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Zealand Pharma (ZEAL) Shares Plunge 23% Following Safety Concerns Over Survodutide Data

06/08/2026, 12:35 PM business stock_drop healthcare
Zealand Pharma's shares fell sharply by 22.7% following concerns over the safety profile of its weight loss drug survodutide, which showed a high dropout rate due to gastrointestinal side effects in a late-stage study. This decline highlights the challenges the company faces in a competitive market dominated by established players like Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly.