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Although the amount consumers pay at the pharmacy is often discounted, Novo Nordisk charged $969 a month for Ozempic in the U.S. ‒ while the same drug costs $155 in Canada, $122 in Denmark, and $59 in Germany, according to a document submitted by Sanders.
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Novo Nordisk charged $969 a month for Ozempic in the US while the same drug costs $155 in Canada $122 in Denmark and $59 in Germany according to Sanders.
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{
    "person": "Bernie Sanders",
    "organization": "Novo Nordisk"
}
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September 11, 2025 at 11:29 PM (5 days ago)
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September 11, 2025 at 11:29 PM (5 days ago)

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High US healthcare costs stem from lack of price limits, fee-for-service payments, high specialist salaries, and excessive administrative costs. Prescription drug prices and private equity influence also contribute.

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