NVO - Novo Nordisk Faces Setback in Netherlands Over Wegovy Insurance Coverage | Benzinga
The famed Danish drug maker Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) expressed disappointment on Wednesday following a recommendation by the Dutch Health Care Institute advising the Netherlands government against including the company’s popular weight-loss drug, Wegovy, in the basic insurance coverage.
The institute’s recommendation, delivered on Tuesday, cited insufficient clarity on whether Wegovy’s health benefits justify its costs.
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Although Wegovy has proven effective for weight loss, the institute stressed the need for further research to determine the drug’s comprehensive health ...