Pharmacosmos
Encyclopedia
Pharmacosmos is an independent, international pharmaceutical company
specialized in treatment of iron deficiency anemia
. Founded in Denmark
in 1965, it has become one of the world's leading companies in iron deficiency anemia care. The company develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products to treat iron deficiency anemia in humans and animals.
Pharmacosmos' corporate headquarters, manufacturing facilities and research laboratories are located in Holbaek
, Denmark
(Scandinavia
).
in 1965 by Henry Marinus Christensen, M.D., Ph.D.
, Denmark
(Scandinavia
). The company has its own marketing, sales and services operations in Denmark and United Kingdom. In other geographies, the company partners with other pharmaceutical companies responsible for local marketing, sales and distribution of its pharmaceuticals brands. The company does not disclose its revenues.
by the European Medicines Agency (EMA)
and by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
.
, gastroenterology
and hematology
/oncology
.
.
used extensively in pharmaceutical products, vaccines and medical devices.
Pharmaceutical company
The pharmaceutical industry develops, produces, and markets drugs licensed for use as medications. Pharmaceutical companies are allowed to deal in generic and/or brand medications and medical devices...
specialized in treatment of iron deficiency anemia
Iron deficiency anemia
Iron-deficiency anemia is a common anemia that occurs when iron loss occurs, and/or the dietary intake or absorption of iron is insufficient...
. Founded in Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
in 1965, it has become one of the world's leading companies in iron deficiency anemia care. The company develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products to treat iron deficiency anemia in humans and animals.
Pharmacosmos' corporate headquarters, manufacturing facilities and research laboratories are located in Holbaek
Holbæk
Holbæk is a town in Denmark and the seat of Holbæk municipality with a population of 27,055 . The city is located in the northeastern part of Region Sjælland, Denmark....
, Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
(Scandinavia
Scandinavia
Scandinavia is a cultural, historical and ethno-linguistic region in northern Europe that includes the three kingdoms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, characterized by their common ethno-cultural heritage and language. Modern Norway and Sweden proper are situated on the Scandinavian Peninsula,...
).
Company profile
Pharmacosmos was founded in DenmarkDenmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
in 1965 by Henry Marinus Christensen, M.D., Ph.D.
Operations
Pharmacosmos' corporate headquarters, manufacturing facilities and research laboratories are located in HolbaekHolbæk
Holbæk is a town in Denmark and the seat of Holbæk municipality with a population of 27,055 . The city is located in the northeastern part of Region Sjælland, Denmark....
, Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
(Scandinavia
Scandinavia
Scandinavia is a cultural, historical and ethno-linguistic region in northern Europe that includes the three kingdoms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, characterized by their common ethno-cultural heritage and language. Modern Norway and Sweden proper are situated on the Scandinavian Peninsula,...
). The company has its own marketing, sales and services operations in Denmark and United Kingdom. In other geographies, the company partners with other pharmaceutical companies responsible for local marketing, sales and distribution of its pharmaceuticals brands. The company does not disclose its revenues.
Manufacturing facilities
Pharmacosmos' manufacturing facility is approved according to current Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)Good Manufacturing Practice
"Good manufacturing practice" or "GMP" are practices and the systems required to be adapted in pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality control, quality system covering the manufacture and testing of pharmaceuticals or drugs including active pharmaceutical ingredients, diagnostics, foods,...
by the European Medicines Agency (EMA)
European Medicines Agency
The European Medicines Agency is a European agency for the evaluation of medicinal products. From 1995 to 2004, the European Medicines Agency was known as European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products.Roughly parallel to the U.S...
and by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Food and Drug Administration
The Food and Drug Administration is an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, one of the United States federal executive departments...
.
Research and development
The company has an ongoing clinical development program aimed at improving treatment options for patients suffering from iron deficiency anemia. In 2010, Pharmacosmos' clinical program included three international clinical studies focused on treatment of iron deficiency anemic patients within nephrologyNephrology
Nephrology is a branch of internal medicine and pediatrics dealing with the study of the function and diseases of the kidney.-Scope of the specialty:...
, gastroenterology
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine whereby the digestive system and its disorders are studied. The name is a combination of three Ancient Greek words gaster , enteron , and logos...
and hematology
Hematology
Hematology, also spelled haematology , is the branch of biology physiology, internal medicine, pathology, clinical laboratory work, and pediatrics that is concerned with the study of blood, the blood-forming organs, and blood diseases...
/oncology
Oncology
Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with cancer...
.
Monofer
Monofer is a treatment for iron deficiency anemia. The generic name of Monofer is iron isomaltoside 1000. Developed by Pharmacosmos, Monofer was approved in December 2009 in 22 European countries for treatment of iron deficiency anemia in patients with varying underlying conditions. Monofer is approved with a wide dose range and no test dose requirement, allowing iron repletion in a single IV dose.Cosmofer
Cosmofer is a treatment for iron deficiency anemia. The generic name of Cosmofer is low molecular weight iron dextran. Cosmofer was approved in 2001 and is available in more than 45 countries worldwide.Uniferon
Uniferon is treatment and prevention of iron deficiency anemia in animals. The generic name for Uniferon is iron dextran. Its approved by health authorities in Europe, Asia and in the U.S. by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Food and Drug Administration
The Food and Drug Administration is an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, one of the United States federal executive departments...
.
Dextrans
Its second focus area, Pharmacosmos is a leading manufacturer of clinical grade dextran biopolymersDextran
Dextran is a complex, branched glucan composed of chains of varying lengths...
used extensively in pharmaceutical products, vaccines and medical devices.