Maker of Ozempic and Wegovy faces grilling over high cost of weight loss drugs
Is Ozempic and Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk helping Americans save taxpayer money or ripping them off? The company's CEO is scheduled to testify on Capitol Hill Tuesday.
Senators press Novo Nordisk CEO on why Ozempic and Wegovy cost less abroad
Weight-loss drugs sell in Europe for a fraction of what they cost in the United States, a pattern that is typical for brand-name prescriptions.
Lawmakers challenge drug company CEO over steep prices for Ozempic and Wegovy
Ozempic and Wegovy are some of the most popular drugs in the country, driven by their remarkable success in treating diabetes and obesity. But the drugs are extremely expensive, and the drugmaker’s CEO appeared on Capitol Hill Tuesday to face questions about why those prices are so high.
Ozempic and Wegovy drugmaker CEO defends high costs of drugs
Novo Nordisk chief executive Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen faced questioning on Capitol Hill over the health care costs of the company’s weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy. NBC News’ Christine Romans reports on how Jørgensen claimed the high prices were due to complications of the U.
Hitting the Pharmaceutical Jackpot With Novo’s Ozempic and Wegovy
Hi, it’s Bob in New York. I’ve been writing about drug costs for years, and Ozempic and Wegovy turn out to be in a unique category. Before we get to that
Sanders says PBMs won’t penalize Novo for cutting Ozempic, Wegovy prices
WASHINGTON — Senate health committee chair Bernie Sanders said major drug middlemen have agreed not to limit coverage of Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Wegovy if the company lowers the prices of the treatments. It’s Sanders’ latest move to pressure Novo to cut the prices of the blockbuster diabetes and obesity therapies.
The maker of Wegovy and Ozempic will testify about the price of the drugs
Lawmakers are set to scrutinize the high cost of weight loss and diabetes drugs, which depending upon your insurance can range from $0 a month to over $1,000 if it isn't covered.
Novo Nordisk CEO grilled by Congress over Ozempic, Wegovy prices in US
For the millions of people living with diabetes or obesity, drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy can significantly improve their health.
Novo Nordisk CEO Faces Senate Questions Over High Prices Of Ozempic And Wegovy In US
Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen testified before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing in
Novo Nordisk CEO spars with lawmakers over Ozempic, Wegovy prices
The CEO of Novo Nordisk faced pointed questions about the cost of Ozempic and Wegovy on Capitol Hill Tuesday, as lawmakers pressed the Danish pharmaceutical giant to cut the prices of its blockbuster diabetes and obesity medications.
U.S. lawmakers question high drug prices to CEO of Ozempic and Wegovy
The high price of some popular weight loss drugs is at the center of a congressional committee on Tuesday with a pharmaceutical executive in the hot seat. Stephanie Stahl reports more on the price concerns.
Who’s Really Keeping Ozempic and Wegovy Prices So High?
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