Former Novo Nordisk CEO failed to inform FDA of guideline breach

During his time as CEO of Novo Nordisk, Mads Øvlisen decided not to inform the FDA about breaches of good manufacturing practice at the Danish pharmaceutical company.
Mads Øvlisen, the former CEO of Novo Nordisk. | Photo: Gregers Tycho
Mads Øvlisen, the former CEO of Novo Nordisk. | Photo: Gregers Tycho

When Mads Øvlisen, during his time as CEO at Novo Nordisk, was informed of problems with complying with the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) guidelines on good manufacturing practices, he decided not to inform the US authorities of the violations.

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