July 10 — Novo Nordisk China said the NMPA approved a label update for oral
semaglutide tablets (brand: Rybelsus). The drug, approved in China for glycaemic
control in adults with type 2 diabetes, had its label revised based on the SOUL
trial primary results, which showed a 14% reduction in major adverse
cardiovascular events (MACE) in adults with type 2 diabetes and established
cardiovascular disease and/or chronic kidney disease.