Novo’s Wegovy Pill Tracks 3,071 Prescriptions in First Days Of Launch


LONDON, Jan 16 (Reuters) – Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy ‌pill hit 3,071 U.S. prescriptions in ⁠the first four days after ‌its launch, IQVIA data shared by analysts on Friday showed, as investors closely watch ⁠to see if the ​firm can ⁠ram home its first-mover advantage against rival ‌Eli Lilly in ‌a ​competitive weight-loss ‌market.

The data reflects retail prescriptions for oral Wegovy, not those filled ​through the ​drugmaker’s ⁠online NovoCare Pharmacy, so actual prescription ‍numbers will be higher, Barclays analysts said ‌in a note.

(Reporting by ​Bhanvi Satija; Editing by Joe Bavier)



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