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| − | + | Founded in 1948, '''Allergan''' became a public company in 1970 and merged with [[SmithKline Beecham]] in 1980. It became independent again in 1989. Allergan’s research interests today include: glaucoma, retinal disease, dry eye, pain, movement disorders, retinoid technology, psoriasis, acne, photo-damage, metabolic disease and cancer.<ref>http://www.allergan.co.uk/careers/culture.htm (Allergan Careers Information)</ref> | |
In 2006, Allergan was ranked 37th in the Top 50 pharmaceutical companies worldwide, with 2005 Global Sales of $2.32 and a Research and Development spend of $387M. <ref>Gray, N. (2006) Changing Landscapes: A special Report on the World’s Top 50 Pharma Companies, Pharmaceutical Executive. Available online at: pharmexec.findpharma.com/pharmexec/2005-Pharm-Exec-50-revised/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/354138</ref>. Allergan operates in over 100 countries and has approximately 7,000 employees worldwide. Allergan markets several leading pharmaceutical products including BOTOX. | In 2006, Allergan was ranked 37th in the Top 50 pharmaceutical companies worldwide, with 2005 Global Sales of $2.32 and a Research and Development spend of $387M. <ref>Gray, N. (2006) Changing Landscapes: A special Report on the World’s Top 50 Pharma Companies, Pharmaceutical Executive. Available online at: pharmexec.findpharma.com/pharmexec/2005-Pharm-Exec-50-revised/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/354138</ref>. Allergan operates in over 100 countries and has approximately 7,000 employees worldwide. Allergan markets several leading pharmaceutical products including BOTOX. | ||
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Allergan Holdings Limited and Allergan Limited are UK subsidiaries of Allergan, Inc.<ref>http://sec.edgar-online.com/2004/03/05/0000892569-04-000307/Section36.asp (EDGARonline)</ref> | Allergan Holdings Limited and Allergan Limited are UK subsidiaries of Allergan, Inc.<ref>http://sec.edgar-online.com/2004/03/05/0000892569-04-000307/Section36.asp (EDGARonline)</ref> | ||
| − | The Allergan Foundation is an offshoot of Allergan Inc. Since 1998 the Allergan Foundation has given grants of approximately $12M to the arts, civic programs, education and health and human services. | + | The [[Allergan Foundation]] is an offshoot of Allergan Inc. Since 1998 the Allergan Foundation has given grants of approximately $12M to the arts, civic programs, education and health and human services. |
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| + | *[[JMC Partners LLP]]<ref> [http://www.appc.org.uk/members/register/register-profile/?company=JMC%20Partners%20LLP Register 1st September 2014 - 30th November 2014] ''APPC'', accessed 29 January 2015 </ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:40, 29 January 2015
Founded in 1948, Allergan became a public company in 1970 and merged with SmithKline Beecham in 1980. It became independent again in 1989. Allergan’s research interests today include: glaucoma, retinal disease, dry eye, pain, movement disorders, retinoid technology, psoriasis, acne, photo-damage, metabolic disease and cancer.[1]
In 2006, Allergan was ranked 37th in the Top 50 pharmaceutical companies worldwide, with 2005 Global Sales of $2.32 and a Research and Development spend of $387M. [2]. Allergan operates in over 100 countries and has approximately 7,000 employees worldwide. Allergan markets several leading pharmaceutical products including BOTOX.
Allergan Holdings Limited and Allergan Limited are UK subsidiaries of Allergan, Inc.[3]
The Allergan Foundation is an offshoot of Allergan Inc. Since 1998 the Allergan Foundation has given grants of approximately $12M to the arts, civic programs, education and health and human services.
Lobbying firms
References
- ↑ http://www.allergan.co.uk/careers/culture.htm (Allergan Careers Information)
- ↑ Gray, N. (2006) Changing Landscapes: A special Report on the World’s Top 50 Pharma Companies, Pharmaceutical Executive. Available online at: pharmexec.findpharma.com/pharmexec/2005-Pharm-Exec-50-revised/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/354138
- ↑ http://sec.edgar-online.com/2004/03/05/0000892569-04-000307/Section36.asp (EDGARonline)
- ↑ Register 1st September 2014 - 30th November 2014 APPC, accessed 29 January 2015
