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February 2015
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Positive phase II data highlights benefits of Alcon's RTH258 for patients with neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration
Phase II study met primary endpoint, demonstrating promising visual acuity gains in patients with neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration Data shows the potential for less… -
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Novartis shareholders approve all resolutions proposed by Novartis Board of Directors
Shareholders approve 18th consecutive dividend increase to CHF 2.60 (+6%) per share for 2014 Dr. Joerg Reinhardt confirmed by shareholders as Chairman of the Novartis Board of Directors as well… -
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Novartis lung cancer drug Zykadia® recommended for EU approval in patients with ALK+ NSCLC previously treated with crizotinib
If approved, Zykadia (ceritinib) would be the first treatment option for patients in Europe with ALK+ NSCLC previously treated with crizotinib ALK+ NSCLC is driven by a rearrangement of the… -
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Novartis receives FDA approval of Farydak®, the first HDAC inhibitor for patients with multiple myeloma
Farydak, an HDAC inhibitor with epigenetic activity, approved in combination for patients who received at least two prior regimens including bortezomib and IMiD[1] Farydak prolonged median… -
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Novartis' heart failure medicine LCZ696 granted FDA priority review
Decision could speed access to LCZ696 for HFrEF patients in the US, reducing total review time from 12 to 8 months Filing is based on results from the landmark PARADIGM-HF study[1] … -
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Alcon receives FDA approval of Pazeo(TM) Solution for ocular allergy itch relief
US Food and Drug Administration grants approval of Pazeo(TM) (olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) 0.7% for sale in the United States Developed with efficacy data at 24 hours, post dose…
January 2015
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Novartis announces study in NEJM showing Jakavi® was superior to standard therapy in rare blood cancer polycythemia vera
Jakavi® (ruxolitinib) treatment resulted in durable hematocrit control, spleen size reduction and symptom relief for patients with uncontrolled polycythemia vera[1] Polycythemia vera (PV) is… -
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Novartis delivered solid sales growth, margin expansion and pipeline progress in 2014; portfolio transformation will focus company on leading businesses
Net sales grew in FY 2014, with strong core[1] margin expansion Net sales increased 1% (+3% cc[1])[2] to USD 58.0 billion in FY (Q4: -2%, +4% cc) Operating income grew 1% (+7% cc) to USD 10.7… -
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Novartis Bexsero® vaccine approved by FDA for the prevention of meningitis B, a leading cause of bacterial meningitis in the US
With today's approval, Bexsero is now licensed in 37 countries; since first approval in Europe, over 1 million doses have been distributed worldwide Bexsero's two-dose regimen offers a flexible… -
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Novartis drug Jakavi® recommended by CHMP for EU approval to treat adults with rare blood cancer polycythemia vera
Polycythemia vera (PV) is associated with overproduction of blood cells that can cause serious cardiovascular complications, such as stroke and heart attack[1] Clinical data show Jakavi® (… -
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Novartis announces FDA approval for first IL-17A antagonist Cosentyx(TM) (secukinumab) for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis patients
Offering a new treatment option for patients, Cosentyx is the first approved human monoclonal antibody (mAb) that selectively binds to interleukin IL-17A[1],[2] Phase III data demonstrated… -
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Novartis Cosentyx(TM) is the first IL-17 inhibitor to receive EU approval for first-line treatment of moderate-to-severe psoriasis patients
Cosentyx is the only biologic that can be used as first-line systemic therapy in the treatment of psoriasis and as an alternative to treatments that have significant side effects[1]; all other…