faces a two-year ban from a major pharmaceutical association due to unethical practices. The podcast examines shocking class action lawsuits in the U.S., highlighting insufficient warnings about serious side effects of their weight-loss drugs. It also uncovers the staggering amounts spent by Novo Nordisk on healthcare professionals, raising questions about transparency and ethics in pharmaceutical marketing. Listeners gain insight into the potential legal ramifications and implications for patient care.
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Novo Nordisk's UK Suspension Revealed
- Novo Nordisk was suspended for two years by the Association of British Pharmaceutical Industry due to serious breaches of their Code of Practice.
- They promoted weight management courses ambiguously which misled healthcare professionals about their drug Saxenda.
Hidden Payments Spark UK Reprimands
- Novo Nordisk repeatedly failed to disclose millions of pounds paid to UK health professionals and organizations.
- This lack of transparency led to reprimands and cancellation of corporate partnerships by major medical bodies.
Pharma's Influence on Prescriptions
- Novo Nordisk paid millions to medical professionals and organizations worldwide, often for educational purposes.
- Studies associate such payments with increased prescribing of that company's drugs.