Novo Nordisk's Oral Rybelsus Priced On Par With Injectable GLP-1s, But Big Discounts May Be Needed
Executive Summary
A 30-day supply of the first oral GLP-1 agonist will cost $772.43 in the US, similar to the injectable version but steeper than oral diabetes medicines. Deep discounts may be needed to secure market access.
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