Novo expands Wegovy’s US label to reduce cardiovascular events
Pharmaceutical Technology
MARCH 11, 2024
Wegovy can now be used to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in obese or overweight patients with heart disease.
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Wegovy can now be used to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in obese or overweight patients with heart disease.
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