Princeton, New Jersey, December 22, 2014 – Sandoz today announced the US market introduction of estradiol transdermal system, an authorized generic version of Vivelle-Dot®, which is marketed by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.

Estradiol transdermal system is indicated for treatment of certain menopausal symptoms and for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis.

“We are pleased to partner with our colleagues at NPC to further expand our offering of affordable, high-quality medicines,” said Peter Goldschmidt, President of Sandoz Inc.

According to …

  • Licensing agreement with Eli Lilly enables Sandoz to commercialize and distribute Cialis® in the Brazilian market

Sao Paulo, December 18, 2014 – Sandoz, the generics pharmaceutical division of Novartis, announces today that it is launching Tadalafil, a generic version of Cialis®, indicated to treat patients with erectile dysfunction. With the launch, Sandoz will be the first pharmaceutical company to market a generic version of Cialis® in Brazil.

Tadalafil is the result of a trade agreement with Eli Lilly Brazil®, which allows Sandoz to commercialize …

  • Pivotal PIONEER study compared safety and efficacy of the two compounds in the prevention of neutropenia in patients with breast cancer
  • PIONEER data supported filing for biosimilar filgrastim in the US
  • The abstract of the study results is published online as part of the 56th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition

Holzkirchen, December 8, 2014 – Sandoz, a Novartis company, announced today Phase III data that demonstrated similarity of its investigational biosimilar filgrastim …

Basel, December 05, 2014 – Today, Novartis senior executives gather in Basel, Switzerland for the first-ever Novartis Africa Day, to review the company’s innovative work in Africa, including growing commercial activity, novel approaches to expand access to high-quality, affordable medicines, local talent development and the company’s Malaria Initiative.

  • Africa’s healthcare challenges are compounded as it begins to face a dual disease burden as non-communicable diseases rise
  • In addition to existing corporate responsibility efforts such as its Malaria …

December 03, 2014 – Sandoz in Brazil has partnered with the Londrina Ministry of Labor, the Londrina State University and other local entities to create INcluir, a unique program that offers professional skills training to people with disabilities. The aim of the program is to build-up the regional talent pool of qualified, disabled workers and to support their employment.

December 03, 2014 – Sandoz in Brazil has partnered with the Londrina Ministry of Labor, the Londrina State University and other local entities to create INcluir, a unique program that offers professional skills training to people with disabilities. The aim of the program is to build-up the regional talent pool of qualified, disabled workers and to support their employment.

December 03, 2014 – Established in 1992, International Day of People with Disabilities is a United Nations sanctioned day that aims to promote an understanding of people with disabilities and encourage support for their dignity, rights and well-being.

People with disabilities often face barriers, including physical, social, economic, educational, attitudinal and health care barriers. There are many types of disabilities and impairments, both visible and invisible.

More than 1 billion people live with a disability, says the world report on disability, published …

December 03, 2014 – Established in 1992, International Day of People with Disabilities is a United Nations sanctioned day that aims to promote an understanding of people with disabilities and encourage support for their dignity, rights and well-being.

People with disabilities often face barriers, including physical, social, economic, educational, attitudinal and health care barriers. There are many types of disabilities and impairments, both visible and invisible.

More than 1 billion people live with a disability, says the world report on disability, published …

December 01, 2014 – According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV/AIDS) has caused the deaths of millions of people and is one of the most destructive pandemics in history. World AIDS Day, celebrated annually on December 1st, was established by the WHO in 1988 to raise awareness of the virus, which is preventable and treatable.

HIV attacks the body’s immune system, the body’s defense against diseases. HIV can be passed on through infected bodily fluids, most commonly …

December 01, 2014 – According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV/AIDS) has caused the deaths of millions of people and is one of the most destructive pandemics in history. World AIDS Day, celebrated annually on December 1st, was established by the WHO in 1988 to raise awareness of the virus, which is preventable and treatable.

HIV attacks the body’s immune system, the body’s defense against diseases. HIV can be passed on through infected bodily fluids, most commonly …