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'''PHARMACEUTICALS'''<ref>[http://www.novartis.com/products/pharmaceuticals.shtml "Novartis ===Pharmaceuticals Division"]</ref>===
'''SANDOZ'''===Sandoz===
'''OVER===Over-THEthe-COUNTER'''counter drugs===
'''ANIMAL HEALTH'''===Animal Health===
'''CIBA VISION'''===Ciba Vision===
SW: →Business Strategy: tidy format
Novartis' business strategy can be outlined through its 6 major product-lines:
The company's Pharmaceuticals portfolio includes more than 45 key marketed products, among which the following can be found<ref>[http: Diovan HCT/Co-Diovan (valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide)/www.novartis.com/products/pharmaceuticals.shtml "Novartis Pharmaceuticals Division"]</ref>:* Diovan HCT/Co-Diovan (valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide)For for hypertension. For more information, visit (See [htttp://www.diovan.comhere] Gleevec/Glivec (imatinib mesylate/imatinib) * Gleevec/Glivec (imatinib mesylate/imatinib) Marketed ; marketed to treat certain forms of leukemia, gastrointestinal stromal (GIST) tumors and various rare cancers More info; see [http: Visit //www.glivec.comhere] * Lamisil (terbinafine) Lamisil , an antifungal agent (terbinafine) Antifungal agent More infosee [http: //www.lamisil.com here] * Zometa (zoledronic acid) Zometa (zoledronic acid) Special for cancers that have spread (or "metastasized") to the bones from solid tumors Pleas view; see [http: //www.zometa.com or www.us.zometa.com (US residents only) '''VACCINES AND DIAGNOSTICS''' here]
===Vaccines and Diagnostics===
Novartis' Vaccines and Diagnostics Division has specialized in the development of products to combat over 20 vaccine-preventable viral and bacterial diseases, as well as an array of sophisticated blood-testing equipment.
Novartis is the world’s fifth-largest vaccines manufacturer and the second-largest supplier of influenza vaccines in the US.<ref>[http://www.novartis.com/products/vaccines.shtml "Novartis' Vaccines and Diagnostics Division"]</ref>
Sandoz is the generic pharmaceuticals branch of Novartis, specializing in distributing and manufacturing a vast array of low-cost pharmaceutical products no longer protected by patents.
"The key product groups of Sandoz include antibiotics, treatments for central-nervous-system disorders, gastrointestinal medicines, cardiovascular treatments and hormone therapies."<ref>[http://www.novartis.com/products/sandoz.shtml "About Sandoz: Novartis' generic pharmaceuticals division"]</ref>
"Over-the-Counter (OTC) is a world leader in the research, development, production and marketing of self-medication products that do not require prescriptions."<ref>[http://www.novartis.com/products/over-counter.shtml "Novartis' Over-the-counter product line"]</ref>
"Animal Health focuses on the well-being of companion animals and on the health and productivity of farm animals. Our product range provides solutions for the prevention and treatment of several widespread animal diseases and parasite infestations."<ref>[http://www.novartis.com/products/animal-health.shtml "Novartis Animal Health"]</ref>
CIBA VISION specializes in contact lenses and lens-care production in over 70 countries<ref>[http://www.novartis.com/products/ciba-vision.shtml "CIBA Vision"]</ref>
