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That said, the last two letters – the final one of 2021 and the first of 2022 both went to the same company – Lilly. There were additional limitations to the use of the drug, including that it is not recommended for people with severe stomach or intestinal problems, nor should it be used in people with type 1 diabetes.
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After an indifferent period Novo Nordisk has kicked off 2021 on the front foot, raising its financial forecast after posting better than expected Q1 earnings and sales. The world’s biggest manufacturer of diabetes drugs expects growth in constant currencies at between 6% and 10%, up from the previous forecast in the 5%-9% range.
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Since the FDA approved Pfizer’s Comirnaty in August 2021, the first mRNA vaccine to achieve global market entry, rising licensing agreement values have reflected growing confidence in mRNA technology’s broader potential beyond vaccines, marking a pivotal shift in its applications across the pharmaceutical landscape.
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