Sandoz
1975
Sandoz advances into the seeds market with the acquisition of the American firm Rogers Seed Co. and then Northrup King in 1976.
1977
Anti-allergic drug Zaditen (ketotifen) is introduced.
1982
Immunosuppressant Sandimmun (cyclosporine) is introduced, followed by Neoral (cyclosporine) in 1994. Sandoz acquires Wasa, the Swedish crisp bread producer.