Collaboration with patient groups

Novo Nordisk interacts with a wide variety of patient organisations as part of a shared goal of informing and supporting patients about their healthcare needs. We work with patient groups, often on a long-term basis, to raise disease awareness, including the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate treatment. These interactions provide Novo Nordisk with valuable insights about how living with diabetes or other conditions affects patients’ lives.

On the other hand support from pharmaceutical companies like ours helps patient advocates to carry out their work in support of patients and their caregivers. We conduct this type of collaboration in an open and transparent manner in order to ensure the independence and integrity of patient groups and our own high ethical standards. We seek to provide patient organisations with balanced and accurate information about available treatments that is in keeping with statutory regulations on the promotion and advertising of prescription medicines.

Disclosure of support

In accordance with new industry guidelines in Europe, Novo Nordisk is committed to making publicly available details about how we work with patient groups in Europe. This includes a list of the collaboration projects, a short description of the nature of the support, and any financial support.

Codes of practice on relationships between the pharmaceutical industry and patient organisations

EFPIA* Code of Practice
*European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations

National Codes of Practice

National collaboration with patient groups

Lists of national collaborations with patient organisations can be found at the Novo Nordisk affiliates’ websites and copies or agreements can be downloaded or obtained upon request. Visit the Global Offices page to locate affiliate or use the quick links below.

Quick links to Novo Nordisk affiliates' websites in European region

Austria
Belgium (fr)
Belgium (nl)
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy 

Latvia
Lithuania
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United Kingdom 

Disclosure from Novo Nordisk affiliates in the European region with no website
FYROM - Macedonia

International collaboration with patient groups

For list of collaborations click here