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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Novo Nordisk stated that its price cuts for Ozempic and Wegovy are intended to benefit insured patients.</li><li>The company said this will also benefit patients who pay out of pocket, but their costs are tied to the list price of these drugs.</li><li>Novo Nordisk said this applies to patients with high-deductible health plans or co-insurance benefit designs.</li></ul>Novo Nordisk AS (NVO) is planning to cut Ozempic and Wegovy prices in the U.S. by up to 50% starting in 2027.Ozempic and Wegovy prices will start at a list price of $675 a month, effective Jan. 1, 2027, according to the company. This is a 50% reduction when compared to the current list price of Wegovy, and about 35% cut for the list price of Ozempic.“Lowering the list price of Wegovy and Ozempic is the best approach to address the unprecedented opportunity to help more than 100 million people living with obesity and over 35 million people with type 2 diabetes in the United States,” said Jamey Millar, Novo Nordisk’s Executive Vice President of U.S. operations.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NVO">Novo Nordisk shares</a> were down nearly 2% in Tuesday’s opening trade. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around the company trended in the ‘bullish’ territory with message volumes at ‘extremely high’ levels at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Who Will Benefit From These Lower Prices?</h2>Novo Nordisk stated that its price cuts for Ozempic and Wegovy are intended to benefit insured patients.This will also benefit patients who pay out of pocket, but whose costs are linked to the list price of these drugs. This applies to patients with high-deductible health plans or co-insurance benefit designs, the company said.Novo Nordisk added that Tuesday’s price cuts do not impact its direct-to-consumer and self-pay offerings of Ozempic and Wegovy.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Ozempic And Wegovy Prices For Cash-Paying Patients</h2>Novo Nordisk currently offers Wegovy for cash-paying patients, starting at $149 per month for the pill and $199 per month for the pen.Ozempic prices start at $199 a month for the first two months for new patients for 0.25 mg and 0.5 mg doses.Existing patients can get Ozempic in 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, and 1 mg doses at $349 per month.All patients will have to pay $499 a month for the 2 mg dose of Ozempic.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NVO">NVO stock</a> is down 24% year-to-date and 56% over the past 12 months.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/amd-stock-soars-on-meta-expanded-6-gigawatt-deal-for-amd-gpus/cZRvDZZR4Cb">AMD Stock Soars Pre-Market After Meta Expands Multi-Year AI Chip Partnership</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Novo Nordisk To Cut Ozempic, Wegovy Prices By Up To 50%

Ozempic and Wegovy will start at a list price of $675 a month, effective Jan. 1, 2027, according to the company.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The company stated that the UBT251 trial conducted by United Laboratories showed statistically significant improvements when compared to placebo on key secondary endpoints.</li><li>Novo Nordisk stated that from a baseline mean body weight of 92.2 kg, the highest mean weight loss observed for people treated with UBT251 was 19.7%, compared to 2% in the placebo group.</li><li>The company’s Chief Scientific Officer, Martin Holst Lange, added that Novo Nordisk is looking forward to reporting data from a global trial with UBT251 next year.</li></ul>Novo Nordisk AS (NVO) on Tuesday announced that its phase 2 clinical trial of a new obesity drug in China has shown successful results.Developed in partnership with United Laboratories International Holdings, Novo Nordisk said that UBT251 delivered up to 19.7% mean weight loss after 24 weeks in a phase 2 trial in China.However,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NVO">Novo Nordisk shares</a> declined nearly 3% in Tuesday’s pre-market trade. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around the company trended in the ‘bullish’ territory with message volumes at ‘extremely high’ levels at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">UBT251 Trial Results Show Significant Improvements</h2>The company stated that the UBT251 trial conducted by United Laboratories showed statistically significant improvements compared with placebo on key secondary endpoints, including waist circumference, blood glucose, blood pressure, and lipids.The trial investigated the safety and efficacy of UBT251 at doses of 2 mg, 4 mg, and 6 mg.Novo Nordisk stated that from a baseline mean body weight of 92.2 kg, the highest mean weight loss observed for people treated with UBT251 was 19.7%, or about 17.5 kg, compared to 2% or 1.6kg in the placebo group after 24 weeks of treatment.“We are very encouraged by these data from the trial in China, which demonstrate the potential of UBT251 and its differentiated clinical profile and safety and tolerability profile,” said Novo Nordisk’s Chief Scientific Officer, Martin Holst Lange.Lange added that the company is looking forward to reporting data from a global trial with UBT251 next year.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Why Is NVO Stock Declining Pre-Market?</h2>Novo Nordisk shares continued to decline in Tuesday’s pre-market session. This is after a fall of more than 16% on Monday, following the company's announcement that CagriSema demonstrated 23% weight loss in people with obesity in the Redefine 4 trial,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-is-nvo-stock-falling-pre-market-today/cZRtZlKR4UC">failing to meet</a> its primary endpoint.According to TheFly, analysts at JPMorgan downgraded Novo Nordisk to ‘Neutral’ from ‘Overweight’, calling the CagriSema results “disappointing.”The firm also further reduced its CagriSema forecasts by up to 63% through 2030, expecting a more challenging uptake for the product given its "inferiority" to Eli Lilly and Co.’s (LLY) Zepbound.Analysts at Kepler Cheuvreux downgraded NVO to ‘Hold’ from ‘Buy’ and stated that the company’s Redefine 4 study was a “major negative surprise.”Nordea analysts also downgraded Novo Nordisk to ‘Hold’ from ‘Buy’, with the firm citing a lack of near-term catalysts following Monday’s obesity study results.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NVO">NVO stock</a> is down 23% year-to-date and 55% over the past 12 months.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/is-microsoft-down-current-status/cZRtw5dR4yV">Is Microsoft Down? MSFT 365 Error Reports Spike On Downdetector, Company Says It Is Investigating The Issue</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

In this photo illustration, the logo of Novo Nordisk is displayed on a smartphone screen on September 10, 2025 in Chongqing, China. 

NVO Stock Continues To Decline Pre-Market After Monday’s Crash Amid CagriSema Setback – But Tuesday Brings Some Hope From China

Developed in partnership with United Laboratories International Holdings, Novo Nordisk said that UBT251 delivered up to 19.7% mean weight loss after 24 weeks in a phase 2 trial in China.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The company stated that CagriSema failed to match tirzepatide in terms of effectiveness in its clinical trial.</li><li>People treated with CagriSema 2.4 mg/2.4 mg achieved a weight loss of 23.0% after 84 weeks compared to 25.5% with tirzepatide 15 mg, according to Novo.</li><li>When measuring the treatment effect regardless of adherence, people treated with CagriSema 2.4 mg/2.4 mg achieved a weight loss of 20.2% compared to 23.6% with tirzepatide at 84 weeks.</li></ul>Novo Nordisk AS (NVO) shares fell more than 14% in Monday’s pre-market trade after the company announced headline results from Redefine 4, an open-label phase 3 trial.Novo Nordisk stated that CagriSema demonstrated 23% weight loss in people with obesity, but it failed to meet its primary endpoint.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NVO">Novo Nordisk</a> trended in the ‘extremely bearish’ territory at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">CagriSema Fails To Match Tirzepatide In Effectiveness</h2>Novo Nordisk stated that CagriSema failed to match tirzepatide in terms of effectiveness in its clinical trial.The company said that people treated with CagriSema 2.4 mg/2.4 mg achieved a weight loss of 23.0% after 84 weeks compared to 25.5% with tirzepatide 15 mg.When measuring the treatment effect regardless of adherence, people treated with CagriSema 2.4 mg/2.4 mg achieved a weight loss of 20.2% compared to 23.6% with tirzepatide at 84 weeks.“CagriSema has the potential to be the first GLP-1/amylin-combination product to reach the market for people living with obesity, documenting that cagrilintide adds to the existing benefits of semaglutide and offers clinically meaningful additive weight loss effects superior to what has been observed with GLP-1 biology alone,” said Novo Nordisk’s Chief Scientific Officer and Executive Vice President, Martin Holst Lange.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Who Is CagriSema Aimed At?</h2>CagriSema is a once-weekly subcutaneous treatment that is being investigated by Novo Nordisk for adults with overweight or obesity issues. It is also being considered as a treatment for adults with type 2 diabetes.The treatment is a fixed-dose combination of a long-acting amylin analogue, cagrilintide 2.4 mg, and semaglutide 2.4 mg.Novo Nordisk says CagriSema works by inducing weight loss by reducing hunger, increasing feelings of fullness, which helps people eat less and reduce their calorie intake.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NVO">NVO stock</a> is down 7% year-to-date and 46% over the past 12 months.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-replicate-most-tariffs-after-supreme-court-ruling-goldman-sachs/cZRNfSqR4xV">Trump Administration Can Replicate Most Of The Tariffs, Says Goldman Sachs Following Supreme Court Rebuke: Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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The company stated that CagriSema demonstrated 23% weight loss in people with obesity, failing to meet its primary endpoint.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>It is unclear what the company intends to charge for the vials, the report said.</li><li>Unlike Novo, Eli Lilly and Company already sells its obesity drug Zepbound in both injector pen and vial formats. &nbsp;</li><li>Novo also has a pill version of its obesity drug called Wegovy pill launched in early January to regain its slipping market share in the obesity segment.</li></ul>Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk (NVO) is reportedly looking to sell its injectable Wegovy in vials in a move that mirrors rival Eli Lilly and Company (LLY).Bloomberg<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-11/novo-to-follow-lilly-and-sell-obesity-shot-wegovy-in-vials?srnd=homepage-americas"> reported </a>on Wednesday, citing Novo CEO Mike Doustdar, that the vials are slated to be introduced in the U.S. this year, followed by launches in other countries.It is unclear what the company intends to charge for the vials, the report said. &nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Wegovy Upgrade</h2>Presently, Novo sells Wegovy in injector pens. Unlike Novo, Eli Lilly sells its obesity drug Zepbound in both injector pen and vial formats. The vials were introduced about two years ago to increase supply, improve access, and offer a lower-cost option.Injector pens are the standard auto-injector devices, often preferred for ease of use as they do not require manual drawing of medication. Meanwhile, vials require the use of a separate needle and syringe to draw up the medication.Novo also has a pill version of its obesity drug called Wegovy pill launched in early January as it pushes to regain its slipping market share in the obesity segment.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Novo’s Disappointing Outlook</h2>Novo now <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/novo-nordisk-shares-tumble-on-q4-miss-weak-sales-forecast/cZbi6tLR4m0">expects</a> adjusted sales to fall between 5% and 13% in fiscal 2026, and operating profit could decline by up to 13%.The company flagged concerns for the year including fierce competition, lower realized prices, and expiry of patent on the active ingredient in its best-selling Wegovy and Ozempic drugs in a few markets outside the U.S. while issuing the guidance earlier this month.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around NVO stock stayed within ‘bearish’ territory over the past 24 hours, while message volume fell from ‘extremely high’ to ‘high’ levels.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NVO">NVO stock</a> is down 42% over the past 12 months.&nbsp;Read More: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/entx-rallies-as-insiders-buy-company-shares/cZb6pAeR4Ah">ENTX Rallies As Insiders Buy Company Shares — Retail Hopes For ‘Exciting Days’ Ahead</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Novo Nordisk Reportedly Eyes Launching Wegovy In Vials To Compete With Rival Eli Lilly 

Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing Novo CEO Mike Doustdar, that the vials are slated to be introduced in the U.S. this year.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The FDA stated that the totality of the claims made by Novo in the ad misleadingly suggests that, because of its pill form, Wegovy offers an advancement or improvement over other currently approved GLP-1 treatments for weight loss.</li><li>The agency pointed to terms such as “live lighter” and “a way forward” to argue that the Novo advertisement misleadingly implies greater weight loss than other currently approved GLP-1 treatments.</li><li>The FDA has sought a reply from Novo within 15 working days from the date of receipt.</li></ul>A television advertisement by Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) for its obesity pill Wegovy has been flagged as “misleading” by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).According to an FDA letter dated February 5, the agency stated that the advertisement “misbrands” Wegovy. It added that this violates the distribution provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&amp;C Act).<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NVO">Novo shares</a> were up more than 8% in Monday’s opening trade, but pared some of the gains to hover nearly 4% higher at the time of writing. Retail sentiment around the NVO stock trended in the ‘bullish’ territory on the platform.“We take all regulatory feedback seriously and are in the process of responding to the FDA to address their concerns regarding the advertisement’s presentation,” said Liz Skrbkova, Novo’s head of U.S. media and stakeholder relations, according to a CNBC&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/09/fda-novo-nordisk-wegovy-tv-ad.html">report</a>.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is The FDA Objecting To?</h2>The FDA stated that the totality of the claims made by Novo in the TV advertisement misleadingly suggests that, because of its pill form, Wegovy offers an advancement or improvement over other currently approved GLP-1 treatments for weight loss.“Specifically, these claims and presentations misleadingly imply that Wegovy in pill form uniquely enables patients to achieve outcomes that were not previously possible with other GLP-1 treatments for weight loss,” the FDA stated in its letter.In particular, the agency pointed to terms such as “live lighter” and “a way forward” to argue that the Novo advertisement misleadingly implies greater weight loss than other currently approved GLP-1 treatments, even though this has not yet been demonstrated.Beyond this, the FDA stated that the advertisement implies additional benefits such as emotional relief, reduced psychological burden, hope, or direction for patients’ lives, positioning the pill as a solution to broader life problems rather than just a specific physical condition.The agency has sought a reply from Novo within 15 working days of receipt.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Novo’s Legal Battle With Hims &amp; Hers</h2>The FDA letter comes amid Novo’s&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/novo-nordisk-sues-hims-hers-permanent-ban-unapproved-compounded-drugs/cZbHzMjR4o2">legal battle</a> with Hims &amp; Hers Health Inc. (HIMS). The Wegovy-maker sued Hims &amp; Hers, calling for a permanent ban on the company’s sales of unapproved, compounded drugs that infringe its patents.“Hims &amp; Hers is mass marketing unapproved knock-off versions of Wegovy and Ozempic that evade the FDA’s gold standard review process,” the company said.Last week, the FDA warned of a crackdown last week on GLP-1 active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) intended for use in non-FDA-approved compounded drugs.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NVO">NVO stock</a> is down 4% year-to-date and 43% over the past 12 months.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/momentus-nasa-partnership-space-operations-mnts-stock/cZbvGE4R4o3">Momentus Partners With NASA For In-Orbit Servicing, Space Operations — MNTS Stock Rises</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

FDA Says Novo's Wegovy Pill TV Advertisement Is Misleading: NVO Stock Pares Gains

According to an FDA letter dated February 5, the agency stated that the advertisement “misbrands” Wegovy.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Novo also stated that Hims &amp; Hers is duping consumers and healthcare professionals as to the clinical benefits and safety of these unapproved drugs.</li><li>Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned of a crackdown last week on GLP-1 active pharmaceutical ingredients intended for use in non-FDA-approved compounded drugs.</li><li>Subsequently, Hims &amp; Hers announced that it would stop offering the $49 compounded version of Novo’s Wegovy.</li></ul>Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) on Monday stated that it has filed a lawsuit against Hims &amp; Hers Health Inc. (HIMS), calling for a permanent ban on the company’s sales of unapproved, compounded drugs that infringe its patents.Novo stated that it has filed the lawsuit to protect its intellectual property and the American public.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NVO">Novo shares</a> were up more than 5% in Monday’s pre-market trade, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/HIMS">Hims &amp; Hers shares</a> were down more than 19% at the time of writing. Retail sentiment around the NVO stock trended in the ‘bullish’ territory on the platform.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Novo Accuses HIMS Of Duping Consumers</h2>Novo stated that Hims &amp; Hers is duping consumers and healthcare professionals as to the clinical benefits and safety of these unapproved drugs.“Hims &amp; Hers is mass marketing unapproved knock-off versions of Wegovy and Ozempic that evade the FDA’s gold standard review process – that’s dangerous and deceptive to patients, and undermines the scientific innovation and regulatory rigor in place to ensure these treatments are safe and effective,” said Novo Nordisk’s senior vice president, Group General Counsel, Global Legal, IP and Security, John F. Kuckelman.The company also announced a share repurchase program on Monday of up to DKK 15 billion ($2.4 billion to be executed during a 12-month period beginning Feb. 4, 2026.<h2 class="st-heading-2">FDA Warns Of Crackdown On Compounded GLP-1 Drugs&nbsp;</h2>Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned of a crackdown last week on GLP-1 active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) intended for use in non-FDA-approved compounded drugs.“These actions are aimed to safeguard consumers from drugs for which the FDA cannot verify quality, safety, or efficacy.&nbsp; We take seriously any potential violations of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act,” the agency said.Subsequently, Hims &amp; Hers announced that it would stop offering the $49 compounded version of Novo’s Wegovy.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Analysts Warn Of Sales Hit</h2>The FDA crackdown has resulted in sharp price target cuts from analysts, according to TheFly.Analysts at Citi warned that Hims &amp; Hers’ launch of the compounded pill version of Wegovy is “risky and aggressive,” and that it brings more legal risk to the company.The firm trimmed its price target for Hims &amp; Hers to $16.5 from $30, while maintaining a ‘Sell’ rating. Citi analysts stated that the new price target factors in a 25% bear case probability of Hims &amp; Hers losing all weight loss drug sales, a 60% base case probability of the company losing half of the sales, and a 15% bull case probability of limited GLP-1 downside from the legal challenges.Analysts at BofA also lowered their price target for the HIMS stock to $21 from $26, while keeping an ‘Underperform’ rating. The firm noted that the FDA did not make a distinction between oral and injectable products in its crackdown warning.This leads BofA analysts to believe that the FDA’s crackdown could extend beyond APIs for oral GLP-1 treatment and include APIs for injectable semaglutide as well. The firm believes this adds a new risk to Hims' injectable GLP-1 franchise.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Stocktwits Users Reacted</h2>Retail sentiment around&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/HIMS">Hims &amp; Hers</a> trended in the ‘extremely bullish’ territory at the time of writing.One user pointed out that the company’s legal battle with Novo hasn’t even started yet.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/weqwewqeq1111/message/644437840</stembedurl><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NVO">NVO stock</a> is down 7% year-to-date, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/HIMS">HIMS stock</a> is down 29%.$1 = DKK 6.30Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/pgy-stock-rising-today-ahead-of-ai-lenders-q4-earnings/cZbHxXpR48v">PGY Stock Pops Pre-Earnings: Wall Street Bets On Pagaya’s AI-Powered Lending Model</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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