Viatris Launches a new all-in-one Support Platform
for Healthcare Professionals: Viatris Connect

Sydney, 20 May 2024 – Viatris Australia today announced the launch of Viatris Connect and Viatris Connect Medical, a comprehensive online platform designed to provide healthcare professionals (HCPs) access to Viatris product-specific content (Viatris Connect) and broader therapeutic area (Viatris Connect Medical) information and resources. Together they offer busy healthcare professionals a streamlined approach via a single gateway to support HCPs when they need it in today’s fast paced and a more interconnected healthcare system.

The demanding and time consuming nature of healthcare industry jobs needs no explanation, with over a third (37%) of healthcare workers feeling they do not get enough time to do their work.^1,2 Seeking and navigating the latest medical information has the potential to further add to this workload.

Viatris Connect and Viatris Connect Medical mark a significant milestone in Viatris Australia's commitment to increasing access to education and supporting healthcare professionals. With its comprehensive features, Viatris Connect and Viatris Connect Medical are designed with HCPs in mind and patient care at heart.

Viatris Connect aims to provide a more personalised experience for HCPs, to support them as they navigate the latest medical research, current news and trends, new information on medicines and treatments. Key features and benefits of Viatris Connect include:

• Multimedia educational: Once registered, the platform unlocks access to Viatris brand specific educational content and the latest local and international Viatris independent research, webinars and podcasts both broad and focused on specific medical fields;
• Direct engagement: Healthcare professionals can engage directly with the Viatris medical team without needing to depend on sales representatives or email queries; and
• One place with many destinations: Resources, educational materials, the latest news and product information are all streamlined into a single place, equipping HCPs with the knowledge they need to excel in their practice.

“When it comes to bettering their own knowledge, or seeking relevant support about medicines, a lot of time can be spent simply trying to find the right avenue. From accessing reputable research publications to product information, offering quality healthcare, Viatris Connect is designed to support healthcare professionals so that when they do see the patient, they have the right tools to ensure they are prepared and well supported,” said Cynthia Tan, Viatris Australia Head of Medical Affairs. “Viatris Connect is not just a platform; it’s an information ecosystem dedicated to supporting healthcare professionals by providing them with the tools and resources they need to deliver optimal patient care. By enabling the healthcare professionals we interact with every day to access information on clinical studies and new products, we are able to further extend our commitment to empowering people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life."

By streamlining information and support, Viatris Connect helps HCPs to focus more on professional development and patient care, to further support improved health outcomes and strengthen the healthcare system.

For more information about Viatris Connect, visit https://www.viatrisconnect.com.au/

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Media Contact

Alicia Campagnolo
Communications Manager, Viatris Australia and New Zealand
M: 0449 902 687
E: alicia.campagnolo@viatris.com

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About Viatris

Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS) is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases. With our exceptionally extensive and diverse portfolio of medicines, a one-of-a-kind global supply chain designed to reach more people when and where they need them, and the scientific expertise to address some of the world's most enduring health challenges, access takes on deep meaning at Viatris. We are headquartered in the U.S., with global centers in Pittsburgh, Shanghai and Hyderabad, India. Learn more at viatris.com and investor.viatris.com, and connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and X (formerly Twitter).