05 Nov 2025 | 5 Mins Read

Novo Nordisk reduces weight loss drug growth forecast

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Novo Nordisk lowered its growth expectations for obesity and diabetes treatments due to increased competition and pricing pressures. Net profit was $3.1 billion in line with expectations. The company expects 8-11% sales growth and 4-7% operating profit growth, down from previous forecasts of 8-14% and 4-10%. Sales of weight loss drug Wegovy rose 18% to 20 billion Danish kroner.