Bernie Sanders Urges Discussion on Ozempic Manufacturing Costs with Novo Nordisk CEO

Thursday, 28 March 2024, 20:18

Bernie Sanders is seeking a meeting with Novo Nordisk's CEO after a study revealed that Ozempic can be manufactured for just $5 a month. The weight-loss drug's high monthly price of around $1,000 has raised concerns, leading Sanders to push for transparency and cost reduction in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Bernie Sanders Takes on Pharmaceutical Industry

Senator Bernie Sanders is advocating for a meeting with Novo Nordisk CEO, Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, to address the manufacturing costs of the weight-loss drug, Ozempic. The drug, which costs approximately $1,000 per month, has come under scrutiny after a study revealed it can be manufactured for as low as $5 per month.

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