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Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS) is a global healthcare company that bridges the gap between generics and branded medicines, aiming to address healthcare needs more comprehensively worldwide. Formed in November 2020 by the merger of Upjohn, a subsidiary of Pfizer, and Mylan, Viatris leverages its vast portfolio to provide high-quality medications to approximately 1 billion patients annually across more than 165 countries. The company’s operations span 10 major therapeutic areas, with a strategic focus on dermatology, ophthalmology, and gastroenterology.
Viatris boasts an extensive product lineup, including around 1,400 generic pharmaceuticals and several branded medications like Lipitor, Norvasc, Lyrica, and Viagra. Generics and biosimilars form about 40% of its sales, while legacy products contribute to the remaining 60%. The company is also a key supplier of antiretroviral therapies, which nearly 50% of HIV/AIDS patients in developing countries rely on.
In 2023, Viatris continued to make strides with significant developments. It announced positive results from the YUPELRI® Phase III clinical trial in China for COPD treatment, paving the way for regulatory approval anticipated in mid-2024. The company also entered a substantial R&D collaboration with Idorsia Ltd, acquiring global rights to two promising Phase 3 assets: selatogrel, for acute myocardial infarction, and cenerimod, for systemic lupus erythematosus. Additionally, Viatris launched RYZUMVI™, an FDA-approved eye drop for reversing pharmacologically-induced dilation, further expanding its ophthalmology portfolio.
Financially, Viatris demonstrated robust performance with consistent operational revenue growth. The company reported a strong 2023, meeting its financial guidance, and executed strategic initiatives like the divestiture of its Women's Healthcare Business and API business in India. Viatris also maintained a solid cash flow, allowing it to return capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, reinforcing its commitment to shareholder value.
Headquartered in the U.S., with major centers in Pittsburgh, Shanghai, and Hyderabad, Viatris employs around 30,000 people dedicated to advancing global health. For more information, visit viatris.com.
Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS) will participate in the BofA Securities 2024 Health Care Conference in Las Vegas. CFO Doretta Mistras and CRO Philippe Martin will represent the company in a fireside chat. The event will be live webcasted on investor.viatris.com.
Viatris Inc. expands its global wellbeing program, Elevate, by launching Unmind, a mental health resource for colleagues. The program aims to support mental and physical health, foster community connections, and promote personal and professional growth. In response to rising rates of mental health issues, Viatris provides free mental health resources to all global colleagues. The partnership with Unmind underscores Viatris' commitment to destigmatizing mental health discussions in the workplace.
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