Novartis

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Novartis is a multinational pharmaceutical company based in Basel, Switzerland. It is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world.

History[edit | edit source]

Novartis was created in 1996 through a merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz. Novartis and its predecessor companies trace back more than 250 years, with a rich history of developing innovative products. From the beginning, Novartis has been driven by a desire to improve and extend people's lives.

Products[edit | edit source]

Novartis provides innovative healthcare solutions that address the evolving needs of patients and societies. The company's portfolio includes medicines, eye care, cost-saving generic pharmaceuticals, preventive vaccines, over-the-counter and animal health products.

Research and Development[edit | edit source]

Novartis is a global leader in research and development of products to protect and improve health and well-being. The company has core businesses in pharmaceuticals, vaccines, consumer health, generics, eye care and animal health.

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