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Novo Nordisk CEO to step down as Wegovy maker faces growing competition

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Danish pharma giant Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen steps down citing recent market challenges.

The company's share price is currently down by more than 50% since the middle of 2024 .

The decision comes amid increased competition in the ballooning obesity drug market and disappointing trial results for new treatments.

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