Novo Nordisk Announces Euro 432 Million Expansion of Athlone Manufacturing Facility
March 2, 2026: In a strategic move to support global demand for oral GLP-1 therapies, Novo Nordisk has revealed plans to invest 432 million euro (approximately DKK 3.2 billion) in expanding its manufacturing operations in Athlone, Ireland.
The investment will significantly increase capacity at Novo Nordisk’s tablet production facility located in Monksland, Athlone, with upgrades aimed at broadening the company’s ability to produce current and future oral GLP-1 medicines. These medicines, used for treating conditions such as diabetes and obesity, have seen rising global demand.










