| Sandoz is one of the largest prescription generic pharmaceutical companies in the U.S. Sandoz produces more than 200 products each year, with an annual manufacturing capability exceeding 10 billion tablets and capsules. Sandoz products range across many therapeutic drug categories including anti-infectives, anti-arthritics, cardiovasculars, gastrointestinal agents and psychotherapeutics. Sandoz is an affiliate of the Novartis AG (NYSE: NVS) group of companies, a world leader in healthcare with core businesses in pharmaceuticals, generics, consumer health, eye-care and animal health. Novartis AG (NYSE: NVS) is a world leader in pharmaceuticals and consumer health. In 2004, the Group's businesses achieved net sales of USD 28.2 billion and pro forma net income of USD 5.6 billion. The Group invested approximately USD 4.2 billion in R&D. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Novartis Group companies employ about 83,700 people and operate in over 140 countries around the world. Stock Symbol: NVS (ADR) Major Therapeutic Catagories : - Anti-infectives
- Anti-arthritics
- Cardiovasculars
- Gastrointestinal agents
- Psychotherapeutics
Employees: 1500+Media Contact: | Public Relations | Telephone | (609) 627-8500 | | | FAX | (609) 627-8685 | | | E-mail |  Public Relations |
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