Rowett Research Services (RRS) will supply the technology, thanks to its research parent, the Rowett Institute. It will even throw in marketing services and project management. All RRS needs are companies interested in commercializing new ideas and products. Its primary focuses are nutrition issues and outpatient health care studies, such as antimicrobial agents and antioxidants. Founded in 1988, RRS works with public and private partners in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, and agricultural industries to bring the research underway at the Rowett Institute to the marketplace.

NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Bedminster, New Jersey. NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the development of specialty therapeutics for gastrointestinal and endocrine disorders. The company is advancing two late-stage programs to restore or replace biological function, including GATTEX (teduglutide), which is in Phase 3 clinical development for parenteral dependent short bowel syndrome; and NPSP558 (parathyroid hormone 1-84 [rDNA origin] injection) that is in Phase 3 clinical development as a hormone therapy for hypoparathyroidism. It complements its internal programs with strategic partnerships with Amgen, GlaxoSmithKline, Kyowa Kirin, and Nycomed.

Access Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was founded in 1988 and is based in Dallas, Texas. Access Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Access) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing products based upon its nanopolymer chemistry technologies and other drug delivery technologies. As of December 31, 2008, the Company has one approved product, one product at Phase III of clinical development, four products in Phase II of clinical development, and four products in pre-clinical development. On January 4, 2008, the Company acquired Somanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. On February 25, 2009, Access acquired MacroChem Corporation.

Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Transcept) is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of products that address important therapeutic needs in the field of neuroscience. The lead Transcept product candidate, Intermezzo, is a sublingual low dose formulation of zolpidem that has been developed for use as-needed for the treatment of insomnia when a middle of the night awakening is followed by difficulty returning to sleep. The Company has completed all scheduled clinical trials on behalf of Intermezzo and submitted a New Drug Application (NDA), to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), on September 30, 2008, which was accepted for filing on December 15, 2008. On January 30, 2009, Transcept completed a merger with Novacea, Inc. As part of the transaction, Novacea changed its name to Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Innovative work in genetic testing is apparently spelled Innogenetics in any language. The biopharmaceutical company creates genetic, infectious disease, cancer, and neurological tests. Innogenetics' products include tests and genotyping profiles to identify conditions such as cystic fibrosis, HIV, hepatitis C and B, Alzheimer's disease, and human papillomavirus (HPV). In addition to testing, the company provides biological manufacturing services (producing virus strains and proteins) for pharmaceutical firms and research labs. The firm's products are sold through subsidiaries and distributors in about 90 countries. Belgium's Solvay took over control of Innogenetics in 2008.

The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) provides the medicine that keeps Thai residents healthy. The organization researches and manufactures a wide variety of pharmaceutical products for ailments involving the respiratory, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal systems, and vaccines, among others. GPO also makes vitamins, supplements, and diagnostic test kits. The organization's more than hundreds of pharmacists offer services through its about a dozen facilities, including retail drug stores. The Government Pharmaceutical Laboratories and the Division of Medical Depot merged to form GPO in 1966. The organization is part of Thailand's Ministry of Public Health.

Nabi Biopharmaceuticals company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. Nabi Biopharmaceuticals, a biopharmaceutical company, develops products that address unmet medical needs in the areas of nicotine addiction and infectious disease in the United States. The company is developing NicVAX, a proprietary investigational vaccine for treatment of nicotine addiction and prevention of smoking relapse. It has a manufacturing services agreement with Biotest Pharmaceuticals Corporation, which enables it to obtain clinical lots of its retained products, as well as component products from Biotest. Nabi Biopharmaceuticals also has license and royalty agreements with National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; National Institute for Drug Abuse; Department of Defense; National Institutes of Health; and University of Maryland.

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. (OPC) is a manufacturer and distributor of pharmaceuticals, clinical testing and medical equipment, and food products. The company operates six business segments specializing in branded prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, clinical nutritionals, diagnostic substances and devices, nutraceuticals, and skin care products ("cosmedics"). OPC's medicinal products include Mikelan eye drops for glaucoma treatment and Pletaal anti-platelet treatment. The company's line of nutraceutical consumer health products include FIBE-MINI dietary fiber supplement, Calorie Mate foods, and Pocari Sweat sports drink. Otsuka Pharmaceutical is part of the very diverse Otsuka Group.

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.

Luitpold Pharmaceuticals earns its gold from the businesses of drugs and medical devices. Luitpold markets and manufactures injectable products used to treat an array of ailments including kidney disease. Luitpold also manufactures materials used in dental bone grafting and bone regeneration and treatments for equine and canine joint diseases. The company, which targets its products primarily to hospitals and clinics in US and Canadian markets, operates through four divisions: American Regent, Luitpold Animal Health, Osteohealth, and Contract Manufacturing. Originally a German company named after a Bavarian prince, Luitpold is a subsidiary of one of Japan's largest pharmaceutical companies, Daiichi Sankyo.

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