Novartis (SWX:NOVN), (NYSE:NVS) is a multinational pharmaceutical company that focuses on the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of a wide range of healthcare solutions. Its operations span innovative patented medicines, generic and biosimilar pharmaceuticals, and eye care devices. Projects include vaccine development and novel therapies for diseases. The firm's objectives aim to address the evolving needs of patients and societies worldwide by discovering new ways to improve and extend people’s lives and by pioneering innovative approaches to help people around the world access high-quality medicine.