Denmark / The Danish Foundation Model: Benefits Abound
Denmark’s four largest pharma companies – Novo Nordisk, Lundbeck, LEO Pharma, and ALK – are all at least partly owned by independent foundations, which means that their profits are divided…
Patrick is an editor at PharmaBoardroom, writing and editing stories on all things healthcare and the life sciences. The holder of a Master's Degree in International Relations, Patrick has contributed to over 40 country reports and is a fluent Mandarin speaker.
Denmark’s four largest pharma companies – Novo Nordisk, Lundbeck, LEO Pharma, and ALK – are all at least partly owned by independent foundations, which means that their profits are divided…
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