Company History
Novartis was created in 1996 through the merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz, two companies with a rich and diverse corporate history. Throughout the years, Novartis and its predecessor companies have discovered and developed many innovative products for patients and consumers worldwide.
To learn more about our history and key achievements, click on the timeline above.
Our businesses
We offer a wide range of healthcare products in pharmaceuticals, vaccines and diagnostics, generics and consumer health.