With Novo Nordisk Dependent On GLP-1s, Even Perceived Price Pressures Can Hurt
Executive Summary
Long-term top-line market forecasts for Novo Nordisk are heavily reliant on its GLP-1 portfolio's potential - so pricing uncertainties, especially in the US, can unnerve sentiment, as seen when it reported Q2 results.
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