Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Industry Description
The US pharmaceutical manufacturing industry includes about 1,500 companies with combined annual revenue of about $200 billion. Major companies include Abbott, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, and Pfizer. The US industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for more than 80 percent of revenue.
SIC: 2833, 2834, 2835
NAICS: 325411, 325412, 325413
NAICS: 325411, 325412, 325413
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Top 5 Companies
| Company | Sales | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pfizer Inc. | 67,425.00M | New York, NY |
| Novartis AG | 59,375.00M | Basel, Switzerland |
| Bayer AG | 49,060.76M | Leverkusen, Germany |
| Merck & Co., Inc. | 48,047.00M | Whitehouse Station, NJ |
| Roche Holding Ltd | 47,396.55M | Basel, Switzerland |
Trends
Closer Collaboration with University Research - Much of the basic scientific research that underpins the...
Industry Indicator
US consumer prices for medical care commodities, which may impact pharmaceutical firm profitability, rose 3.3 percent in March 2012 compared to the same period in 2011.
Quarterly Industry Update
OTC Medications in High Demand - Almost 70 percent of American adults rely on over-the-counter (OTC) cough medications to remain productive at work or at school during the cold and flu...


