Novo Nordisk Option Alert: Jan 16 $110 Calls at the Bid: 1200 vs 1937 OI

Novo Nordisk Option Alert: Jan 16 $110 Calls at the Bid: 1200 @ $5.05 vs 1937 OI; Ref=$82.955

Novo Nordisk Option Alert: May 16 $80 Calls Sweep (53) near the Ask: 1000 vs 378 OI

Novo Nordisk Option Alert: May 16 $80 Calls Sweep (53) near the Ask: 1000 @ $7.312 vs 378 OI; Ref=$81.87

Novo Nordisk Option Alert: Apr 17 $50 Calls at the Bid: 200 vs 2 OI

Novo Nordisk Option Alert: Apr 17 $50 Calls at the Bid: 200 @ $32.36 vs 2 OI; Ref=$81.77

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With roughly one third of the global branded diabetes treatment market, Novo Nordisk is the leading provider of diabetes-care products in the world. Based in Denmark, the company manufactures and markets a variety of human and modern insulins, injectable diabetes treatments such as GLP-1 therapy, oral antidiabetic agents, and obesity treatments. Novo also has a biopharmaceutical segment (constituting less than 10% of revenue) that specializes in protein therapies for hemophilia and other disorders.

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米国株は反発し、結果はまちまちにダウ平均は0.8％近く下落し、39,112.16ドルでした。一方、S&amp;P 500は0.4％以上上昇し、5,469.30ドルでレギュラーセッションを終えました。ナスダック指数はほぼ1.3％上昇し、17,717.65ドルで取引を終了しました。これらは、小売トレーダーや投資家の関心を集めたトップ銘柄です。

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「ノーボ・ノルディスク (NYSE:NVO) は、同社の減量薬の需要増加に対応するため、米国での製造拠点の拡大に41億ドルを投資する予定だ。出来事：ノルウェーの製薬会社は、同社が発表したリリースの中で、北カロライナ州のローリー近くに新しい140万平方フィートの製造工場を建設する予定で、これにより同社製造拠点の規模が倍増するという。 この追加生産能力は、2027年から2029年の間に運用される予定だ。

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According to multiple media reports on Thursday, Pfizer&nbsp;Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>) has terminated the global development and commercialization of its hemophilia B gene therapy, Beqvez.
In April 2024, the FDA approved Beqvez for moderate to severe hemophilia B in adult patients who currently use factor IX prophylaxis therapy or have current or historical life-threatening hemorrhage, or have repeated,&nbsp;serious spontaneous&nbsp;bleeding episodes, and do not have neutralizing antibodies to&nbsp;adeno-associated&nbsp;virus&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/04/38468053/fda-green-lights-pfizers-gene-therapy-for-rare-bleeding-disorder-hemophilia" rel="noreferrer noopener">serotype Rh74var capsid</a>.&nbsp;
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In a statement to&nbsp;Nikkei Asia, Pfizer <a target="_blank" href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Pharmaceuticals/Pfizer-halts-work-on-hemophilia-gene-therapy" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a> the decision was due to "the limited interest patients and their doctors have demonstrated in hemophilia gene therapies.&#8221;
The U.S. drugmaker said it would focus on different treatment for the disorder, citing low interest.
In December 2024, Pfizer walked away&nbsp;from its hemophilia A co-development pact with Sangamo Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGMO#NASDAQ">SGMO</a>) giroctocogene fitelparvovec, an investigational gene <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42740738/sangamo-therapeutics-stock-plunges-as-pfizer-terminates-hemophilia-gene-therapy-pact" rel="noreferrer noopener">therapy product candidate</a>.
According to a Reuters report, Pfizer will continue to invest resources in Hympavzi (marstacimab-hncq), which is approved for routine prophylaxis to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes in adults and pediatric patients with hemophilia A or hemophilia B.
Hympavzi is the first and only anti-tissue factor pathway inhibitor (anti-TFPI) approved in the U.S. for hemophilia A or B and the first hemophilia medicine approved in the U.S. to be administered via a pre-filled,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/10/41310468/fda-approves-pfizers-second-hemophilia-drug-with-six-months" rel="noreferrer noopener">auto-injector pen</a>.
Earlier this month, Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) announced interim results from the phase 3 FRONTIER3 trial of 70 children (aged 1-11 years old) with hemophilia A <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/02/43557877/novo-nordisk-eyes-2025-regulatory-filing-for-hemophilia-candidate-after-encouraging-pediatric-study-data" rel="noreferrer noopener">with and without inhibitors</a>.
Novo Nordisk expects Mim8 regulatory submission during 2025. Data from the ongoing phase 3 FRONTIER program will be disclosed at upcoming congresses and in publications in 2025 and 2026.
In September 2024, Pfizer voluntarily withdrew all lots of Oxbryta&nbsp;(voxelotor) for sickle cell disease (SCD) in all markets&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/b41035514/pfizer-voluntarily-withdraws-all-lots-of-sickle-cell-disease-treatment-oxbryta-voxelotor-from-worl" rel="noreferrer noopener">where it is approved</a>.
Pfizer's decision is based on the totality of clinical data indicating that the overall benefit of Oxbryta no longer outweighs the risk in the approved sickle <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/09/41048780/pfizer-voluntarily-withdraws-sickle-cell-disease-treatment-oxbryta-from-global-market-due-to-pain" rel="noreferrer noopener">cell patient population</a>.
Price Action: PFE stock is up 0.87% at $26.13 at the last check on Friday.
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Novo Nordisk shares are trading higher after the FDA announced that the injection shortage for the company's Ozemic and Wegovy injections is resolved.

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FDA Says Novo Nordisk's Ozempic Injection .68 mg/1 ml, Injection 1.34 mg/1 ml, Injection 2.68 Mg/1 ml Available As Of Feb 21; Novo Nordisk's Wegovy, Injection, 1.7 mg/.75 ml , Wegovy, Injection, 2.4 mg/.75 ml Now Available; FDA Says Semaglutide Injection Shortage Is Resolved As Of Feb 21

Hims & Hers Health shares are trading lower after the company announced it acquired a U.S.-based peptide facility. Additionally, it was reported that the FDA said the semaglutide injection shortage is resolves as of Feb. 21.

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Novo Nordisk.
Looking at options history for Novo Nordisk (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) we detected 12 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 58% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 41% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $136,075 and 10, calls, for a total amount of $989,743.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $70.0 to $125.0 for Novo Nordisk during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Novo Nordisk's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Novo Nordisk's whale activity within a strike price range from $70.0 to $125.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Novo Nordisk Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739992546_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$5.05</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$606.0K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$18.0</td>
<td>$17.8</td>
<td>$18.0</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$106.2K</td>
<td>601</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$5.65</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$73.2K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>95</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$18.0</td>
<td>$17.8</td>
<td>$17.8</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$53.4K</td>
<td>199</td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$14.95</td>
<td>$14.7</td>
<td>$14.85</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$46.0K</td>
<td>44</td>
<td>31</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Novo Nordisk</h3>
With roughly one third of the global branded diabetes treatment market, Novo Nordisk is the leading provider of diabetes-care products in the world. Based in Denmark, the company manufactures and markets a variety of human and modern insulins, injectable diabetes treatments such as GLP-1 therapy, oral antidiabetic agents, and obesity treatments. Novo also has a biopharmaceutical segment (constituting roughly 10% of revenue) that specializes in protein therapies for hemophilia and other disorders.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Novo Nordisk, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is Novo Nordisk Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 3,760,951, the NVO's price is up by 1.01%, now at $83.16. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 77 days.</li>
</ul>
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Spotlight on Novo Nordisk: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

Novo Nordisk (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 2.2% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.35%. Currently, Novo Nordisk has a market capitalization of $367.86 billion. 
Buying $1000 In NVO: If an investor had bought $1000 of NVO stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $3,489.99 today based on a price of $82.87 for NVO at the time of writing.
<h3>Novo Nordisk's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739979008_0_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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$1000 Invested In Novo Nordisk 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

On Friday, Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) filed an urgent request for a worldwide freezing order against KBP Biosciences Pte. Ltd. and Dr. Huang Zhenhua, KBP's founder, Executive Chairman and a 40% shareholder.
The case revolves around Novo Nordisk's claim that KBP misled it into buying the rights to Ocedurenone, a drug for hypertension and kidney disease.
Novo argues that KBP failed to disclose crucial data suggesting the drug was ineffective.
In October 2023, Novo Nordisk <a target="_blank" href="https://www.novonordisk.com/news-and-media/news-and-ir-materials/news-details.html?id=166329" rel="noreferrer noopener">agreed</a> to acquire ocedurenone for up to $1.3 billion.
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At that time, the company said Ocedurenone was being examined in the phase 3 trial CLARION-CKD in patients with uncontrolled hypertension and advanced chronic kidney disease.
In June 2024, Novo Nordisk <a target="_blank" href="https://www.novonordisk.com/news-and-media/news-and-ir-materials/news-details.html?id=168529" rel="noreferrer noopener">announced</a> that the CLARION-CKD phase 3 trial failed to meet its primary endpoint. The Danish drug giant recognized an impairment loss of around 5.7 billion Danish kroner related to the intangible asset ocedurenone.
Tucked in its third-quarter earnings release, Novo Nordisk <a target="_blank" href="https://ml-eu.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/11f24e9a-5374-4abf-afc1-a31bc257a98a" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a> that following the stop of the ocedurenone CLARION-CKD phase 3 trial, based on the interim analysis in June, Novo Nordisk has analyzed detailed trial data and decided to terminate further development of ocedurenone.
Novo Nordisk is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.elitigation.sg/gd/sic/2025_SGHCI_3" rel="noreferrer noopener">seeking</a> this order as part of a planned arbitration in New York, where it intends to claim $830 million in damages, with $100 million already held in escrow.
The judge says, "KBP knowingly failed to disclose material information, including interim analyses of Phase 2 clinical trial results showing Ocedurenone's inefficacy, and information concerning quality and compliance issues at a single test site that produced anomalous positive results. Likewise, Dr Huang arguably knew and participated in these misrepresentations."
Price Action: NVO stock is up 0.60% at $82.83&nbsp;during the premarket session on last check Wednesday.
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Novo Nordisk Sues Singapore-Based KBP Biosciences Over Alleged Data Misrepresentation In $1.3 Billion Hypertension Drug Deal, Seeks Damages

Novo Nordisk shares are trading higher. The stock may be moving after Sanofi announced FDA approval for Merilog, its first rapid-acting insular product for diabetes, which is biosimilar to Novo Nordisk's insulin products.

On Friday, the FDA approved Sanofi SA&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNY#NASDAQ">SNY</a>) Merilog as a biosimilar to Novo Nordisk A/S&#8216; (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) Novolog (insulin aspart) for improving glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients with diabetes mellitus.
Merilog, a rapid-acting human insulin analog, is the first rapid-acting insulin biosimilar product approved by the FDA.
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As a rapid-acting insulin, Merilog helps lower mealtime blood sugar spikes and improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes. The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-first-rapid-acting-insulin-biosimilar-product-treatment-diabetes" rel="noreferrer noopener">approval </a>is for a 3 milliliter (mL) single-patient-use prefilled pen and a 10 milliliter (mL) multiple-dose vial.
Merilog is the third insulin biosimilar product the FDA has approved, joining the two long-acting insulin biosimilar products the agency approved in 2021.
A biosimilar is a &#8220;biological product that is highly similar to, and has no clinically meaningful differences from, a biological product already approved by the FDA (also called the reference product).&#8221; The FDA has approved 65 biosimilar products to date.
Like Novolog, Merilog should be administered within five to ten minutes before the start of a meal. Merilog is administered subcutaneously (under the skin) by injection into the stomach, buttocks, thighs, or upper arms. Dosing of Merilog should be individualized and adjusted based on the patient&#8217;s needs.
Merilog may cause serious side effects, including hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), severe allergic reactions, and hypokalemia (low potassium in blood). Other common side effects may include injection site reactions, itching, rash, lipodystrophy (skin thickening or pitting at the injection site), weight gain, and swelling of hands and feet.
In 2023, Sanofi jumped the bandwagon with the other two insulin U.S. giants to&nbsp;lower the price of its best-selling insulin product, Lantus <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/23/03/31394427/three-is-company-sanofi-follows-lilly-novo-nordisk-slashes-insulin-product-price-by-78" rel="noreferrer noopener">(insulin glargine), by 78%</a>.
Sanofi said it would cap a&nbsp;Lantus patient&#8217;s monthly out-of-pocket cost at $35 for all patients with commercial insurance.&nbsp;
Also, in 2023, Sanofi acquired&nbsp;Provention Bio for $25.00 per share in cash, representing an equity value of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/23/03/31318877/provention-bios-2-9b-acquisition-a-strategic-fit-for-sanofi" rel="noreferrer noopener">approximately $2.9 billion</a>.
The transaction adds a type 1 diabetes therapy to Sanofi&#8217;s core asset portfolio in General Medicines and further drives its strategic shift toward products with a differentiated profile.&nbsp;
In November, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières highlighted that&nbsp;Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi, which dominate the global insulin market, have the power to set high&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/11/41940958/humanitarian-organization-criticizes-eli-lilly-novo-nordisk-and-sanofi-of-having-double-standards-for-high-insulin-price" rel="noreferrer noopener">prices that restrict access</a>.
According to MSF, data published in&nbsp;JAMA Network Open&nbsp;shows that insulin pens could be produced for as little as $0.94 per unit and remain profitable, yet current prices far exceed this figure.
Price Action: SNY stock is down 0.59% at $54.18 during the premarket session on last check Tuesday.
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FDA Approves Sanofi's Merilog As First Rapid-Acting Insulin Biosimilar Product For Diabetes

U.S. FDA Approves Sanofi-Aventis U.S' Merilog & Merilog Solostar, Biosimilars To Novo Nordisk's Novolog

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Tiger Global Management's Latest 13F Filing Shows Increased Positions In Eli Lilly By 1.31M Shares, Reddit By 2.03M Shares, Coupang By 8.12M Shares, Sherwin-Williams By 1.00M Shares, Spotify By 1.26M Shares; Decreased Holdings In UnitedHealth By 438.8K Shares, Nu Holdings By 8.88M Shares, Uber Technologies By 2.60M Shares, Applied Materials By 895.2K Shares, Novo Nordisk By 1.27M Shares

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Novo Nordisk (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with NVO, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 24 uncommon options trades for Novo Nordisk.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 58% bullish and 33%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 16 are puts, for a total amount of $1,137,714, and 8 are calls, for a total amount of $752,452.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $50.0 to $145.0 for Novo Nordisk over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Novo Nordisk's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Novo Nordisk's whale trades within a strike price range from $50.0 to $145.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Novo Nordisk Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739552433_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$362.9K</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
<td align="right">641</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$67.4</td>
<td>$66.15</td>
<td>$66.15</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$330.7K</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$210.0K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">501</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$6.35</td>
<td>$6.25</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$195.3K</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
<td align="right">951</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$13.05</td>
<td>$12.0</td>
<td>$12.15</td>
<td>$91.00</td>
<td>$66.8K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Novo Nordisk</h3>
With roughly one third of the global branded diabetes treatment market, Novo Nordisk is the leading provider of diabetes-care products in the world. Based in Denmark, the company manufactures and markets a variety of human and modern insulins, injectable diabetes treatments such as GLP-1 therapy, oral antidiabetic agents, and obesity treatments. Novo also has a biopharmaceutical segment (constituting roughly 10% of revenue) that specializes in protein therapies for hemophilia and other disorders.
In light of the recent options history for Novo Nordisk, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Novo Nordisk's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 3,949,255, the price of NVO is down by -0.2%, reaching $78.67.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 82 days from now.</li>
</ul>
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A Closer Look at Novo Nordisk's Options Market Dynamics

Novo Nordisk's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) short percent of float has risen 65.38% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 13.57 million shares sold short, which is 0.43% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.3 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Novo Nordisk Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739538919_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Novo Nordisk has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Novo Nordisk's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Novo Nordisk's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.08%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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On Wednesday, Ascendis Pharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASND#NASDAQ">ASND</a>) reported a fourth-quarter EPS loss of 64 cents, beating the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus loss of 1.07 euros</a>.
Total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2024 was 173.9 million euros, beating the consensus of 111.178 million euros compared to 137.7 million <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/g43674382/ascendis-pharma-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-financial-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">euros reported a year ago</a>.
The increase was primarily due to Novo Nordisk A/S&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) $100 million upfront fee and the EU launch of Yorvipath.
TransCon hGH (lonapegsomatropin, marketed as Skytrofa) sales reached 58.5 million euros.
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TransCon PTH (palopegteriparatide, marketed as Yorvipath) revenue for the fourth quarter of 2024 totaled €13.6 million.
The company reported a strong start to the U.S. Yorvipath launch, with 908 prescriptions as of February 7, 2025, and 539 unique prescribing health care providers.
As of December 31, 2024, cash and cash equivalents totaled 559.5 million euros. Including the $100 million upfront payment, cash at the end of 2024 would have totaled 655 million euros.
Concurrently, Ascendis Pharma's board authorized the repurchase of up <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/g43674574/ascendis-pharma-as-announces-share-repurchase-program-net-settlement-of-certain-rsus" rel="noreferrer noopener">to $18.25 million shares</a>.
Goldman Sachs analyst writes that Yorvipath has only been available in the U.S. for a few months, but early prescription trends have been strong and widespread. However, insurance coverage and reimbursement challenges may slow revenue growth in the short term.
Looking ahead, analyst Paul Choi writes investors will likely focus on the company's progress toward achieving breakeven cash flow and key milestones, including:
<ul>
<li>The pace of Yorvipath's rollout in the U.S. and EU</li>
<li>Data from the COACH study on achondroplasia, expected in Q2 2025</li>
<li>Regulatory discussions on Transcon CNP</li>
<li>Competitive updates from BioMarin Plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMRN#NASDAQ">BMRN</a>) in achondroplasia and AstraZeneca Plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZN#NASDAQ">AZN</a>) in hypoparathyroidism.</li>
</ul>
With Yorvipath showing potential for a strong launch in 2025, Goldman Sachs maintains the Buy rating and raises the price target <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CVS/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">to $225 from $200</a>.
Price Action: ASND stock is up 15.8% at $146.08 at last check Thursday.
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Novo Nordisk. Our analysis of options history for Novo Nordisk (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) revealed 18 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 33% of traders were bullish, while 55% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 10 were puts, with a value of $701,147, and 8 were calls, valued at $291,676.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $70.0 to $150.0 for Novo Nordisk over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Novo Nordisk's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Novo Nordisk's whale trades within a strike price range from $70.0 to $150.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Novo Nordisk 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738949430_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$0.6</td>
<td>$0.51</td>
<td>$0.51</td>
<td>$79.00</td>
<td>$207.4K</td>
<td>55</td>
<td>5.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$2.68</td>
<td>$2.39</td>
<td>$2.44</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$146.4K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$2.76</td>
<td>$2.57</td>
<td>$2.76</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$110.4K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$54.3K</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>171</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
<td>$50.5K</td>
<td>67</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Novo Nordisk</h3>
With roughly one third of the global branded diabetes treatment market, Novo Nordisk is the leading provider of diabetes-care products in the world. Based in Denmark, the company manufactures and markets a variety of human and modern insulins, injectable diabetes treatments such as GLP-1 therapy, oral antidiabetic agents, and obesity treatments. Novo also has a biopharmaceutical segment (constituting roughly 10% of revenue) that specializes in protein therapies for hemophilia and other disorders.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Novo Nordisk</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 4,896,136, the price of NVO is up by 1.72%, reaching $88.67.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 83 days from now.</li>
</ul>
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What the Options Market Tells Us About Novo Nordisk

On Friday, Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) announced interim results from the phase 3 FRONTIER3 trial of 70 children (aged 1-11 years old) with hemophilia A with and without inhibitors.
The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.novonordisk.com/content/nncorp/global/en/news-and-media/news-and-ir-materials/news-details.html?id=915260" rel="noreferrer noopener">trial</a> initially assessed once-weekly prophylaxis treatment (regular treatment to prevent prolonged and spontaneous bleeding) with investigational Mim8 before giving participants the option to change to once-monthly dosing after 26 weeks.
In part one of the FRONTIER3 study, participants received once-weekly doses of Mim8 for 26 weeks.
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In part two, participants could continue with once-weekly dosing or move to once-monthly dosing for the remaining 26 weeks.
<ul>
<li>The interim analysis reports results after part one of the study, with some preliminary data shared from part two, which continued following this analysis.</li>
<li>For part one of the study in children on once-weekly prophylaxis, the estimated mean (average) annualized bleeding rate (ABR) for treated bleeds was 0.53.</li>
</ul>
The median ABR was zero; 74.3% of participants had zero treated bleeds.
All children with hemophilia A with inhibitors (n=14) reported zero treated bleeds. After completing the initial 26 weeks of the study, 45% of participants moved to once-monthly Mim8, and the rest (55%) remained on the once-weekly dose.
The data showed that Mim8 was well-tolerated and efficacious.
Novo Nordisk expects Mim8 regulatory submission during 2025. Data from the ongoing phase 3 FRONTIER program will be disclosed at upcoming congresses and in publications in 2025 and 2026.
In May 2024, Novo Nordisk released headline results from the FRONTIER 2 Phase 3a trial of once-weekly and once-monthly subcutaneous Mim8 versus no prophylaxis and versus prior coagulation factor prophylaxis treatment in hemophilia A patients 12 years or older <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/05/38797768/novo-nordisks-hemophilia-candidate-can-prevent-bleeding-episodes-effectively-regardless-of-dosing" rel="noreferrer noopener">with or without inhibitors</a>.
The trial achieved its co-primary endpoints by demonstrating a statistically significant and superior reduction of treated bleeding episodes with both once-weekly and once-monthly Mim8 versus no prophylaxis treatment and prior coagulation factor prophylaxis treatment.
In June 2024,&nbsp;Novo Nordisk acquired the Hemophilia A program and rights to 2seventy Bio Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSVT#NASDAQ">TSVT</a>) in vivo gene editing technology outside of oncology and gene editing for autologous or allogeneic cell therapies of immune&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/06/39532373/novo-nordisk-buys-2seventys-hemophilia-a-program-divestiture-supports-exclusive-focus-on-abecma" rel="noreferrer noopener">cells for autoimmune disease</a>.
Price Action: NVO stock is down 2.33% at $89.20 during the premarket session on last check Friday.
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Novo Nordisk expects Mim8 regulatory submission during 2025. Data from the ongoing phase 3 FRONTIER programme will be disclosed at upcoming congresses and in publications in 2025 and 2026.
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Novo Nordisk Announced Interim Results From Phase 3 FRONTIER3 Trial Of Mim8 In Children With Hemophilia A With And Without Inhibitors, Showed That 74.3% Of Children On Once-weekly Mim8 Prophylaxis Experienced Zero Treated Bleeds

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban on Thursday raised questions about Elon Musk&#8216;s intentions and his control over free speech, stirring a debate on the tech mogul&#8217;s influence on the government.
What Happened: On Thursday, Cuban, the minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, took to X to express his concerns about Musk&#8217;s motivations and his control over free speech. 
He tweeted, &#8220;Anyone consider that maybe Elon's mission, is for Elon to get what he wants, rather than the country to get what you voted for?&#8221; 
He added, &#8220;The censorship of the platform you adore is in the hands of a single person, who is on a mission to make himself the most powerful person in the world. above and beyond the President of the United States.&#8221;
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&mdash; Mark Cuban (@mcuban) <a href="https://twitter.com/mcuban/status/1887526743541494092?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Cuban&#8217;s remarks follow Musk&#8217;s increasing influence under President Donald Trump and the sweeping changes he is driving through the DOGE, which has<a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43460243/market-skeptical-of-doge-hype-questions-elon-musks-execution-bernstein-says"> faced skepticism from some critics.</a>
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Why It Matters: Cuban&#8217;s comments add to the growing debate around Musk&#8217;s influence and his role in shaping policies. Reid Hoffman, the co-founder of LinkedIn Corporation and former COO of PayPal Holdings, has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/02/43548753/reid-hoffman-rebuffs-elon-musks-doge-theres-a-reason-the-government-doesnt-work-like-companies">previously criticized Musk&#8217;s decision-making</a>, suggesting that his &#8216;move fast and break things&#8217; approach should be more compassionate and judicious in the government context.
Furthermore, Musk&#8217;s Department of Government Efficiency, (DOGE), has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/02/43520715/novo-nordisk-opposes-government-price-setting-as-elon-musks-doge-gains-access-to-cms-amid-bernie-sanders-criticism">recently gained access to the</a> Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which has raised concerns about potential challenges for pharmaceutical companies. Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>), a Danish pharmaceutical giant, is among those that could be affected by this move.
However, Alex Karp, The CEO of Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43487682/palantir-ceo-hails-elon-musks-doge-initiative-anticipates-positive-outcome">considers DOGE as &#8220;a revolution</a>&#8221; and a positive disruptor. &#8220;There will be ups and downs. There&#8217;s a revolution. Some people are going to get their heads cut off. We&#8217;re expecting to see really unexpected things and to win,&#8221; stated Karp.
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Donald Trump's renewed push to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/emerging-markets/25/01/43133508/trump-wants-to-buy-greenland-for-us-security">take control of Greenland</a> is setting off a high-stakes showdown with Denmark, a small country with surprisingly big economic power. While Denmark might not have a military capable of standing up to the U.S., it has something just as powerful—control over key products that millions of Americans rely on every day.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Trump's Greenland Obsession and Trade War Threats</h2>
Trump has long wanted to bring Greenland under U.S. control, arguing it's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/25/01/43074027/why-trump-sees-greenland-as-a-2-billion-security-deal">vital for national security</a>.&nbsp;
"I'm talking about protecting the free world. You look at; you don't even need binoculars; you look outside," he said last month. "You have China ships all over the place. You have Russian ships all over the place. We're not letting that happen."
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Vice President JD Vance recently said that Trump &#8220;doesn&#8217;t care what Europeans scream at us&#8221; and refused to rule out the use of military force.&nbsp;
Trump's latest strategy? Tariffs. He recently threatened to impose a 25% duty on all imports from Mexico and most from Canada, along with a 10% tariff on Chinese goods. He hinted that Denmark could be next if it refuses to give up Greenland.
Denmark's response? A firm &#8220;No&#8221; backed by European allies. Greenland's prime minister made it clear: "Greenland belongs to the people of Greenland." But Denmark isn't just pushing back with words. It has economic weapons that could cause immediate pain for U.S. consumers.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Denmark's Secret Weapons: Ozempic, Wegovy, and Shipping</h2>
Denmark may be small, but it holds the keys to critical industries that Americans depend on, especially pharmaceuticals and global shipping.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">1. Novo Nordisk Could Cut Off Ozempic and Wegovy</h3>
Denmark is home to Novo Nordisk (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>), the company behind <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43055832/novo-nordisks-higher-dose-of-wegovy-shows-weight-loss-of-around-21-phase-3-data-shows">Ozempic and Wegovy</a>, two of the most in-demand drugs in the U.S. for weight loss and diabetes treatment. With demand for those drugs skyrocketing, Novo Nordisk has been expanding production in the U.S. But the active ingredient, semaglutide, is made in Denmark. If Denmark ordered Novo Nordisk to stop supplying the U.S., the supply of the drugs in the U.S. would disappear overnight.
Millions of Americans rely on Ozempic and Wegovy, and demand is so high that the U.S. has already faced shortages. On the other hand, Novo Nordisk would likely have no issues finding plenty of customers in other markets.&nbsp;
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">2. Maersk Could Halt U.S. Shipping</h3>
Denmark is also home to Maersk, the world's second-largest container shipping company, which transports 14.3% of the global container fleet. If Maersk were to stop shipping goods to and from the U.S., it would cause immediate chaos in supply chains.
Major U.S. ports like Los Angeles, Houston, and New York rely on Maersk for everything from electronics to clothing. Since global shipping is already near full capacity, there wouldn't be enough ships available to pick up the slack. This would drive up shipping costs and lead to shortages of everyday products in the U.S.
Beyond that, Denmark is also a major supplier of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38045479/lego-billionaires-wealth-surges-as-investment-portfolio-turns-profitable">Lego toys</a>, hearing aids, insulin, medical instruments, and pork. Tariffs or trade restrictions could send prices skyrocketing on all of these products, hurting American consumers more than Denmark.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Trump's Tariff Pause on Mexico and Canada Adds More Uncertainty</h2>
Just days ago, Trump announced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/02/43440692/us-mexico-agrees-on-one-month-tariffs-pause-stocks-rebound-peso-rallies">one-month pause</a> on tariffs against Mexico and Canada after last-minute talks. Mexico agreed to deploy 10,000 troops to its border to curb fentanyl trafficking and illegal migration, while Canada committed to tightening border security and implementing a $1.3 billion border plan.
But this pause doesn't mean tariffs are off the table. Trump is still threatening more trade wars, and Denmark and the whole EU are the next target. If Trump imposes tariffs on European exports, it would raise prices on EU goods coming into the U.S., making products like pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and food products significantly more expensive for American consumers.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Denmark&#8217;s Economic Might is No Joke</h2>
Denmark may be a small country, but it has massive leverage over the U.S. economy. If Trump pushes too hard on Greenland, Denmark could strike back in ways that everyday Americans would feel immediately. From sky-high drug prices to shipping disruptions, Trump's threats of tariffs could backfire in a big way.
For now, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42679581/trump-effect-denmark-boosts-greenlands-defense-budget-amid-president-elects-renewed-acquisition-interest">Denmark is standing firm</a>, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/25/01/43083783/we-dont-want-to-be-americans-greenlanders-speak-out-on-trumps-plan">Greenland isn't for sale</a>. The question is: Will Trump push Denmark too far and spark an economic war he wasn't expecting?
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Denmark Could Ban Or Push Ozempic, Wegovy And Shipping Prices Through The Roof If Trump Escalates Over Greenland

Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) announced that its weight-loss drug Wegovy has reached 1.2 million U.S. patients. Of these, 55 million individuals are covered by insurance, and over 80% pay less than $25 per prescription, according to statements made during the company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43491991/novo-nordisk-records-more-than-double-wegovy-sales-in-q4-seeks-regulatory-approval-for-hybrid-weight-loss-drug-in-2026" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fourth-quarter 2024 earnings call</a>.
What Happened: The Danish pharmaceutical giant faces potential challenges as semaglutide-containing products, including Wegovy, Ozempic, and Rybelsus, have been selected for the second round of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) price negotiations. 
The negotiations are set to conclude in early November, with maximum fair prices to be published by month-end and implementation scheduled for Jan.1, 2027.
&#8220;We oppose government price setting like we have from the beginning,&#8221; stated David Moore, Executive Vice President of U.S. Operations and Global Business Development at Novo Nordisk. 
The pricing debate has drawn attention from diverse quarters, including Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk and Sen.&nbsp;Bernie Sanders, (I-VT), who have both criticized the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/41082125/stop-ripping-us-off-incredibly-elon-musk-and-bernie-sanders-seem-to-agree-on-this-one-thing-i-re">drug&#8217;s high U.S. costs</a>. 
Sanders highlighted that Wegovy&#8217;s monthly prescription costs $1,349 in the U.S., compared to significantly lower prices in other countries: $186 in Denmark, $140 in Germany, and $92 in the U.K.
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Why It Matters: The situation has become more complex with the involvement of Musk&#8217;s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which has gained access to CMS systems. The move is part of a broader initiative to identify potential fraud and waste in government healthcare spending, though CMS maintains that two senior agency veterans are overseeing the collaboration to ensure appropriate system access.
Despite these challenges, Novo Nordisk remains focused on market expansion. &#8220;Building a sustainable obesity market for the long term is through market access and having patients have a reasonable co-pay,&#8221; Moore said. 
Looking ahead, Novo Nordisk <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43491991/novo-nordisk-records-more-than-double-wegovy-sales-in-q4-seeks-regulatory-approval-for-hybrid-weight-loss-drug-in-2026">projects sales growth</a> between 16% and 24% in constant exchange rates for 2025, though this represents a decrease from the 26% growth achieved in 2024. 
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