Emmanuel Macron To Unveil Novo Nordisk Record $2.3B Investment In France's Health Sector

Benzinga Neuro

November 23, 2023

A landmark moment in France’s health industry is expected as President Emmanuel Macron is set to announce a significant $2.3 billion investment by Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO).

What Happened: As per Reuters, the Elysee Palace has shared that this initiative will be formally unveiled on Thursday. This initiative has been touted as the biggest investment in the health sector ever made during Macron’s tenure. It also promises to create 500 new jobs.

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The investment will be located in Chartres, situated to the west of Paris. Novo Nordisk already has a workforce of nearly 2,000 in the region. The Danish company is globally acclaimed for Wegovy, its highly effective anti-obesity medication.

While Macron’s office did not furnish any additional information about the investment, it was characterized as a signal of the resurgent industrial competitiveness in France.

Why It Matters: This investment comes at a crucial time for Novo Nordisk. The company recently announced its plans to limit the supplies of its diabetes drug, Ozempic, in Europe and reduce the distribution of another diabetes drug, Victoza. This move was intended to increase Ozempic’s production in response to a significant surge in demand.

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