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FDA Approves Ozempic in Chronic Kidney Disease 

Semaglutide 1 mg demonstrated a 24% reduction in the risk of kidney disease-related events vs. placebo in patients with Type 2 diabetes.

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By: Kristin Brooks

Managing Editor, Contract Pharma

Novo Nordisk received approval from the FDA for Ozempic in chronic kidney disease in patients who also have Type 2 diabetes to reduce the risk of kidney disease worsening, kidney failure, and death from cardiovascular disease. Diabetes is a key risk factor for kidney disease. Approximately 40% of Type 2 diabetes patients have chronic kidney disease (CKD). The approval is based on results from the Phase III FLOW trial demonstrating Ozempic reduced the risk of severe kidney outcomes by 24% comp...

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