Obesity drugmaker Novo Nordisk has today downgraded its 2025 sales forecast, ending a four-year stretch of steady guidance increases since the launch of its Wegovy weight-loss drug, as US ...

Novo Nordisk now expects sales to grow 13% to 21% in constant currencies this year, from 16% to 24% previously. Operating profit should grow 16% to 24% compared with a previous target of 19% to 27%.

Novo Nordisk lowered its full-year guidance as copycat versions of its blockbuster weight-loss and diabetes drugs in the U.S.