Biovitrum is an international pharmaceutical company that markets specialist pharmaceuticals in several regions globally. Using its expertise and experience Biovitrum takes scientific innovation to patients with significant unmet medical need. Research expertise and capabilities are focused on development and production of biotechnology therapeutics within our prioritized areas of hemophilia, inflammation/autoimmune diseases, cancer supportive care and malabsorption. The company has revenues of approximately SEK 1.2 billion and around 400 employees. The company head office is located in Sweden. In 2009, Biovitrum merged with [Swedish Orphan](/organization/swedish-orphan), and the combined company has subsequently been rebranded as Swedish Orphan Biovitrum.

Pacira Pharmaceuticals Inc. operates as a pharmaceutical company which engages in the development and manufacturing of injectable pharmaceutical products. Pacira Pharmaceuticals Inc. was formerly known as DepoTech Corp. was formerly as SkyePharma Inc. and changed its name to Pacira Pharmaceuticals Inc. in June, 2007. The company was founded in 1989 and is based in San Diego, California. Pacira Pharmaceuticals Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Pacira, Inc.

Grünenthal GmbH engages in the research and development of pharmaceutical products. It specializes in pain, gout, and inflammation. The company was founded by Hermann Wirtz in 1946 and is headquartered in Aachen, Germany.

Santarus, Inc. is a specialty biopharmaceutical company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing proprietary products that address the needs of patients treated by physician specialists. The company's current commercial efforts are focused on five products. UCERIS® (budesonide) extended release tablets for the induction of remission in patients with active, mild to moderate ulcerative colitis and ZEGERID® (omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate) for the treatment of certain upper gastrointestinal disorders are promoted to gastroenterologists.

euglena Co., Ltd. engages in the research, development, production and sale of microalgae products. It operates through the following segments: Healthcare; Bio Fuel, and Others. The Healthcare segment handles the planning and sale of in-house products, food products and cosmetics using algae. The Bio Fuel segment deals with funded research and technology development with a focus on microalgae. It also engages in the development of bio fuel production technology and investment in bio-tech related business. The Others segment covers agritech, bioinformatics, and social business. The company was founded by Mitsuru Izumo, Kengo Suzuki and Takuyuki Fukumoto on August 9, 2005 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Manufactures and sells pharmaceuticals

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes pharmaceutical products for the treatment of serious medical conditions. The Company has therapeutic candidates in clinical trials for the potential treatment of cancer, eye diseases, and inflammatory diseases, and has preclinical programs in other diseases and disorders. The company’s product portfolio includes EYLEA, an aflibercept injection; ARCALYST, a rilonacept Injection for subcutaneous use; ZALTRAP for metastatic colorectal cancer; trap fusion proteins; and fully human monoclonal antibodies. On March 26, 2012, it was announced that Sanofi and Regeneron are in development with a new cholesterol drug which will help reduce cholesterol up to 72%. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1988 and is currently headquartered in New York, USA.

KSL Biomedical, Inc. is a private company headquartered in Buffalo, NY, with a presence in Canada, that develops diagnostic and therapeutic applications for immunology, oncology, virology & genomics. Kevin Lawson is currently the CEO of the firm.\nThe company says this about itself: KSL Biomedical Inc. develops innovative diagnostic solutions impacting immunology, oncology, virology, and genomics. Investing in basic research and licensing for novel technologies to improve patient outcomes, KSL specializes in early diagnostics that facilitate effective therapy. KSL offers a broad range of diagnostic services through national reference laboratories in North America, including KSL Diagnostics, which is CLIA licensed, CAP accredited, and the only laboratory in New York state certified to the ISO 15189 quality standard for clinical laboratories, and sister labs Beutner Laboratories, which specializes in immunodermatology, and Robert Guthrie Laboratory, which offers a wide menu of biochemical genetics testing supporting newborn screening. The KSL team is comprised of industry experts with decades of experience also offers CRO services for clinical studies and regulatory clearance.

Manufactures pharmaceuticals

Part of Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp., Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital is a company headquartered in Taoyuan City, Taiwan, that operates medical and surgical hospital.

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. engages in the research, development, manufacturing, sale, importation, and exportation of pharmaceuticals. Its operations are carried out through the Domestic and Overseas businesses. The Domestic Business covers the manufacturing, research, and development operations in Japan. The Overseas business comprises of sales and production in Europe, Taiwan and China. The company was founded by Juzo Ueno on March 10, 1925 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Genentech is a biotechnology company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and commercializes medicines to treat patients with serious or life-threatening medical conditions. It creates multiple products on the market and a development pipeline. The company became a member of the Roche Group in 2009. As part of their merger agreement, Roche and Genentech combined their pharmaceutical operations in the United States. Genentech’s South San Francisco campus now serves as the headquarters for Roche pharmaceutical operations in the United States. Genentech’s Research and Early Development section operates as an independent center within Roche. Genentech was founded in 1976 by [Robert Swanson](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/robert-a-swanson) and [Herbert Boyer](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/herbert-w-boyer). It is headquartered in South San Francisco, C.A.

Japan Tobacco, Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of tobacco, pharmaceutical and processed food products. It operates through the following divisions: Japanese Domestic Tobacco, International Tobacco, Pharmaceutical, and Processed Food. The Japanese Domestic segment deals with the production and sale of tobacco products in domestic areas. The International Tobacco segment manufactures and markets tobacco products worldwide. The Pharmaceutical segment develops, manufactures, and sells prescription drugs. The Processed Food segment offers processed food, bakery products and seasonings. The company was founded on April 1, 1985 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. manufactures and markets drugs, quasi-drugs and medical devices. It used to promote collaboration with other pharmaceutical companies as well as bioventure companies and academia to raise the quality and speed of its R&D activities. It was founded in 1923. The company was headquartered in Tokyo, JP

Toray Industries, Inc. (東レ株式会社 Tōre Kabushiki-gaisha) is a multinational corporation headquartered in Japan that specializes in industrial products centered on technologies in organic synthetic chemistry, polymer chemistry, and biochemistry.

Sanofi A/S engages in the production of prescription drugs as well as participates in clinical trials of present and future products. It specializes in diabetes, oncology, multiple sclerosis, rare disease and cardio vascular illnesses. The company is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.

CombinatoRx, Inc. develops new medicines built from synergistic combinations of approved drugs. The company develops biopharmaceutical products. It conducts clinical trials and research programs. The company was founded by Alexis Borisy, Brent R. Stockwell, Michael A. Foley, Curtis T. Keith and Jacob D. Goldfield in 2000 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA