The global drug manufacturers specialty & generic industry continues to grow with the increase in the demand for medication. Efficient and inexpensive drugs are the main priority of customers. Drug manufacturing is more progressive with the advent of new technologies than other areas of the pharmaceutical industry. Companies are busy in acquisitions, collaborations to increase the specialty generic capacities.
The development of cost-effective drugs and specialty generics is a complex process. The drug generic market has seen a huge transformation over the last few decades. Its main competitive edge is the lower prices than branded drugs. The generic industry has experienced various changes as the coronavirus pandemic takes over the world. The purchase behaviors of customers also change in 2020.
There are various companies which are fulfilling the needs of customers in the generic industry. Here are the top 15 best players in Drug manufacturers Specialty and Generic Industry:
Zomedica Pharmaceuticals Corp. (AMEX: ZOM)
Zomedica Pharmaceuticals Corp. (AMEX: ZOM) shares were trading down -2.18% at $0.11 at the time of writing on Friday. Zomedica Pharmaceuticals Corp. (AMEX: ZOM) share price went from a low point around $0.10 to briefly over $0.50 in past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $0.11.
Zomedica Pharmaceuticals Corp. (ZOM) is scheduled to present at H.C. Wainwright Virtual Global Investment Conference on September 14, 2020. Zomedica has earlier partnered with Qorvo Biotechnologies to develop three new assays Cobalamin, Canine Pancreatic Lipase, and Folate to target the diagnosis of canine gastrointestinal issues. ZOM market cap has remained high, hitting $62.09M at the time of writing.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (NYSE: TEVA)
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (NYSE: TEVA) last closed at $8.79, in a 52-week range of $6.25 to $13.76. Analysts have a consensus price target of $12.19. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (TEVA) affiliate Teva Neuroscience, Inc. earlier disclosed that new study data on AUSTEDO will be presented at the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society annual congress (MDS Virtual Congress 2020) and during the Psych Congress 2020 Virtual Experience. Teva market cap has remained high, hitting $9.79 billion at the time of writing.
Mylan N.V. (NASDAQ: MYL)
Mylan N.V. (NASDAQ:; MYL) stock soar by 1.79% to $15.33. The most recent rating by SVB Leerink, on January 27, 2020, is at an Mkt perform. Mylan N.V. (MYL) has earlier bought Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited’s thrombosis business in Europe for €641.9 million. Mylan will pay the upfront payment of €263.2 million to Aspen. After generating cash from existing operations it will pay the €378.7 million on June 25, 2021. It has a market capitalization of $7.79 billion at the time of writing.
Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NYSE: ACB)
Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NYSE: ACB) last closed at $6.98, in a 52-week range of $5.30 to $78.00. Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACB) has earlier appointed Miguel Martin its chief executive officer and also disclosed that it would book up to C$1.8 billion ($1.37 billion) in restructuring charges. It has a total market capitalization of $785.74 million at the time of writing.
Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE: BHC)
Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE: BHC) fall -1.60% after losing more than -$0.25 on Friday. Bausch Health Companies Inc. (BHC) has earlier shared its Inaugural Activity Report which showed the efforts of the Foundation from late 2017 through June 30, 2020. Bausch Health Companies Inc. striving to improve the lives of patients globally. It has a total market cap of $5.58 billion at the time of writing.
Endo International plc (NASDAQ: ENDP)
Endo International plc (NASDAQ: ENDP) last closed at $2.80, in a 52-week range of $2.08 to $7.10. Endo International plc (ENDP) has earlier participated in the Citi 15th Annual BioPharma Virtual Conference being held on September 8-10, 2020. Endo International plc market cap has remained high, hitting $629.69 million at the time of writing.
Sundial Growers Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDL)
Sundial Growers Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDL) Shares headed falling, lower as much as -0.50%. The most recent rating by CIBC, on August 17, 2020, is at a Neutral. Sundial Growers Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDL) is scheduled to participate in
Alliance Global Partners’ Consumer Cannabis Conference. Zachary George, Chief Executive Officer of Sundial, will take part in one-on-one sessions on September 29, 2020.
Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON)
Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) fall -1.51% after losing more than -$0.08 on Friday. Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) announced that its Board of Directors has named Kurt Schmidt President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective September 9, 2020. CRON also disclosed that Mike Gorenstein has been chosen as the Executive Chairman. Mike has worked as Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Cronos Group since 2016.
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN)
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) last closed at $27.08, in a 52-week range of $15.17 to $32.66. Analysts have a consensus price target of $26.43. Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is scheduled to participate in the Morgan Stanley 18th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Elanco Animal Health Incorporated market cap remained high, hitting $10.86 billion at the time of writing.
Agile Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: AGRX)
Agile Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: AGRX) stock soar by 2.54% to $3.63. The most recent rating by Janney, on April 12, 2019, is at a Buy. Agile Therapeutics Inc. (AGRX) is scheduled to host a virtual investor/Analyst day on Monday, September 21, 2020. It has also introduced I’m So Done, an education and empowerment platform that encourages women to think about their current contraceptive method and decision-making journey.
Mallinckrodt plc (NYSE: MNK)
Mallinckrodt plc (NYSE: MNK) Shares headed falling, lower as much as -7.69%. The most recent rating by JP Morgan, on May 19, 2020, is at an Underweight. Mallinckrodt plc (MNK) share price went from a low point around $1.00 to briefly over $6.42 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $1.20. Mallinckrodt plc market cap has remained high, hitting $110.00 million at the time of writing.
HEXO Corp. (NYSE: HEXO)
HEXO Corp. (NYSE: HEXO) fall -2.82% after losing more than -$0.02 on Friday. HEXO Corp. (HEXO) share price went from a low point around $0.35 to briefly over $4.62 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $0.62. HEXO Corp. market cap has remained high, hitting $331.70 million at the time of writing
Tilray Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY)
Tilray Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) stock drop by -5.68% to $5.31. The most recent rating by The Benchmark Company, on May 12, 2020, is at a Buy. Tilray Inc. (TLRY) stock fluctuated between the 52-weeks low range of $2.43 and a high range of $32.77. It has moved up 118.52% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -83.80% from its 52-weeks high. Looking at its liquidity, it has a current ratio of 1.80. Its market capitalization is $716.00 million.
Momenta Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTA)
Momenta Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTA) shares headed falling, lower as much as -0.12%. The most recent rating by Cowen, on August 03, 2020, is at an Outperform. Momenta Pharmaceuticals Inc. (MNTA) share price went from a low point around $12.21 to briefly over $52.33 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $52.08. Momenta Pharmaceuticals Inc. market cap has remained high, hitting $6.20 Billion at the time of writing
Aphria Inc. (NASDAQ: APHA)
Aphria Inc. (NASDAQ: APHA) stock drop by -2.81% to $4.50. The most recent rating by CIBC, on August 17, 2020, is at a Sector outperform. Aphria Inc. (APHA) stock fluctuated between the 52-weeks low range of $1.95 and a high range of $7.04. It has moved up 130.77% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -36.08% from its 52-weeks high. Its market capitalization is $1.20 Billion.
