EX-14.1 7 a2196017zex-14_1.htm EX-14.1

Exhibit 14.1

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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements on Form F-3ASR (No. 333-153696 and No. 333-157707), Registration Statements on Form F-3 (No. 333-60712 and No. 333-81862) and Registration Statements on Form S-8 (No. 333-137112, No. 333-119475 and No. 333-162727) of Novartis AG of our report dated January 25, 2010 relating to the consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form 20-F.

PricewaterhouseCoopers AG

/s/ Michael P. Nelligan |  | /s/ Peter M. Kartscher |
Michael P. Nelligan |  | Peter M. Kartscher |
Global Engagement Partner |  | Audit expert Auditor in charge |

Basel, January 26, 2010

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