Biogen Idec Inc. company was founded in 1985 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Biogen Idec Inc. is engaged in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of therapies. The Company’s products address diseases such as multiple sclerosis, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), crohn’s disease (CD) and psoriasis. The Company has four products: AVONEX (interferon beta-1a), RITUXAN (rituximab), TYSABRI (natalizumab) and FUMADERM (dimethylfumarate and monoethylfumarate salts). AVONEX is used in the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). RITUXAN is one of the selling oncology therapeutics. In the United States, RITUXAN is approved for NHL. TYSABRI is approved for the treatment of relapsing forms of MS. FUMADERM acts as an immunomudulator. The Company also has product candidates, such as BG-12, which is a oral fumarate; ANTI-CD80 monoclonal antibody (MAb)(galiximab); ANTI-CD23 MAb (lumiliximab); Humanized Anti-CD20 MAb (ocrelizumab), Lixivaptan, an oral compound for the potential treatment of hyponatremia, and ADENTRI.

Cangene Corporation company makes plasma products known as hyperimmunes, which are antibody preparations and recombinant biopharmaceuticals made by introducing a gene in a host organism. Cangene's drugs are used to treat plasma-derived disorders, including the blood clotting disorder thrombocytopenic purpura and hemolytic disease of the newborn, which occurs when a fetus' blood type is incompatible with its mother's. Cangene has several approved products and is developing others, mainly in the areas of infectious disease and biodefense. Generic giant Apotex owns more than 80% of Cangene.

Theravance was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California. Theravance, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of small molecule medicines across various therapeutic areas, including respiratory disease, bacterial infections, and gastrointestinal motility dysfunction. It offers Telavancin (cSSSI), a bactericidal injectable antibiotic for the treatment of complicated skin and skin structure infections; Telavancin (HAP) that is used to treat hospital-acquired pneumonia or nosocomial pneumonia; and Horizon to develop and commercialize long-acting beta2 agonist (LABA) product candidate as a single agent new medicine for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and as part of a new combination medicine with an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) for the treatment of asthma and/or a long acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) for COPD. In addition, it offers GSK961081, a bifunctional muscarinic antagonist-beta2 agonist compound, which is in phase 2 clinical studies; and TD-5108, a gastrointestinal motility dysfunction program for the treatment of chronic constipation and other disorders related to reduced gastrointestinal motility. The company has collaboration arrangements with Astellas Pharma, Inc. for the development and commercialization of Telavancin; GlaxoSmithKline plc to develop and commercialize LABA product candidates; and AstraZeneca AB to develop and commercialize intravenous anesthetic compounds. The company also has a strategic alliance with GlaxoSmithKline plc. The company was formerly known as Advanced Medicine, Inc. and changed its name to Theravance, Inc. in April 2002.

Prometheus company markets several drugs that treat gastrointestinal disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis. Its Entocort, which it co-promotes with AstraZeneca, is a steroid that reduces the bowel inflammation associated with Crohn's disease. Prometheus Laboratories markets its products mainly to US gastroenterologists. It also pairs its drug offerings with a diagnostic testing service that helps doctors differentiate between various gastrointestinal diseases and prescribe the right Prometheus remedy; it runs all of its tests at its San Diego lab facility. Prometheus company plans to conduct an IPO.

Shire plc, formerly Shire Ltd. is a specialty biopharmaceutical company that focuses on meeting the needs of the specialist physician. Shire focuses its business on attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), human genetic therapies (HGT), and gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, as well as opportunities in other therapeutic areas. Substantially all of the Company’s revenues and net assets are attributable to the research and development (R&D), manufacture, sale and distribution of pharmaceutical products within two operating segments: Specialty Pharmaceuticals and HGT. The Company’s key marketed products as of December 31, 2008, include VYVANSE; DAYTRANA; ADDERALL XR; PENTASA; LIALDA/ MEZAVANT; FOSRENOL; CALCICHEW; CARBATROL; REMINYL/REMINYL XL; XAGRID; REPLAGAL; ELAPRASE, and FIRAZYR.

Zeltia SA is a Spain-based holding company primarily engaged, through its subsidiaries, in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. Its main subsidiaries are: PharmaMar SA, biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing the treatment of cancer; Noscira SA, engaged in the research and development of innovative drugs for diseases of the nervous system; Genomica SAU, specializes in molecular diagnosis; Sylentis SAU, focused on the discovering and developing new therapeutic approaches based on gene silencing techniques; Zelnova SA, which produces and markets cleaning products for household and cetring sectors; and Xylazel SA, producer of paints, varnishes, wood and metal protectors for the industrial sector.

Novartis Corporation has what the doctor ordered. As the North American headquarters of Switzerland-based Novartis AG, the unit handles administration, sales, and marketing for a vast product line of prescription drugs, consumer health products, vaccines, and veterinary products. But wait, there is more! Novartis Corporation also oversees the Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, which is headquartered in the US. Novartis Corporation headlines dozens of US business units including CIBA Vision, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, and the US operations of its Sandoz generics business.

Fortitech, Inc. company makes nutrient-rich premixes -- chock full of vitamins, minerals, and other ingredients -- that food and beverage makers add to their products to improve their nutritional content. Companies use Fortitech's custom-made nutrient premixes to fortify a variety of foods and other products, including baby formula, cereals, sports drinks, nutrition bars, supplements, snack foods, noodles, and rice. The firm works with its customers to develop blends that target various health conditions or demographic groups; it then makes and distributes the premixes, which come in both liquid and powder form, from facilities located around the world.

Soft Gel Technologies, Inc. company makes hermetically sealed gelatin encapsulations of dietary supplements -- vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, and herbal extracts. The company manufactures more than 150 products, both private label and branded, to promote digestive health, immune system support, urinary tract wellness, and weight loss. Its brands include Carnisol, Femalgen, GlucoFit, and LyCoQ. Soft Gel Technologies also provides contract research and development, formulation, manufacturing, and sales and marketing services for other nutritional products companies. Soft Gel company is owned by Japanese chemicals firm Kenko.

Genzyme Pharmaceuticals, a division of leading biotech firm Genzyme, couldn't agree more. The division, at its main production facility in Liestal, Switzerland, makes chemical intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients used in the production of a number of drugs, many manufactured by its parent. Its main products include natural and synthetic lipids and amino acid derivatives. It has also partnered with major pharmaceutical companies to develop custom manufacturing of drugs currently in development. Additionally, Genzyme Pharmaceuticals manufactures lipid-based drug delivery systems.

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