Sandoz proposed biosimilars adalimumab and infliximab accepted for regulatory review by the European Medicines Agency

  • Sandoz is seeking approval for their proposed biosimilars adalimumab and infliximab for use in all indications of their respective reference medicines, Humira®* and Remicade®†
  • Comprehensive data packages demonstrate each biosimilar matches its respective reference medicine in terms of quality, efficacy and safety
  • These regulatory submissions follow soon after two positive CHMP opinions** for Sandoz biosimilars etanercept and rituximab further reinforcing Sandoz immunology pipeline and the broader Novartis immunology portfolio

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Novartis delivered sales growth across all divisions (cc1) as growth drivers, including Cosentyx and Entresto, more than offset generic erosion; innovation momentum continued

  • Net sales grew 2% (cc, -1% USD), as growth drivers more than offset Gleevec/Glivec impact
    • Cosentyx (USD 410 million, +136% cc) showing strong growth in all three indications
    • Entresto (USD 84 million) steadily growing with better access in US and EU
    • Gilenya (USD 722 million, +5% cc) grew mainly driven by volume
    • Excluding Gleevec/Glivec, Oncology grew +7% (cc) driven mainly by Promacta/Revolade, Jakavi, Tafinlar + Mekinist and Tasigna
  • Core[1] operating income down 5% (cc) due to generic erosion and increased investments, mainly …
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Sandoz proposed biosimilars rituximab and etanercept recommended for approval in Europe*

  • Sandoz receives positive CHMP opinions for biosimilars rituximab and etanercept to treat immunological diseases.  Biosimilar rituximab also recommended to treat blood cancers
  • Comprehensive data packages, confirming Sandoz biosimilars rituximab and etanercept match their respective reference medicines, were the basis for CHMP decisions
  • Subject to EC** approval, Sandoz market leadership position extended as the only company to have five approved biosimilars in Europe1

Holzkirchen, April 21, 2017 – Sandoz …

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Major Novartis investment in Slovenia reinforces commitment to largest Sandoz product and business

  • Total investment of EUR 105 million in Prevalje site reinforces commitment to largest Sandoz business, Anti-Infectives, and single largest global product, broad-spectrum antibiotic amoxicillin-clavulanic acid.
  • The investment will bring 150 new jobs, more than doubling the number of employees at Prevalje over six years.
  • The project, scheduled for completion in 2019, will be the largest Novartis investment in Slovenia to date.

Prevalje, April 11, 2017 – A foundation stone for the new production plant for a broad- …

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Sandoz digital “Scientific Standalone” event will help drive access to medical information in field of cardiovascular therapies

  • Sandoz Scientific Standalone event — “Reach Targets, Save Lives” – aims at increasing access to information in the field of cardiovascular therapies in Central & Eastern Europe and Middle East & Africa (CEEMEA)
  • Lectures by leading cardiologists and internal medicine specialists will be recorded and offered for re-use across the region following the live event
  • Enhanced digital training can help improve health outcomes for patients

 

Holzkirchen, March 20, 2017 – …

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Sandoz digital “Scientific Standalone” event will help drive access to medical information in field of cardiovascular therapies

  • Sandoz Scientific Standalone event — “Reach Targets, Save Lives” – aims at increasing access to information in the field of cardiovascular therapies in Central & Eastern Europe and Middle East & Africa (CEEMEA)
  • Lectures by leading cardiologists and internal medicine specialists will be recorded and offered for re-use across the region following the live event
  • Enhanced digital training can help improve health outcomes for patients

 

Holzkirchen, March 20, 2017 – …

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Sandoz announces winners of inaugural Healthcare Access Challenge (Sandoz HACk)

  • Three winners, chosen by expert panel at Wired Health 2017 in London, identified innovative approaches to address access challenges in Ghana, the Maldives and the Philippines.
  • Winning ideas proposed novel ways to use mobile technologies to connect patients with caregivers and essential medicines
  • Sandoz invited young people worldwide to “reimagine access to healthcare” – arguably the largest unmet medical need

London, March 13, 2017 – Sandoz, a Novartis Division, announced today the three winners of the inaugural Healthcare …

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New data demonstrate Sandoz proposed biosimilar adalimumab has equivalent efficacy to reference medicine

  • Sandoz proposed biosimilar adalimumab (GP2017) shown to have equivalent efficacy and a similar safety profile as reference medicine, Humira®*
  • Comprehensive development program show potential of GP2017 to treat inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and plaque psoriasis
  • Study reinforces strength of Sandoz pipeline and its key role in the broader Novartis immunology portfolio

Holzkirchen, 6 March 2017 – Sandoz, a Novartis division, and the pioneer and global leader in biosimilars, today …

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Sandoz certified as Top Employer Europe 2017

  • Sandoz has been officially certified  by the Top Employers Institute for its exceptional employee offerings in Europe
  • The annual, international research undertaken by the Top Employers Institute recognizes leading employers around the world
  • This exclusive certification underlines our determination to attract and retain the best people from inside and outside our industry.”

Holzkirchen, February 8, 2017 – Sandoz, a Novartis division, is proud to announce that it has been officially certified  by the Top Employers …

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Sandoz confirms strategic commitment to drive access to medicines in Japan, with plan to double business by 2022

  • Japanese generic market set to expand rapidly, driven by government commitment to achieving sustainable high-quality healthcare
  • Sandoz Japan plans 70 new launches over next six years, which will account
    for ~40% of total sales by 2022
  • Growth drivers will include oncology, CNS and biosimilars

Tokyo, February 8, 2017 – Sandoz plans to double sales in Japan over the 2015 to 2022 period, as part of its long-term strategic plan to help drive access to hiqh-quality medicines in the Japanese market …

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