The sanofi-aventis Group, based in Paris, France
One of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies 

Headquartered in Laval, Quebec

Hugh O’Neill

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Cardiovascular disease, thrombosis, oncology, metabolic disorders, the central nervous system and internal medicine

• Actonel®
• Apidra®
• Avapro®/Avalide®
• Eligard®
• Eloxatin®
• Lantus®
• Lovenox®
• Multaq™
• Plavix®
• Taxotere® 
  
• Major products, Dermik Division: BenzaClin™, Benzamycin®, Dermatop®, Loprox®, Penlac™, Sculptra™                                

• The Clinical Research Unit in Canada is one of the largest within the sanofi-aventis Group
• R&D investment of $80.6 million in 2009
• More than 110 clinical trials underway in Canada
• Therapeutic areas of study include cardiovascular disease, internal medicine, metabolism/diabetes, neurology, oncology, psychiatry, thrombosis and dermatology                 

• Pharmaceutical plant located in Laval, Quebec
• Products: capsules, tablets, liquids, ointments, gels and creams
• Major products produced in Laval: Altace®, Glucophage® and Lasix® (for sanofi-aventis); BenzaClin™, Benzamycin®, Klaron®, Noritate® (for Dermik, the sanofi-aventis dermatology division)
• Meets Canadian and U.S. (Food and Drug Administration) standards                                        

• The Advanced Coronary Treatment (ACT) Foundation of Canada.  Promotes training of high-school students in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and heart health. 
• Centraide/United Way.  Provides financial support to a broad range of community-based organizations.  
• The Foundation for Research into Children’s Diseases. Raises funds for pediatric research in Quebec.
• Health Partners International of Canada. Furnishes donated Canadian medicines, medical supplies and vaccines to people around the world.
• PROCURE. Supports and conducts activities aimed at preventing and curing prostate cancer, including education, awareness campaigns and research. 
• The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Provides information about the heart, stroke and healthy living.
• Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada. Supports patients and advocates for population-based screening and timely access to effective treatments.
• The Canadian Diabetes Association. Supports people affected by diabetes by providing information, diabetes research, education, service and advocacy.                          

Actonel® is a trademark of Warner Chilcott Canada Co. Actonel® is commercialized in Canada by sanofi-aventis and Warner Chilcott. Avapro®, Avalide® and Plavix® are commercialized in Canada by sanofi-aventis and Bristol-Myers Squibb.