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The logo of pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk is displayed in front of its offices in Bagsvaerd, on the outskirts of Copenhagen, Denmark, December 3, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Tom Little

What Novo Nordisk's weight-loss pill approval means for company, patients

The first GLP-1 pill specifically for obesity, also branded as Wegovy, is a 25-mg oral formulation of semaglutide, the active ingredient in the blockbuster injectable version

Boxes of Wegovy made by Novo Nordisk are seen at a pharmacy in London, Britain March 8, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo

Novo Nordisk wins US approval for weight-loss pill

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Big players reshaping Bangladesh's retail pharmacy landscape

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Magnesium deficiency: 5 silent signs you should never ignore

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2 dengue patients die, 194 fresh cases detected overnight

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Feeling tired and sleepy during winter? Know why getting extra rest in colder months is important for your energy

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Zinc for immunity: Doctor explains 5 ways to beat cold and flu faster in winter

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Bangladesh's first national EQ-5D health value set unveiled

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Cannabis-based drugs show early promise against ovarian cancer, researchers say

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BBC investigation uncovers cancer fundraiser scam targeting children

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Fertility specialist shares 5 unhealthy lifestyle habits that cause infertility

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Cardiologist reveals the 'most powerful medicine' for your brain, heart

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Dengue: 5 more deaths, 387 hospitalised in 24hrs