
Allergan, Inc. (Allergan) is a global healthcare company. The company develops and commercializes novel pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter products, biologics and the medical devices addressing ophthalmic, neurological, medical aesthetic, medical dermatology, breast aesthetic, urological, and other specialty markets. The companys research and development efforts focus on products and technologies related to wide range of specialty areas with significant unmet clinical needs. The company sells its products through a network of own distributors and direct subsidiaries in approximately 40 countries and through independent distributors in about 100 countries across the world. Major customers of the company include wholesalers, drug stores, pharmacies, opticians, merchandisers, food stores, hospitals, and medical practitioners among others. Allergan is headquartered in Irvine, California, the US.