Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen might not be a household name, but his company’s drug is. And its success has thrust him — reluctantly — into the limelight.
Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen is a CEO who didn't want to be CEO but under his tenure Novo Nordisk, which makes Ozempic, has achieved tremendous economic growth with an annual turnover of €38.9 billion in 2024 and a profit of €13.
The FDA’s decision will threaten the ability of compounding pharmacies to make far cheaper, unbranded versions of the injections over the next few months.