Biotech group’s shares hit by weight-loss drug setback
Zealand Pharma falls 32% following mid-stage trial results for treatment being developed with Roche
Zealand Pharma falls 32% following mid-stage trial results for treatment being developed with Roche

Zealand Pharma chief says next-generation obesity drugs will need to be longer lasting and better tolerated

Novo Nordisk chief estimates industry reaching only 15% of potential customers at most

Share slide wipes more than €60bn off value of Danish maker of Ozempic and Wegovy

Boehringer Ingelheim says pricing regime hinders access to treatments as group touts liver benefits from weight-loss drug

Once-a-week injection achieved less weight loss than rival treatment

Outcome is blow to one of Europe’s largest listed companies