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Nov 14, 2025

Novo Nordisk chair touts OTC future for Wegovy as top investor tightens grip

New Novo Nordisk chair Lars Rebien Sorensen plans to add pharma and OTC expertise after a board shake-up that sparked governance concerns.

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