Genzyme Diagnostics was founded in 1981. A division of Genzyme, it develops, manufactures, and distributes "in vitro" diagnostic products, including point-of-care tests. The division also produces the raw materials (such as enzymes and antibodies used in tests for diabetes, cholesterol, and pancreatitis) and chemical reagents used by other diagnostic test manufacturers to make their own diagnostic tests. The company's point-of-care products (tests administered at a patient's bedside) include tests for strep A, mononucleosis, and bacterial vaginitis; it also offers several different pregnancy tests.

meros Corporation was founded in 1994 and is based in Seattle, Washington. Omeros Corporation is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in discovering, developing and commercializing products focused on inflammation and disorders of the central nervous system. The Company’s clinically advanced product candidates are derived from its PharmacoSurgerytm platform designed to improve the clinical outcomes of patients undergoing arthroscopic, ophthalmological, urological and other surgical and medical procedures. Its PharmacoSurgery platform is based on low-dose combinations of therapeutic agents delivered directly to the surgical site throughout the duration of the procedure to preemptively inhibit inflammation and other problems caused by surgical trauma and to provide clinical benefits both during and after surgery.

AERES Biomedical Ltd. company was founded in 1999. AERES Biomedical develops therapeutic antibodies. The biopharmaceutical research company has developed more than 20 antibody candidates though collaborative partnerships with other biotech and pharmaceutical companies, many of which are in clinical trial stages. ABC-48 (an antibody for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis) and ABC-120 (an antibody for treating malaria) are two of the company's top candiates. AERES' products target debilitating and life-threatening illnesses, such as infectious, inflamatory, and cardiovascular diseases.

Vion Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1992 and is based in New Haven, Connecticut. On December 17, 2009, Vion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Vion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a development-stage pharmaceutical company, develops and commercializes therapeutics for the treatment of cancer. It has two agents in clinical trials, Onrigin and Triapine. Onrigin, a novel alkylating agent that damages DNA to prevent cancer cells from reproducing, is in various clinical trials for the treatment of various indications, such as acute myeloid leukemia (AML), relapsed AML, de novo poor-risk, small cell lung cancer, brain tumors, myelodysplastic syndromes, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, hematologic malignancies, and solid tumors. Triapine is a small molecule in various clinical trials to prevent the replication of tumor cells by blocking a critical step in DNA synthesis. Vion company's other products and product candidates include MELASYN, a water-soluble, synthetic version of melanin for formulation of skin care products and cosmetics; and Nucleoside Analogs, known as elvucitabine, which is in Phase II clinical trials as an antiviral drug for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus.

Alacer Corp. will "C" you through your cold. Maker of the popular Emergen-C fizzy drink mix, the company set the cornerstone on branded vitamin C products. In addition to Emergen-C, which blends mineral ascorbates with B vitamins and mineral complexes, the company's other products include ElectroMIX (electrolyte drink mix) and its Super Gram time-released tablets. Alacer also develops other vitamin and herbal supplements, all with a walloping dose of vitamin C stirred in. Its products are sold through natural foods retailers, mass market retailers, and chain drug stores.

Solvay Pharmaceuticals is out to solve the medical maladies of the world. Part of Solvay SA's pharmaceuticals division, the US-based company develops, produces, and markets therapies for cardiovascular, gastroenterological, and neurological disorders. Solvay Pharmaceuticals also makes and markets flu vaccines and products for specialized markets such as women's and men's health. Its marketed products include AndroGel (testosterone replacement gel), Marinol (appetite stimulator and antiemetic), and ACEON (an antihypertension drug). Abbott Laboratories has agreed to acquire the Solvay Pharmaceuticals organization. Solvay Pharmaceuticals is led by CEO Stephen Hill.

Servier is an independent, French pharmaceutical company which manufactures and sells drugs to combat cardiovascular diseases, such as coronary artery disease, hypertension, and stroke. Cardiovascular drugs account for about two-thirds of the company's annual revenues. It also produces medicines to treat diabetes, venous disease, and cancer. Annually, more than 700 million boxes of drugs are produced by Servier. Its pharmaceutics can be found in 140 countries; 80% of its sales are generated internationally.

Mylan Inc. was founded in 1961 and is based in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. Mylan Inc. (Mylan) and its subsidiaries comprise a global pharmaceutical company that develops, licenses, manufactures, markets and distributes generic, brand and branded generic pharmaceutical products and active pharmaceutical ingredients (API). As of May 5, 2009, the Company held a 71.2% interest in Matrix Laboratories Limited (Matrix). Through Matrix, it manufactures and supplies API for its own products and pipeline, as well as for third parties. Mylan has three segments: the Generics Segment, the Matrix Segment and the Specialty Segment. Mylan markets more than 570 products to consumers in more than 140 countries. Mylan’s products cover an array of therapeutic categories, and offer a range of dosage forms and delivery systems, including oral solids, controlled-release, steriles, injectables, topicals, liquids, transdermals, semi-solids and high-potency products. On June 2, 2008, the Company acquired Merck KGaA’s Central & Eastern Europe (CEE) generics businesses.

Ricerca Biosciences LLC company provides one stop shopping of pharmacology and toxicology, medicinal chemistry, drug substance synthesis, and preclinical and clinical development for small to medium pharmaceutical companies looking to bring drugs to market. The contract research organization (CRO) also offers regulatory filing and report writing services. Ricerca Biosciences provides expanded services through partnerships with companies such as Bicoll Group, Latitude Pharmaceuticals, and Xcelience Formulation Development.

Vetoquinol S.A. was founded in 1933 and is based in Lure, France. Vétoquinol S A engages in the research and development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of medicines and nutraceuticals for animal health. It offers Marbocyl, an antibiotic for various species; Tolfédine and Tolfine anti-inflammatories for minimizing animal pain; and Prilium, an oral daily administration formula for cardiovascular treatment. The company’s products are used for dogs, cats, cattle, and pigs. It sells its products in Europe, North America, Africa, the Middle East, and the Pacific Asia. Vétoquinol S A was formerly known as Laboratoires Biochimiques de l’Est and changed its name to Vetoquinol S.A. in 1962.

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