GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (GSK India) is the top of the pill heap. India's leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, the company makes pharmaceuticals and consumer health care products through its two manufacturing facilities in Nashik and Thane; it also has a clinical development center in Bangalore. Its products include those targeting problems with infections, gynecology, dermatology, diabetes, and the cardiovascular system. Top sellers are Augmentin, Zinetac, Calpol, Phexin, and Betnesol. GSK India also makes vaccines to treat or prevent hepatitis A and B, the flu, chickenpox, and tetanus. Its distribution network stretches throughout the country. UK-based drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline owns GSK India.

Marshall Edwards, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is based in North Ryde, Australia. Marshall Edwards, Inc. is a subsidiary of Novogen Limited. Marshall Edwards, Inc., a developmental stage pharmaceutical company, engages in the development and commercialization of drugs for the treatment of cancer in the United States and Australia. The company involves in the clinical development and commercialization of its phenoxodiol drug candidates for the treatment of cancer; triphendiol, a signal transduction inhibitor for the treatment of pancreas and bile duct cancers, and melanoma; NV-143, an investigational anti-cancer drug to sensitize melanoma cell lines to the standard of care drug, dacarbazine, and members of the platinum drug family; and NV-128, an investigational cancer compound to promote cancer cell death by targeting the specific protein regulatory pathway in ovarian cancer cells. It is also conducting a Phase II prostate cancer clinical trial using phenoxodiol.

Ceragenix Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2002 is based in Denver, Colorado. Ceragenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a medical device company focusing on infectious diseases and dermatology in the United States. The company has two base technology platforms, which include Ceragenins for the treatment of infectious disease; and Barrier Repair for the treatment of dermatological disorders, including atopic dermatitis, neonatal skin disorders, and others. Its Ceragenin compounds are active against a range of gram positive and negative bacteria. The company uses its Ceragenin technology to formulate Cerashield antimicrobial coatings for medical devices. Its Barrier Repair technology is the platform for the development of two prescription topical creams, including EpiCeram, a prescription product for the treatment of dry skin conditions and to manage and relieve the burning and itching associated with various types of dermatoses, including eczema, irritant contact dermatitis, and radiation dermatitis; and NeoCeram, a pediatric barrier repair cream intended to create a skin barrier in premature infants and neonates.

Optimer Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1998 and is based in San Diego, California. Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on discovering, developing, and commercializing anti-infective products worldwide. The company develops products that treat gastrointestinal infections and related diseases. Its two late-stage anti-infective product candidates include Fidaxomicin, the lead product candidate and an antibiotic that is in second Phase III registration trial for the treatment of clostridium difficile-infections; and Prulifloxacin, a prodrug in the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics, which completed second Phase III trials for the treatment of infectious diarrhea in travelers. It also develops OP-1068/CEM-101, an antibiotic for the treatment of upper and lower respiratory tract infections; OPT-88, a disease-modifying intra-articular, or within the cavity of a joint, therapy for osteoarthritis; OPT-822, a carbohydrate-based cancer immunotherapy for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer; and an OPopS drug discovery platform. The company has a collaborative research and development, and license agreement with Cempra Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to discover, develop, and commercialize drugs based on macrolide and ketolide compounds.

Unigene Laboratories, Inc. company was founded in 1980 and is based in Boonton, New Jersey. Unigene Laboratories, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the research, production, and delivery of peptides for medical use primarily in the United States. The company focuses on the development of calcitonin and other peptide products for the treatment of osteoporosis and other indications, including nasal and oral calcitonin, and oral parathyroid hormone (PTH). It offers Fortical, a nasal calcitonin product for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Unigene Laboratories has licensing agreements with GlaxoSmithKline to develop an oral formulation of an analog of PTH; Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc. to market Fortical; Novartis Pharma AG to manufacture calcitonin; and Shijiazhuang Pharmaceutical Group for research, development, and manufacture of recombinant salmon calcitonin and non-oral PTH.

Aptuit prefers to operate behind the scenes. A pharmaceutical services company, Aptuit offers a range of support services to biotech and other drug development companies, including early- to late-stage development of pharmaceutical ingredients, clinical studies support, information systems development, project management, and consulting services. The company operates from more than a dozen offices in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region and serves companies of all sizes. Aptuit was founded in 2004; private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe holds a significant ownership stake in the company.

Oxford BioMedica has no reservations about launching attacks on disease. The biotechnology company focuses on developing gene therapy treatments for oncology and neurotherapy. Its lead product,TroVax, is in testing for renal and colorectal cancer and is designed to stimulate the body's immune response to attack tumor cells. Another leading candidate, ProSavin, is in testing for treatment of Parkinson's disease. The company has several additional products in various stages of clinical development. Oxford BioMedica has awarded Sanofi-Aventis exclusive rights to develop and commercialize TroVax globally. The company's California-based BioMedica subsidiary handles its business development in North America and Asia.

Premier Research Group, Ltd. was founded in 2002 and is based in Wokingham, United Kingdom. Premier Research Group, Ltd., a contract research organization, provides clinical trial management and information services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Latin America, and North America. The company focuses its research and development program on enhancing software systems used to support its clinical trials management and information services. Its services include dedicated clinical sites, medical and safety management, medical writing, data management, biostatistics, interactive voice response systems, regulatory affairs, and quality assurance. The company conducts its clinical research in the areas of infectious diseases, oncology, pediatrics, analgesia, and CNS. The company was formerly known as CRC Development Limited and changed its name to Premier Research Group, Ltd. in November, 2004.

Herborium Group is a developer and marketer of herbal nutritional supplements. Herborium's product line includes Traditional Chinese Medicine herbal blends designed to clear up acne (AcnEase), boost energy (Energy Restoration), and heighten sexual performance (Lasting Pleasure for women, MaleForce for men). Herborium sells it products in the US, the UK, and continental Europe through a network of distributors, specialty retailers, such as natural foods stores, and online marketplaces. The company's founder, president and CEO Agnes Olszewski and director James Gilligan hold about 70% of the company's shares.

Hikma Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1978 by chairman Samih Darwazah. Hikma Pharmaceuticals Plc is a speciality pharmaceutical company with operations in Europe and the United States and a focus in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The Company develops, manufactures and markets branded and unbranded generic, as well as in-licensed products in both oral and injectable dosage forms. Its operations are conducted through three segments: Branded Pharmaceuticals, Generic Pharmaceuticals and Injectable Pharmaceuticals. Hikma Pharmaceuticals Plc’s Branded Pharmaceuticals segment develops, manufactures and markets 241 solid, semi-solid and liquid branded pharmaceutical products in 460 dosage strengths and forms, including 33 products under-license from the originator. Injectable Pharmaceuticals segment develops, manufactures and markets 81 injectable products in 202 dosage strengths. Generic Pharmaceuticals develops, manufactures and markets 47 non-branded generic pharmaceutical products in 105 dosage strengths and forms.

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