CNBC March 29, 2025
Annika Kim Constantino

Key Points

– Novo Nordisk said its diabetes pill Rybelsus showed cardiovascular benefits in a late-stage trial.

– The pill lowered the risk of cardiovascular-related death, heart attack and stroke by 14% compared to a placebo after four years on average in patients with diabetes and established heart disease, with or without chronic kidney disease.

– The results pave the way for it to become a new treatment option for people living with diabetes and established heart disease.

Novo Nordisk on Saturday said its diabetes pill Rybelsus showed cardiovascular benefits in a late-stage trial, paving the way for it to become a new treatment option for people living with diabetes and heart disease.

The pill lowered the risk...

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