2003 sales (est.), 34.5 billion; 2002 sales, 31.8 billion; 2001 sales, 26.2 billion;1998 sales, 20 billion;
Glaxo spent nearly $4 billion on R&D in 2002. Glaxo has tried to revitalize its research laboratories by separating them into six Centers for Excellence in Drug Development that compete against one another like individual biotechs.
No. of R&D products (2002): 176; Ranking: 1st; No. of R&D products (2003): 190 (112 of own products); Ranking: 1st;
Anti-Infectives:
Marketed
Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanic acid combination): penicillin antibiotic with b-lactamase inhibitor; generic competition
Year | Sales (pounds) | No Structure |
2003 | 872 million (est) | |
2002 | 1.8 billion | |
| 2001 | 1.42 billion | |
| 2000 | 1.22 billion | |
| 1999 | ? | |
| 1998 | 964 million |
Fortaz/Fortum (ceftazidime): cephalosporin antibiotic; 2001 sales, 201 million;
Agenerase (amprenavir): HIV protease inhibitor; 2001 sales, 50 million;
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Combivir/Biovir (lamivudine and zidovudine): RTIs for HIV infections; approved September 1997
Year | Sales (pounds) | No Structure |
2002 | 588 million | |
| 2001 | 606 million | |
| 2000 | 562 million | |
| 1999 | ? | |
1998 | 267 million |
Zovirax (aciclovir): DNA polymerase for herpes, shingles, chickenpox, cold sores; 2001 sales, 296 million; 1998 sales, 403 million
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Ziagen (abacavir): DNA polymerase inhibitor for HIV; 2001 sales, 167 million
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Valtrex/Zelitrex (valacyclovir): DNA polymerase inhibitor (nucleoside analog) for genital herpes; 2001 sales, 350 million;
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Epivir (lamivudine): nucleoside RTI for hepatitis B infections; 2001 sales, 302 million; 1998 sales, 359 million;
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Famvir (famciclovir): DNA polymerase inhibitor for genital herpes and shingles; approved September 1997
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Relenza (zanamivir): neuraminidase inhibitor for influenza;
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Ceftin/Zinnat (cefuroxime axetil): cephalosporin antibiotic; approved September 1997; 2001 sales, 409 million; 1998 sales, 411 million;
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Retrovir (zidovudine): nucleoside RTI for HIV; 2001 sales, 55 million;
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In Development
tRNA synthetase inhibitor program (antibacterial) (2002); HCV NS3/4A protease program (2003); FabI/FabK inhibitor program (2003); HCV NS5B inhibitor program (2002);HCV immunomodulator program (2002);
Fosamprenavir: HIV protease inhibitor; prodrug of amprenavir; Phase II/Phase III (2003); possible advantage with once a day dosing;
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43908: HIV protease inhibitor; Phase III (2003)
640385: HIV protease inhibitor; Phase I (2002)
695634: NNRTI for HIV; Phase I (2002)
ONO-4128: CCR5 antagonist for HIV; from Ono Pharmaceuticals; Phase I (2003)
810781: HIV integrase inhibitor; Phase II (2002)
MIV-210: nucleoside RTI for HIV; prodrug of dideoxyguanidine; from Medivir; Phase I (2003)
Factive (gemifloxacin mesylate): DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV inhibitor; quinolone antibiotic; Phase III (2003)
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Hepatitis E Vaccine: Phase II (2003)
Hepatitis B Vaccine: Phase III (2003)
Cardiovascular:
Marketed
Coreg (carvedilol): a,b-blocker for congestive heart failure; 2001 sales, 251 million;
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In Development
a-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist program (2002);
Ariflo (cilomilast): PDE-IV inhibitor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; rejected by FDA for that indication (2003); Phase II (2003) for asthma
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Piboserod HCl: 5-HT4 receptor antagonist for gastric esophageal reflux disease and atrial fibrillation; Phase I (2003); Phase III in 1997 for irritable bowel
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GW-473178: thrombin inhibitor for thrombosis; iv formulation; Phase I (2003)
SB-424323: indirect thrombin inhibitor for thrombosis; oral formulation; Phase II (2003)
GW-501516: PPAR d agonist for dyslipidemia; with Ligand; Phase I (2003)
GW-590735: PPAR agonist for dyslipidemia; Phase I (2003)
GW-249417: anti-Factor IX monoclonal antibody for stroke
CNS:
Marketed
Paxil (paroxetine): selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor for generalized anxiety disorder; anxiety, and depression; Paxil litigation with Apotex starts Feb 5, 2003; Generic competition; may be addictive; removed labeling claim that it was not addictive in Britain (2003);British drug regulators warned that Paxil should not be used to treat depression in people under 18 (6/03);
Year | Sales (pounds) | ![]() |
2003 | 1.96 billion (est) | |
2002 | 3.1 billion | |
| 2001 | 1.86 billion | |
| 2000 | 1.55 billion | |
| 1999 | ? | |
| 1998 | 1.06 billion |
Imigran/Imitrex (sumatriptan): 5-HT1 agonist for migraines; approved August 1997
Year | Sales (pounds) | ![]() |
2002 | 798 million | |
2001 | 758 million | |
| 2000 | ? | |
| 1999 | ? | |
| 1998 | 698 million |
Wellbutrin (bupropion HCl): noradrenaline/dopamine reuptake inhibitor for ADHD; Phase III (2003)
Year | Sales (pounds) | ![]() |
2003 | 864 million (est) | |
2002 | 882 million | |
| 2001 | 647 million | |
| 2000 | ? | |
| 1999 | ? | |
| 1998 | 307 million |
Naramig/Amerge (naratriptan): 5-HT1 agonist for migraines; 2001 sales, 91 million;
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In Development
5-HT7 receptor antagonist program (2002);
Talnetant: tachykinin (NK3) antagonist for schizophrenia; Phase II (2003)
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Alvimopan: mu opioid antagonist for post-operative ileus; Phase III (2003)
Caraberset: benzopyran for migraines and epilepsy; Phase II (2003)
Manifaxine (GW-320659): noradrenergic and dopaminergic reuptake inhibitor for ADHD; Phase II (2003)
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SB-271046: 5-HT6 antagonist for schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease; Phase I (12/2002)
SB-424323: for stroke; Phase II (2003)
SB-683698: dual a-4 integrin (VLA4) antagonist for inflammatory bowel disease and multiple sclerosis; Phase I (12/2002)
Vilazodone (EMD-68843; SB-659746): selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor/5-HT1A partial antagonist for depression; Phase IIb (2003); dropped 5/2003 due to lack of efficacy
SB-679769: NK1 antagonist for depression and anxiety; Phase II (2002)
SB-597599: NK1 antagonist for depression and anxiety; Phase I (2002)
353162: noradrenaline/dopamine reuptake inhibitor for depression and bipolar disorder; Phase I (2003)
723620: corticotropin releasing factor antagonist for anxiety and depression; Phase I (2002)
Diabetes/Obesity:
Marketed
Avandia (rosiglitazone): PPARg agonist for type 2 diabetes
Year | Sales (pounds) | ![]() |
2003 | 904 million (est) | |
2002 | 809 million | |
| 2001 | 707 million | |
| 2000 | 462 million | |
| 1999 | ? | |
| 1998 | - |
In Development
GI-181771: CCK-A antagonist for obesity; Phase II (2003); non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, Phase I (2003)
GW-427353: b3 adrenergic receptor agonist for non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus; Phase I (12/2002)
GW-677954: PPAR agonist for non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus; Phase I (2003)
876167: 5-HT2C agonist for obesity;
Gastrointestinal
In Development
Lotronex (alosetron HCl): 5-HT3 receptor antagonist for irritable bowel; Phase III (2003)
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Talnetant: tachykinin (NK3) antagonist for irritable bowel; Phase I (2003)
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Alvimopan: peripheral mu opioid antagonist for irritable bowel; Phase II (2003)
SB-723620: corticotropin releasing factor antagonist for irritable bowel; Phase I (2003)
SB-281832: for inflammatory bowel disease; Phase I (2003)
SB-683698: dual a-4 integrin (VLA4) antagonist for inflammatory bowel disease and multiple sclerosis; Phase I (2003)
Repifermin (keratinocyte growth factor-2 / KGF): for inflammatory bowel disease; Phase II (2003)
Piboserod HCl: 5-HT4 receptor antagonist for gastric esophageal reflux disease and atrial fibrillation; Phase I (2003); Phase III in 1997 for irritable bowel
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SB-641257: for gastric esophageal reflux disease; Phase I (2003)
Inflammation/Immunology:
Marketed
Advair/Seretide (salmeterol): b2 agonist for asthma
Year | Sales (pounds) | ![]() |
2003 | 2.06 billion (est) | |
2002 | 2.4 billion | |
| 2001 | 850 million | |
| 2000 | 208 million |
Flixonase/Flonase (fluticasone propionate): inhaled corticosteroid for asthma
Year | Sales (pounds) | No Structure |
2002 | 534 million | |
| 2001 | 504 million | |
| 2000 | ? | |
| 1999 | ? | |
| 1998 | 273 million |
Flixotide/Flovent (fluticasone propionate): inhaled corticosteroid for asthma
Year | Sales (pounds) | No Structure |
2002 | 783 million | |
| 2001 | 915 million | |
| 2000 | ? | |
| 1999 | ? | |
| 1998 | 498 million |
In Development
PLA2 program (2002); p38a MAP kinase inhibitor program (2002);
406381: COX-2 inhibitor for inflammation and pain;
SB-480848: lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 inhibitor; Phase I (2003)
SB-659032: lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 inhibitor; Phase I (2003)
Men's health:
Marketed
Avodart (dutasteride): 5a-reductase inhibitor; approved and on market for benign prostatic hyperplasia; male hair loss; approved November 2001;
Levitra (vardenafil): PDE-5 inhibitor for erectile dysfunction; analysts predict that it could generate annual sales of 1 billion by 2007; approved 8/03;
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Oncology:
Marketed
Zofran (ondansetron): 5-HT3 receptor antagonist for prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), cancer chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV), and radiotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (RINV)
Year | Sales (pounds) | ![]() |
2003 | 728 million (est) | |
2002 | 708 million | |
| 2001 | 601 million | |
| 2000 | ? | |
| 1999 | ? | |
| 1998 | 389 million |
In Development
Erb-2/EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor program (2002);
Bexxar: radioimmunotherapy for non-Hodgkins lymphoma; to be launched over next two years (2003); FDA has decided to extend its review for up to 3 months;
GW-572016: EGF receptor and HER2 tyrosine kinase inhibitor for solid tumors; Phase I (2003)
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572016: Erb-2 and EGF receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor for breast and colorectal cancer; Phase II (2002)
786034: VEGF receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor for solid tumors; Phase I (2002)
Hycamtin (topotecan): topoisomerase I inhibitor for ovarian and non-small cell lung cancers; Phase II (2002)
Navelbine (vinorelbine): for non-small cell lung cancer;


























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