Novo Nordisk stock slides as its Alzheimer's drug trials fail

Core Insights - Novo Nordisk's Alzheimer's trials for an older oral version of semaglutide did not succeed in slowing the progression of the disease, marking a significant setback for the company [1] Group 1 - The trials were closely monitored and aimed at addressing Alzheimer's disease, a major health concern [1] - The failure of these trials represents a blow to Novo Nordisk's efforts in expanding its drug portfolio beyond diabetes treatments [1]