NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS UK LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
40Poor
6.0vs last year
#4043 in UK
#55 in Life Sciences And Medical Technology
#1413 in London

Company Information

Company Number
00119006
Registered Address
2nd Floor, The Westworks Building White City Place, 195 Wood Lane, London, United Kingdom, W12 7FQ
Status
Active
Employee Count
918
Turnover
£713,360,000
EBITDA
£38,404,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
8 December 1911
Nature of Business
21100 - Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products
Industries
Life Sciences And Medical Technology
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
55 days
Shortest Period:60 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:120 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
14%
31-60 Days
46%
After 60 Days
40%
Not Paid Within Terms26%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-07-22
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202522 Jul 20255514%46%40%26%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202422 Jul 20246911%31%58%13%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202317 Jan 20246316%30%54%16%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202220 Jul 20225812%49%39%16%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202125 Jan 20225216%53%31%12%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202115 Jul 20215515%51%34%21%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202029 Jul 20205332%35%33%35%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201828 Jan 20194847%28%24%44%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201827 Jul 20189115%39%46%59%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Standard payment terms are 60 days following the invoice receipt at Novartis. Depending on the commercial situation, variations to these standard terms might be negotiated on some occasions.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

120

Dispute Resolution Process

First point of contact for disputes or concerns is the Procure-to-Payment team within the Novartis Global Services Centre, for which all suppliers have contact details of. In addition to that, new suppliers receive an on-boarding pack, which includes information on issue raising and related points of contact. When an invoice dispute is received, it should be resolved at point of contact with the Procure-to-Payment team. If this is not possible, the query will be escalated to the Business contact and relevant senior Finance contact or P2P Business Partner. Timelines of escalation vary, depending on the nature of the query. When resolved, the invoice will be available for payment on the next standard payment run.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Limited is a leading pharmaceutical company based in the UK. It is a subsidiary of Novartis, a global healthcare company with a strong focus on research and development.

The company's sustainability program is centered around four key pillars: access to healthcare, environmental sustainability, ethical business practices, and employee well-being. This program is aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and aims to make a positive impact on society and the environment.

Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Limited offers a wide range of products and services in various therapeutic areas such as cardiovascular, oncology, respiratory, and neuroscience. Their innovative medicines and treatments are designed to improve the quality of life for patients and contribute to the advancement of healthcare.

Some key people at Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Limited include Haseeb Ahmad, the UK Country President, and Dr. Julie Gerberding, the Chief Patient Officer and Executive Vice President of Strategic Communications, Global Public Policy and Population Health. They are joined by a team of highly skilled and dedicated professionals who strive to make a difference in the healthcare industry.

The company's registered office address is in Surrey, UK, and their website address is https://www.novartis.co.uk/. Customers and stakeholders can contact the company through their website or by phone at +44 (0) 1276 698370. Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Limited is committed to making a positive impact through its sustainable practices and providing innovative healthcare solutions to improve lives.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£0
Net Worth
£144,383,000
Total Current Assets
£343,061,000
Total Current Liabilities
£268,396,000

Company Location