Eisai Inc. develops and markets pharmaceuticals to treat a variety of ills. As the US pharmaceutical production arm of Eisai Co., its current product roster includes Alzheimer's treatment Aricept, Aciphex for acid reflux, anticoagulant Fragmin, and anti-convulsant Zonegran. It also maintains an extensive pipeline of potential drugs to address cancer, epilepsy, and severe infection. Subsidiaries Eisai Research Institute of Boston and Eisai Medical Research conduct drug development efforts in areas including oncology, neurology, and gastrointestinal ailments.

Pfizer decided to put a Cork in it, the pharmaceutical giant made Ireland one of the world's largest manufacturers and exporters of pharmaceuticals. Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals is part of the Pfizer Global Manufacturing division. Parent company Pfizer began operating in Ireland in 1969 with a citric acid manufacturing plant and now operates about a dozen Irish plants. Its manufacturing facilities are involved in the development, formulation, and bulk manufacture of human pharmaceuticals (especially cardiovascular drugs) and animal health care products, as well as sterile pharmaceutical products and active pharmaceutical ingredients.

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Europe was founded in 1998. Otsuka Pharmaceutical Europe markets drugs and health care products manufactured by its Japan-based parent, Otsuka Pharmaceutical. The company also conducts research and development of pharmaceuticals, focusing on the fields of gastroenterology, neurology, ophthalmology, and the cardiovascular system. Marketed drugs include schizophrenia treatment Abilify (through a partnership with Bristol-Myers Squibb), Adacolumn for inflammatory bowel disease, Mikelan for ocular glaucoma and hypertension, Pletal for peripheral vascular disease, and UBiT for gastrointestinal infection diagnosis.

Afexa Life Sciences (formerly CV Technologies) bets that mother nature is always right, but it offers a guarantee just in case. The company uses its ChemBioPrint technology to identify and measure the contents and biological activity of natural health products to ensure batches of herbs and natural compounds are safe and consistent. The company originated as a spin-off from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Alberta in 1992, and now focuses on the development and manufacturing of natural health products for disease prevention and health maintenance for everyday consumers, especially athletes. COLD-fX is Afexa's lead product and works to strengthen the immune system to prevent colds and the flu.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California. Valeant Pharmaceuticals International is a multi-national specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets a range of pharmaceutical products. The Company focuses on the therapeutic areas of dermatology and neurology. Its products are sold through three segments: Specialty Pharmaceuticals, Branded Generics (Europe) and Branded Generics (Latin America). In January 2008, the Company sold its product rights to Three Rivers Pharmaceuticals, LLC. In June 2008, the Company sold its subsidiaries in Argentina and Uruguay. In September 2008, the Company sold its business operations located in Western and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (the WEEMEA business) to Meda AB of Sweden. In October 2008, the Company completed a worldwide License and Collaboration Agreement with Glaxo Group Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of GlaxoSmithKline plc. In May 2009, the Company acquired EMO-FARM Ltd., a privately held company located in Poland.

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.

MEDA PHARMACEUTICALS INC. is the U.S. subsidiary of Meda AB. Meda Pharmaceuticals specializes in respiratory, allergy, central nervous system, and cough-cold products. MEDA AB is an international specialty pharma company that concentrates on marketing and market-adapted product development. Acquisitions and long-term partnerships are fundamental factors that drive the company’s strategy. Meda is represented with own organizations in 26 countries and with more than 1,500 employees within marketing and sales. Meda’s products are sold in approximately 120 countries world-wide. The Meda share is listed under Large Cap on the OMX Nordic Stock Exchange.

Surface Logix creates new drugs by tweaking the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of existing drugs and new compounds. Its Pharmacomer Technology improves a drug's solubility and permeability in the body and reduce side effects. It has a pipeline of pre-clinical and clinical candidates in development for treatment of metabolic diseases and hypertension. Its drug candidate SLx-4090 is in clinical trials to test its ability to lower blood lipid levels, reduce triglyceride uptake, and block absorption of other fats. Its SLx-2101 candidate is being investigated for treatment of hypertension and Raynaud's Syndrome.

Collegium Pharmaceutical's wisdom is in developing over-the-counter and prescription drugs for a variety of conditions affecting the skin and central nervous and respiratory systems. Typically the company starts with existing drugs and works to improve them through new delivery systems that modify their release, or prevent abuse. It is working with drugs to treat such conditions as fibromyalgia, pain, and sleep apnea. Through its subsidiary Onset Therapeutics, the company markets wound care and dermatology (acne, skin infections) drugs. Its topical aerosol product Exactacain is licensed and sold by Healthpoint while its approved allergy nasal spray AllerNaze is licensed to Lupin Ltd.

Pharming Group N.V. is a Netherlands-based biotechnology company. The Company has facilities both in the Netherlands and the United States. Pharming develops products for the treatment of diseases with significant medical needs, including genetic disorders, diseases associated with the immune system, ageing diseases, and nutritional products. The Company’s technologies include platforms for the production of protein therapeutics and technology and processes for the purification and formulation of these products, as well as technologies in the field of DNA repair via its subsidiary DNage BV. Pharming products under development are divided into three categories: biopharmaceuticals, biomaterials, and bio-nutritionals. Products in the most advanced stage of development and closest to commercialization are Rhucin and human lactoferrin for use in food products. Pharming has several partnerships and collaborations with, inter alia, AgResearch, US Army, Aslan and Schering-Plough.

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