The Local Switzerland

Strong dollar takes bite out of Novartis sales

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 15:08:54 +0200

Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis reported $4.1 billion (€3.8 billion) in income for the first half of the year, down 20 percent, due largely to a stronger dollar.

Swiss firm: Don't use our drugs for US executions

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:42:00 +0100

Basel-based pharmaceuticals company Naari has issued an impassioned plea to the US state of Nebraska to return drugs that could be used to kill prisoners on death row.