General Info

Mylan is a leading manufacturer of prescription medicines. The company specializes in the development, manufacture and marketing of generic pharmaceuticals. It manufactures and markets more than 140 generic products in nearly 360 product strengths. These prescriptions cover in excess of 40 therapeutic categories. In 2005, Mylan shipped more than 12.5 billion dosages, including 200 million-plus prescriptions dispensed throughout the United States with Mylan products. Medical conditions treated by Mylan products include angina, arthritis, depression, diabetes, pain, Parkinson s disease, schizophrenia and sleep disorders. It features dosage forms, such as trasdermal patches, and extended-release tablets and capsules. It is a leader in the growing generic pharmaceutical industry. Since 1984, generic utilization has increased from nearly 20 percent of prescriptions to more than 50 percent of prescriptions dispensed in the United States. The company is based in Canonsburg, Pa.