Novo Nordisk announces agreement with the U.S. Administration to bring GLP-1s to more Americans at a lower cost

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Novo Nordisk announced an agreement with the U.S. Administration on November 6, 2025, to lower prices and expand patient access for its semaglutide medicines, including Wegovy and Ozempic, beginning in 2026. This initiative covers U.S. Medicare Part D, Medicaid, and direct-to-patient cash channels, with Medicare Part D enabling anti-obesity medicine coverage via a pilot program for a majority of beneficiaries. Novo Nordisk anticipates a direct, negative low single-digit impact on global sales growth in 2026 from this agreement, but also expects to receive a three-year tariff exemption.

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