Carolyn J. Logan

Actavis, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company. It focuses on the development and distribution of generic products. The company engages in developing, manufacturing and marketing generic, branded generic, legacy brands and over-the-counter products. It operates its business in three segments: Actavis Pharma, Actavis Specialty Brands and Distribution. The Actavis Pharma segment develops and out-licenses generic pharmaceutical products outside the U.S. through its medis third-party business. The Actavis Specialty Brands segment engages in developing and marketing biosimilars products in women's health, oncology and other therapeutic categories. The Distribution segment distributes generic, select brand pharmaceutical products, vaccines, injectables and over-the-counter medicines from suppliers to independent pharmacies, alternate care providers, pharmacy chains and physicians offices. The company was founded by Allen Y. Chao and David C. Hsia in 1984 and is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ.

Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd. develops and commercializes prescription drugs and medical devices used in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, endocrinology, hepatology, colorectal surgery, and internal medicine. It offers Anusol, Apriso, Colazal, Deflux, Diuril, Fenoglide, MoviPrep, Pepcid, Solesta, and Zegerid. The company was founded by randy W. Hamilton and Lorin K. Johnson in1989 and is headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ.

Oclassen Pharmaceuticals Inc, headquartered in San Rafael, CA develops and markets specialty pharmaceuticals for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases. Oclassen Pharmaceuticals develops and markets products for the dermatology and wound-care markets.

Galderma Laboratories LP develops and markets dermatology and prescription products. It also offers treatments for skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis, soriasis, melasma and sunspots. Galderma Laboratories was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.

Part of Bristol Myers Squibb Co., Westwood-Squibb Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops and markets skin care products such as creams, ointments, lotions, and gels.