GSK worldwide

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is a leading, research-based pharmaceutical company with a powerful combination of skills and resources that provides a platform for delivering strong growth in today's rapidly changing healthcare environment.

GSK's history can be traced back to the 18th century. By the end of the 20th century, due to the successful merger of two global pharmaceutical giants, Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham, GSK is well positioned to become the indisputable leader of the pharmaceutical industry worldwide.

Headquartered in the UK and with operations based in the US, GSK is one of the industry leaders, with an estimated seven per cent of the world's pharmaceutical market. The company's total sales for 2006 were ￡23.2 billion, up 9% in CER terms. GSK has 82 manufacturing sites in 37 countries that supply products to the global markets. GSK has over 100,000 highly skilled and dedicated employees worldwide.

GSK produces medicines that treat six major disease areas ---- asthma, virus control, infections, mental health, diabetes and digestive conditions. In addition, we are a leader in the important area of vaccines and are developing new treatments for cancer. GSK also has a Consumer Healthcare portfolio comprising over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, dental products, smoking control products and nutritional healthcare drinks.

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GlaxoSmithKline in Time

Every SECOND… more than 45 doses of vaccines are distributed by GlaxoSmithKline.

Every MINUTE… more than 1,100 prescriptions are written for GlaxoSmithKline products.

Every HOUR… GlaxoSmithKline spends more than £300,000(US$562,000)to find new medicines.

Every DAY… more than 200 million people around the world use a GlaxoSmithKline brand toothbrush or toothpaste.

Every YEAR… our factories produce 9 billion Tums tablets, 6 billion Panadol tablets and 600 million tubes of toothpaste.