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Novo Nordisk secures EU nod for higher Wegovy dose amid intensifying GLP-1 competition

by Soujanya Ravi
February 17, 2026
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EU approves 7.2 mg Wegovy for obesity. Explore what this means for efficacy, competition and reimbursement across Europe.

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