List of pharmaceutical companies
List of Pharmaceutical Companies
A pharmaceutical company (pronunciation: /ˌfɑːrməˈs(j)uːtɪkəl kʌmˈpæni/), also known as a drug company or medicinal company, is a commercial business licensed to research, develop, market and/or distribute drugs, most commonly in the context of healthcare. They can deal in generic and/or brand medications. They are subject to a variety of laws and regulations regarding the patenting, testing and marketing of drugs.
Etymology
The term "pharmaceutical" is derived from the Greek word "Pharmakeia" (φαρμακεία), which means "pharmacy". The word "company" comes from the Old French "compaignie", meaning "society, friendship, intimacy; body of soldiers", and ultimately from the Late Latin word "companio".
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List of Major Pharmaceutical Companies
- Pfizer - An American multinational pharmaceutical corporation. One of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, it is ranked 57 on the 2018 Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue.
- Johnson & Johnson - An American multinational corporation that develops medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and consumer packaged goods.
- Roche - A Swiss multinational healthcare company that operates worldwide under two divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics.
- Novartis - A Swiss multinational pharmaceutical company based in Basel, Switzerland. It is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies by both market capitalization and sales.
- Merck & Co. - An American multinational pharmaceutical company and one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world.
- Sanofi - A French multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Paris, France.
- GlaxoSmithKline - A British multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Brentford, London.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on List of pharmaceutical companies
- Wikipedia's article - List of pharmaceutical companies
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