UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
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REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
June 26, 2008
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NOVO NORDISK A/S
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
NOVO ALLE
DK-2880, BAGSVAERD
DENMARK
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F
Form 20-F [X] Form 40-F [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes [ ] No [X]
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in
connection with Rule 12g-32(b):82-_____________________
REGULATORY APPROVAL
NOVO NORDISK RECEIVES APPROVAL IN THE US FOR PRANDIMET(TM)
Novo Nordisk today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has
approved PrandiMet(TM), a fixed-dose combination of the fast-acting insulin
secretagogue repaglinide and metformin for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
PrandiMet(TM) has been approved as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve
glycaemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes who are already treated with a
meglitinide (such as Prandin(R)) and metformin or who have inadequate glycaemic
control on a meglitinide alone or metformin alone.
"As the world's leading diabetes care company, Novo Nordisk is dedicated to
providing a broad portfolio of treatments that respond to each stage of
diabetes. With PrandiMet(TM), physicians will have a simplified option for
Prandin(R) and metformin combination therapy," said Jerzy Gruhn, president, Novo
Nordisk, Inc.
ABOUT PRANDIMET(TM)
PrandiMet(TM) is indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and includes two
approved products with well established data for safety and efficacy:
repaglinide (Prandin(R)) and metformin. It is the first fixed-dose combination
of repaglinide, a fast-acting insulin secretagogue, and metformin, an insulin
sensitiser. PrandiMet(TM) combines two antihyperglycaemic agents with different
mechanisms of action in one tablet to improve glycaemic control. PrandiMet(TM)
works to control three abnormalities of type 2 diabetes: impaired insulin
secretion, insulin resistance and excessive hepatic glucose production.
PrandiMet(TM) is available in two dosage strengths - 1mg (repaglinide)/500mg
(metformin) and 2mg (repaglinide)/500mg (metformin), dosed 2-3 times per day
with meals.
Novo Nordisk is a healthcare company and a world leader in diabetes care. In
addition, Novo Nordisk has a leading position within areas such as haemostasis
management, growth hormone therapy and hormone replacement therapy. Novo Nordisk
manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products and services that make a
significant difference to patients, the medical profession and society. With
headquarters in Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs approximately 26,300 employees in
80 countries, and markets its products in 179 countries. Novo Nordisk's B shares
are listed on the stock exchanges in Copenhagen and London. Its ADRs are listed
on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol 'NVO'. For more information,
visit novonordisk.com.
Contacts for further information:
Media: Investors:
Outside North America: Outside North America:
Mike Rulis Mads Veggerby Lausten
Tel: (+45) 4442 3573 Tel: (+45) 4443 7919
mike@novonordisk.com mlau@novonordisk.com
Hans Rommer
Tel: (+45) 4442 4765
hrmm@novonordisk.com
In North America: In North America:
Sean Clements Christian Qvist Frandsen
Tel: (+1) 609 514 8316 Tel: (+1) 609 919 7937
secl@novonordisk.com cqfr@novonordisk.com
Stock Exchange Announcement no 39 / 2008
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf of the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: June 26, 2008 NOVO NORDISK A/S
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Lars Rebien Sorensen,
President and Chief Executive Officer