Novo Nordisk A/S NVO and Hims & Hers Health, Inc. HIMS announced a long-term collaboration on Tuesday.In March, Novo Nordisk introduced NovoCare Pharmacy, a direct-to-patient delivery service to improve access to Wegovy (semaglutide) for cash-paying patients.Americans can now access NovoCare Pharmacy directly through the Hims & Hers platform. A bundled offering of all dose strengths of Wegovy and a Hims & Hers membership, which includes access to 24/7 care, ongoing clinical support, and nutrition guidance.I ...

Novo Nordisk (NVO) is expected to beat estimates when it reports its first-quarter 2025 results before the opening bell on May 7, 2025. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for quarterly revenues in the to-be-reported quarter is pegged at $11.33 billion, while the same for earnings is pinned at 91 cents per share. (See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making news.)In the past 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Novo Nordisk’s 2025 earnings per share (EPS) declined from $3.88 to $3.81. Durin ...

Group 1 - Goldman Sachs analysts predict that oral GLP-1 weight loss drugs will become a significant product cycle in the biopharmaceutical sector, capturing 24% and 32% of the weight loss drug market by 2030 and 2035, respectively, with market sizes reaching $22.3 billion and $38.1 billion [1] - Pfizer's danuglipron has been removed from the weight loss drug market model, with previous sales forecasts of $1.2 billion and $1.9 billion for 2030 and 2035, respectively [1] - The market share forecast for Eli Lilly's orforglipron has been increased, with adjusted risk-adjusted sales predictions of $1 billion in 2026, $17.2 billion in 2030, and $24.5 billion in 2035 [1] Group 2 - Goldman Sachs maintains its sales forecast for Novo Nordisk's oral semaglutide at $5.3 billion, noting that despite Eli Lilly's expected market advantage, there remains market space for oral semaglutide 25mg due to low likelihood of generic entry and extended price protection until orforglipron's patent expiration [2] - The obesity market is being segmented by BMI and treatment type (oral vs. injectable), with oral medications likely to attract more patients; approximately 50% of patients may prefer oral medications despite lower efficacy compared to injectables [2] - The expected average net price for the first oral drugs (Eli Lilly's orforglipron and Novo Nordisk's oral semaglutide 25mg) is around $650, projected to decrease to $457 and $308 by 2030 and 2035, respectively, approaching the pricing of injectable drugs [2]

Core Insights - The trend of license-out transactions involving Chinese pharmaceutical companies continues into 2025, with over 20 deals reported in Q1 alone, including significant agreements worth over $1 billion [2] - However, there is a concerning "return rate" of 40% for completed license-out transactions from 2020, indicating a growing trend of terminated collaborations [5] - The industry is experiencing a "clearing" phase after a surge in business development (BD) activities, with many companies facing challenges in maintaining partnerships [5][6] Group 1: Business Development Trends - In Q1 2025, notable transactions included Roche's $1 billion deal with Innovent Biologics and Lepu Biopharma's $1.2 billion collaboration with ArriVent [2] - Companies like InnoCare and Baillie Gifford have successfully capitalized on BD opportunities, with InnoCare's license-out deals exceeding $6 billion, contributing to its successful IPO [2] - The overall BD transaction volume is expected to reach new highs in 2025, driven by increased interest from global pharmaceutical companies in Chinese innovative drugs [2] Group 2: Challenges and Terminations - As of April 2025, 25 out of 62 completed license-out transactions from 2020 have been terminated, reflecting a 40% return rate [5] - Recent high-profile disputes include Novo Nordisk's $800 million claim against Henlius for alleged fraud and GAVI's termination of a pre-purchase agreement with Clover Biopharmaceuticals [6] - The primary reasons for these terminations include disappointing clinical data and strategic shifts by the buying companies, leading to increased competition and pressure on Chinese biotech firms [6][8] Group 3: Financial Implications - The milestone achievement rate for Chinese innovative drugs is only 22%, indicating that most companies only receive the initial payment, which typically constitutes 2%-5% of the total deal value [9][11] - The financial impact of terminated collaborations is significant, as companies lose potential milestone payments and face challenges in maintaining market confidence [9][12] - The NewCo model is emerging as a more favorable alternative, allowing for shared risk and deeper collaboration between Chinese firms and multinational corporations [13][14] Group 4: Future Outlook - The BD landscape is expected to see an increase in "return" events, as the market matures and companies face heightened scrutiny [15] - Successful future collaborations will require Chinese companies to demonstrate superior clinical data and competitive advantages in the global market [18][19] - The industry must balance the urgency of BD with long-term strategic planning to avoid reliance on potentially volatile partnerships [17][18]

Ignore the noise. Novo Nordisk stock is a bargain.Novo Nordisk (NVO -1.88%), the Danish drugmaker of GLP-1 weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, slipped 2% through 10:30 a.m. ET Friday after suffering a one-two punch from Reuters and a bank analyst.On Thursday, Reuters reported weak U.S. prescription data is contributing to investor concerns that Novo Nordisk is no longer a growth stock. Taking a quick cue from the report, Singapore's DBS Bank has flipped 180 degrees, cutting its rating on Novo Nordisk stoc ...

Flags with the logos of Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk, maker of the blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss treatments Ozempic and Wegovy are pictures while the company presents the annual report at Novo Nordisk in Bagsvaerd, Denmark, on February 5, 2025.Novo Nordisk scored a huge legal victory that largely restricts compounding pharmacies from marketing or selling cheaper, unapproved versions of the drugmaker's blockbuster weight loss drug Wegovy and diabetes treatment Ozempic. A federal judge in Texas late T ...

Plenty of stocks with attractive businesses trade on the market for hundreds of dollars per share -- or more. However, it's possible to find excellent stocks that may become undervalued when either the market undergoes a deep correction, including in a bear market, or in company-specific situations where temporary problems seem to hinder the business, muddling its longer-term outlook.One such example is Novo Nordisk (NVO 2.01%), the Denmark-based pharmaceutical leader whose shares are exchanging hands for j ...

In the past month, Novo Nordisk (NVO) shares have lost 16.7%, attributable to both sector-specific developments and broader macroeconomic headwinds. A key catalyst was last week’s announcement from rival Eli Lilly (LLY) , which reported first phase III success for its oral GLP-1 candidate, orforglipron, in lowering blood glucose and promoting weight loss in type II diabetes (T2D) patients. Oral pills, being more convenient than injectables, tend to boost patient adherence.Novo Nordisk also markets Rybelsus ...

本文来自彭博终端，终端用户可运行NSN STYJUDT0AFB4 阅读原文。非终端用户可点击文末 "阅读原文" 预约演示。 全球市场版图日新月异，彭博行业研究（Bloomberg Intelligence）为您的企业战略助力。在 制药与生物技术领域，无论是全球行业资讯与热点，还是制药管线里程碑及催化剂事件、财务 预测…… BI涵盖广泛且深度的关键信息，旨在为您的决策提供可靠且具有竞争力的洞见支撑。 扫描二维码 立即订阅 彭博生物制药双周报 本期主题： 中国药企瞄准肥胖症领域研发管线引起诺和诺德和默克的关注 (彭博行业研究)——中国药企正寻求解决国内肥胖率不断上升的问题，其中信达生物最有希 望推出可比肩诺和诺德和礼来的高效治疗药物，而恒瑞医药、联邦制药等企业或将进一步提 高疗效标准。中国本土研发管线由GLP- 1类药物主导，已引起诺和诺德和默克等国际巨头的 关注，但要让西方药企保持兴趣，还需要持续创新。 中国可能成为减肥药生产企业的必争之地 数据来源：公司文件、彭博行业研究 恒瑞医药或将提高中国减肥药的疗效标准 恒瑞医药HRS9 5 3 1的一项中期研究显示，该药物可使中国成年人体重减轻1 6 . 7%（经安慰 ...

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