About Roche
Roche: Pioneering Healthcare Innovations Since 1896
Roche is a leading healthcare company that has been at the forefront of medical innovation for over a century. Founded in 1896 in Basel, Switzerland, Roche has been committed to improving lives through its innovative medicines and diagnostic tests. With a strong focus on research and development, Roche has become one of the most respected names in the healthcare industry.
Over the years, Roche has developed a wide range of products that have helped millions of people around the world. From cancer treatments to diagnostic tests for infectious diseases, Roche's products have played an important role in improving patient outcomes. The company's commitment to innovation and excellence is reflected in its mission statement: "Doing now what patients need next."
One of Roche's key strengths is its ability to bring together cutting-edge science and technology to develop new treatments and diagnostics. The company invests heavily in research and development, with over 11 billion Swiss francs spent on R&D activities each year. This investment has led to numerous breakthroughs in areas such as oncology, neuroscience, infectious diseases, immunology, ophthalmology and more.
Roche's portfolio includes some of the most widely used drugs for treating cancer such as Herceptin®, Avastin®, Rituxan®/MabThera®, Perjeta®/Phesgo® (pertuzumab), Tecentriq® (atezolizumab) or Alecensa® (alectinib). These drugs have helped transform cancer treatment by targeting specific molecular pathways involved in tumor growth.
In addition to developing innovative medicines for treating various diseases including COVID-19 pandemic response efforts with Actemra/RoActemra (tocilizumab), Xofluza™(baloxavir marboxil) or Regeneron’s antibody cocktail casirivimab/imdevimab co-developed with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., Roche also offers a wide range of diagnostic tests that help doctors diagnose diseases quickly and accurately.
Roche Diagnostics provides solutions from blood glucose monitoring systems for people with diabetes; point-of-care testing devices that enable rapid diagnosis at the patient’s bedside; molecular diagnostics platforms which detect genetic mutations associated with certain cancers; sequencing technologies which allow researchers to study DNA sequences at high resolution levels; digital pathology solutions which enable pathologists worldwide access images remotely via cloud-based platforms among others.
The company's commitment towards sustainability is evident through their initiatives like reducing carbon footprint by using renewable energy sources like solar panels installed across their facilities globally or implementing circular economy principles into their operations by recycling waste materials generated during production processes wherever possible.
With operations spanning across more than 100 countries worldwide employing over 100000 employees globally who are dedicated towards making life better for patients everywhere they operate while adhering strictly ethical business practices ensuring transparency & accountability throughout all aspects of their operations from R&D till commercialization stages - it’s no wonder why so many people trust Roche when it comes down choosing quality healthcare solutions!
In conclusion, if you're looking for an innovative healthcare partner who can provide you with cutting-edge medicines & diagnostics backed up by decades worth experience then look no further than Roche!
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