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Novo Japan Logs 5.4% Growth in 2025, Sees Wegovy Powering Push for Double-Digit Goal
Quick Look: Novo’s Japan sales rose 5.4% in 2025 as the obesity business expanded twelvefold, with Wegovy leading the way. The company is targeting double-digit growth in 2026 by expanding access, while aiming to triple patient reach by 2030 and…
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