Pharmaceuticals Manufacturers Industry Overview

Companies that research, develop, produce, market, and sell chemical or biological substances for medical or veterinary use, including prescription, generic, and OTC drugs; vitamins and nutritional supplements; diagnostic substances; and drug delivery systems.

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Privatized Scientific Research

Much of the basic scientific research that underpins the drug industry was and is conducted in universities with public funding. But financial incentives have encouraged more research done by small companies spun off from universities when research reaches the stage of practical application.

Full Pharmaceuticals Manufacturers Industry Trends

• Unicity International, Inc.
• Astellas Pharma Inc.
• AstraZeneca PLC

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Hoover's has developed its own industry classifications to better serve its customers. These classifications are mapped to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and the older U.S. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system. The Pharmaceuticals Manufacturers maps to a number of NAICS codes including:

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• AAPS Pharmaceutica
  
• Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
  
• American Pharmacists Association
  

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