Information About

Allergan




  Company Type Public (NYSE AGN)
  Foundation 1948
  Location Irvine, CA (Headquarters)
  Key People David EI Pyott ( CEO , Chairman Of The Board , President ),<br> Douglas S Ingram (Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary),<br> Michael Ball, Executive Vice President and President, Pharmaceuticals)
  Industry Pharmaceuticals
  Products Botox , Acular , Alocril , Prevage , Avage , Tazorac , etc
  Revenue > 2 billion (2004)
  Num Employees 5,200
  Homepage http://wwwallergancom/


Allergan, Inc. (NYSE: AGN) is a global specialty pharmaceutical company. Their product ranges include ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, dermatology products, and neurological products. The company's most notable neurologic product is Botox , used around the world to treat a variety of debilitating disorders associated with muscle overactivity and also well-known -- under the tradenames Botox Cosmetic and Vistabel -- for the treatment of facial lines.

In November of 2005, Allergan announced its intention to acquire aesthetic company Inamed to create a world leading aesthetic franchise focused on facial aesthetics, breast aesthetics, and devices designed to treat obesity. The transaction closed in March of 2006.


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