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Pipeline setbacks add to Novo’s challenges

Five discontinuations include two assets tied to recent M&A deals

August 7, 2025 12:33 AM UTC

Novo Nordisk announced a series of program terminations and trial failures Wednesday, including two that stemmed from some of the pharma’s most recent acquisitions.

As part of its 2Q25 earnings announcement, Novo Nordisk A/S (CSE:NOVO-B; NYSE:NVO) disclosed setbacks for five clinical programs: two that failed Phase II trials and three discontinued due to portfolio considerations. ...