Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
News and overview for Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Senators Probe Drug Firm's Hiring of Kroll
Wall Street Journal, The | 22 days 23 hours 54 minutes ago
The race between two drug makers to market a generic version of a blockbuster blood thinner has grown so intense that one company hired the international detective and security firm Kroll, prompting an inquiry by two key senators.
Senators Probe Hiring Of Kroll by Drug Firm
Wall Street Journal, The | 22 days 20 hours 44 minutes ago
The race between two drug makers to market a generic version of a blockbuster blood thinner has grown so intense that one company hired the international detective and security firm Kroll, prompting an inquiry by two key senators.
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Company Overview
| Company: | Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
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| Industry: | Pharmaceuticals Manufacturers |
| Website: | http://www.amphastar.com |
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals wants to help drugs help themselves. A maker of injectable and inhalant drugs and drug delivery systems, the company focuses on drugs that are difficult to manufacture or can be improved with new delivery systems. Amphastar's products include Amphadase (increases absorption and dispersion of injected drugs), Duocaine (anesthetic for eye surgery), Cortrosyn (tests for adrenal gland disorders), and prefilled disposable pipettes (single-dose dispenser for liquids, creams, and other forms). The company also offers contract manufacturing services, including labeling and packaging, cold storage, and aseptic filling.
Key Numbers
| Sales in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 300 (2008) |
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| One-year % Growth in Sales | 0.0 (2008) |
| Net Income in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 0 () |
| One-year % Growth in Net Income | 0.0 () |
| Number of Employees | 1,040 (2008) |
| One-year % Growth in Number of Employees | 0.0 (2008) |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |