Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation · Scottsdale, AZ United States ·(NYSE: MRX)
Company Description
Phone: 602-808-8800
Fax: 602-808-0822
Rankings
- S&P 400
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Key Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation Financials
| Company Type | Public - NYSE: MRX Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $517.8 |
| 2008 Employees | 578 |
Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation Executives
14 executives listed for Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation's Scottsdale, AZ location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman and CEO | Jonah Shacknai | Network |
| EVP and COO | Mark Prygocki | Network |
| EVP, CFO, and Treasurer | Richard Peterson | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
Population growth, particularly among households with children, drives demand in the consumer sector, and economic growth drives demand in the commercial sector. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations and effective sales and marketing. Large companies have scale advantages in purchasing, manufacturing, distribution, and marketing. Small companies can compete effectively by offering specialized products, providing superior customer service, or serving a local market. The industry is capital-intensive: average annual revenue per worker is more than $1 million. The industry is about evenly split between the consumer and commercial segments. Both segments are highly competitive, and large companies spend millions to maintain market share. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation Competitors
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