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Trulicity, Rybelsus Might Gain Ground in GLP-1 Market amid Ozempic Supply Woes
The trend of the Japanese GLP-1 market might change in the wake of supply issues that have hit Novo Nordisk’s once-weekly Ozempic (semaglutide). The issues will likely provide a catalyst for renewed - but cautious - competition, with substitute demand…
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