##  [Who we are](/uk-en/about/who-we-are "Who we are") 

 Novartis provides innovative healthcare solutions that address the evolving needs of patients and societies.

 

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###  Mission 

Discovering new treatments requires imagination and visionary thinking combined with determination and rigour. This happens every day at Novartis.

 

 

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###  Company history 

Novartis has been making innovative products for over 250 years.

 

 

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###  Strategy 

Our focused strategy ensures Novartis is well prepared for a world with a growing, ageing population and continuously evolving healthcare needs.

 

 

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