Novo Nordisk Pharma renewed its record in Japan sales yet again in 2023 as its core diabetes franchise continued to enjoy upbeat performances from GLP-1 agents Ozempic (semaglutide injection) and Rybelsus (oral semaglutide). Novo Japan President Kasper Bødker Mejlvang said…
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