Novartis AG Considers Selling Contact Lens Care Unit Alcon

Novartis AG is considering the sale of its contact lens care products as the Swiss drugmaker seeks to improve growth at its eye-care unit, Alcon, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

The lens-care business may draw interest from competitors, the people said, asking not to be identified because the deliberations are private. The proposed sale is at a preliminary stage and the company may decide against a disposal, the people said.
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