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As Wegovy Hits Japan Market, Novo Re-Stresses Need for Proper Use
Novo Nordisk Pharma launched its GLP-1 receptor agonist Wegovy (semaglutide) on February 22, making it the first obesity drug in over three decades to be made available in Japan. Upon the rollout, the company vowed to ensure its proper use…
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