Novo Nordisk's Semaglutide Meets Goal in Pediatric Obesity Study
Novo Nordisk announced positive phase III STEP Young study results showing semaglutide reduced BMI in children aged 6-12 with obesity, with 40.4% no longer classified as obese after 68 weeks. However, the company faces mounting competitive pressure from Eli Lilly's superior weight-loss drugs and emerging biotech competitors in the GLP-1 obesity treatment market.