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GlycoMimetics develops novel small molecule therapeutics based upon the roles that carbohydrates play in biological processes. The company believes that carbohydrate mimics, or glycomimetic compounds, represent a new class of drugs. It has identified some compounds with potential therapeutic utility. One class has potential in the treatment of infectious diseases with a novel mechanism of action; the second is a class of anti-inflammatory compounds that have been shown to reduce key measures of inflammation. One of GMI s lead opportunities is to treat or prevent infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Its objective in this program is to develop a drug that would be used in conjunction with antibiotics against chronic infections that have failed to respond to antibiotic treatment. The company also has compounds that inhibit selectin binding. Its initial focus in this program is to develop a product to treat acute exacerbations of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. GlycoMimetics is headquartered in Gaithersburg, Md.

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP), based in Rockville, MD, has been dedicated to enhancing medicine quality for over 200 years. It develops quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients, aiming to ensure the safety and efficacy of health products globally. With a diverse portfolio that includes biologics, small molecules, and excipients, USP also provides training courses, verification services, and strategic insights for continuous manufacturing. Through collaboration with experts and stakeholders, USP fosters public health initiatives and promotes policies that support healthcare quality and safety standards. Generated from the website

Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) is the national association that represents America's pharmacy benefit managers. The company provides prescription drug plans for the residents of the United States with health coverage provided through some of the Fortune 500 employers. It offers a wide range of services, such as electronic prescribing, drug utilization review, clinical prior authorization and step therapy, consumer compliance programs, etc. Pharmaceutical Care Management Association has affiliations with the Forest Laboratories Inc., Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Systems Inc., Pfizer and many other companies.