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Sandoz Stands Alone As It Completes Novartis Spinoff

Industry Giant Enters ‘New Era’ As An Independent Company After Long-Awaited Separation

 
• By Dave Wallace

Sandoz has heralded a “new era as a standalone global leader and European champion in generic and biosimilar medicines” after completing its long journey towards independence by separating from former parent company Novartis.

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Sandoz is making a fresh start as a standalone company • Source: Shutterstock

Sandoz has now taken the final step in its long journey of separation from Novartis, becoming a standalone firm as it completed its spinoff from the former parent company. But as that process comes to an end, another journey is just beginning for Sandoz, as it sets out on its own as an independent global generics and biosimilars industry leader.

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