Novo Nordisk to phase out human insulin pens: report
Novo Nordisk (NVO) reportedly plans to phase out production of human insulin pens while it ramps up production of other injected diabetes medications such as Ozempic. Read more.
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Diabetes patients worry about insulin shortages as Ozempic use skyrockets
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