Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association

Pakistan has a very vibrant and forward looking Pharma Industry. At the time of independence in 1947, there was hardly any pharma industry in the country. Today Pakistan has about 400 pharmaceutical manufacturing units including those operated by 25 multinationals present in the country. The Pakistan Pharmaceutical Industry meets around 70% of the country's demand of Finished Medicine. The domestic pharma market, in term of share market is almost evenly divided between the Nationals and the Multinationals. The National pharma industry has shown a progressive growth over the years, particularly over the last one decade. The industry has invested substantially to upgrade itself in the last few years and today the majority industry is following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), in accordance with the domestic as well as international Guidance. Currently the industry has the capacity to manufacture a variety of product ranging from simple pills to sophisticated Biotech, Oncology and Value Added Generic compounds.

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Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association held a gathering to celebrate 60 years of Pharmaceutical Industry in Pakistan on August 28, 2008 at Lahore . Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani was the Chief Guest. The event was attended by Provincial ministers, Parliamentary Secretary of Health, industry entrepreneurs, professionals, officials of the Ministry of Health, other government officials and other prominent persons.

FACULTY OF PHARMACY UNIVERSITY OF SINDH

The Department of Pharmacy initially established in 1974, was upgraded to the Institute of Pharmacy in 1999 and finally became Faculty on 2nd May 2005. Earlier, it offered courses leading to the degree of B. Pharmacy (4- year courses). However as of 2004 session, nomenclature the of degree has been changed to Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) and it has been made five years (10- semester) degree course. The Faculty also offers M.Phil/ Ph.D. in the fields of Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy, while Pharm-D degree is offered in jointly by the four component departments. The faculty comprises skilled professionals.

The Faculty has to date produced about 1000 Pharmacists out of which more than 99% are working in different organizations of National and International repute. At present the Faculty has on its role 1000 local students and about 200 (Male & Female) students from more than 12 different countries and that gives a look of International gathering.

Its component departments are:-

i. Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry

ii. Department of Pharmaceutics

iii. Department of Pharmacology

iv. Department of Pharmacognosy

IPTonline - The Pharmaceutical Technology Journal

IPTonline - An archive of published papers from Innovations in Pharmaceutical Technology.

This website is designed to keep you informed of the latest ideas, cutting-edge technologies and innovations shaping the future of pharmaceutical research, pharmaceutical development and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Free to view, with only a nominal fee to print, the online pharmaceutical technology journal brings together the views and expertise of over 600 renowned technical specialists. Each editorial section includes commercial online innovation features and case-studies of technology in action, contributed by major industry suppliers. New product announcements and a calendar of pharmaceutical conferences and exhibitions ensure that you don’t miss out on the key events of the year.

Giant Pharma Companies Glaxo and Pfizer Merge to Develop AIDS Drugs

In a new agreement, giant pharmaceutical multinationals GlaxoSmithKline Plc and Pfizer Inc., the two leading developers of AIDS drugs, set up a joint company to develop drugs against HIV. This new company will hold nearly a fifth of the market for treatments against the virus. Glaxo will initially have an 85 percent stake in the joint venture. Pfizer will have the remaining 15 percent. Through the years, Glaxo has reflected a more dominant position in marketed products. Both companies admit, though, that this scenario is bound to change in the future.

The merger is yet another manifestation of an apparently increasing trend by big pharmaceutical manufacturers to collaborate in the cost-intensive and highly risky venture of drug development, with R&D occupying most of the cost and investment risks. Both companies expect that the union will enable them to build more sustainable and cost-effective processes in developing drugs.

’Join forces’ is the philosophy announced by the union of the two pharmaceutical giants. Their aim is to address competition from other firms in the lucrative market for antiretroviral drugs. The new company whose name will not be known until the union is complete before end of the year, will have a total of 11 drugs against the AIDS virus and another six under development. These represent 19% of the market. It is estimated that there are 33 million carriers worldwide, mostly in developing countries.

Multivitamins in pregnancy reduce risk of low birth weights

Prenatal multivitamin supplements are associated with a significantly reduced risk of babies with a low birth weight compared with prenatal iron-folic acid supplementation, found a new study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) http://www.cmaj.ca/press/pgE99.pdf (www.cmaj.ca). The World Health Organization currently recommends iron-folic acid supplements for all pregnant women. Previous studies have not shown an advantage from prenatal multimicronutrient supplementation over iron-folic acid supplementation.

"Low birth weight and related complications are considered the most common cause of global infant mortality under the age of 5 years," write Dr. Prakash Shah and study coauthors from Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. "With the possibility of reducing low birth weight rates by 17%, micronutrients supplementation to pregnant women, we believe, offers the highest possible return for the investment. These results are synthesized findings from 15 studies published worldwide."

It is estimated that of the total 133 million births worldwide per year, 15.5% are low birth weight babies. The authors suggest that approximately 1.5 million babies born with a low birth weight could be avoided each year globally, if all mothers receive prenatal multimicronutrient supplementation.

The research is limited by variability among the included studies, including timing, duration, composition of micronutrients, and characteristics of the study populations.

In a related commentary http://www.cmaj.ca/press/pg1188.pdf, Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta and Dr. Batool Azra Haider of the Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan recommend that multimicronutrient supplementation during pregnancy replace iron and folate supplements in susceptible populations if it is proven safe and effective. They note that multiple interventions in developing countries may be necessary to improve maternal nutrition and fetal status such as fortified food supplements, interventions that address specific nutrient deficiencies, and measures to reduce the burden of HIV, malaria and other diseases.

Source: Canadian Medical Association Journal

Report warns of problems with multivitamins

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - More than 30 percent of multivitamins tested recently by ConsumerLab.com contained significantly more or less of an ingredient than claimed, or were contaminated with lead, the company reports.

ConsumerLab.com, based in White Plains, New York, is privately held and provides consumer information and independent evaluations of products that affect health and nutrition. According to the company, it is neither owned by nor has a financial interest in any companies that make, distribute or sell consumer products.

Several multivitamin products tested, including three for children, exceeded tolerable upper limits established by the Institute of Medicine for ingredients such as vitamin A, folic acid, niacin and zinc, according to the report posted on www.ConsumerLab.com.

For example, the Institute of Medicine sets a recommended daily allowance (RDA) of 1,300 international units (IU) of vitamin A for children ages 4 to 8 years and an upper tolerable limit of 3,000 IU. However, one multivitamin tested provided 5,000 IU of vitamin A.

In the short term, too much vitamin A may cause nausea and blurred vision, and, in the long-term, may lead to bone softening and liver problems.

Upper tolerable limits for niacin and zinc were also exceeded by some of the supplements for young children tested. Excess niacin may cause skin tingling and flushing and high levels of zinc may cause immune deficiency and anemia.

Tests turned up problems with some men's multivitamin products as well. Two of three men's multivitamins failed to pass testing. One contained too much folic acid, which may increase the risk of prostate cancer, while another was contaminated with lead.

Among four women's multivitamins tested, one provided only 66 percent of its claimed vitamin A; one of five seniors' multivitamins selected contained only 44 percent of its vitamin A; and among three prenatal vitamins, one was short on vitamin A.

Two out of five general multivitamins were short on ingredients: one provided only 50 percent of its claimed folic acid and the other was missing 30 percent of its calcium.

A vitamin water tested by ConsumerLab.com had 15 times its stated amount of folic acid, so drinking one bottle would exceed the tolerable limit for adults; less than half a bottle would put children over the limit, the company warns on its website.

Multivitamin Medicine

To treat the vitamin deficiency in human body, we bring forth Multivitamin Medicine under the name Recxee-350. The Multivitamin Medicine is rich in vitamins line vitamin E and Vitamin C. These are effective enough yet free from side-effects. We rank top among the Multivitamin Capsules Manufacturers and Suppliers in India.

Note
These products are not intended to prevent, diagnosis, or cure any disease or symptomps of disease, but only for nutritional purpose.

Cefixime

Cefixime is an oral third generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It is used to treat gonorrhea^[1],tonsilitis^[2], and pharyngitis^[2].

The usual dose is 400mg in two divided doses for up to 5-7 days.

It was sold under the trade name Suprax in the USA, until 2003 when it was taken off the market by drug manufacturer Wyeth after its patent expired. The oral suspension form of "Suprax" was re-launched by Lupin in the USA. Cefixime is still available in Canada. In India it is available under brand names, such as, ZEEFIX (Agio Pharmaceuticals Ltd.); Ceftas-200 (Intas Pharmaceuticals); ZiFi CV-200 (FDC Limited). In Bangladesh it is manufactured by several manufacturers. Delta Pharma Limited is one of them with the brand name Ofex.^[3] In Pakistan it is available under brand names such as Secure (Wilshire Lab. Pvt. Ltd.) In Bangladesh it is available under brand names such as Cap.Cef3(200mg) manufacturers Square Pharmaceutical Ltd. It is very useful drug in Bangladesh.

Sanofi-aventis in Pakistan

Sanofi-aventis Committed To Raising Standards Of Health Care In Pakistan. At sanofi-aventis we firmly believe in our slogan “because health matters”. It is based on this belief that sanofi-aventis in Pakistan, in alliance with the local clinicians, has forged a partnership to undertake measures to improve the standards of health care across Pakistan.

As well as updates on all the latest developments and products, you’ll find details of everything we do in our courtyard and the initiatives we undertake as part of our wider humanitarian responsibility to promote health.

Our Products in Pakistan

Sanofi-aventis in Pakistan provides medicines to treat patients with illnesses in several therapeutic areas: cardiology, thrombosis, oncology, metabolic disorders and internal medicine.

Testosterone

Overview

Testosterone (Test-ost-er-rone) is a medicine which is used in decreased libido, hormone replacement therapy and testosterone replacement therapy.

The information in this Medicine Guide for Testosterone varies according to the condition being treated and the particular preparation used.

To select information about the condition and preparation you are interested in, click on the appropriate link below.

Hormone replacement therapy
Testosterone replacement therapy

Levofloxacin

Levofloxacin is sold under various brand names with Levaquin and Tavanic being the most common, as well as the ophthalmic solutions Oftaquix, Quixin and Iquix. Levofloxacin is a synthetic chemotherapeutic agent used to treat severe and life threatening bacterial infections. Levofloxacin is commonly referred to as a fluoroquinolone (or quinolone) drug and is a member of the fluoroquinolone class of antibacterials.
Investigation of ofloxacin's racemic nature led to the discovery of a more active l-form, leading to the development of levofloxacin. Chemically, levofloxacin, a chiral fluorinated carboxyquinolone, is the pure (-)-(S)-enantiomer of the racemic drug substance ofloxacin.[1] Often referred to as a "mirror image" of ofloxacin.[2]
Levofloxacin interacts with a number of other drugs, as well as a number of herbal and natural supplements. Such interactions increase the risk of cardiotoxicity and arrhythmias, anticoagulation, the formation of non-absorbable complexes, as well as increasing the risk of toxicity.[3]
Levofloxacin is associated with a number of serious and life threatening adverse reactions as well as spontaneous tendon ruptures and irreversible peripheral neuropathy. Such reactions may manifest long after therapy had been completed and in severe cases may result in life long disabilities. Hepatoxicity has also been reported with the use of levofloxacin.[4][5]

Welcome to GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan

In focus:
The threat of typhoid
Typhoid is caused by the Salmonella typhi bacteria which live in humans. It is the fourth most common cause of death in Pakistan with 70% of all cases recorded in Asia alone. In Pakistan, the key modes of transmission for this bacterium include ice cream, eating from unhygienic roadside cabins, drinking contaminated water and taking antibiotics 2 weeks before the onset of symptoms.

Nestle Pakistan Limited - Company Profile Snapshot

Company Profile:
Nestle Pakistan Limited
Ticker:
NESTLE
Exchanges:
KAR
2008 Sales:
34,184,000,000
Major Industry:
Food & Beverages
Sub Industry:
Diversified Food
Country:
PAKISTAN
Employees:
2345
Business DescriptionNestle Pakistan Limited. The Group's principal activities are to manufacture, process and sell food products and ancillary equipment. The food products include diary, confectionery and culinary products, coffee and beverage and drinking water. The major brands include MILKPAK UHT, NESTLE EVERYDAY, LACTOGEN and NESCAFE. It operates in Sheikhupura, Kabariwala, Islamabad and Karachi.

GENERIC NAME: MEFENAMIC ACID - ORAL (meff-en-AM-ick acid)

USES:

This medication relieves pain and reduces inflammation. It is used to treat headaches, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, dental pain and athletic injuries.
HOW TO USE:
Take with food or milk to minimize stomach upset. This medication is most effective in relieving menstrual pain if taken at the earliest sign of pain. Take this medication with 6 to 8 ounces (180-240ml) of water. Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking this drug. This medication should not be taken for more than 7 days at a time.
SIDE EFFECTS:
Stomach upset is the most common side effect. Others include nausea, loss of appetite, dizziness, drowsiness, diarrhea, and headache. If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Inform your doctor promptly if you develop: yellowing of the eyes, fever with or without chills, vision changes. If you notice any of the following unlikely but very serious side effects, stop taking this drug and consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately: black stools, persistent stomach/ abdominal pain, vomit that looks like coffee grounds. An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver or kidney disease, blood disorders, ulcers, heart disease, alcohol use, high blood pressure, eye disease, allergies (especially drug allergies). Use caution when performing tasks requiring alertness. Limit alcohol intake as it may intensify the drowsiness effect of this medication. This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol, especially when combined with this medicine, may increase your risk for stomach bleeding. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Do not take aspirin without consulting your doctor. Check the ingredients of any nonprescription medication you may be taking since many cough-and-cold formulas contain aspirin. Infrequently, this medication may increase the skin's sensitivity to sunlight. If this happens to you, avoid prolonged sun exposure, wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen. Avoid sunlamps. Caution is advised when this drug is used in the elderly. This medication should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Use of this drug in the last 6 months of pregnancy is not recommended. It is unknown if this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Introduction to cancer medicine

Cancer (medicine), any of more than 100 diseases characterized by excessive, uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells, which invade and destroy other tissues. Cancer develops in almost any organ or tissue of the body, but certain types of cancer are more life-threatening than others. In the United States and Canada cancer ranks as the second leading cause of death, exceeded only by heart disease. Each year, about 1.7 million Americans and more than 150,000 Canadians are diagnosed with cancer, and more than half a million Americans and about 70,000 Canadians die of the disease.

For reasons not well understood, cancer rates vary by gender, race, and geographic region. For instance, more men than women develop cancer, and African Americans are more likely to develop cancer than people of any other racial group in North America. The frequency of certain cancers also varies globally. For example, breast cancer is more common in wealthy countries, and cervical cancer is more common in poor countries.

Although people of all ages develop cancer, most types of cancer are more common in people over the age of 50. Cancer usually develops gradually over many years, the result of a complex mix of environmental, nutritional, behavioral, and hereditary factors. Scientists do not completely understand the causes of cancer, but they know that certain lifestyle choices can reduce the risk of developing many types of cancer. Not smoking, eating a healthy diet, and exercising moderately for at least 30 minutes each day can lower the likelihood of developing cancer.

Just 60 years ago a cancer diagnosis carried little hope for survival because doctors understood little about the disease and how to control it. Today about two-thirds of all Americans diagnosed with cancer live longer than five years. While it is difficult to claim that a cancer patient is disease free, long-term survival significantly improves if the patient has had no recurrence of the cancer for five years after the initial diagnosis. For years, death rates from cancer were rising in developing countries. In 2006 the American Cancer Society reported that the number of cancer deaths in the United States dropped for two years in a row. The decrease was attributed to a decline in smoking, earlier detection, and improved treatment.

"Food is the first medicine for AIDS"

With better diets, poor farmers with AIDS could extend their lives long enough to pass on crucial skills to their children
ROME, 29 November 2002 -- Eating well can help delay the progression from HIV to AIDS-related diseases. This is because good nutrition improves quality of life for people living with the disease and helps to improve the performance of the immune system -- the body's protection against infection. But poor farmers in developing countries, lacking adequate and balanced diets, are dying of AIDS before they can pass on vital agricultural skills to their children. With better food, these parents could live a vital few years longer and have the energy to pass on their knowledge. Food consumption in Africa has been found to drop by 40 percent in households afflicted by the disease. "Food is the first medicine for HIV/AIDS -- and often the only medicine," says Marcela Villarreal, FAO AIDS specialist. "As tragic as it is to be orphaned, it is very different being orphaned at 15 years of age than being orphaned at 7. If parents could live a few more years, they could take their children to the fields and teach them by doing." Now, she adds, those with the virus who don't have adequate, hygienically prepared food may only live two years with full-blown AIDS. They are frequently bed-ridden and too weak to go to the fields. A study in Kenya showed that only 7 percent of agricultural households headed by orphans had adequate knowledge of agricultural production. In a region like sub-Saharan Africa, where 11 million children are orphaned by HIV/AIDS, extending the life of a farming parent by several years could mean the difference between life and death for the children left behind. Combine food aid with longer term measures The message from FAO regarding food and AIDS -- on the occasion of World AIDS Day, 2 December -- comes at a time when an estimated 14 million people in southern Africa face starvation from a combination of drought, economic and civil problems and the effects of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. FAO advocates combining food aid with longer term food security measures -- for example, introducing crops that need less labour to cultivate. "Rural development, agricultural policies and food security cannot be handled independently of the HIV/AIDS epidemic," says Ms Villarreal. "HIV/AIDS must be integrated systematically into plans for responding to and preventing food crises in endemic areas. Failure to do so will put millions at risk." Major push for low-labour farming In Mozambique and Zambia, FAO is promoting cultivation of inexpensive, low-input, low-labour crops such as fruit and vegetables, as well as small animals and cassava, through projects worth a combined US$6.8 million. These techniques reduce the strain on households that have lost adult family members, leaving behind mainly children and the elderly. FAO nutritionist Karel Callens, recently stationed in AIDS-ravaged northern Zambia, says the situation is so grim in that part of Africa that orphaned children were seen wandering in the streets without family or neighbours to take them in, a situation previously unheard of in rural Africa. Some of those orphans were taken in by a church-run orphanage. FAO helped the orphanage to start a vegetable garden so the children could learn how to grow food, thereby feeding themselves and earning a little money by selling produce. How to cook for those with AIDS Another initiative aims to help improve the nutrition of people suffering from HIV and AIDS. FAO, with the World Health Organization, will soon publish Living well with HIV/AIDS: a manual on nutritional care and support for people living with HIV/AIDS. Many of the symptoms associated with AIDS -- such as diarrhoea, weight loss, sore mouth and throat, nausea and vomiting -- are manageable with appropriate nutrition. The manual provides practical advice on how to do so in poor households. Once a largely urban problem, HIV/AIDS now afflicts rural areas as well. No longer simply a health issue, the disease is devastating societies as awhole and thus requires a broad range of policy responses. FAO promotes nutritional care for people living with the disease and works to mitigate its effects on food security, nutrition and livelihoods. FAO also helps governments and institutions develop policies to deal with the epidemic.

List of pharmaceutical companies

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3M Pharmaceuticals is part of 3M, a diversified global technology company based in the U.S. that produces pharmaceuticals as part of its health care business
Aash Biotech Pvt Ltd India, manufactures branded and generic dosage forms, for Indian and International markets and wholly owned subsidiary of NUCLIUS LIFESCIENCES
Abbott Laboratories, a top-20 pharmaceutical company based in the U.S.[citation needed]
Abdi Ibrahim, a family-owned Turkish pharmaceutical company, licensor of more than 30 companies,[citation needed] also a generic producer, is the leading pharmaceutical company in Turkey,[citation needed] with annual revenue greater than 500 million USD[citation needed]
Abraxis BioScience, a Los Angeles-based company, with a portfolio that includes the nanodrug Abraxane
Acambis a vaccine development company with offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. and Cambridge, United Kingdom
Actelion, a Swiss pharmaceutical company in Hünenberg
Active Biotech, a Swedish pharmaceutical company specialising in immunology
Ajanta Pharma, India is a niche formulations company specialising in opthalmology, dermatology & Cardiology with operations in over 50 countries[1]
Alchem Laboratories Corporation, a US pharmaceutical company specializing in development of new drug substances
Aderis Pharmaceuticals Inc, an American pharmaceutical company specializing in Parkinson and Alzheimer's patches (<---correct me on that one) Alcon, a Swiss pharmaceutical company specialising in ophthalmology
Alkaloid, based in Skopje, the Republic of Macedonia's leading pharmaceutical company[citation needed]
Alkermes, a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that focuses on drug delivery technologies, including "long-acting" or "extended release" formulations of injectable and inhaled drugs
Allergan, headquartered in Irvine, California, U.S., is a global specialty company,[citation needed] with products product that include ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, dermatology products, and neurological products, with the most notable of the latter being BOTOX[citation needed]
Alliance Pharmaceuticals, an emerging British pharmaceutical company, with marketed products in the areas of AntiViral & AntiInfective, Cardiovascular, Central Nervous System, Dental, Dermatology, Diagnostics, Nutrition, Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Rheumatology
Almirall Prodesfarma, a Spanish multinational
Alphapharm, an Australian generic pharmaceutical manufacturer and a wholly owned subsidiary of Merck KGaA
Altana Pharma AG, formerly part of Altana AG. Since January 1, 2007, Altana Pharma is part of the Nycomed Group
Ambe Limited (UK), trading as Ambe Medical Group, a UK pharmaceutical distribution company formed in 1999
Amerisourcebergen Specialty Group, one of the U.S.'s leading pharmaceutical services providers[citation needed]
AmeriStat Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (API), a U.S.-based International wholesaler and exporter of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies
Amico Laboratories, a pharmaceutical company based in Bangladesh
Amgen, a top-20 pharmaceutical company based in the U.S.[citation needed]
Antara Biosciences, a biotechnology company based in the U.S.
Apotex, a generic pharmaceutical company based in Toronto, Canada
Aqmar Pharma / Aqmar Health Foods, a marketing pharmaceutical company based in Karachi, Pakistan
Ardana Bioscience, a Scottish pharmaceutical company specialising in reproductive health
Arrow Generics, UK-based generic pharmaceuticals company specialising in patent expired prescription medications, part of the Arrow International Group
Astellas Pharma, a Japanese company formed in 2005 through the merger of Fujisawa Pharmaceutical and Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical
AstraZeneca, a top-20 pharmaceutical company[citation needed] based in the UK formed in 1999 through the merger of Astra AB and Zeneca Group PLC
Aristopharma Ltd., a top-10 pharmaceutical company[citation needed] based in Bangladesh formed in 1986
Axcan Pharma, a specialty pharmaceutical company based in Quebec, Canada
Axcess Pharma, Inc., a pharmaceutical importation, distribution and marketing company based in the Philippines

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Banner Pharmacaps, a speciality pharmaceutical company based in the US specializing in global gelatin-based drug delivery.
Barr, a specialty pharmaceutical company based in the U.S.
Bargn Farmaceutici Phils. Co., a pharmaceutical / cosmeceutical company based in the Philippines, the maker of COSMO Skin
Bayer, a top-20 pharmaceutical company based in Germany,[citation needed] called Bayer Schering Pharma AG after the recent merger with the Schering Company, with headquarters moved from historical Leverkusen to Berlin.
Beacon Pharmaceuticals Ltd, the only Lyophilized Anticancer drug manufacturing pharmaceutical company based in Bangladesh[citation needed]
Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd, a pharmaceutical company based in Bangladesh
Bial, a Portuguese pharmaceutical company
Bilim Ilac, a Turkish family-owned manufacturing generic company
Bio-X Healthcare, a Belgian pharmaceutical company specialising in oral healthcare
Biogen Idec, a U.S.-based company formed in 2003 through the merger of Biogen and Idec Pharmaceuticals
Biolex, a U.S.-based company
BioPort, a U.S.-based vaccine manufacturer and a subsidiary of Emergent BioSolutions
Biotecnol, a Portuguese company
Biovail, the largest Canadian pharmaceutical company
BioVault, UK experts in human tissue banking
Biovitrum, a Swedish company
BLAU FARMA, a Polish pharmaceutical company
Blooming Fields Phils., Inc., is the Philippines leader on ethically promoted Natural Health Food Products.
Boehringer-Ingelheim, a top-20 pharmaceutical company based in Germany[citation needed]
Bosch Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd. , Pakistan's leading pharmaceutical company specializing in Cephalosporins, Penicillins, Quinolones and Biotech products[citation needed]
Bristol-Myers Squibb, a top-20 pharmaceutical company based in the U.S.[citation needed]
Catalytica, a former U.S.-based company which merged with Synotex Company in 2000 to form DSM Catalytica Pharmaceuticals, now known as DSM Pharmaceuticals Products (DPP)
Centaur Pharmaceuticals : Brand Leaders in anticold with Sinarest in India.[citation needed] Ranks 1st in Rx among Paeds, ENTs, GPs and Consulting Phys in anticold therapy.[citation needed] The organization ranks 6th in Optholmology.[citation needed] Has state of the art office in Centaur House in Mumbai, where R&D , Clinical Research and BE / BA studies are undertaken. Biggest exporter of APIs in Psychiatric segment.[citation needed]
Company is known for finest systems, inhouse quantitative targeting and appraisal models, and ethical practices[citation needed]
Cephalon, A U.S based biopharmaceutical company that specialises in drugs for neural disorders and neurodegenerative diseases.
Cipla, an Indian company best known as a manufacturer of anti-AIDS drugs[citation needed]
Crucell, a Dutch biotechnology company specialising in vaccines
Daiichi Sankyo, a Japanese holding company established in 2005 for the management integration of Sankyo and Daiichi Pharmaceuticals
Dalton Pharma Services A pharmaceutical contract manufacturing company based in Canada.
Debiopharm, a Swiss pharmaceutical company
Diabetology Ltd
Dow Pharmaceutical Sciences, a U.S.-based company focused on topical therapeutics
DSM Pharmaceuticals Products (DPP), a part of DSM, which is active worldwide in nutritional and pharmaceuticals ingredients
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd, a pharmaceutical products developmentcompany
China Sinoway Pharmaceuticals Manufacturer one of the best pharmaceutical companies from China[citation needed]
China Alpha Hawk Pharmaceuticals&Chemicals Manufacturer Pharmaceutical Intermediates, Agrochemical and Polyurethane Products Manufacturer

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EASTMED Pharmaceutical, Inc., a pharmaceutical company based in the Philippines
Élan Corporation, a pharmaceutical company based in Ireland.
Eli Lilly and Company, a top-20 pharmaceutical company based in the U.S.[citation needed]
Emergent BioSolutions, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, develops and produces bioterrorism-related preventive and therapeutic products,[citation needed] such as for anthrax and botulism, and vaccines for typhoid, hepatitis B, and group B streptococcus
Ethypharm, a French company specialized in the development of drug delivery solutions for the pharmaceutical industry[citation needed]
Etnabiotech, a subsidiary of Zydus Cadila, based on Catania, Sicily, Italy, aiming to develop vaccines based on virosomal technology or measles attenuated viruses against infectious diseases, such as malaria, HIV and HBV[citation needed]
Evotec Ltd, a German company with main research sites in the UK and California, working in the areas of sleeping disorders and obesity
Famy Care Ltd, a pharmaceutical company based in India & focused on the Female Reproductive Health Care segment
Ferozsons Laboratories, a Pakistani based company which is exclusively focused on Gastroenterology.
Ferring Pharmaceuticals, a Switzerland based biopharmaceutical company which is focused on infertility, obstetrics, urology, gastroenterology, endocrinology and osteoarthritis.
Fresenius Medical Care, a German based company with a branch in North America which is exclusively focused on Nephrology. Annual revunue of 10,4 billion in 2007.[citation needed]
Galderma, a company with headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland which is exclusively focused on Dermatology
Galen Limited, a Northern Irish pharmaceutical company
Gan&Lee Pharmaceutical,China most advaced insulin analog (glargine and lispro)manufacture.[citation needed] Bio-tech keeping lead in the world[citation needed] and focusing on diabetes care.
Genentech, a U.S.-based biopharmaceutical company, considered to have founded the biotechnology industry as a whole[citation needed]
Genzyme, a U.S.-based company
Getz Pharma, the largest pharmaceutical company in Pakistan[citation needed]
Genix Pharma, the fast growing pharmaceutical company in Pakistan.[citation needed] Part of Genix Health Care Limited, UK and member of A&H Group of Companies, UK.
Gilead Sciences, a US biopharmaceutical company
GlaxoSmithKline, also known as GSK, Britain's largest pharmaceutical company[citation needed]
Glenmark, India's leading Research based pharmaceutical Company[citation needed]
GPC Biotech, a German biopharmaceutical company
Grindex, the largest pharmaceutical company in the Baltic States.[citation needed]
Guangxi Wonder Pharma, one of leading Corticosteroid manufacturers in China.[citation needed]
Hexal Australia, an Australian generic pharmaceutical manufacturer, part of the Hexal International Group
Hexal International Group, a German generic pharmaceutical manufacturer
Hikma, a multinational pharmaceutical company based in London, that manufactures branded and non-branded generic and in-licensed pharmaceutical products.
Hoffmann-La Roche, or Roche, a top-20 pharmaceutical company based in Switzerland[citation needed]
Hanmi Pharmaceuticals south korea a top pharmaceuticals company based in south korea[citation needed]
Herbtech Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical and medication marketing company based in the Philippines
Haya Pharm, a pharmaceutical and medication marketing company based in Egypt
ICS Specialty Group, specialized services for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
IMULAN BioTherapeutics, LLC, comparative medicine in immunobiology and infectious diseases
Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd., A Pharmaceuticals company based in Bangladesh
iNova Pharmaceuticals (Australia) Pty Limited, formerly 3M Pharmaceuticals Pty Limited, a Sydney-based company that develops and markets over-the-counter and prescription medicines to Australasia, Asia-Pacific, South Africa and other international markets directly and also through other pharmaceutical companies and agents
Institute for OneWorld Health, a nonprofit U.S.-based pharmaceutical company focused on developing infectious disease drugs for developing countries[citation needed]
Intercytex, a British healthcare company using its proprietary cell therapy technology to develop innovative regenerative medicine products to restore skin and hair[citation needed]
Isis Pharmaceuticals, a U.S.-based company focused on development of RNA-based therapeutics
Janssen Pharmaceutica Products, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson
Janssen-Cilag, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson
Jelfa SA, a Polish generic pharmaceutical manufacturer
JN-International Medical Corporation, a U.S.-based company focused on developing vaccines and diagnostics for infectious disease for developing countries
Johnson & Johnson, a top-20 pharmaceutical company based in the U.S.[citation needed]
King Pharmaceuticals, a U.S.-based company
Knoll Pharmaceuticals, formerly the pharmaceutical division of BASF, acquired by Abbott in 2001
Krka, d. d., a Slovenian generic pharmaceutical and cosmetics manufacturer
Kurve Technology, Inc., a US company specialized in the development of drug delivery solutions for the pharmaceutical industry
Laboratorios Salvat, a family-owned Spanish company based in Barcelona and Miami (USA)
LEO Pharma, a Danish pharmaceutical company
Lipocine Inc., a Salt Lake City based company
Lundbeck, a Danish company

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Mayne Pharma, an Australian pharmaceutical company acquired by Hospira in 2007
Menarini
Merck & Co., a top 10 pharmaceutical company, based in the US
Merck KGaA, a top 30 pharmaceutical company, based in Germany
Medopharm, an Indian pharmaceutical company
Merix Pharmaceutical Corp. (Merix Health Care Products), a private company based in Barrington Hills, Illinois, US, manufactures Releev, an over the counter cold sore and shingles ointment
Meyer Organics Private Limited, with HeadQuarters in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, was founded in 1986 in collaboration with Omega-Meyer Ltd. of Jersey (British Isles)
MG PRIME Pharmaceutical Inc, a pharmaceutical company based in the Philippines.

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NanoBio services, pharmaceutical generic manufacturer company in india(Mohali)
Natco Pharma Limited, headquartered in Hyderabad, India, manufactures branded and generic dosage forms, bulk actives and intermediates for Indian and International markets
Millennium Pharmaceuticals
Nanomi, Drug Delivery Technology provider
Napp Pharmaceuticals
Neucon Pvt. Ltd., pharma of marketing sector, Head Office At Gulshan e Iqbal,Karachi
Novartis
Nectar Lifesciences an integrated pharmaceutical company in India that manufactures generic products
Novo Nordisk Global leader in Diabetes care.[citation needed] Currently has the highest global market share of insulin & insulin delivery devices.[citation needed] Also caters for Growth Hormone and Hemophilia care.
Nucleics DNA sequencing reagents, services & software
Nuclius Lifesciences India, manufactures branded and generic dosage forms, bulk actives and intermediates for Indian and International markets
Nutra Pharma

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Ochoa Laboratories Limited
Okasa Pharma Pvt Ltd, a leading pharmaceutical company of India[citation needed]
Olainfarm, located in Olaine, Latvia, is the second largest pharmaceutical company[citation needed] in Latvia after Grindex
Opsonin Pharma Limited, one of the largest drugs & medicine manufacturer and exporter[citation needed] in Bangladesh
Ordain Health Care
Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., based in Japan
Orchid Pharmaa pharmaceutical company based in India
Onox Interworld Ent., one of the leading drug distributor based in The Philippines.

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Pak Fah Yeow International Limited, known for the Hoe Hin brand [2]
Pfizer, world largest pharmaceuticals company
Pharmacosmos, a pharmaceutical company based in Denmark
Pharmed Medicare, among the top five fastest growing companies[citation needed]
PharmEvo Pvt Ltd, a leading pharmaceutical company of Pakistan[citation needed]
Pharma Nord, private company, Denmark
Pierre Fabre Group
Pliva
Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd, the pioneer manufacturer of generic Biotech formulations (Human Insulin) in Bangladesh[citation needed]
Procter & Gamble
PRO.MED.CZ Praha a.s., Czech Republic
Purdue Pharma, private company, maker of Oxcycontin

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Ranbaxy, Generic arm of Daichi Sankyo
Rhys Health care Pvt Ltd
Renovo is a biopharmaceutical company based in Manchester, UK
Respa Pharmaceuticals, Inc, a US based solid dosage manufacturer/distributor

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Sinoway Pharmaceuticals Manufacturer one of the best pharmaceutical companies from China[citation needed]
Sara Pharmaceuticals, a growing pharmaceutical company from India[citation needed]
Searle Pakistan Limited (SPL), one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in Pakistan[citation needed]
Sanofi-Aventis, a global top-20 pharmaceutical company based in France[citation needed]
Sepracor, a growing pharmaceutical company[citation needed] whose products include Lunesta and Xopenex
Servier Laboratories
Shire Pharmaceuticals Group, a British company
Sigma Pharmaceuticals Limited, an Australian company
Solvay Group
Square Pharmaceuticals Limited, largest pharmaceutical company in Bangladesh
Strides Arcolab Limited, one of the world leaders in softgel capsule
Sun Pharmaceuticals, headquartered in Mumbai, India, make pharmaceuticals and speciality Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) for international markets and for India
SwissPharmatech Co., a global Pharmaceutical Firm focusing on Cardiovascular and Antidiabetic Drugs based in the Philippines.

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Takeda, a top-20 pharmaceutical company based in Japan[citation needed]
TAP Pharmaceutical Products, Inc, a joint-venture of Abbott and Takeda, created without discovery or manufacturing capabilities
Temmler, pharmaceutical contract manufacturer with production sites in Germay, Ireland, Italy and Switzerland an independent manufacturer of branded generics
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, a global (top-20) manufacturer of mainly generic pharmaceuticals, based in Israel.[citation needed]
Torrent Pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer of mainly generic pharmaceuticals, based in India.[citation needed]
T&G Medicare, a manufacturer of mainly generic pharmaceuticals, based in India.www.tandgmedicare.com

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UCB, a Belgian biopharmaceutical company
Valeant, formerly ICN Pharmaceuticals, a U.S.-based company
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, a U.S.-based company
Vion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a U.S.-based company
ViroPharma, a U.S.-based company
Wings Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. , an India based fast growing pharmaceutical company with major national top brand genrics as Diclowin Plus, Wincold, Kufma , Orasore. A 20.8 million dollar company
XL Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. , an India based manufacturing and exporting company having presence in more than 22 nations
Zeltia, a Spanish holding company whose Biotechnological Sector subsidiaries includes PharmaMar, Genomica, S.A.U., Neuropharma and Sylentis S.A.U..[3]
Zentiva, a Czech company
Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd, an India based global pharmaceutical company[citation needed] that discovers, develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of health care products.