Senate Hearing On Ozempic, Wegovy Again Highlights Concerns About PBMs

Senate HELP Committee chair Sanders is trying to broker a deal between Novo Nordisk and the major pharmacy benefit managers that will lead to lower list prices for Ozempic and Wegovy. Prominent Republican raises international reference pricing.

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Novo Nordisk CEO Jorgenson Would Not Commit To Lowering Lists Prices For Ozempic, Wegovy. • Source: Screenshot of Senate HELP Committee broadcast

Novo Nordisk A/S President and CEO Lars Jorgensen mostly parried challenges to the company’s US pricing for its mega-blockbusters Ozempic and Wegovy at a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing, using traditional counter arguments.

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