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		<title>Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:29:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd., develops, manufactures, markets and distributes generic pharmaceuticals to the nation's largest wholesalers, distributors, drugstore chains and managed care providers.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd., develops, manufactures, markets and distributes generic pharmaceuticals to the nation&#8217;s largest wholesalers, distributors, drugstore chains and managed care providers.</p>
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		<title>Hi Tech Pharmacal Co. Inc.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi-Tech is a specialty pharmaceutical company developing, manufacturing and marketing generic and branded prescription and OTC products for the general healthcare industry. The Company specializes in difficult to manufacture liquid and semi-solid dosage forms and produces a range of sterile ophthalmic, otic and inhalation products. The Company's Health Care Products Division is a leading developer and marketer of branded prescription and OTC products for the diabetes marketplace. Hi-Tech's ECR Pharmaceuticals division markets branded prescription products.]]></description>
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		<title>Mylan, Inc.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mylan Inc.is among the leading diversified generic and specialty pharmaceutical companies in the world. The company maintains one of the industry's broadest - and highest quality - product portfolios, supported by a robust pipeline; operates one of the world's largest active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturers; and runs a specialty business focused on respiratory, allergy and psychiatric therapies.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mylan Inc., which provides products to customers in more than 140 countries and territories, ranks among the leading diversified generic and specialty pharmaceutical companies in the world. The company maintains one of the industry&#8217;s broadest &#8211; and highest quality &#8211; product portfolios, supported by a robust pipeline; operates one of the world&#8217;s largest active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturers; and runs a specialty business focused on respiratory, allergy and psychiatric therapies.</p>
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		<title>Par Pharmaceutical Companies</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. is a US-based specialty pharmaceutical company.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. is a US-based specialty pharmaceutical company.  Through its wholly-owned subsidiary’s two operating divisions, Par Pharmaceutical and Strativa Pharmaceuticals, it develops, manufactures and markets higher-barrier-to entry generic drugs and niche, innovative proprietary pharmaceuticals.</p>
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		<title>Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a leading global specialty pharmaceutical company.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a leading global specialty pharmaceutical company. The Company is engaged in the development and distribution of generic pharmaceuticals and specialized branded pharmaceutical products focused on urology and women&#8217;s health. Watson has operations in many of the world&#8217;s established and growing international markets.</p>
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		<title>Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:40:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Isis is exploiting its expertise in RNA to discover and develop novel drugs for its product pipeline and for its partners.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Isis has successfully commercialized the world&#8217;s first antisense drug and has 22 drugs in development. Isis&#8217; drug development programs are focused on treating cardiovascular, metabolic, and severe neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. Isis&#8217; partners are developing antisense drugs invented by Isis to treat a wide variety of diseases. Isis and Alnylam Pharmaceuticals are joint owners of Regulus Therapeutics Inc., a company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of microRNA therapeutics. Isis also has made significant innovations beyond human therapeutics resulting in products that other companies, including Abbott, are commercializing. As an innovator in RNA-based drug discovery and development, Isis is the owner or exclusive licensee of over 1,600 issued patents worldwide.</p>
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		<title>ISTA Pharmaceuticals Inc.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ISTA Pharmaceuticals is the fourth largest branded ophthalmic pharmaceutical business in the U.S. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ISTA Pharmaceuticals is the fourth largest branded ophthalmic pharmaceutical business in the U.S. ISTA&#8217;s four marketed products plus its product candidates include therapies for inflammation, ocular pain, allergy, glaucoma, and dry eye. The Company is developing a strong product pipeline to fuel future growth and market share, supporting its goal to become the leading niche ophthalmic pharmaceutical company in the U.S.</p>
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		<title>King Pharmaceuticals Inc.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[King Pharmaceuticals is a vertically integrated branded pharmaceutical company that performs basic research and develops, manufactures, markets and sells branded prescription pharmaceutical products and animal health products.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>King is a vertically integrated branded pharmaceutical company. King seeks to capitalize on opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry through the development, including through in-licensing arrangements and acquisitions, of novel branded prescription pharmaceutical products and technologies that complement the Company</p>
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		<title>Lannett Co. Inc.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lannett Company develops, manufactures, packages, markets and distributes generic pharmaceutical products for a wide range of indications.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lannett Company, Inc manufactures and distributes pharmaceutical products sold under generic names, and historically, has sold them under trade or brand names as well.  The Company&#8217;s general business offices, laboratory, manufacturing, distribution and research and development facilities are located in a 31,000 square foot facility situated on 4.5 acres in northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.</p>
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		<title>Medicines Co.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Medicines Company is focused on advancing the treatment of critical care patients through the delivery of innovative, cost-effective medicines to the worldwide hospital marketplace.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Medicines Company is focused on advancing the treatment of critical care patients through the delivery of innovative, cost-effective medicines to the worldwide hospital marketplace. The Company markets Angiomax(R) (bivalirudin) in the United States and other countries for use in patients undergoing coronary angioplasty, and Cleviprex(R) (clevidipine butyrate) injectable emulsion in the United States for the reduction of blood pressure when oral therapy is not feasible or not desirable. The Company also has two products in late stage development: cangrelor, an investigational antiplatelet agent, and oritavancin, a semi-synthetic lipoglycopeptide antibiotic. The Company&#8217;s pipeline also includes a serine protease inhibitor, CU2010, in early-stage development</p>
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		<title>MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals, Inc.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company focused on commercializing anti-infective products that fulfill unmet medical needs.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company focused on commercializing anti-infective products that fulfill unmet medical needs. MiddleBrook&#8217;s proprietary delivery technology&#8211;PULSYS&#8211;enables the pulsatile delivery, or delivery in rapid bursts, of certain drugs. MiddleBrook&#8217;s near-term corporate strategy includes improving dosing regimens and/or reducing frequency of dosing to enhance patient dosing convenience and compliance for antibiotics that have been used and trusted by physicians and patients for decades. MiddleBrook currently markets KEFLEX, the immediate-release brand of cephalexin, and MOXATAG -the first and only FDA-approved once-daily amoxicillin.</p>
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		<title>NeurogesX, Inc.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[NeurogesX is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel pain management therapies.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>NeurogesX, Inc. is a San Francisco Bay Area-based biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel pain management therapies. NeurogesX was founded on the concept that use of prescription strength capsaicin could help manage the pain associated with neuropathic pain conditions. Since its inception, NeurogesX has leveraged its passion to help people with pain to efficiently develop this concept and is now poised to bring its lead product to patients and physicians. In addition, it applies its knowledge and expertise in the development of other novel treatments for pain. The Company&#8217;s lead product, Qutenza(R) (capsaicin) 8% patch, is a dermal delivery system containing a prescription strength of capsaicin that is currently approved in the United States and the European Union. NeurogesX expects to launch Qutenza in United States in the first half of 2010 for patients with postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). In Europe, Qutenza will be marketed by Astellas Pharma Europe Ltd., (Astellas), the European subsidiary of Tokyo-based Astellas Pharma Inc. The Company&#8217;s second most advanced product candidate, NGX-1998, is a topically applied, liquid formulation containing a high concentration of capsaicin designed to treat pain associated with neuropathic pain conditions. NGX-1998 has completed three Phase 1 studies. The Company&#8217;s early stage product pipeline includes pre-clinical compounds which are prodrugs of acetaminophen and various opioids. The Company has evaluated these compounds in vitro and in vivo. </p>
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		<title>Novo Nordisk A/S</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Novo Nordisk is a healthcare company and a world leader in diabetes care. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Novo Nordisk is a healthcare company and a world leader in diabetes care. In addition, Novo Nordisk has a leading position within areas such as haemostasis management, growth hormone therapy and hormone replacement therapy. Novo Nordisk manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products and services that make a significant difference to patients, the medical profession and society. With headquarters in Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs more than 29,300 employees in 76 countries, and markets its products in 179 countries.</p>
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		<title>Opko Health, Inc.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[OPKO Health, Inc. is a publicly traded healthcare company involved in the discovery, development, and commercialization of proprietary pharmaceutical products, medical devices, vaccines, diagnostic technologies and imaging systems.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>OPKO is a specialty healthcare company involved in the discovery, development, and commercialization of proprietary pharmaceutical and diagnostic products and vaccines. Initially focused on the treatment and management of ophthalmologic diseases, OPKO has since expanded into other areas of major unmet medical need.</p>
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		<title>Puramed Bioscience Inc</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[PuraMed BioScience, Inc. engages in the research, development and marketing of non-prescription medicinal and healthcare products.]]></description>
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		<title>Santarus Inc.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Santarus, Inc. is a specialty biopharmaceutical company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing proprietary products that address the needs of patients treated by gastroenterologists and other physicians]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Santarus, Inc. is a specialty biopharmaceutical company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing proprietary products that address the needs of patients treated by gastroenterologists and other physicians. The company&#8217;s current commercial efforts are focused on ZEGERID® (omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate), which is indicated for the treatment of certain upper GI diseases and disorders, and on GLUMETZA® (metformin hydrochloride extended release tablets), which is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Santarus is also developing two late-stage lower GI product candidates, budesonide MMX® and rifamycin SV MMX®, for the U.S. market. Budesonide MMX is being investigated in two multicenter Phase III clinical trials for the induction of remission of mild or moderate active ulcerative colitis. Santarus expects to begin Phase III clinical testing of rifamycin SV MMX in patients with travelers&#8217; diarrhea in the first half of 2010.</p>
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		<title>SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[SciClone Pharmaceuticals is a global specialty pharmaceutical company with a substantial international business, based primarily in the People]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SciClone Pharmaceuticals is a profit-driven, global specialty pharmaceutical company with a substantial international business and a product portfolio of novel therapies for cancer and infectious diseases. SciClone is focused on continuing international sales growth, a cost-containing clinical development strategy, and overall expense management. ZADAXIN(R) (thymalfasin or thymosin alpha 1) is sold in over 30 countries for the treatment of hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV), certain cancers and as a vaccine adjuvant. SciClone&#8217;s pipeline of drug candidates includes thymalfasin, in clinical studies as an enhancer of H1N1 flu vaccines; thymalfasin for stage IV melanoma, for which SciClone has reached agreement with the FDA on the design of a phase 3 trial; SCV-07 in a phase 2 trial for the delay of onset of severe oral mucositis in patients receiving chemoradiation therapy for the treatment of cancers of the head and neck; and SCV-07 in a phase 2 trial for the treatment of HCV. SciClone has exclusive commercialization and distribution rights to DC Bead(TM) in China, where the product is under regulatory review. The Company also has exclusive commercialization and distribution rights to the anti-nausea drug ondansetron RapidFilm(TM) in China and Vietnam, for which it will seek regulatory approval.</p>
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		<title>Simcere Pharmaceutical Group.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Simcere Pharmaceutical Group is a leading manufacturer and supplier of branded generic and innovative pharmaceuticals in China.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Simcere Pharmaceutical Group is a leading manufacturer and supplier of branded generic and innovative pharmaceuticals in China. In recent years, Simcere has been focusing its strategy on the development of innovative pharmaceuticals and first-to-market generics, and has introduced an innovative anti-cancer medication Endu, a first-to-market medication Sinofuan, and first-to-market generics such as Bicun and Anxin. Simcere manufactures and sells antibiotics, anti-cancer medication and stroke management medication. Simcere concentrates its research and development efforts on the treatment of diseases with high incidence and/or mortality rates and for which there is a clear demand for more effective pharmacotherapy such as cancer, strokes, orthopaedics and infectious diseases. </p>
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		<title>Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a global biopharmaceutical company based in Bethesda, MD, focuses on the development and commercialization of medicines based on prostones.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc., an international biopharmaceutical company based in Bethesda, Maryland, focuses on the development and commercialization of medicines based on prostones. The therapeutic potential of prostones, which are bio-lipids that occur naturally in the human body. Sucampo Pharma America, Inc., markets AMITIZA(R) (lubiprostone) 24 mcg in the U.S. for chronic idiopathic constipation in adults and AMITIZA 8 mcg in the U.S. to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation in adult women. Sucampo also is developing the drug for additional gastrointestinal disorders with large potential markets.</p>
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		<title>Teva Pharmaceutical Industries</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. is among the top 15 pharmaceutical companies in the world and is the leading generic pharmaceutical company.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., headquartered in Israel, is among the top 15 pharmaceutical companies in the world and is the leading generic pharmaceutical company. The company develops, manufactures and markets generic and innovative pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Over 80 percent of Teva&#8217;s sales are in North America and Western Europe.</p>
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		<title>Tianyin Pharmaceutical Co.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tianyin Pharmaceutical Co., Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier engaged in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of modernized traditional Chinese medicines and other pharmaceuticals in China.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tianyin Pharmaceutical Co., Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier engaged in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of modernized traditional Chinese medicines and other pharmaceuticals in China. It is headquartered in Chengdu, Sichuan province in China with two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and an extensive nationwide sales and distribution network throughout China. It currently manufacturea and markets a comprehensive portfolio of 39 products of which 22 are listed in the highly selective National Medicine Catalog of the National Medical Insurance program. In addition, it has a pipeline of 17 products pending regulatory approvals with a sizable upside market potential for continuous growth.</p>
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		<title>Unigene Laboratories Inc.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Unigene Laboratories, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focusing on the oral and nasal delivery of large-market peptide drugs.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Unigene Laboratories, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focusing on the oral and nasal delivery of large-market peptide drugs. Due to the size of the worldwide osteoporosis market, Unigene is targeting its initial efforts on developing calcitonin and PTH-based therapies. Fortical(R), Unigene&#8217;s nasal calcitonin product for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis, received FDA approval and was launched in 2005. Unigene has licensed the U.S. rights for Fortical to Upsher-Smith Laboratories, worldwide rights for its oral PTH technology to GlaxoSmithKline, worldwide rights for its calcitonin manufacturing technology to Novartis and worldwide rights (except for China) for its oral calcitonin program to Tarsa Therapeutics, Inc. Unigene&#8217;s patented oral delivery technology has successfully delivered, in preclinical and/or clinical trials, various peptides including calcitonin and PTH analogs. Unigene&#8217;s patented manufacturing technology is designed to cost-effectively produce peptides in quantities sufficient to support their worldwide commercialization as oral or nasal therapeutics.</p>
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		<title>Valeant Pharmaceuticals International</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Valeant Pharmaceuticals International  is a multinational specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of pharmaceutical products primarily in the areas of neurology and dermatology. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Valeant Pharmaceuticals International is a multinational specialty pharmaceutical company that develops and markets specialty pharmaceutical, branded generic and OTC products that make a meaningful difference in patients&#8217; lives. It is focused primarily on the neurology and dermatology therapeutic areas in the United States, Canada, and Australia markets, while operating branded generics businesses in Latin America and Europe. Based in Orange County, California, it employs approximately 2,300 people worldwide.</p>
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		<title>Warner Chilcott plc</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Warner Chilcott is an international pharmaceutical company focused on three core therapeutic areas: women's healthcare, dermatology and urology]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Warner Chilcott is a leading specialty pharmaceutical company currently focused on the gastroenterology, women&#8217;s healthcare, dermatology and urology segments of the North American and Western European pharmaceuticals markets. The Company is a fully integrated company with internal resources dedicated to the development, manufacturing and promotion of its products.</p>
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		<title>Cephalon Inc.</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:31:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cephalon is an international biopharmaceutical company]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cephalon is an international biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing and bringing to market medications for difficult to treat and rare conditions.  Since its inception in 1987, Cephalon has brought first-in-class and best-in-class medicines to patients around the world in several therapeutic areas.  Cephalon has the distinction of being one of the world&#8217;s fastest-growing biopharmaceutical companies, now among the Fortune 1000 and a member of the S&#038;P 500 Index, employing approximately 3,000 people worldwide.</p>
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		<title>Amarin Corporation plc</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Amarin is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with the lead program entering Phase 3 for hypertriglyceridemia and mixed dyslipidemia.]]></description>
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		<title>Adolor Corp.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Adolor Corporation is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of novel prescription pain management products.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Adolor Corporation is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the discovery, development and commercialization of novel prescription pain management products. Adolor&#8217;s first approved product in the United States is ENTEREG(R) (alvimopan), which is indicated to accelerate the time to upper and lower gastrointestinal recovery following partial large or small bowel resection surgery with primary anastomosis. ENTEREG is available for short-term use in hospitals registered under the E.A.S.E.(TM) Program. The Company&#8217;s research and development pipeline includes: two novel delta opioid receptor agonists, currently in mid-stage clinical development in collaboration with Pfizer Inc. for chronic pain; two opioid receptor antagonists, ADL7445 and ADL5945, entering development for chronic OBD; and several opioid and non-opioid discovery programs.</p>
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		<title>Aeolus Pharmaceuticals Inc.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aeolus is developing a variety of therapeutic agents based on its proprietary small molecule catalytic antioxidants]]></description>
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		<title>Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company working to develop and deliver life-changing drug therapies for patients with serious and life-threatening medical conditions. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company working to develop and deliver life-changing drug therapies for patients with serious and life-threatening medical conditions. Alexion is engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of therapeutic products aimed at treating patients with a wide array of severe disease states, including hematologic and kidney diseases, transplant, cancer, and autoimmune disorders. Soliris(R) (eculizumab), Alexion&#8217;s first marketed product, is approved in the U.S., European Union, Australia and Canada as a treatment for patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), a rare, debilitating and life-threatening blood disorder. Alexion is evaluating other potential indications for Soliris as well as other formulations of eculizumab for additional clinical indications, and is pursuing development of other antibody product candidates in early stages of development.</p>
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		<title>Alexza Pharmaceuticals Inc.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alexza Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical company]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Alexza Pharmaceuticals is a pharmaceutical company focused on the research, development and commercialization of novel, proprietary products for the acute treatment of central nervous system conditions. Alexza&#8217;s technology, the Staccato(R) system, vaporizes unformulated drug to form a condensation aerosol that, when inhaled, allows for rapid systemic drug delivery through deep lung inhalation. The drug is quickly absorbed through the lungs into the bloodstream, providing speed of therapeutic onset that is comparable to intravenous administration, but with greater ease, patient comfort and convenience. </p>
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		<title>Allergan Inc.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Allergan, Inc. is a multi-specialty health care company focused on discovering developing and commercializing innovative pharmaceuticals biologics and medical devices.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Founded in 1950, Allergan, Inc., with headquarters in Irvine, California, is a multi-specialty health care company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative pharmaceuticals, biologics and medical devices. The Company employs more than 8,000 people worldwide and operates state-of-the-art R&#038;D facilities and world-class manufacturing plants. In addition to its discovery-to-development research organization, Allergan has global marketing and sales capabilities with a presence in more than 100 countries.</p>
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		<title>Avanir Pharmaceuticals</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[AVANIR Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>AVANIR Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on acquiring, developing, and commercializing novel therapeutic products for the treatment of central nervous system disorders. AVANIR&#8217;s lead product candidate, Zenvia, has completed a confirmatory Phase III trial in the treatment of pseudobulbar affect (PBA) and has successfully completed a Phase III trial for diabetic peripheral neuropathic (DPN) pain. AVANIR plans to file an application for regulatory approval in the PBA indication with the FDA. A The Company&#8217;s first commercialized product, Abreva</p>
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		<title>ARYx Therapeutics, Inc.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ARYx Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing a portfolio of internally discovered products.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ARYx Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing a portfolio of internally discovered products designed to eliminate known safety issues associated with well-established, commercially successful drugs. ARYx uses its RetroMetabolic Drug Design technology to design structurally unique molecules that retain the efficacy of these original drugs but are metabolized through a potentially safer pathway to avoid specific adverse side effects associated with these compounds. ARYx currently has four products in clinical development: an oral anti-arrhythmic agent for the treatment of atrial fibrillation, budiodarone (ATI-2042); an oral anticoagulant agent for patients at risk for the formation of dangerous blood clots, tecarfarin (ATI-5923); a prokinetic agent for the treatment of various gastrointestinal disorders, ATI-7505; and, an agent for the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders, ATI-9242.</p>
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		<title>Cardiome Pharma Corp.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cardiome Pharma Corp. is a product-focused drug development company dedicated to the advancement and commercialization of novel treatments for disorders of the heart and circulatory system.]]></description>
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		<title>Access Pharmaceuticals Inc.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Access Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an emerging biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes propriety products for the treatment and supportive care of cancer patients.]]></description>
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		<title>Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cubist Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company that develops novel therapies for use in hospitals and other acute care settings.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products that address unmet medical needs in the acute care environment. In the U.S., Cubist markets CUBICIN(R) (daptomycin for injection), the first antibiotic in a new class of anti-infectives called lipopeptides. Cubist also promotes MERREM(R) I.V. (meropenem for injection) in the U.S. under an agreement with AstraZeneca. The Cubist clinical product pipeline currently consists of ecallantide, a recombinant human protein being developed for the reduction of blood loss during cardiac surgery for which we currently are analyzing Phase 2 data; a Phase 2 program, added with Cubist&#8217;s acquisition of Calixa Therapeutics Inc. in December 2009, focused on the development of a novel cephalosporin to address certain serious infections caused by multi-drug resistant (MDR) Gram-negative organisms; a program for the treatment of CDAD (Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea), now entering Phase 2; and a Phase 1 program intended to address the unmet medical need for a treatment for serious infections caused by MDR Gram-negative pathogens. Cubist is also working on several pre-clinical programs, which would address areas of significant medical needs. These include an anti-infective program for the treatment of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in children, therapies to treat various serious bacterial infections, and agents to treat acute pain. Cubist is headquartered in Lexington, Mass. </p>
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		<title>Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, In.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company whose mission is to acquire currently marketed and late-stage development.pharmaceutical products]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a Tennessee-based specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the acquisition, development and commercialization of branded prescription products. The Company&#8217;s primary target markets include hospital acute care and gastroenterology. Cumberland markets Acetadote(R) for the treatment of acetaminophen poisoning and Kristalose(R), a prescription laxative. The Company also recently launched Caldolor(R), the first injectable treatment for pain and fever available in the United States. Cumberland is dedicated to providing innovative products which improve quality of care for patients. The Company completed its initial public offering of common stock in August 2009.</p>
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		<title>DepoMed Inc.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Depomed, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Depomed, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company with one product candidate through Phase 3 clinical development, another in Phase 3 clinical development, two approved products on the market and other product candidates in its early stage pipeline. Product candidate DM-1796 has completed Phase 3 clinical development and has been licensed to Abbott Laboratories. A New Drug Applications for DM-1796 is expected to be filed with the FDA in the first quarter of 2010. Product candidate SeradaTM is in Phase 3 clinical development for menopausal hot flashes. GLUMETZA(R) (metformin hydrochloride extended release tablets) is approved for use in adults with type 2 diabetes and promoted by Santarus, Inc. in the United States. Depomed formulates its products and product candidates with its proven, proprietary Acuform(R) drug delivery technology, which is designed to improve existing oral medications, allowing for extended, controlled release of medications to the upper gastrointestinal tract. Benefits of Acuform-enhanced pharmaceuticals include the convenience of once-daily administration, improved treatment tolerability and enhanced compliance and efficacy. </p>
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		<title>Dr. Reddy&#8217;s Laboratories Ltd.</title>
		<link>http://healthcarefirms.com/dr-reddys-laboratories-ltd/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:31:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>DUSA Pharmaceuticals Inc.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused primarily on dermatological conditions.]]></description>
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		<title>Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings researches, develops, and markets prescription pharmaceuticals used primarily to treat and manage pain.]]></description>
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		<title>Forest Laboratories Inc.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Forest Laboratories is a U.S.-based pharmaceutical company.]]></description>
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		<title>Gentium S.p.A</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gentium S.p.A. is biopharmaceutical company  specializing in the discovery, research, development and manufacture of active ingredients derived from natural sources as potential therapeutic agents.]]></description>
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		<title>Elite Pharmaceuticals Inc.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc. specializes in the development of oral controlled release products.]]></description>
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		<title>Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp.</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:59:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Medicis is the leading independent specialty pharmaceutical company in the United States focusing primarily on the treatment of dermatological and aesthetic conditions.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Medicis is the leading independent specialty pharmaceutical company in the United States focusing primarily on the treatment of dermatological and aesthetic conditions. The Company is dedicated to helping patients attain a healthy and youthful appearance and self-image. Medicis has leading branded prescription products in a number of therapeutic and aesthetic categories. The Company&#8217;s products have earned wide acceptance by both physicians and patients due to their clinical effectiveness, high quality and cosmetic elegance.</p>
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		<title>WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman) Inc.</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:51:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman) Inc. (WuXi) is a pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device research and development (R&#038;D) outsourcing company, with operations in China and the United States.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman) Inc. (WuXi) is a pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device research and development (R&amp;D) outsourcing company, with operations in China and the United States. The Company provides a portfolio of laboratory and manufacturing services throughout the R&amp;D process to its customers, which include pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies. The Company operates in two segments: laboratory services and manufacturing. Laboratory services for pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies. Manufacturing segment services for producing advanced intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients for use by pharmaceutical companies in preclinical and clinical trials.</p>
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		<title>Eli Lilly &amp; Co.</title>
		<link>http://healthcarefirms.com/eli-lilly-co/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eli Lilly is one of the oldest and largest pharmaceutical company in the world]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Eli Lilly and Company, a leading innovation-driven corporation, is developing a growing portfolio of pharmaceutical products by applying the latest research from its own worldwide laboratories and from collaborations with eminent scientific organizations. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., Lilly provides answers &#8211; through medicines and information &#8211; for some of the world&#8217;s most urgent medical needs.</p>
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		<title>Bristol-Myers Squibb Company</title>
		<link>http://healthcarefirms.com/bristol-myers-squibb-company/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases.]]></description>
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		<title>AstraZeneca plc</title>
		<link>http://healthcarefirms.com/astrazeneca-plc/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[AstraZeneca is a world leading pharmaceutical company with a world-class biologics capability]]></description>
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		<title>Merck &amp; Co. Inc.</title>
		<link>http://healthcarefirms.com/merck-co-inc/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Merck &#038; Co., Inc. is a global research-driven pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures and markets a range of products to improve human and animal health.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today&#8217;s Merck is working to help the world be well. Through our medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, and consumer and animal products, we work with customers and operate in more than 140 countries to deliver innovative health solutions. We also demonstrate our commitment to increasing access to health care through far-reaching programs that donate and deliver our products to the people who need them</p>
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		<title>Abbott Laboratories</title>
		<link>http://healthcarefirms.com/abbott-laboratories/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Abbott Laboratories is engaged in the discovery, development, manufacture, and sale of a range of health care products.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical products, including nutritionals, devices and diagnostics. The company employs approximately 72,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries</p>
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		<title>Sanofi-Aventis</title>
		<link>http://healthcarefirms.com/sanofi-aventis/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sanofi-aventis U.S. is part of a leading global pharmaceutical company]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sanofi-aventis U.S., based in Bridgewater, NJ, and employing 15,000 people across the country, is part of a leading global pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, produces and markets innovative therapies that enhance people</p>
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		<title>GlaxoSmithKline plc</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[GlaxoSmithKline is one of the world's leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies.]]></description>
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		<title>Novartis AG</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Novartis is a world leading pharmaceutical company ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Novartis provides healthcare solutions that address the evolving needs of patients and societies. Focused solely on healthcare, Novartis offers a diversified portfolio to best meet these needs: innovative medicines, cost-saving generic pharmaceuticals, preventive vaccines, diagnostic tools and consumer health products. Novartis is the only company with leading positions in these areas. In 2009, the Group&#8217;s continuing operations achieved net sales of USD 44.3 billion, while approximately USD 7.5 billion was invested in R&amp;D activities throughout the Group. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Novartis Group companies employ approximately 100,000 full-time-equivalent associates and operate in more than 140 countries around the world.</p>
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		<title>Pfizer Inc.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pfizer Inc: The world's largest research-based pharmaceutical company.]]></description>
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		<title>Johnson &amp; Johnson</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Johnson &#038; Johnson is a leading global pharmaceutical, medical devices and consumer packaged goods manufacturer]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Johnson &amp; Johnson is a leading global pharmaceutical, medical devices and consumer packaged goods manufacturer. Johnson &amp; Johnson engages in the research and development, manufacture, and sale of products in the health care field worldwide. Johnson &amp; Johnson has more than 250 operating companies in 57 countries employing approximately 115,000 people.</p>
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		<title>Cornerstone Therapeutics Inc.</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:50:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cornerstone Therapeutics is a specialty pharmaceutical company focusing on acquiring, developing and commercializing significant products primarily for the respiratory market.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cornerstone Therapeutics Inc., headquartered in Cary, N.C., is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing significant products primarily for the respiratory and related markets. The Company currently promotes multiple marketed products in the United States to respiratory-focused physicians and key retail pharmacies with its specialty sales force. The Company also has a late-stage clinical pipeline with a recent regulatory submission filing and four additional regulatory approval submissions targeted within the next three years. Key elements of the Company&#8217;s strategy are to in-license or acquire rights to underpromoted, patent-protected, branded respiratory or related pharmaceutical products or late-stage product candidates; implement life cycle management strategies to maximize the potential value and competitive position of the Company&#8217;s currently marketed products, newly acquired products and product candidates that are currently in development; grow product revenue through the Company&#8217;s specialty sales force, which is focused on the respiratory and related markets; and maintain and strengthen the intellectual property position of the Company&#8217;s currently marketed products, newly acquired products and product candidates.</p>
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		<title>Akorn Inc.</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:49:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Akorn is a specialty pharmaceutical company engaged in the development, manufacture and marketing of multi-source and branded pharmaceutical products.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Akorn is a specialty pharmaceutical company engaged in the development, manufacture and marketing of multi-source and branded pharmaceutical products. For more then 60 years, Akorn has been committed to serving our customers by providing an extensive line of affordable, safe and efficacious pharmaceuticals  in opthalmology, hospital drugs and injectables.</p>
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		<title>Biogen Idec Inc.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Biogen Idec is a global biotechnology company that creates new standards of care in therapeutic areas with high unmet medical needs. ]]></description>
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		<title>Amgen</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:25:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Amgen is a leading human therapeutics company in the biotechnology industry.]]></description>
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