# Ozempic (semaglutide)

Type: Product

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-21**: Lawsuit Filed — Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, alleging false advertising and unfair competition under the Lanham Act.
- **2026-03**: FDA Approves Wegovy 7.2 mg — Novo Nordisk receives U.S. approval for a higher-dose semaglutide injection for obesity, backed by the STEP UP trial showing 19% average weight loss.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### STEP UP Trial’s 19% Weight Loss Underpins Novo’s Suit Against Lilly’s GLP-1 Ads
2026-07-21 14:14:48 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

The litigation underscores the GLP-1 dosing race: Wegovy 7.2 mg’s clinical superiority reshapes head-to-head comparisons, forcing Lilly to legally defend its ad strategy amid rapid innovation.
Full story: https://getbiobrief.com/story/novo-lilly-glp1-lawsuit-stepup-clinical-data

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