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• The FDA’s approval is based on 10 PIONEER clinical studies assessing Rybelsus vs sitagliptin- empagliflozin and liraglutide in 9-543 patients with T2D as an adjunct to diet & exercise
• The clinical studies resulted in A1C reduction as 1EPs & reduction in body weights as 2EPs. Additionally- in H1’19- Novo Nordisk acquired a tableting and packaging facility in Durham to meet anticipated supply needs for Rybelsus
• Rybelsus (qd) is an oral glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analog- approved in two therapeutic doses 7/14mg with its expected availability in the US in Q4’19 and is under EMA & PMDA’s review. The US FDA is also reviewing Ryblesus for an additional indication- reducing the risk of MACE with an expected decision in Q1’20

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