BAGSVAERD, DENMARK--(Marketwire - December 22, 2011) -

Novo Nordisk today announced the submission to the Japanese Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency, PMDA, of a new drug application for the approval of ultra-long-acting insulin Degludec. This new-generation basal insulin has been developed for the treatment of people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Company Announcemen no 80 / 2011: http://hugin.info/2013/R/1573350/489678.pdf

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