Tropical Oasis hopes to be exactly that, offering much needed refreshment to bodies in need of liquid. Through its three brands, Tropical Oasis, Liquid Solutions, and Radical Performance Technology, the company offers a variety of nutritional and sports drinks which can boost energy, replenish certain nutrients and vitamins, and assist in weight loss efforts.

Cell Therapeutics, Inc. company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Cell Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, develops, acquires, and commercializes oncology products for cancer treatment. Its development portfolio includes Pixantrone, a phase III trial product, for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; Brostallicin, which is in first-line Phase II study for the treatment of sarcoma; and OPAXIO, a chemotherapeutic agent for the potential treatment of non-small cell lung, ovarian, and other cancers. It has collaboration and licensing arrangements with Novartis International Pharmaceutical, Ltd.; and PG-TXL Company, L.P.

UCB SA is a Belgium-based biopharmaceutical and specialty chemical company that specializes in two therapeutic areas: diseases of the central nervous system (CNS) and immunology. In the area of central nervous system disorders, the Company is focused on epilepsy, diabetic neuropathic pain, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, restless legs syndrome and Parkinson’s disease, and in the area of immunology on allergies, bone loss disorders, Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis and Systemic lupus erythematosus. UCB SA delivers small and large molecule solutions to specialists for use in the treatment of severe diseases. UCB also has a selective presence in primary care. The Company, together with its subsidiaries, has research and development facilities in Belgium, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. As of December 31, 2008, UCB SA had a number of wholly owned subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, South America and Australia.

Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Ortho Dermatologics makes a variety of prescription dermatological potions, including topical creams and injectables used to treat acne, fungal infections, and damage caused by sun exposure and aging. The firm's RETIN-A MICRO ointment, which was developed by AP Pharma, treats acne; and anti-wrinkle cream Renova reduces fine lines brought on by sun exposure. Other products target athlete's foot and promote wound healing.

PLIVA wants you to remember its scientific research and business acumen, and less the names of its products. PLIVA company develops and produces generic pharmaceuticals, particularly in the anti-inflammatory and anti-infective areas. PLIVA also produces the active pharmaceutical ingredients used by other drug makers. Its products include both prescription and over-the-counter drugs, pills, creams, and injectables. PLIVA was founded in 1921 and operates in more than 30 countries. The company is a subsidiary of global generics firm Teva Pharmaceutical.

Asterand operates a biorepository, but cast out of your mind any visions of pickled livers and brains floating in large clear jars. Asterand, Inc. collects donated specimens of diseased tissue and sells them to researchers to help them better understand and treat such ailments as prostate, breast, and lung cancer, as well as autoimmune, cardiovascular, inflammatory, psychiatric, and respiratory conditions. In addition to supplying these biological samples to researchers, Asterand offers such services as high-throughput screening to speed drug discovery and collaborative research. Asterand, Inc. acquired Pharmagene in a reverse merger.

Renovo was established in 2000 by Professor Mark Ferguson and Doctor Sharon O'Kane. Renovo had its way, that famous scar on Harry Potter would be gone in no time. The pharmaceutical company develops drug products designed to prevent scarring caused by skin or cosmetic surgeries, eye injuries, adhesions, tendon and ligament damage, and nerve damage (no word yet on if it helps treat the blemishes of boy wizards). Renovo's chief product is Juvista, a trial stage drug that is injected into the edges of wounds to help prevent scars. The company also has three other pre-clinical drug products in development: Juvidex (for scar improvement), Prevascar (scar reduction), and Zesteem (skin healing).

Oxford Gene Technology Ltd. owned company was founded in 1995 by Professor Sir Edwin Southern. Oxford Gene Technology (OGT) provides microarray products and services that enable clinical research and molecular diagnostics in academic, hospital, and government research laboratories. One of its key business areas, licensing, gives companies access to its intellectual property that covers microarrays, genomics, and electrochemistry. OGT's research focuses on developing novel microarray technologies for new applications such as drug discovery and disease diagnosis.

Shanghai Pharmaceutical Group, or SPGC, knows that Big Pharma is big business. One of China's largest pharmaceutical companies, SPGC makes over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, prescription drugs, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), biopharmaceuticals, and traditional Chinese medicine. The vertically-integrated company distributes its wares and owns more than 1,000 retail locations. SPGC sells drugs in 30 countries from five foreign offices. Its R&D facility, Central Research Institute, operates 10 centers across China. In 1996 many small producers, including Sine, Dragon & Tiger, and Pioneer, merged to form SPGC.

Sandoz International GmbH engages in the development, production, marketing, and distribution of generic medicines, pharmaceutical and biotechnological active substances, and anti-infectives in Germany and internationally. It offers products for various therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular system, central nervous system, gastrointestinal system, muscle and skeletal system, hormone therapy, and respiratory system. The company’s product portfolio ranges from various application forms, such as oral solids through technologies, including inhalers or injectables to transdermal patches, implants, and biopharmaceutical follow-ons. It sells its products to wholesalers, pharmacies, hospitals, and other healthcare outlets. Sandoz International GmbH was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Holzkirchen, Germany. The company has research and development, and production sites in Boucherville, Canada; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Cambe and Taboao da Serra, Brazil; Holzkirchen/Rudolstadt and Barleben, Germany; Kolshet, Kalwe, and Mahad, India; Kundl and Schaftenau, Austria; Menges and Ljubljana, Slovenia; Wilson, North Carolina; Broomfield, Colorado; Gebze and Syntex, Turkey; and Strykow, Poland. Sandoz International GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Novartis AG.

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