Nutraceutical International Corp. was founded in 1993 and is based in Park City, Utah. Nutraceutical International Corporation engages in the manufacture, marketing, distribution, and retail of branded nutritional supplements and other natural products in the United States and internationally. The company offers vitamins and minerals, herbs, specialty formulas, personal care products, homeopathics, functional foods, and other products in various formulations and delivery forms, including capsules, tablets, softgels, chewables, liquids, creams, sprays, powders, and whole herbs. It also publishes, prints, and markets a line of books and booklets to book distributors, national retail bookstores, and health and natural food stores; distributes branded products of certain third parties; and owns neighborhood natural food markets and health food stores. Nutraceutical International sells its products primarily to and through domestic health and natural food stores.

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.

Odyssey Thera researches new treatments for cancer and rheumatoid arthritis using its protein-fragment complementation assays (PCAs) to observe the action of small molecules and proteins. Essentially, it works to improve the speed and predictability of the drugs it studies. It technologies expedite the discovery and uses of drugs as well as track the development of new drug therapies. Odyssey partners with large drug makers such as Roche and Pfizer to profile selected compounds across its panel of assays to identify potential lead drug candidates. In 2005 it partnered with Bristol-Myers Squibb to analyze its compounds.

Amylin Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1987 and is based in San Diego, California. Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of drug candidates for the treatment of diabetes, obesity and other diseases. As of December 31, 2008, the Company was marketing two medicines to treat diabetes: BYETTA (exenatide) injection and SYMLIN (pramlintide acetate) injection. In addition to its marketed products, the Company is working with Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) and Alkermes, Inc. (Alkermes) to develop exenatide once weekly. The Company maintains a discovery research program focused on peptide and protein therapeutics.

Nature's Cure, Inc. company's products pair homeopathic tablets with topical treatments to heal acne and yeast infections. The over-the-counter medicines are manufactured with all-natural ingredients. The acne system is a two-part treatment; the first is a topical medication to combat existing blemishes, and the second is an oral tablet intended to prevent further acne. Its feminine care line offers a variety of yeast infection treatments (topical, oral, 1-day and 3-day) as well as a Vitality line for feminine comfort. The privately-held company was founded by formerProcter & Gamble employee Amy Baker. Its products are sold in retailers like Rite-Aid, nationwide.

Intercell USA (formerly Iomai) is developing needle-free alternatives to boost your immune system using a transcutaneous method, which delivers vaccines to cells found on the outer layers of the skin. It has a handful of product candidates in development, all in patch form, aimed at preventing seasonal flu and travelers' diarrhea (caused by E. coli, for instance). One of its patches is being funded under a contract from the US Department of Health and Human Services to aid in the treatment of pandemic flu. In 2008 the company was acquired by Austria-based vaccine maker Intercell AG.

Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a specialty biopharmaceutical company with a focus on developing and marketing products to urologists, endocrinologists, orthopedists and select primary care physicians. The Company’s product, Testim, is a topical 1% testosterone once-a-day gel indicated for the treatment of hypogonadism. Hypogonadism is defined as reduced or absent secretion of testosterone which can lead to symptoms such as low energy, loss of libido, adverse changes in body composition, irritability and poor concentration. The product pipeline of the Company includes XIAFLEX (clostridial collagenase for injection) for the treatment of Dupuytren’s contracture (Dupuytren’s), XIAFLEX for the treatment of Peyronie’s disease (Peyronie’s), XIAFLEX for the treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis (frozen shoulder syndrome), AA4010, treatment for overactive bladder using the transmucosal film delivery system and fentanyl pain product using the transmucosal film delivery system.

Adherex Technologies researches and develops cancer treatments. One of its lead drug candidates targets a tumor's blood supply and makes those blood vessels weak and leaky by disrupting a key protein. Other potential therapies could make cancer cells more vulnerable to anti-cancer drugs or help prevent hearing loss in children undergoing certain types of chemotherapy. Adherex Technologies' pipeline is strongly based on compounds that disrupt cadherins, proteins that adhere like molecules together in cell adhesion. Southpoint Capital Advisors own a controlling stake in the company.

AVI BioPharma, Inc. was founded in 1980 and is based in Corvallis, Oregon. AVI BioPharma, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the discovery and development of therapeutic products based on antisense and cancer immunotherapy technology. The company's products under various development stages comprise AVI-4658, a Phase I human clinical trial product to restore, prevent, or slow deterioration of muscle function; AVI-5038, a preclinical stage product to skip exon 50 and restore a range of associated mutations; AVI-5126, a Phase II clinical trial product for the treatment of cardiovascular restenosis; and AVI-6002 and AVI6003, which are in Phase I clinical trials to treat diseases caused by Dengue, Ebola, Marburg, and Junín viruses. It has strategic alliances with Chiron Corporation; Cook Group Incorporated; Ercole Biotech, Inc.; Eleos Inc.; Charley's Fund, Inc.; and the United States Department of Defense.

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.

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