Novo Nordisk sued for allegedly monopolizing diabetes drug Victoza

Reuters
2026.01.23 22:24
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Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk faces a class action lawsuit in New York for allegedly monopolizing its diabetes drug Victoza. The lawsuit, filed by Smith Drug, claims Novo used a "pay-for-delay" scheme with Teva Pharmaceutical to prevent cheaper generic versions from entering the market. The complaint states that Novo unlawfully delayed Teva's generic launch, which could have occurred in 2023. Smith Drug seeks unspecified monetary damages for Victoza purchasers. The case is registered as Smith Drug Co v. Novo Nordisk Inc in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.