Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Union City, California. Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, provides prescription drugs for central nervous system disorders. The company markets H.P. Acthar Gel (repository corticotropin injection), an injectable drug that is approved for the treatment of certain disorders with an inflammatory component, including the treatment of exacerbations associated with multiple sclerosis, and the treatment of nephrotic syndrome. H.P. Acthar Gel is also used in treating patients with infantile spasms, a rare form of refractory childhood epilepsy; and opsoclonus myoclonus syndrome, a rare autoimmune-related childhood neurological disorder. The company also markets Doral (quazepam), which is indicated for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulty in falling asleep, frequent nocturnal awakenings, and/or early morning awakenings.

Aradigm Corporation company was founded in 1991 and is based in Hayward, California. Aradigm Corporation, a pharmaceutical company, engages in the development and commercialization of drugs delivered by inhalation for the treatment of respiratory diseases by pulmonologists in the United States. Aradigm company's activities include partnered and self-initiated development programs addressing the treatment of cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, pulmonary arterial hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), inhalation anthrax infections, and smoking cessation. Its proprietary product candidates under development include ARD-3100 under phase II clinical trial for the treatment of cystic fibrosis; ARD-3150 under phase II clinical trial for the treatment of bronchiectasis; ARD-1600 under phase I clinical trial for the treatment of tobacco smoking cessation; and ARD-1100, a preclinical product for the treatment of inhalation anthrax indications. Aradigm company's collaborative product candidates comprise ARD-1550, a phase II product and ARD-1500, a preclinical stage product for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension; and ARD-1700, a preclinical stage product for the treatment of asthma and COPD. Aradigm Corporation has a collaboration agreement with CyDex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for the development and commercialization of products to deliver inhaled corticosteroids, anticholinergics, and beta-2 agonists for the treatment of asthma and COPD.

Marligen Biosciences is where researchers go again and again for testing products and services. The company makes nucleic acid purification systems, genetic analysis assays, and other genomics research supplies. Its nucleic acid purification systems include rapid plasma purification systems which are used for isolation DNA so it can mapped, cloned, amplified, labeled, and sequenced. Its genetic analysis assays are sold under the Signet brand name and can screen for certain classes of DNA or be tailored to the researchers needs. Marlingen was acquired by another genetic services provider, OriGene, in 2009.

Grifols' focus is on producing plasma derivatives (plasma proteins for therapeutic use). This business generates about 70% of the group's annual revenue. Its diagnostic division manufactures devices, instrumentation, and reagents for clinical analysis labs, and markets products and equipment for blood banks. The third line of business, the hospital division, develops pharmaceutical products and medical devices used in hospital pharmacies. Clients include health care professionals and patients in more than 90 countries. Nearly three-quarters of Grifols' total sales come from international markets.

Since its inception in 1982, AIM International, Inc. has made and marketed food concentrates and nutritional supplements through direct sales and through "members" who sell and distribute in a multilevel marketing arrangement. On the company's 25th anniversary, CEO Dennis Itami added a personal-care line to the product mix. The company's roster also includes a line of supplements for athletes. AIM International (dba The AIM Companies) has offices in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and the UK. Lead products include AIM BarleyLife and AIMega.

Since its inception in 1740, Whatman knows what it takes to separate the wheat from the chaff. Whatman company makes filters, membranes, and specialty products for applications in the analytical, health care, and bioscience markets in some 70 countries. Whatman company's products can be found in medical devices and diagnostic testing kits. Whatman has also developed technology for the isolation, transportation, storage, and purification of DNA for gathering genetic information. Whatman makes other products such as blotting papers, syringe filters, and chromatography products. Whatman company was acquired by GE Healthcare in 2008.

Forest Laboratories, Inc. was founded in 1956 and is based in New York, New York. Forest Laboratories, Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells branded and generic forms of ethical drug products. Its principal products include Lexapro to treat depression; Namenda to treat Alzheimer's disease; Bystolic, beta-blocker to treat hypertension; and Savella for the treatment of fibromyalgia. The company also provides Sudocrem, a topical preparation to treat diaper rash; Colomycin, an antibiotic to treat cystic fibrosis; Infacol, which is used to treat infant colic; and Exorex, which is to treat eczema and psoriasis. In addition, its products include Dutogliptin, a small molecule dipeptidyl-peptidase-4 inhibitor, which is in Phase III studies to treat Type II diabetes mellitus; F2695 that completed Phase II study and is a selective norepinephrine and serotonin reuptake inhibitor for the treatment of depression and other central nervous system disorders; and ceftaroline acetate, a injectable cephalosporin antibiotic that exhibits bactericidal activity against the strains of gram-positive bacteria.Forest Laboratories'sproducts comprise NXL104, an intravenous beta-lactamase inhibitor; Linaclotide for the treatment of constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome and chronic constipation; Aclidinium, an inhaling therapy, which is in Phase III studies for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; and Cariprazine, an atypical antipsychotic in Phase II(b) studies for the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar mania, and other psychiatric conditions. Additionally, its products include Oglemilast, a phosphodiesterase-IV inhibitor in Phase II study to treat COPD and asthma; and Benicar, an angiotensin receptor blocker to treat hypertension. The company has collaboration and license agreements Phenomix Corporation, Pierre Fabre Medicament, Novexel, S.A., Laboratorios Almirall, S.A., Gedeon Richter Ltd., Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., and AstraZeneca plc.

Airborne, Inc. company makes a dietary supplement that contains herbal extracts, vitamins, electrolytes, amino acids, and antioxidants meant to boost the immune system. The effervescent tablets come in four flavors and a powdered formulation to be added to water. The products are sold nationwide in pharmacies, supermarkets, and mass merchant retailers such as Costco, CVS Caremark, Target, and Wal-Mart. Airborne was established in 1997 by former second-grade teacher Victoria Knight-McDowell. Private equity investors GF Capital Management holds a majority of the company.

Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Elite) is a specialty pharmaceutical company principally engaged in the development and manufacture of oral, controlled-release products. The Company’s activity includes improving off-patent drug products for life cycle management and developing generic versions of controlled-release drug products. Its technology is applicable to develop delayed, sustained or targeted-release pellets, capsules, tablets, granules and powders. As of March 31, 2009, the Company had two products, Lodrane 24 and Lodrane 24D, being sold commercially, and a pipeline of five additional drug candidates under active development in the therapeutic areas that include pain management, allergy and infection. Of the products under development, ELI-216, a once-a-day, abuse-deterrent oxycodone product, and ELI-154, a once-a-day oxycodone product, are in clinical trials, and Elite has completed pilot studies on two of its other generic product candidates.

Astellas Pharma was born after Japanese pharmaceutical firms Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical and Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Company merged in 2005, creating one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in Japan. Main products include gastritis treatment Gaster, hypertension therapy Micardis, urology treatment Vesicare, organ transplant immunosuppressant Prograf, and cholesterol drug Lipitor (sold in Japan via an agreement with Pfizer). Astellas' products (including those under development) include cardiovascular, central nervous system, oncology, diabetes, infectious disease, inflammation/immunology, gastroenterology, and urology therapies.

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