Novartis Steps Up To Plate To Produce Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine

Follows Example Set By Sanofi

In the latest example of cross-industry collaboration in these turbulent times, Novartis is joining forces with Pfizer and BioNTech to help produce their in-demand mRNA vaccine at a facility in Switzerland.

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Novartis steps up to COVID-19 VACCINE CHALLENGE • Source: Shutterstock

As concerns grow about supply failing to meet demand, Novartis AG has followed in the footsteps of Sanofi and agreed to help produce the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE.

The agreement will see Novartis use the aseptic manufacturing facilities at its site in Stein, Switzerland to take bulk mRNA...

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