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AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP company, a subsidiary of global druggernaut AstraZeneca, is the fifth-largest drug company in the US. Its sales represent about 5% of all the drugs sold in the US and 45% of its parent company's revenues. AstraZeneca US' treatments focus on several therapeutic areas: cardiovascular and metabolic, gastrointestinal, infection, neuroscience, oncology, and respiratory. Its best-known products include Nexium (acid reflux), Seroquel (anti-psychotic), Crestor (high cholesterol), and Arimidex (breast cancer treatment).

AstraZeneca was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. AstraZeneca plc (LSE: AZN) operates independently of Imperial Chemical Industries plc as of June 1, 1993. AstraZeneca plc discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription pharmaceuticals and biological products in the areas of cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, neuroscience, oncology, respiratory and inflammation, and infection worldwide. Its primary products include Arimidex for hormonal breast cancer; Crestor that provides treatment for managing cholesterol levels; Nexium for acid-related diseases; Seroquel, an atypical anti-psychotic therapy for treating schizophrenia and bipolar mania; and Symbicort for the treatment of asthma in patients.AstraZeneca company also engages in the research, development, manufacture, and marketing of medical devices and implants for use in urology, surgery, and odontology. In addition, it develops and manages hospital-based outpatient cancer centers in the United States; and produces individually adapted abutments for dental implants using a patented CAD/CAM method. The company markets its products to primary care and specialist physicians, as well as to other healthcare professionals, governments, and healthcare buying groups through sales and marketing network, local marketing companies, distributors, and local representative offices. It has collaboration agreements with Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; POZEN Inc.; Abbott laboratories; Palatin Technologies, Inc; BioDuro Inc.; Jubilant Organosys Ltd.; Merck & Co. Inc.; Cancer Research Technology Limited; Institute of Cancer Research; Alcon Inc.; Mental Health Research Institute; Targacept, Inc.; and Dako Denmark A/S. AstraZeneca also has a drug discovery and development agreement with PsychoGenics Inc. to identify compounds that are useful for the treatment of certain central nervous system disorders.

Axcan Pharma Inc. company develops and sells drugs mainly to treat gastrointestinal ailments. Its Urso line treats chronic liver disease, while two of its products (Canasa and Salofalk) offer relief for inflammatory bowel diseases. Axcan's Ultrase and Viokase are digestive aids for patients with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, a condition associated with cystic fibrosis. The firm also owns the global rights to Photofrin, a photodynamic drug developed by QLT with applications for esophageal, gastric, and lung cancers. Other products include ulcer and diarrhea treatments, as well as chewable multivitamins. Axcan was acquired by TPG Capital for $1.3 billion in early 2008.

AXM Pharma, Inc. is a global pharmaceutical company engaged in the production, marketing and distribution of pharmaceutical products in China. The Company produces, markets and distributes medicines in various dosages and forms in areas of medicinal treatment, as well as herbal remedies, vitamins and adjunctive therapies. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, AXM Pharma Shenyang, Inc., the Company has established a pharmaceutical operation focused on supplying the drugs and branded products in specific categories. Werke Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, which owns 100% of AXM Pharma Shenyang Inc., a wholly foreign owned enterprise (WFOE). Its product portfolio includes Asarone injectibles solution, Weifukang and Lifupeng. Weifukang is an antiseptic cream for cleansing acne and for relieving the symptoms of eczema, psoriasis and other skin irritations, such as contact dermatitis. Lifupeng (Rifampicin) is used for treatment of tuberculosis.

Bayer AG is the management holding company for the Bayer Group. The Company’s business operations are organized into three subgroups: HealthCare, CropScience and MaterialScience, supported by the service companies Bayer Business Services, Bayer Technology Services and Currenta. Bayer HealthCare is involved in the research, development and manufacture of health products for people and animals. Bayer CropScience is engaged in the crop protection and non-agricultural pest control. Bayer MaterialScience supplies materials, such as polycarbonates and polyurethanes, and system solutions such as coatings, for a range of everyday uses. In October 2008, Bayer AG launched its new anticoagulant pill Xarelto in Britain and Germany, which has been granted approval in the European Union. The Company has subsidiaries operating in Europe, Asia-Pacific, North America, Latin America, Africa and Middle East. Bayer Schering Pharma AG became a wholly owned subsidiary of Bayer AG on September 25, 2008.

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