Medivation, Inc. was founded in 2003 and is based in San Francisco, California. Medivation, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development of small molecule drugs for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, and castration-resistant prostate cancer. Its product pipeline includes Dimebon, which is in pivotal Phase 3 trial in patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease, and is in Phase 2 clinical trial in patients with mild-to-moderate Huntington's disease; and MDV3100, a Phase 1-2 clinical trial product in patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer. The company has a collaboration agreement with Pfizer Inc to develop and commercialize Dimebon for the treatment of Alzheimer's and Huntington's diseases, as well as an agreement to develop and commercialize MDV3100, an investigational drug for the treatment of prostate cancer.

Genencor manufactures genetically modified enzymes for the industrial, agricultural, and consumer products markets. Using its biotechnology know-how, the company discovers useful enzymes (naturally occurring protein catalysts) and develops them for mass production; the enzymes are used in myriad ways, including as additives in animal feed and detergents, as a method of converting starch into ethanol, and in the production of textiles and paper. Genencor International is a division of food ingredient company Danisco.

LEO Pharma- UK lays claim to being king of the dermatology drug jungle in the UK. LEO Pharma UK company, which is the British arm of Denmark's LEO Pharma, handles the sales and marketing LEO's dermatological and critical care pharmaceutical products in the UK. LEO Pharma UK also has a growing medical department which conducts clinical studies on behalf of the group. The parent company focuses on topical prescription medications for psoriasis and other dermatological conditions. The group's lead critical care products include anticoagulant heparin (derived from porcine mucosa) and vitamin D.

Pharmavite's Nature Made brand of vitamins, mineral supplements, and herbal remedies are sold through major mass retailers and drugstore chains. Like all successful supplement makers, Pharmavite's product lines shift and adapt and new product development is key. It has entered the snack food segment with its SOYJOY nutrition bars and manufactures vitamins under the Olay brand. Pharmavite was founded in 1971 and acquired by Otsuka Pharmaceutical in 1989. Otsuka has since introduced the Nature Made vitamin brand to Japan. Pharmavite manufactures all of its products at its facilities in California.

Medifacts was founded in 1985 as Core Laboratory Services and has facilities in the US, Germany, and China. Medifacts International, Inc. company specializes in cardiovascular safety data management services, including ECG (electrocardiogram) and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring services, for clients conducting pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device development trials. It also provides data collection, consulting, training, and telemedicine services. The company has sold its Clinical Research Services division, which offered broader data management services for clinical trials.

Chugai Pharmaceutical develops therapies for bone metabolism and blood disorders, cancer, infectious diseases, immune system disorders, and cardiovascular, kidney, and brain diseases. Products include Neutrogin, which treats white blood cell loss related to chemotherapy; Epogin, which treats red blood cell loss caused by chronic kidney failure; Sigmart, an antianginal agent; and Alfarol for osteoporosis. Chugai Pharmaceuticals has foreign operations in Asia, Europe, and North America through subsidiaries and branch locations. Swiss drugs group Roche owns about 60% of Chugai Pharmaceutical.

Avacta will take a closer look and get back with you. The biophysics company makes its money from the exact science of detecting molecules. Its Avacta Analysis arm provides analytical and research services to the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and personal care industries. It also offers expert witness services to assist in pharmaceutical patent disputes and suspected counterfeiting cases. The company's technology arm has developed a product to help drug developers analyze and predict the potential usefulness of biological drug compounds. The company also owns veterinary laboratory services provider YorkTest Veterinary Services, and diagnostic test maker Curidium Medica.

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.

Lyne Laboratories contract pharmaceutical manufacturer specializes in oral liquid formulations (with a bitter-taste blocker available), as well as powder-form, semi-solid, and tablet medicines. The company also offers analytical services, such as quality control and testing, and regulatory support services. Lyne Laboratories can whip up small test-size batches for clinical research as well as full production for commercial launches and provide regulatory support along the way. An explosion-proof production and storage facility has expanded its ability to produce flammable drugs.

Amgen Inc. company was founded in 1980 and is based in Thousand Oaks, California. Amgen Inc., a biotechnology company, engages in the discovery, development, manufacture, and marketing of human therapeutics based on advances in cellular and molecular biology. The company markets human therapeutic products primarily in the areas of supportive cancer care, nephrology, and inflammation. Its principal products include Aranesp and EPOGEN that stimulate the production of red blood cells to treat anemia; Neulasta and NEUPOGEN, which selectively stimulate the production of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that helps the body fight infections; and ENBREL that blocks the biologic activity of tumor necrosis factor by inhibiting TNF, a substance induced in response to inflammatory and immunological responses, such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. The company has a joint venture with Kirin Holdings Company, Limited to manufacture and market darbepoetin alfa; a co-promotion agreement with Wyeth for marketing and selling of ENBREL; and Johnson & Johnson to commercialize recombinant human erythropoietin as a human therapeutic. It markets its products to healthcare providers, including physicians or their clinics, dialysis centers, hospitals, and pharmacies primarily in the United States, Europe, and Canada.

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