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Novo Nordisk Cuts Wegovy Price to $199 Amid Competition

5/26/2025

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Novo Nordisk is shaking up the weight-loss market by slashing the price of Wegovy to just $199 for the first month, a dramatic drop from $1,000. This strategic move comes as the company battles fierce competition and an FDA crackdown on cheaper alternatives, aiming to reclaim its dominance against Eli Lilly's Zepbound.

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Novo Nordisk is shaking up the weight-loss market by slashing the price of Wegovy to just $199 for the first month, a dramatic drop from $1,000. This strategic move comes as the company battles fierce competition and an FDA crackdown on cheaper alternatives, aiming to reclaim its dominance against Eli Lilly's Zepbound.