Novartis Access portfolio, generic equivalents, and therapeutic alternatives
| Disease area | Novartis Access Medicines* | Generic Equivalents | Therapeutic alternatives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypertension and heart failure | Furosemide† Amlodipine† Bisoprolol Valsartan Ramipril Hydrochlorothiazide | Furosemide† Amlodipine† Bisoprolol Valsartan Ramipril Hydrochlorothiazide | Atenolol Captopril |
| Dyslipidaemia | Simvastatin | Simvastatin | |
| Diabetes type 2 | Vildagliptin Glimepiride Metformin | Glimepiride Metformin | Glibenclamide |
| Breast cancer | Letrozole Anastrozole Tamoxifen | Letrozole Tamoxifen | |
| Asthma | Salbutamol | Salbutamol |
*The Novartis Access portfolio also includes amoxicillin for the treatment of child pneumonia. Medicines for other acute diseases will be surveyed as acute disease comparators.
†Treatment for hypertension only.