The Quigley Corporation company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. The Quigley Corporation is a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of a diversified range of homeopathic and health products which comprise the Cold Remedy and Contract Manufacturing segments. The Company is also involved in the research and development of potential natural base health products, including, but not limited to, prescription medicines along with supplements and cosmeceuticals for human and veterinary use, which comprise the Ethical Pharmaceutical segment. Cold-Eeze is one of the Company’s primary cold remedy over the counter (OTC) products. The Cold Remedy segment, where Cold-Eeze is represented, is reviewed regularly to realize any new consumer opportunities in flavor, convenience and packaging to help improve market share for the Cold-Eeze product. The Company’s customers include a range of large wholesalers, mass merchandisers, and multi-outlet pharmacy chains.

Thallion Pharmaceuticals develops products for the treatment of cancer and infections. Thallion has three leading products in various developmental stages. The Shigamabs drug candidate is targeted to treat Shigatoxin producing E. coli infections. The company's TLN-232 is being evaluated as a treatment of a number of cancer conditions. Its TLN-4601 is another oncology focused treatment. Thallion was considering the possible sale of the company until it received a nearly $9 million capital infusion through an arrangement with Premium Brands. Though Thallion's operations didn't change, and it's still owned by the same shareholders, the move did take the company public.

Polydex Pharmaceuticals likes its molecules nice and large. Polydex company produces biotech and specialty chemical ingredients for use in veterinary medicines. One of Polydex's leading products, iron dextran, is used to treat anemia in piglets. Polydex sells dextran and derivatives worldwide through subsidiaries Dextran Products and Chemdex. Taking a shot at human pharmaceuticals, the company developed a microbicidal gel for potential use as a contraceptive and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. However, development of the product was suspended pending further investigation. Chairman, president, and CEO George Usher and his family control 47% of the voting stock of the company.

Aaron Industries makes a lot of products you might be familiar with, but under different names. The pharmaceutical company makes approximately 75 different branded and private-label generic products, including alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, mouthwash, hair gel, and antacids and laxatives. It also produces cold medicine and cough suppressants and personal care products such as body sprays and lotions, as well as food-grade chemicals. Brands include Tussin, Pharmacist Preference, and Peptic Relief. Aaron Industries provides contract manufacturing and logistics services. The company operates two manufacturing facilities, one in California and one in South Carolina.

DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was founded in 1991 and is based in Wilmington, Massachusetts. DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc., an integrated dermatology pharmaceutical company, develops and markets Levulan photodynamic therapy (PDT) and other products for common skin conditions in the United States and internationally. Its products include Levulan Kerastick 20% Topical Solution with PDT and the BLU-U brand light source for the treatment of non-hyperkeratotic actinic keratoses of the face or scalp. The BLU-U is used without Levulan to treat moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris and general dermatological conditions. The company is also developing non-PDT drug products, including Nicomide, Nicomide-T, AVAR products, ClindaReach, Meted, and Psoriacap products.

Since its founding in 2004, Anthera Pharmaceuticals' operations have consisted primarily of research and development activities. A biopharmaceutical company, Anthera Pharmaceuticals develops drug treatments for respiratory, cardiovascular, and immunological diseases. Its current candidates, which are in various phases of clinical development, include therapies for acute coronary syndrome (inflammation of heart muscle), lupus, and sickle cell disease. The company also has treatments for asthma and dermatitis in earlier stages of development. The company filed an initial public offering (IPO) in mid-2009.

Acusphere, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops drugs and formulations of existing drugs using its porous microparticle technology. This technology enables the Company to control the size and porosity of particles, including nanoparticles and microparticles, so that the particles can be customized to address the delivery needs of a variety of drugs. These product candidates include Imagify (perflubutane polymer microspheres for delivery in an injectable suspension, formerly known as AI-700), a cardiovascular drug for the detection of coronary artery disease; Hydrophobic Drug Delivery System (HDDS), which converts drugs that do not dissolve well in water into microparticles or nanoparticles of the drugs embedded in small microparticles; and Pulmonary Drug Delivery System (PDDS).

Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development (J&JPRD) provides research and development support for the pharmaceutical business units of parent company, Johnson & Johnson. Its main research processes are divided into three franchises: central nervous system and internal medicine; biotech, immunology, and oncology (through J&J subsidiary Centocor); and virology (through Tibotec). The subsidiary -- which represents the largest segment of J&J's pharmaceutical R&D -- also does research in collaboration with other pharmaceutical organizations and biotech researchers, and has partnerships with the likes of Basilea Pharmaceuticals and Entelos.

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.

MIGENIX likes to pick up compounds after they've been discovered, and shepherd them through to late-stage clinical development. After that point, the company is happy to license them out and hopefully reap the benefits. MIGENIX has partnered with Cadence Pharmaceuticals to shoulder the cost of putting its omiganan gel through Phase III clinical trials for use in preventing catheter-related infections. Cutanea Life Sciences holds the rights to develop omiganan as an acne treatment. Other clinical and pre-clinical drug candidates in the company's pipeline include potential treatments for Hepatitis B and C, blood infections, and neuro-degenerative diseases.

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