Novartis starts 2019 with strong sales and double digit core[1] operating income growth, Mayzent launch and Alcon spin-off; profit guidance upgraded

  • Transformation to focused medicines company continued with the spin-off of Alcon; commentary below is on continuing operations[2]
  • Continuing operations net sales up 7% (cc[1], +2% USD) driven by Innovative Medicines:
    • Cosentyx was USD 791 million, +41% (cc) with strong demand growth in all indications and regions
    • Entresto grew to USD 357 million, +85% (cc) including the benefit from new data on hospital initiation
    • Oncology sales grew 9% (cc) mainly driven by Lutathera (USD 106 million), Promacta (USD …
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Novartis starts 2019 with strong sales and double digit core[1] operating income growth, Mayzent launch and Alcon spin-off; profit guidance upgraded

  • Transformation to focused medicines company continued with the spin-off of Alcon; commentary below is on continuing operations[2]
  • Continuing operations net sales up 7% (cc[1], +2% USD) driven by Innovative Medicines:
    • Cosentyx was USD 791 million, +41% (cc) with strong demand growth in all indications and regions
    • Entresto grew to USD 357 million, +85% (cc) including the benefit from new data on hospital initiation
    • Oncology sales grew 9% (cc) mainly driven by Lutathera (USD 106 million), Promacta (USD …
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