Novartis, Asahi Kasei Pharma to Collaborate in Promoting Voltaren

Novartis Pharma K.K. and Asahi Kasei Pharma jointly announced that they have agreed to collaborate in promoting Voltaren, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent. Specifically, the two companies will begin co-promoting four preparations of Voltaren: Voltaren Tablet, Voltaren Suppo, Voltaren SR Capsule, and Voltaren Gel. As for Voltaren Tape, they will continue discussions on possible co-promotion. Initially launched in 1974, Voltaren is currently sold in 140 countries worldwide.

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