Sandoz recognizes World Asthma Day 2014

Today Sandoz recognizes World Asthma Day. World Asthma Day is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) with the goal of improving asthma awareness and care around the world. This year’s theme is, “It’s time to control asthma.”

A chronic, inflammatory lung disease, asthma is currently the most common non-communicable disease amongst children worldwide. GINA estimates that there are 300 million sufferers worldwide and there may be an additional 100 million people living with asthma by 2025.

Asthma is characterized by airway obstruction which results in …

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Sandoz achieves important milestones on Phase III trials for key biosimilars programs

April 28, 2014 – Sandoz continues to advance its industry-leading biosimilars pipeline that currently has six molecules in the Phase III clinical trial/filing prep phase.

As part of the Novartis Q1 announcements, Sandoz announced the following biosimilar development milestones:

  • Sandoz completed the patient enrollment for its Phase III trial with biosimilar etanercept (Amgen’s Enbrel®). The global clinical trial seeks to confirm biosimilarity with regard to safety, efficacy and immunogenicity of the Sandoz product versus Enbrel in patients with moderate to …
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Sandoz launches generic version of Differin® Gel, 0.3%

Princeton, New Jersey, April 28, 2014 – Sandoz today announced the US market introduction of its adapalene 0.3% gel, a generic version of Galderma Laboratories’ Differin® Gel, 0.3%.

Adapalene gel is a retinoid, indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years of age and older. Acne vulgaris is a condition that affects nearly 85% of the US population at some point in their life.1

“Sandoz is proud to market a high-quality, affordable generic version of this important topical therapy,” said Peter Goldschmidt, President of Sandoz …

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Sandoz launches generic version of Differin® Gel, 0.3%

Princeton, New Jersey, April 28, 2014 – Sandoz today announced the US market introduction of its adapalene 0.3% gel, a generic version of Galderma Laboratories’ Differin® Gel, 0.3%.

Adapalene gel is a retinoid, indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years of age and older. Acne vulgaris is a condition that affects nearly 85% of the US population at some point in their life.1

“Sandoz is proud to market a high-quality, affordable generic version of this important topical therapy,” said Peter Goldschmidt, President of Sandoz …

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Novartis announces Q1 2014 results

Basel, April 24, 2014 – Novartis delivered solid sales and profit growth in the first quarter of 2014; strong innovation reinforces growth prospects as company transforms portfolio

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Novartis announces Q1 2014 results

Basel, April 24, 2014 – Novartis delivered solid sales and profit growth in the first quarter of 2014; strong innovation reinforces growth prospects as company transforms portfolio

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Novartis announces portfolio transformation, focusing company on leading businesses with innovation power and global scale: Pharmaceuticals, Eye Care and Generics

  • Acquires GSK oncology products, strengthening Novartis’ leading Oncology business with novel therapies and becomes GSK’s preferred commercialization partner for its oncology pipeline
  • Combines Novartis OTC with GSK’s consumer business in a joint venture, creating a world-leading consumer healthcare business and maintaining Novartis’ presence in in this sector
  • Divests Vaccines business (excluding flu) to GSK, creating a global leader in vaccines
  • In a separate transaction, divests Novartis Animal Health to Lilly

Transactions improve Novartis’ …

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Novartis announces portfolio transformation, focusing company on leading businesses with innovation power and global scale: Pharmaceuticals, Eye Care and Generics

  • Acquires GSK oncology products, strengthening Novartis’ leading Oncology business with novel therapies and becomes GSK’s preferred commercialization partner for its oncology pipeline
  • Combines Novartis OTC with GSK’s consumer business in a joint venture, creating a world-leading consumer healthcare business and maintaining Novartis’ presence in in this sector
  • Divests Vaccines business (excluding flu) to GSK, creating a global leader in vaccines
  • In a separate transaction, divests Novartis Animal Health to Lilly

Transactions improve Novartis’ …

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Novartis appoints Jeff George as Division Head, Alcon as Kevin Buehler retires; Richard Francis named as new Division Head, Sandoz

Basel, April 9, 2014 – New leaders to continue to build global scale and innovation power in two of the leading Novartis businesses

Novartis announced today the appointment of Jeff George as Division Head of Alcon, effective May 1, 2014. Mr. George succeeds Kevin Buehler who is retiring from the company after a distinguished 30 year career at Alcon, the global leader in eye care. As part of the planned transition, Mr. Buehler will provide management and strategic support on the Alcon business. The company thanks Mr. Buehler for his significant contributions to …

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Sandoz launches generic version of PREVPAC® in the US

Princeton, New Jersey, March 27, 2014 – Sandoz today announced the US launch of lansoprazole capsules, amoxicillin capsules, USP, and clarithromycin tablets, USP, a generic version of PREVPAC®1.

​This product is indicated for the eradication of H. pylori infection in patients with duodenal ulcer disease. It comprises amoxicillin and clarithromycin, which are antibiotic medicines, as well as lansoprazole, a proton pump inhibitor that helps decrease production of excess stomach acid2.

“Sandoz is proud to provide a generic version of this …

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