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Novartis Steps Up To Plate To Produce Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine

Follows Example Set By Sanofi

 
• By Kevin Grogan

In the latest example of cross-industry collaboration in these turbulent times, Novartis is joining forces with Pfizer and BioNTech to help produce their in-demand mRNA vaccine at a facility in Switzerland.

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Novartis steps up to COVID-19 VACCINE CHALLENGE • Source: Shutterstock

As concerns grow about supply failing to meet demand, Novartis AG has followed in the footsteps of Sanofi and agreed to help produce the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE.

The agreement will see Novartis use the aseptic manufacturing facilities at its site in Stein, Switzerland to take bulk mRNA active ingredient from BioNTech and fill it into vials for...

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