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Novartis is a global healthcare company based in Switzerland that provides solutions to address the evolving needs of patients worldwide . Created in 1996 through a merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz , Novartis and its predecessor companies trace roots back more than 250 years , with a rich history of developing innovative products . From beginnings in the production of synthetic fabric dyes , the companies that eventually became Novartis branched out into producing chemicals and ultimately pharmaceuticals . The company ’ s global pharmaceuticals portfolio includes more than 50 key marketed products , many of which are innovative leaders in their therapeutic areas . In 2014 alone , Novartis received a total of 13 approvals in the United States , Europe and Japan . More than 119,000 people of 150 nationalities work at Novartis , all driving the mission of caring and curing forward .

32 December 2015