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Ozempic’s unconventional origins
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21 minutes
Released:
Jan 10, 2024
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The runaway success of diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have turned their maker, Novo Nordisk, into a juggernaut. Last year the Danish drugmaker claimed the title of Europe’s most valuable company. But the development of these drugs was a long, uphill battle.The FT’s global pharmaceutical editor Hannah Kuchler explains how the company’s unique ownership structure played a critical role in the company’s achievements and looks at the challenges ahead. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Subscribe and listen to Untold: The Retreat on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For further reading:FT Person of the Year: Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen of Novo NordiskHow anti-obesity drugs built the world’s largest charitable foundationObesity drugs: broadly good for investors, with some stricturesCovid-19 vaccine winners suffer reversal of fortune- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - On X, follow Hannah Kuchler (@hannahkuchler) and Michela Tindera (@mtindera07), or follow Michela on LinkedIn for updates about the show and more. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 10, 2024
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