Ascendis Pharma

Novo Nordisk
Biotech

Novo scraps $285M pact with Ascendis to develop monthly GLP-1

Novo’s rebrand got off to a shaky start with news the pharma had walked away from a $285 million biobucks pact to develop a monthly weight loss drug.
James Waldron Sep 15, 2026 5:19am
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Ascendis axes IL-2 program in retreat from oncology expansion

May 7, 2026 10:10am
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AstraZeneca's $800M rare disease bet hits primary phase 3 goal

Mar 17, 2025 7:25am
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In $285M deal, Novo taps Ascendis to help create monthly GLP-1

Nov 4, 2024 8:43am
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Ascendis' dwarfism drug hits in phase 3, threatens BioMarin

Sep 17, 2024 9:36am
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Eyconis launches with $150M and Ascendis' eye disease meds

Jan 29, 2024 11:03am