Axcan Pharma Inc.

Axcan is a leading North American pharmaceutical company within the field of gastroenterology. Axcan markets a broad line of pharmaceutical products used in the treatment of a variety of gastrointestinal diseases and disorders. In addition to its marketing activities, Axcan carries out research and development of products at an advanced stage of development that it acquires or licenses from third parties. By combining its marketing expertise with its research and development experience, Axcan distinguishes itself from specialty pharmaceutical companies that focus solely on distribution of products and offers potential licensors the prospect of rapidly expanding the potential market for their products. Axcan is currently developing five products for nine indications, eight of which are in phase II or III studies and one for which a New Drug Application has been submitted to the Food and Drug Administration.

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