Durect Inc

Abbott Diabetes Care, located in Alameda, Calif., designs, develops and manufactures several glucose monitoring systems and test strips for use in both home and hospital settings. Among its brands are FreeStyle, FreeStyle Flash, Precision Xtra and Precision PCx. Abbott entered the blood glucose monitoring marketplace with the acquisition of MediSense in 1996. In 2004, the company acquired TheraSense, a leader in developing blood glucose self-monitoring devices that require very small blood samples to deliver rapid test results. ADC is a subsidiary of Abbott Laboratories, a global health care company devoted to the discovery of pharmaceuticals and medical products, including nutritionals, devices and diagnostics.

VIVUS is a pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of new therapeutic products addressing obesity and sexual health, having its facilities in Mountain View, Calif. VIVUS has four products that are positioned to enter Phase 3 clinical trials, and one product that has completed Phase 3 evaluation, for which a new drug application has been submitted to the Food and Drug Administration. The pipeline includes QnexaTM, for which a Phase 2 study has been completed for the treatment of obesity, ALISTATM, for which a Phase 2B program is ongoing for the treatment of female sexual arousal disorder. Other products under development include Testosterone MDTS, for which a Phase 2 program has been completed for the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder, and EvamistTM, for which a Phase 3 program has been completed for the treatment of menopausal symptoms. VIVUS has also developed and is marketing MUSE, a treatment for erectile dysfunction.

San-I-Pak Pacific Inc, based in Tracy, CA, has been a leading provider of technologies aimed at reducing infectious outputs from hospitals since 1978. Specializing in autoclave sterilizers, compactors, and sharps machines, the company is dedicated to safeguarding public health through innovative solutions. With a focus on on-site treatment services and a commitment to quality, San-I-Pak offers a range of products designed to meet the sterilization and waste management needs of healthcare facilities. Their dedication to protecting public health has established them as a trusted partner in the industry for over four decades.Generated from the website