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Novo Nordisk increased operating profit by 27% in 2010. The organic sales growth of 19% was driven by Victoza®, NovoRapid® and Levemir®. Sales increased by 19% in Danish kroner and by 13% in local currencies. Gross margin improved by 1.2 percentage points in Danish kroner to 80.8% in 2010, reflecting a favourable product mix development and a positive currency impact. Reported operating profit increased by 27% to DKK 18,891 million. Measured in local currencies, operating profit increased by approximately 16%.
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