Novo Nordisk and Ypsomed Selfcare Solutions

Novo Nordisk, a pharmaceutical company founded in Denmark in 1923, has been a pioneer of innovative insulin delivery methods for the treatment of diabetes with brand names Levomir® (an injection pen that uses a pre-filled, replaceable insulin cartridge) and AERx® (an insulin inhalant). While Novo Nordisk continues to be the world leader in diabetes treatment, the company has expanded into other areas of research and development including human growth hormone …

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