Pfizer Inc. company was founded in 1849 and is headquartered in New York, New York. Pfizer Inc. (Pfizer) is a research-based, global pharmaceutical company. The Company discovers, develops, manufactures and markets prescription medicines for humans and animals. It operates in two business segments: Pharmaceutical and Animal Health. Pfizer also operates several other businesses, including the manufacture of gelatin capsules, contract manufacturing and bulk pharmaceutical chemicals. In June 2008, Pfizer completed the acquisition of all remaining outstanding shares of common stock of Encysive Pharmaceuticals, Inc. through a merger of Pfizer's wholly owned subsidiary, Explorer Acquisition Corp., with and into Encysive. In July 2009, Pfizer bought back a 29.52% stake in its Indian arm, Pfizer Limited, increasing its stake to 70.75%.In October 2009, Pfizer Inc. acquired Wyeth. In December 2009, Durata Therapeutics, Inc. acquired Vicuron Pharmaceuticals from Pfizer.

ADVENTRX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. company was founded in 1995 is based in San Diego, California. ADVENTRX Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on in-licensing, developing, and commercializing proprietary product candidates for the treatment of cancer. Its lead product candidates include ANX-530, a novel emulsion formulation of chemotherapy drug vinorelbine to treat advanced non-small cell lung cancer as a single agent or in combination with cisplatin, as well as to treat advanced or metastatic breast cancer; and ANX-514, a novel emulsion formulation of the chemotherapy drug docetaxel for the treatment of breast, non-small cell lung, prostate, gastric, and head and neck cancers.

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.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of small molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases worldwide. Its product pipeline includes Telaprevir, a Phase III clinical trial product for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection; VX-813, a Phase Ia clinical trial product for chronic HCV infection; VX-985, which is under preclinical trails for chronic HCV infection; VX-770, a Phase IIa clinical trial candidate for the treatment of Cystic fibrosis; VX-809, a Phase Ib clinical trial product for the treatment of Cystic fibrosis; VX-509, a Phase Ia clinical trial product for immune-mediated inflammatory diseases; MK-5108 (VX-689), a Phase I clinical trial product for the treatment of cancer; and AVN-944(VX-944), which is in Phase 2 clinical trial for the treatment of cancer. The company also has development and commercial rights to VX-702 for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases. It has collaboration agreements with Janssen Pharmaceutica, N.V.; Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Incorporated; Merck & Co., Inc.; Avalon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; GlaxoSmithKline plc.; and Bend Research Inc.

Blansett Pharmacal Co., Inc. company's products include respiratory drugs Prolex and Nalex, tension headache remedy Anolor, and swimmer's ear treatment Cortane. Blansett also makes medications for women's health and hemorrhoids. On top of developing its own products, the company markets under-promoted products developed by other pharmaceutical companies. Blansett Pharmacal was founded in 1982 in North Little Rock, Arkansas; its products are distributed throughout the US.

Nycomed International Management GmbH the Swiss pharmaceutical company develops presciption and OTC medicines mainly focusing on cardiology, gastroenterology, osteoporosis, respiratory, and pain management therapies. It operates nearly 20 facilities in a dozen European countries, where it conducts its own research and drug testing. It also develops products in conjunction with partner pharmaceutical companies. The majority of Nycomed's revenues come from direct drug sales to doctors, hospitals, and pharmacies in Europe, the Americas, Russia, and Asia/Pacific as well as from licensing product rights to and from other companies.

Celsis International plc company was founded in 1992. Celsis International is all about playing it safe. Through the company's Product Group, it makes rapid diagnostic and monitoring systems used to detect and measure microbial contamination in consumer products and food. Its RapidScreen assays are used by makers of personal care goods, cosmetics, OTC drugs, and a variety of beverages. CellScan Innovate is used by dairy producers. The division, which accounts for little more than half of Celsis International's sales, counts among its customers Dow Corning and Gillette. Celsis Laboratory Group performs quality testing for the cosmetics, drug, and chemicals industries.

Astellas Pharma Europe Ltd. is the European subsidiary of Astellas. Astellas Europe employs approximately 3,200 people in Europe and South Africa across Sales and Marketing, Research & Development (R&D), and Manufacturing. Astellas Europe has 20 Sales and Marketing affiliates, three Manufacturing plants, and one R&D centre. Astellas Europe, through Astellas Pharma International, is also responsible for the distribution of the company's products in multiple markets in the Middle East and Africa. Astellas Europe is headquartered just outside London in Staines.

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.

STADA Arzneimittel AG (STADA) is a Germany-based company active in the pharmaceutical sector, concentrating on the development and marketing of products with off-patent active pharmaceutical ingredients. The Company’s primary business segments are: Generics, comprised of low-priced and active-ingredient products, and Branded Products, focusing on multisource products that are accessible without active ingredient research. STADA’s generic drugs are marketed by the Group subsidiary, STADApharm GmbH, through a sales network including Austria, Belgium, Bosnia, Portugal and the United Kingdom. Its branded products are distributed internationally as well, in such countries as Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Russia, Thailand and Vietnam. The Company operates through subsidiaries located in Germany, Switzerland, Russia, Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Romania and Poland, as well as in the United States.

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