Protein Polymer Technologies, Inc. company was founded in 1988 and is based in San Diego, California. Protein Polymer Technologies, Inc., a biotechnology company, engages in the research, development, and production of bio-active devices to improve medical and surgical outcomes. The company, through its proprietary technology, produces molecular weight polymers that can be processed into a range of material forms, such as gels, sponges, films, and fibers. It also focuses on developing protein polymers that are used in products for tissue augmentation, tissue adhesives and sealants, and drug delivery devices. The company also develops and offers surgical tissue sealants that include tissue adhesives and sealants; wound healing and tissue regeneration products, including fabric dressings, synthetic materials, and biological materials; and urethral bulking agent that relieves female stress incontinence. In addition, it develops coating technology that modifies and improves surface properties of traditional biomedical devices.

Metagenics, Inc., doing business as Ethical Nutrients, manufactures and distributes medical foods and nutraceuticals to healthcare practitioners. The company offers FirstLine Therapy programs for the prevention and management of chronic conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and arthritis. It distributes its products in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in San Clemente, California with research and development centers in Gig Harbor, Washington; and Ithaca, New York. It has manufacturing facilities in Gig Harbor, Washington. As of September 11, 2009, Metagenics, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Alticor Inc.

Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc. provides proprietary drug delivery and packaging technologies, and outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and consumer healthcare companies worldwide. It operates in three segments: Oral Technologies, Sterile Technologies, and Packaging Services. The Oral Technologies segment provides formulation, development, and manufacturing services for the oral dose forms. Its oral drug delivery technologies include proprietary delivery technologies for drugs and consumer health products, which are used in various customer products. This segment also offers formulation, development, and manufacturing services for conventional oral dose forms, including controlled release formulations, as well as tablets and capsules. The Sterile Technologies segment produces various sterile dose forms used in the prescription drug and biologic market.This segment provides formulation and development for injectables, as well as lyophilization for otherwise unstable drugs and biologics. It also fills drugs or biologics into vials, pre-filled syringes, bags, and other sterile delivery formats; and offers blow-fill-seal technology. In addition, this segment offers biologic cell line development, analytical, and scientific consulting services, as well as provides services for inhaled products. The Packaging Services segment provides various contract packaging services for pharmaceuticals, biologics, consumer health, and veterinary products, which include packaging drugs in blisters, bottles, pouches, and unit-doses; printed components services, such as creating package inserts or folding cartons; and clinical trial supply services providing packaging, and inventory and logistics management for clinical trials. The company has a strategic alliance with Endotis Pharma to develop oral formulations of synthetic oligosaccharides. The company is based in Somerset, New Jersey.

China Sky One Medical, Inc. is engaged in the development, manufacture, marketing and sale of over-the-counter, branded nutritional supplements and over-the-counter plant and herb based pharmaceutical and medicinal products. Its principal products are external use Traditional Chinese Herbal Remedies/Medicines (TCM). The Company is also an integrated manufacturer, marketer and distributor of external use Chinese medicine products sold primarily in China and through Chinese domestic pharmaceutical chains. The Company sells both its own manufactured products, as well as medicinal and pharmaceutical products manufactured by others in China. All of its business is conducted through its wholly owned subsidiary, American California Pharmaceutical Group, Inc. (ACPG) which, in turn, wholly owns Harbin Tian Di Ren Medical Science and Technology Company (TDR). On April 3, 2008, TDR completed its acquisition of Heilongjiang Tianlong Pharmaceutical, Inc.

United Research Laboratories (URL), along with sister company Mutual Pharmaceutical (together known as URL/Mutual), manufactures generic medications and conducts research on existing drug formulas through agreements with other pharmaceutical companies. URL/Mutual has developed generic versions of drugs manufactured by King, Ortho-McNeil, Merck, and Berlex, among others. The company has also developed its own proprietary drug delivery systems. URL and Mutual Pharmaceuticals are subsidiaries of URL Pharma (formerly Pharmaceutical Holdings Corporation).

Amarin Corporation plc (Amarin) is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company with a focus on cardiovascular disease. Amarin has a range of clinical and preclinical stage compounds to treat central nervous system (CNS) disorders, including Huntington’s disease, myasthenia gravis and Parkinson’s disease. Its cardiovascular programs and non-core CNS programs include AMR101, EN101, Sublingual Apomorphine and AMR 103. The Company's subsidiaries include Amarin Neuroscience Limited, Amarin Pharmaceuticals Ireland Limited, Amarin Pharma Inc, Amarin Finance Limited and Ester Neurosciences Limited.

Solvay Pharmaceuticals is out to solve the medical maladies of the world. Part of Solvay SA's pharmaceuticals division, the US-based company develops, produces, and markets therapies for cardiovascular, gastroenterological, and neurological disorders. Solvay Pharmaceuticals also makes and markets flu vaccines and products for specialized markets such as women's and men's health. Its marketed products include AndroGel (testosterone replacement gel), Marinol (appetite stimulator and antiemetic), and ACEON (an antihypertension drug). Abbott Laboratories has agreed to acquire the Solvay Pharmaceuticals organization. Solvay Pharmaceuticals is led by CEO Stephen Hill.

ZARS Pharma, Inc. operates as a specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses on developing and commercializing topically administered drugs using its proprietary drug delivery technologies, primarily in the area of pain management. It is developing a portfolio of proprietary products and product candidates based on its Controlled Heat-Assisted Drug Delivery and phase-changing cream technologies. The company’s products include Pliaglis, a topical anesthetic cream for dermal anesthesia prior to painful cosmetic procedures, such as laser surgery and dermal filler injections; and Synera, a topical patch for providing dermal analgesia for potentially painful superficial procedures, such as venous access procedures involving needles and immunization injections of children. Its products also comprise ThermoProfen, which is entering into Phase 3 clinical trials for the treatment of mild to moderate chronic pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee; and Ketoprofen DuraPeel, a Phase 1 clinical trial product for the treatment of acute musculoskeletal pain resulting from soft tissue injuries, such as muscle strains, ankle sprains, and sports injuries. In addition, the company is developing the Alprazolam Patch, which is in Phase 1 clinical trial, for the treatment of panic disorder. The company was formerly known as ZARS, Inc. and changed its name to ZARS Pharma, Inc. in July, 2007. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

AAIPharma provides contract research services to the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries. Its outsourcing services run the gamut from drug candidate selection and feasibility studies, to bioanalytical testing and clinical trials management. Its early clinical development division helps evaluate potential compounds and design patient studies. The company's clinical development businesses run large clinical trials for customers around the world. Other services include regulatory support and data management. AAIPharma has divested its pharmaceutical development division, which cranked out small batches of drugs to supply clinical trials and develops oral drug delivery technology.

American Oriental Bioengineering, Inc. (AOB) is an integrated, pharmaceutical company engaged in the development, manufacture and commercialization of a range of pharmaceutical and healthcare products. The Company’s business comprises prescription pharmaceutical products, over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceutical products and nutraceutical products. Its pharmaceutical products have been approved by the Chinese State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA). The Company sells its products primarily to hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and retail outlets at over 100,000 locations in all provinces, including rural areas and cities in China. During the year ended December 31, 2008, AOB marketed over 60 pharmaceutical products in China. On October 18, 2008, the Company acquired Nuo Hua Investment Company Limited. On October 20, 2008, the Company acquired GuangXi HuiKe Pharmaceutical Research and Development Co., Ltd.

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