CSPC Pharmaceutical Group () (China Pharma, ,

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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 The cephalosporins (sg. ) are a class of β-lactam antibiotics originally derived from the fungus ''Acremonium'', which was previously known as ''Cephalosporium''. Together with cephamycins, they constitute a subgroup of β-lactam antibiotics ...

s, synthetic

vitamin A vitamin is an organic molecule (or a set of molecules closely related chemically, i.e. vitamers) that is an Nutrient#Essential nutrients, essential micronutrient that an organism needs in small quantities for the proper functioning of its ...

caffeine Caffeine is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant of the methylxanthine class. It is mainly used recreationally as a cognitive enhancer, increasing alertness and attentional performance. Caffeine acts by blocking binding of adenosine t ...

and ranitidine. Formulations include

antibiotics An antibiotic is a type of antimicrobial substance active against bacteria. It is the most important type of antibacterial agent for fighting bacterial infections, and antibiotic medications are widely used in the treatment and prevention o ...

butylphthalide Butylphthalide (3-''n''-butylphthalide or NBP) is one of the chemical constituents in celery oil, along with sedanolide, which is primarily responsible for the aroma and taste of celery. 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

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. It is listed on the

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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.http://www.e-cspc.com/english/milestone.aspx

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