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Novo Nordisk shares pop 10% on early-stage weight loss drug trial results

Novo Nordisk's experimental obesity drug, Amycretin, helped participants lose an average of 22% of body weight over 36 weeks in an early-stage trial, as reported by the company.
The company plans further clinical development of Amycretin but has not specified trial designs or start dates, according to Novo Nordisk.
Analysts expressed enthusiasm for Amycretin's effectiveness compared to other drugs, noting it could lead to more substantial weight loss if trends continue, as stated by analysts from Leerink Partners and Cantor Fitzgerald.
While the results are promising, there are concerns about the lack of detailed safety data and the trial's limitations, highlighted by William Blair's analyst and Novo's own press release.

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Jyllands-Posten

Novo makes a comeback: How top analysts view new results

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Politiken

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financialbuzz.com

Novo Nordisk Soars 12% With Ozempic Alternative

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Investor's Business Daily

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telex.hu

Novo Nordisk reports successful trial, just one step away from approving another weight-loss panacea

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