Salix Pharmaceuticals

GlaxoSmithKline is a provider of medicines, vaccines and other health care products in the United States. The company serves the needs of clients in the health care industry. It deals in the research of various medicines and vaccines diseases, such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. GlaxoSmithKline offers a range of drugs, such as salmeterol, fluticasone propionate, fondaparinux sodium, rosiglitazone maleate and glimepiride, and abacavir sulfate and lamivudine. The company provides products from the Advair, Augmentin, Lanoxin, Leukeran and Lexiva brands. It also provides the Abreva over-the-counter cold sore medicine. In addition, GlaxoSmithKline offers medicines for problems, such as Insomnia, headaches and dry lips. In addition, it is a part of GlaxoSmithKline plc.

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals designs, optimizes and develops novel small-molecule drugs that treat cancer, cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases and viral infections. BioCryst uses structure-based drug design, which incorporates multiple scientific disciplines, including biology, crystallography, medicinal chemistry and computer modeling. In structure-based drug design, scientists use detailed knowledge of the active sites of protein targets associated with particular diseases to design synthetic compounds that fight the disease. Structure-based drug design aims to create a molecule that will bind to the active site of a targeted enzyme, thereby preventing the normal chemical reaction and ultimately halting the progression of the disease. BioCryst was founded in 1986. The Company's stock is traded on the NASDAQ exchange under the symbol BCRX.

Merz Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical firm that develops health care solutions for unmet medical needs. Its German-based research efforts consist of product development for the treatment of central nervous system disorders, as well as over-the-counter medications for illness prevention and health preservation. The company features the Naftin, Appearex, Mederma and Aqua Glycolic brands. Naftifine hydrochloride has been shown to exhibit fungicidal activity in vitro against a broad spectrum of organisms. Appearex stimulates healthy nail growth, smoothes brittle ridges and increases nail strength. Mederma is among the leading products for treating new and existing scars. It softens and smoothens scars that result from surgery, accidents, injuries, burns, acne and stretch marks. The Aqua Glycolic line of products is pH balanced to minimize irritation and includes facial cleanser, toner, face cream, shampoos and body lotion. Merz Pharmaceuticals also produces Erygel, Eldertonic, Eldercaps and Sedapap. The company was founded in 1908 and is based in Greensboro, N.C.