Norway, Dec. 16 -- The Norwegian Competition Authority has approved NorgesGruppen ASA's acquisition of NMD AS, including the pharmacy chain concepts Vitusapotek and Ditt Apotek, from McKesson Corporation. Completion of the transaction will take place on 31 January 2026.The acquisition means that one of Norway's three major pharmacy chains will be owned by a Norwegian company. NMD, with a total of 391 pharmacies across Norway and more than 3,000 employees including its wholesale operations, will be continued as an independent, wholly owned subsidiary of NorgesGruppen. The transaction represents a natural step in NorgesGruppen's long-term strategy and supports the company's vision of making everyday life better for people.
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