Novo Nordisk Q1 operating profit rises 65% to DKK 59.62 billion
- Novo Nordisk Q1 2026 operating profit rose 65% to DKK 59.62 billion as net sales climbed 24% to DKK 96.82 billion.
- Results were boosted by a provision reversal tied to US 340B; adjusted operating profit fell 15% to DKK 32.86 billion, while adjusted net sales dropped 10% to DKK 70.06 billion.
- Wegovy pill sales reached DKK 2.26 billion, with around 1.3 million total prescriptions in Q1 and weekly prescriptions above 200,000 by week ending April 17.
- Guidance was raised, with 2026 adjusted net sales growth now seen at -4% to -12% and adjusted operating profit growth at -4% to -12%.
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