Novo Nordisk Annual Report 2021
Contents Introducing Novo Nordisk
Strategic Aspirations
Key risks
Management
Consolidated statements
Additional information
Novo Nordisk Annual Report 2021
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Novo Nordisk
at a glance
Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company, headquartered
in Denmark. Our key contribution is to discover and develop
innovative biological medicines and make them accessible to
patients throughout the world. We aim to lead in all disease
areas in which we are active.
Our corporate strategy
Our corporate strategy has four distinct focus areas in
which we operate. It is built on our purpose, the Novo
Nordisk Way and our ambition to be a sustainable
business. We aim to strengthen our leadership and
treatment options in Diabetes and Obesity care, secure
leading positions within Biopharm and establish a
strong presence in other serious chronic diseases such
as NASH, cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's disease.
Succeeding in this will drive sustainable growth for
Novo Nordisk.
140,800
DKK million in net sales
168
countries with marketed products
58,644
DKK million in operating profit
80
countries with affiliates
Diabetes care
Strengthen leadership
by offering innovative
medicines and driving
patient outcomes
Novo
Nordisk
29,319
DKK million in free cash flow
5
countries with R&D facilities
48,478
employees worldwide
Biopharm
Secure a leading position
by leveraging full portfolio
and expanding into
adjacent areas
Way
Driving change to
defeat diabetes
and other serious
chronic diseases
Sustainable
business
DG
Obesity care
Strengthen treatment options
through market development
and by offering innovative
medicines and driving
patient outcomes
Other serious
chronic diseases
Establish presence by
building competitive pipeline
and scientific leadershipView entire presentation