11 Largest Pharmaceutical Companies In The World

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5. Novartis AG (ADR) (NYSE:NVS) (Switzerland)

Revenue: $49.4 billion

The Swiss multinational pharmaceutical company was founded in 1996 by the merger of Sandoz and another pharma company. Novartis emerged as the after spinning off its various businesses including agrochemical and genetically modified crops business. Its operating segments include pharmaceuticals, Alcon, Sandoz, vaccines & diagnostics, and consumer health. The company reported revenues of $49.4 billion for 2015 and is the most profitable pharmaceutical company in the world.

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