General Info

Novartis Corporation is among the world leaders in the research and development of products that protect and improve health. The group s core businesses include pharmaceuticals, consumer health, generics, eye care and animal health. It manufactures and markets innovative prescription drugs used to treat a number of diseases and conditions in various therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular, metabolic, cancer, transplantation, central nervous system, dermatological, gastrointestinal and respiratory. Novartis maintains leadership positions in both patented and generic pharmaceuticals. The group s primary brands include Voltaren, Ritalin, Lamisil, Gleevec and Enablex. Its research activities focus on medicine combined with bioinformatics, genetics and imaging tools, as well as new chemical and screening technologies. Novartis operates in more than 140 countries worldwide. The company maintains its United States headquarters in New York.