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Sandoz adquiere Mycamine, reforzando su cartera de antiinfecciosos

PRESS RELEASE -- 24, January 2023

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Sandoz, líder mundial en medicamentos sin patente (genéricos y biosimilares), ha firmado un acuerdo para adquirir los derechos de producto a nivel mundial del agente antifúngico sistémico líder Mycamine® (micafungina sódica, Funguard® en Japón) de Astellas. Esta … Read the full press release

La división Sandoz de Novartis amplía su cartera de medicamentos respiratorios con la adquisición de la empresa británica Coalesce Product Development Limited

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, March 2022

Sandoz obtiene capacidades y activos significativos en el desarrollo de dispositivos médicos y medicamentos que apuntan a importantes oportunidades de crecimiento en genéricos complejos y respiratorios Las enfermedades respiratorias son la principal causa de muerte y discapacidad e imponen una … Read the full press release

Novartis division Sandoz expands respiratory medicines portfolio with the acquisition of British company Coalesce Product Development Limited

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, March 2022

Sandoz gains significant capabilities and assets in medical and drug device development that target major growth opportunities in respiratory and complex generics Respiratory diseases are leading cause of death and disability and impose huge financial burden on patients worldwide Acquisition … Read the full press release

Francesco Balestrieri appointed ad-interim CEO of Sandoz reporting directly to Vas Narasimhan, CEO, Novartis

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, March 2019

(PRESS RELEASE) BASEL, 15-Mar-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Sandoz’s current Region Head Europe Francesco Balestrieri has just been appointed ad-interim CEO of Sandoz reporting directly to Vas Narasimhan, CEO, Novartis. The change is made as the current CEO of Sandoz, a … Read the full press release

Top Employer’s recognition for SEAT comes as a beacon for attracting external talent

PRESS RELEASE -- 31, January 2019

(PRESS RELEASE) MARTORELL, 31-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — SEAT’s recognition as a Top Employer in Spain consolidates the company’s commitment to the professional development of its more than 15,000 employees. Top Employer has given the car maker its seal of approval for … Read the full press release

Sandoz certified “TOP Employer Asia Pacific 2019” for its exceptional employee offerings in the region

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, December 2018

Sandoz has been certified by the Top Employers Institute for its exceptional employee offerings in Asia Pacific (APAC) The annual, international research undertaken by the Top Employers Institute recognizes leading employers around the world This exclusive certification underlines Sandoz´ commitment … Read the full press release

Peter Goldschmidt succeeded Claudio Albrecht as the Chief Executive Officer of STADA Arzneimittel AG

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, September 2018

Goldschmidt: “I look forward to working with the highly experienced team at STADA and continuing the Group’s long-term growth” Supervisory Board Chairman von Au: “Goldschmidt is the right man that STADA needs to ensure the Group successfully retains its strong … Read the full press release

Sandoz announces European Commission approval for Zessly® (infliximab) for use in Europe

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, May 2018

European Commission’s (EC) approval based on comprehensive data package confirming that Zessly® matches safety, efficacy and quality of reference medicine Biosimilars such as Zessly enable earlier patient access to important medicines and positively impact healthcare systems Zessly is the third EC … Read the full press release

Novartis division Sandoz receives US FDA complete response letter regarding the Biologics Licensing Application for its proposed biosimilar rituximab

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, May 2018

Holzkirchen, Germany, 04-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Sandoz, a Novartis division, announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a complete response letter (CRL) regarding the Biologics Licensing Application (BLA) for its proposed biosimilar rituximab. Sandoz stands behind … Read the full press release

Sandoz: EMA Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) adopts positive opinion for marketing authorization of infliximab

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, March 2018

Sandoz is seeking approval of biosimilar infliximab for use in all indications of its reference medicine across gastroenterology, rheumatology and dermatology Positive opinion is based on comprehensive clinical and non-clinical data that is expected to confirm that Sandoz biosimilar infliximab … Read the full press release

Sandoz today expands pilot project with leading charity World Child Cancer

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, July 2017

Expanded partnership to help “even the odds” of survival for children with cancer in the Philippines, Myanmar, Mexico and Ghana In developed countries, the survival rate for childhood cancer is 80%, while in developing countries it can be as low … Read the full press release

Generic medicines accounted for 62% of all medicines prescribed in Europe in 2016

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, June 2017

New data just released in the two largest global pharma markets show the substantial and growing level of savings made possible by increased use of generic medicines. HOLZKIRCHEN, 21-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Generic medicines accounted for 62% of all medicines prescribed … Read the full press release

Sandoz: European Commission approves Rixathon for use in Europe

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, June 2017

European Commission approves Sandoz Rixathon® to treat blood cancers and immunological diseases. Approval expected to broaden patient access to biologics and enable budget-constrained healthcare systems to reallocate resources to other healthcare priorities. Sandoz now has four biosimilars approved in Europe … Read the full press release

Novartis Reinforces Commitment to Sandoz With Major Investment in Business

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, April 2017

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 … Read the full press release

New Sandoz Biosimilar Shows Promising Equivalency Results

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, March 2017

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 … Read the full press release

Rwanda becomes the third country to sign a MoU with Novartis Access

PRESS RELEASE -- 1, December 2016

Rwanda becomes third country to launch Novartis Access portfolio against chronic diseases with first deliveries planned in early 2017 Since September 2015, Novartis Access has delivered more than 100,000 monthly treatments to Kenya, Ethiopia and Lebanon* First-year learnings underline broader … Read the full press release

Sandoz HACk – Healthcare Access Challenge seeks young people with innovative ideas to “reimagine” access to healthcare

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, October 2016

Despite significant advances made by modern medicine, universal access to healthcare is still arguably the single largest unmet medical need Sandoz “HACk” – Healthcare Access Challenge – is a competition seeking young people with innovative ideas to “reimagine” access to … Read the full press release

Sandoz’s EGALITY trial results: equivalence in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) 75 response rates at week 12 met

PRESS RELEASE -- 8, July 2016

The EGALITY study met its primary endpoint demonstrating equivalent efficacy of Sandoz biosimilar etanercept candidate to the originator product at week 12 As a first-of-its kind, the confirmatory clinical safety and efficacy study compares originator etanercept to a biosimilar candidate … Read the full press release

Novartis third annual Meet Novartis Management event in Basel: Leading positions in oncology, eye care and biosimilars

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, May 2016

Outlines actions underway to accelerate launch of Entresto®, including further expansion of US primary care field force, and reinforce strong uptake of Cosentyx® Highlights leading pipeline of second generation immuno-oncology assets Confirms Sandoz on track for 10 biosimilar filings by … Read the full press release

European Medicines Agency accepted Sandoz’s Marketing Authorization Application for biosimilar to Roche’s EU-licensed MabThera®

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, May 2016

Sandoz advances biosimilar portfolio with sixth major biosimilar file acceptance in less than one year Sandoz is seeking approval for all indications included in the reference product’s label Sandoz’ submission includes data from multiple clinical trials with over 800 patients … Read the full press release