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Mike Doustdar

Mike Doustdar

President and Chief Executive Officer, Novo Nordisk

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"At a time when parts of the industry are stepping back from insulin, we are reaffirming our commitment — continuing to invest in innovation, access, and supply for the millions of patients who rely on insulin every day." — Statement on Awiqli approval, March 2026

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Food and Drug Administration approves first once-weekly basal insulin

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Led company through Awiqli's approval

For 104 years, every insulin on the market has required at least one injection per day. On March 26, the FDA approved Awiqli, a once-weekly basal insulin from Novo Nordisk for adults with type 2 diabetes. That cuts basal insulin injections from 365 to 52 per year.

Updated May 30