I would like to draw your attention to a problem that has arisen between Novartis Pharmaceutical company and the Indian Government: Novartis is suing the Government for not respecting a specific pharmaceutical patent.
Intermon-Oxfam warns that if Novartis wins its case, thousands of people in poor countries could die. Indeed, the WHO (World Health Organization) advises, indirectly, the Indian Government not to follow what Novartis urges. In view of the stance of the WHO in this matter, I have decided not to buy any Novartis medicines until this dispute is resolved.
I refer you to the bottom of this page, where the names of some of the most commonly-used Novartis products are listed.
Please seek the advice of your doctor and/or pharmacist.
Details of reader’s opinion on this issue are invited.
Novartis most commonly-used products:
Intermon-Oxfam warns that if Novartis wins its case, thousands of people in poor countries could die. Indeed, the WHO (World Health Organization) advises, indirectly, the Indian Government not to follow what Novartis urges. In view of the stance of the WHO in this matter, I have decided not to buy any Novartis medicines until this dispute is resolved.
I refer you to the bottom of this page, where the names of some of the most commonly-used Novartis products are listed.
Please seek the advice of your doctor and/or pharmacist.
Details of reader’s opinion on this issue are invited.
Novartis most commonly-used products:
Nicotinell,
Voltarol,
Calcium-Sandoz,Voltarol,
Anturan,
Apresoline,
Afergot,
Co-Diovan,
Deseril,
Diovan,
Elidel,
Famvir,
Foradil,
Glivec,
Hygroton,
Hypotears,
Lamisil,
Lescol,
Livostin,
Lopresor,
Miacalcic,
Nyogel,
Oculotect,
Prescal,
Symmetrel,
Sintrome,
Sanomigran,
Sandimmun,
Tofranil,
Trasidrex,
Trileptal
...
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Please see the links above for related information.
I consider this the most important piece of good news so far, because it shows that the matter is globally recognized.
Please let me know if you find more links to be added.
I will keep checking.
All the best,
oscgim
Zurich and Basel, 11.01.2007 - On Opening Day of the World Economic Forum (WEF), the Berne Declaration and Pro Natura will confer for the third year their Public Eye Awards for particularly irresponsible corporate behavior. Nine Swiss and international firms – among them Ikea, Novartis and Ruag– have been chosen from a record submission of over 40 nominations in three categories.
You can read more: RECENT NEWS link.
I could find many web sites talking about it in german, french and spanish.
Could you find another link in english?
Thankfully,
Oscar Gimeno.
P.S. For more information you could also check the spanish version of the blog:
http:/responsablesdehacerfeliz.blogspot.com
"Between peoples, borders shouldn't exist, especially when what we are looking for is food for everyone, a decent place to live, medicine and education for our children, and a guarantee of a future with life and with respect. It is in this context that we understand the relation between madre and our sisters as a common struggle for a common tomorrow, without tears and without pain. — Rigoberta Menchú
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