CSPC Pharmaceutical Group () (China Pharma, ,
Hang Seng Index
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component) researches, develops, manufactures and sells pharmaceutical products. Its headquarters is in China's
Hebei Province.
CSPC produces both
active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and formulations. API products include
penicillin
Penicillins (P, PCN or PEN) are a group of β-lactam antibiotics originally obtained from ''Penicillium'' moulds, principally '' P. chrysogenum'' and '' P. rubens''. Most penicillins in clinical use are synthesised by P. chrysogenum using ...
,
cefalosporin
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Together with cephamycins, they constitute a subgroup of β-lactam antibiotics ...
s, synthetic
vitamin
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s,
caffeine
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and
ranitidine. Formulations include
antibiotics
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,
butylphthalide
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Studies in animal models suggest that butylphthalide may be ...
(NBP) and
analgesics, in addition to nearly 1,000 other products.
CSPC's 15,000 employees are divided among more than ten subsidiaries, including
CSPC Zhongrun
Hebei Zhongrun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd (CSPC Zhongrun) () is one of China's largest producers of bulk antibiotic active pharmaceutical ingredients. CSPC Zhongrun produces both penicillin and cephalosporin series API.
A joint venture establish ...
, Weisheng, Zhongnuo and NBP.
CSPC Pharma's total assets are valued above RMB 8 billion. In 2007, CSPC Pharma achieved sales of RMB 8 billion and net income of RMB 485 million. Direct exports of US$300 million ranked CSPC first among China's pharmaceutical enterprises.
One subsidiary, China Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd (China Pharma) is based in
Hong Kong
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. It is listed on the
Hang Seng China-Affiliated Corporations Index
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. In 2003 and 2004, China Pharma was listed as one of 100 excellent listed companies with turnover less than $1 billion.
CSPC Pharma is recognized as one of China's “500 Most Valuable Chinese Brands” and “Top 500 Chinese Enterprises.” In 2007, CSPC Pharma ranked second among China's top 100 pharmaceutical industry companies.
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See also
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Pharmaceutical industry in China
The pharmaceutical industry is one of the leading industries in the People's Republic of China, covering synthetic chemicals and drugs, prepared Chinese medicines, medical devices, apparatus and instruments, hygiene materials, packing materials, ...
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