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Fast Facts About Genzyme Corporation
Founded:
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1981
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2010 Revenues:
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$4.05 billion
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2010 R&D Spending:
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$786 million
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Employees Worldwide:
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Approximately 10,000
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Headquarters:
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Cambridge, MA
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Areas of Focus:
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Rare Genetic Diseases, Multiple Sclerosis, Cardiovascular Disease, Endocrinology
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Parent Company:
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In 2011, Genzyme became a Sanofi company.
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Top Products, based on FY 2010 Revenue:
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Product Name
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Disease/Condition
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Revenue 2010
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Cerezyme® (imiglucerase for injection)
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Gaucher disease
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$720 million
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Sevelamer (Renagel® and Renvela®)
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renal disease
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$698 million
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Alglucosidase alfa (Myozyme® and Lumizyme®)
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Pompe disease
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$412 million
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Synvisc® (hylan G-F 20)
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osteoarthritis of the knee
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$393 million
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Key Pipeline Products:
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Product Name
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Disease/Condition
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alemtuzumab
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multiple sclerosis
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mipomersen
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familial hypercholesterolemia
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eliglustat tartrate
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Gaucher disease type 1
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International Presence:
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Genzyme has nearly 65 locations in over 40 countries, including 11 manufacturing facilities; the company's products are available in nearly 100 countries.
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Charitable Contributions, FY 2010:
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Global product donations, $75 million
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U.S. cash contributions, $12 million
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