Q2 results confirm full year guidance. Strong pipeline results underpin potential of several highly innovative products

  • Net sales in line with prior year (0% cc[1], -2% USD), as growth drivers offset Gleevec/Glivec Gx impact:
    • Cosentyx (USD 490 million, +90% cc) continues strong growth in all three indications
    • Entresto (USD 110 million) grew steadily driven by improved access and US sales force expansion
    • Excluding Gleevec/Glivec, Oncology grew 9% (cc), driven by Promacta, Tafinlar + Mekinist  and Jakavi
    • Sandoz declined 4% (cc) mainly impacted by increased US pricing pressure
    • Alcon grew 3% (cc) driven by Surgical (+3 …
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