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April 2019
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Novartis announces FDA filing acceptance and Priority Review of brolucizumab (RTH258) for patients with wet AMD
By 2020, over 1.5 million people in the US are likely to have wet AMD, the leading cause of blindness in industrialized countries Filing is based on Phase III data from the HAWK and HARRIER… -
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Europe-Africa partnership spearheads development of next-generation antimalarial drug
The European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) grants EUR 10 million over five years to "WANECAM 2" a unique collaboration between antimalarial drug researchers in… -
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Sandoz drives differentiated portfolio with deal to commercialize new treatment for Opioid-Induced Constipation in key European countries
Agreement with Shionogi to commercialize Rizmoic® (naldemedine) in Germany, UK and Netherlands, plus right of first refusal for certain other European markets Rizmoic® is an innovative medicine… -
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Novartis continues transformation into a leading medicines company with completion of the Alcon spin-off
Novartis positioned for sustained growth, including plans to improve Innovative Medicines core margins into mid-30s by 2022 Novartis has a catalyst-rich pipeline with 10 potential blockbuster… -
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Novartis updates on the migraine collaboration with Amgen
Basel, April 4, 2019 - Novartis announced today that there is a legal dispute with Amgen regarding the collaboration agreements in the field of migraine. On April 2, 2019, Amgen issued a notice of… -
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Sandoz resubmits biosimilar pegfilgrastim application to US FDA
Sandoz pursues US approval for biosimilar pegfilgrastim, a long-acting version of supportive oncology medicine filgrastim Pegfilgrastim is used to reduce the incidence of neutropenia, one… -
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Novartis first-in-class Cosentyx® approved in China for psoriasis patients
China Health Authority NMPA approved Cosentyx® (secukinumab) for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in adult patients who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy Cosentyx is… -
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AveXis expands world-leading gene therapy manufacturing capacity with purchase of advanced biologics therapy manufacturing campus in Longmont, Colorado
Facility to become the largest of four state-of-the-art sites involved in manufacturing of AveXis gene therapies for pipeline of rare genetic diseases including spinal muscular atrophy … -
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Novartis adds clinical and preclinical anti-inflammatory programs to portfolio with acquisition of IFM Tre
Acquisition will give Novartis one clinical and two preclinical programs targeting the NLRP3 inflammasome, a key component of the innate immune system Selective inhibition of the NLRP3…
March 2019
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Novartis receives FDA approval for Mayzent® (siponimod), the first oral drug to treat secondary progressive MS with active disease
Mayzent® (siponimod) is the first and only treatment specifically approved for patients with active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) in over 15 years[1] Up to 80% of patients… -
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Novartis plans for Alcon spin-off on April 9, 2019
Alcon obtained approval for listing on SIX Swiss Exchange and New York Stock Exchange Alcon will seek effectiveness of Form 20-F registration statement from the US Securities and Exchange… -
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Alcon Announces Acquisition of PowerVision, Inc.
Acquisition demonstrates Alcon's commitment to driving growth and innovation in advanced technology intraocular lenses (AT-IOLS) to meet the needs of cataract surgery patients who desire…