Nature's Way Holding Company manufactures and markets nutritional supplements and other OTC products which are sold with the Enzymatic Therapy, Nature's Way, and Remifemin labels through natural foods retailers and mass market retailers in the US. Its products are aimed to alleviate everything from sleeplessness to hot flashes and are distributed throughout the US and to more than 40 other countries. Its Integrative Therapeutics and Vitaline brands are sold through healthcare practitioners' offices. The company is a unit of German firm Dr. Willmar Schwabe Pharmaceuticals.

Akorn, Inc. was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois. Akorn, Inc. manufactures and markets diagnostic and therapeutic pharmaceuticals in the areas of ophthalmology, rheumatology, anesthesia, and antidotes in the United States. The company's Ophthalmic Segment markets diagnostic products, including mydriatics and cycloplegics, anesthetics, topical stains, gonioscopic solutions, and angiography dyes, which are used in the office setting. It also sells therapeutic products, such as antibiotics, anti-infectives, steroids, steroid combinations, glaucoma medications, decongestants/antihistamines, and anti-edema medications to wholesalers and other national account customers. In addition, this segment offers non-pharmaceutical products, including various artificial tear solutions, preservative-free lubricating ointments, eyelid cleansers, vitamin supplements, and contact lens accessories. The company's Hospital Drugs and Injectables Segment markets specialty injectable pharmaceutical products, including antidotes and anesthesia, as well as products used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and pain management. It markets products to hospitals through wholesalers and other national account customers, as well as directly to medical specialists. The company's Biologics and Vaccines Segment markets adult Tetanus-Diphtheria vaccines directly to hospitals and physicians, as well as through wholesalers and national distributors. Its Contract Services Segment manufactures products for third party pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers. The company also markets and distributes vaccines purchased from outside sources. Its customers include physicians, optometrists, hospitals, wholesalers, group purchasing organizations, and other pharmaceutical companies.

Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health company develops, manufactures, and markets veterinary vaccines and pharmaceutical products. Its product portfolio includes vaccines for use in pets, livestock, poultry and aquaculture; treatment lines include antiparasitics, anti-infectives, and endocrine products. Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health also develops feed additives and animal productivity enhancers. Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health operates in more than 50 countries and sells its products around the world. Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health company is a subsidiary of Merck.

Clinimetrics Research Associates, Inc. company is a contract research organization (CRO) that provides clinical research services, consulting, project management, data management, and electronic data capture services through most stages of clinical trials. Its services aim to control costs for customers including global biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies. It specializes in biotech development, as well as in therapeutic areas such as oncology and cardiology research. Clinimetrics has locations throughout North America. The company is a subsidiary of institutional pharmacy operator Omnicare.

Trubion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Trubion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the development of protein therapeutic product candidates for the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases and cancer. The company, in a collaboration with Wyeth, is conducting a phase IIb clinical trial for its lead product candidate, TRU-015, for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The company also offers TRU-016, a phase II/II clinical evaluation product and a novel CD37-targeted therapy for the treatment of B-cell malignancies, such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia and certain autoimmune and inflammatory disease indications. It also has collaboration agreement with Wyeth for the development and commercialization of SBI-087 for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and SBI-087 for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus, as well as other therapeutics directed to CD20, an antigen that is a validated clinical target present on B cells.

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.

Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing human embryonic and adult stem cell technology in the field of regenerative medicine. The Company has acquired, developed and maintain a portfolio of patents and patent applications that form the base for its research and development efforts in the area of embryonic and adult stem cell research. The Company’s technology base, in combination with its know-how, provides an advantage and will facilitate the successful development and commercialization of products for use in treatment of an array of chronic degenerative diseases and in regenerative repair of acute disease, such as trauma, myocardial infarction and burns. The Company’s embryonic stem (ES) cell research programs are divided into three core categories: cellular reprogramming, reduced complexity program, and stem cell differentiation.

NeoPharm, Inc. was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Lake Bluff, Illinois. NeoPharm, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the research, development, and commercialization of drugs for the treatment of various cancers and other diseases primarily in the United States. Its products include LEP-ETU, which is in Phase II trial for the treatment of breast and ovarian cancer; LE-DT that is in Phase I trial for the treatment of various forms of cancer; and LE-rafAON, which completed preclinical studies to treat pancreatic cancer. The company has a co-operative research and development agreement with the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Stroke for research on a therapeutic agent for untreatable brain diseases in humans. NeoPharm would provide its proprietary drug, Cintredekin Besudotox (IL13-PE38QQR), and technical resources to study its effects in various brain cancers in humans. Its IL13-PE38QQR also completed preclinical studies for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and asthma. The company was formerly known as OncoMed, Inc. and changed its name to NeoPharm, Inc. in March 1995.

Sanofi Pasteur MSD Limited company makes a range of vaccines for adults and children in the UK, as well as vaccines for those traveling abroad; it is the largest producer of vaccines in the UK. It makes about 20 vaccines including those for influenza, polio, hepatitis A and B, rabies (discovered by namesake Louis Pasteur), yellow fever, and tetanus. Sanofi Pasterur company has also developed Gardasil, a vaccine against types of human papillomavirus (HPV) known to cause cervical cancer. Sanofi Pasteur MSD is a joint venture between the vaccine division of Sanofi-Aventis and drug firm Merck, which each own half of the company.

Novartis AG company was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis AG, through its subsidiaries, engages in the research, development, manufacture, and marketing of healthcare products worldwide. Its Pharmaceuticals division engages in the research, development, manufacture, distribution, and sale of pharmaceuticals in various therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular and metabolism; oncology; neuroscience and ophthalmics; respiratory; and immunology and infectious diseases. Novartis company's Vaccines and Diagnostics division offers preventive vaccines and diagnostic tools. This division provides influenza, meningococcal, pediatric, and traveler vaccines; and blood testing and molecular diagnostics to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Its Sandoz division offers prescription medicines, as well as pharmaceutical and biotechnological active substances. This division provides active ingredients and finished dosage forms of pharmaceuticals; anti-infectives; protein or biotechnology-based products; and cytotoxic products, as well as offers biotech manufacturing services to other companies on a contract basis. Novartis company's Consumer Health division consists of three business units: over-the-counter medicines (OTC), Animal Health, and CIBA Vision. OTC offers readily available consumer medicines. Animal Health provides veterinary products for farm and companion animals. CIBA Vision manufactures contact lenses and lens care products. Novartis AG has a strategic alliance with Intercell AG to develop vaccines; and a strategic partnership with Lonza, a Swiss pharmaceuticals manufacturing company.

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