Novo Nordisk A/S: Saxenda(r) approved in Europe for the treatment of obesity


BAGSVAERD, Denmark, March 23, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Novo Nordisk today announced that the European Commission has granted marketing authorisation for Saxenda® (liraglutide 3 mg) for the treatment of obesity. The authorisation covers all 28 European Union (EU) member states.

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Company announcement No 21 / 2015 http://hugin.info/2013/R/1905678/678240.pdf

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