Novartis

Novartis International AG, a Swiss multinational pharmaceutical company based in Basel, Switzerland, is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies by both market capitalization and sales.

Novartis AG develops, manufactures, and markets healthcare products. It operates through the following segments: Pharmaceuticals, Alcon, Sandoz, Vaccines & Diagnostics, and Consumer Health. The Pharmaceuticals segment provides patent-protected prescription medicines. The Alcon segment offers surgical, ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, and vision care products. The Sandoz segment provides generic pharmaceuticals. The Vaccines & Diagnostics segment provides human vaccines and blood testing diagnostics. The Consumer Health segment operates two divisions: Over-the-Counter (OTC) and Animal Health. The OTC division develops and sells a wide range of affordable and reliable consumer medications for self-care and numerous common ailments. The Animal Health division’s products prolong and improve animals lives. The company was founded on February 29, 1996 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.