Novo Nordisk's Wegovy Gains U.S. Approval for MASH Treatment
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Novo Nordisk's Wegovy has received accelerated FDA approval to treat metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), making it the first GLP-1 treatment approved for this liver condition, leading to a 7.4% rise in the company's shares. The approval is based on positive trial results showing significant improvement in liver fibrosis, and Wegovy's expanded use enhances its position in the metabolic disease market.
- Novo Nordisk shares pop after Wegovy receives U.S. approval for liver disease CNBC
- Wegovy Gets F.D.A. Approval for MASH The New York Times
- Wegovy Approved for MASH With Fibrosis, No Cirrhosis Medscape
- Novo’s Wegovy becomes first GLP-1 drug approved for MASH BioPharma Dive
- Echosens and Novo Nordisk Advance Partnership to Increase Awareness and Early Diagnosis of MASH PR Newswire
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