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For over 40 years , Novartis International has helped to improve the health and wellbeing of people living in low-income communities across the world . The company started out supporting the elimination of diseases like leprosy and malaria . Now , the company is taking on cardiovascular diseases and health inequity , with a strong approach to population health .

Its consumer healthcare products include cough syrups and items for personal relief , as well as soothing skin lotion and probiotics .

Pharmaceutical manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline ( GSK ) was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Middlesex , with a global presence in over 150 countries .

In 2009 , the company was approached by the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games ( LOCOG ) to assist in providing anti-doping services for the London Olympics . In 2017 , Dame Emma Walmsley was made CEO of GSK , becoming the first woman to run a major pharmaceutical company .

GSK ’ s Consumer Healthcare focuses on pain relief , oral health , respiratory care , nutrition , gastrointestinal and skin care .

32 September 2023