Oligopoly profile: Johnson & Johnson
Established in 1887 as a maker of sterilized surgical dressings, Johnson & Johnson has expanded to become one of the leading medical products companies in the world. It is now a $42 billion dollar company, the 34th largest US company in the Fortune 500 and the 4th largest pharmaceutical company after Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, and Merck.
It is active in three major areas:
- Consumer healthcare and personal care products ranging from Neutrogena skin creams to Johnson's baby powder, and from Band-Aid bandages to Splenda sugar substitute.
- Medical devices and diagnostic tools including blood-sugar testing kits and surgical dressings.
- Pharmaceuticals, which includes drugs for treating pain, heart problems, and cancer treatment.
Recent acquisitions
Like other big pharma companies, Johnson & Johnson has been agressively expanding its reach by buying up smaller companies, including smaller pharmaceutical companies, medical technology companies, and consumer products comapnies.
- 1997, Biopsys Medical, Inc., which makes breast biopsy systems.
- 1998, DuPuy, Inc., a major player in orthopedics.
- 1999, Centocor, a biopharmaceutical company.
- 2001, BabyCenter LLC, an Internet-based information and commerce site for parents
- 2001, ALZA, with drug delivery products.
- 2001, Inverness Medical involved in diabetes research.
- 2002, Tibotec-Virco, a biopharmaceutical company involved in HIV and AIDS research,
- 2003, OraPharma, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company.
- 2003, Scios Inc., a biopharmaceutical company with treatments in cardiovascular and inflammatory disease
Johnson & Johnson divisions
| Diviision |
Description (specialty) |
| Advanced Sterilization Products |
Low-temperature sterilization systems and sterilizing/disinfecting solutions |
| ALZA Corporation |
Drug delivery systems, including oral, transdermal, and implanted systems. |
| BabyCenter, L.L.C |
Online store and information resource for baby care |
| Biosense Webster, Inc., |
Caridac diagnostic equipment. |
| Centocor, Inc. |
Biopharmaceutical using monoclonal antibody research, with products for heart disease and Chron's disease. |
| Cilag AG |
Drugs for epilepsy, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's |
| Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. |
Surgical equipment including valve systems, endoscopes, and implants. |
| Cordis Corporation |
Stents, balloons, and catheters for cardiovasculartreatments |
| DePuy, Inc. |
Orthopaedic devices |
| ETHICON, nc. |
Products for wound care and wound management. |
| Greiter International AG |
Sunscreen products for the European market |
| Independence Technology, L.L.C. |
Technology to help the disabled. |
| Janssen Animal Health |
Veterinary pharmaceuticals |
| Janssen Pharmaceutica Products, L.P. |
Pharmaceuticals for central nervous system disorders, gastrointestinal health, pain management and the treatment of fungal infections |
| Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products |
Products for first aid, personal and baby care |
| Johnson & Johnson Gateway, L.L.C. |
Information and education for health professionals |
| Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc. |
Management services for hospital, health providers, along with customer support. |
| Johnson & Johnson o Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals Co. |
A 50-50% partnership that develops and sells pharmaceuticals. |
| Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. |
Disposable contact lenses as well as eyeglass lenses |
| Lifescan |
Diabertic testing equipment |
| McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals |
OTC medicines like Tylenol, Motrin, Nizoral, and others |
| McNeil Nutritionals |
Consumer nutrionals like Lactaid, Benecol, Splenda |
| Neutogena |
Hair- and skin-care products |
| Noramco |
Chemicals for the pharma industry |
| Ortho Biotech Products, L.P. |
Drugs for anemaia, organ transplants, and cancer |
| Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. |
Diagnostics for blood |
| Penaten |
Baby care products |
| RoC S.A. |
Skin care products |
| THERAKOS S.A. |
Drugs and therapies for autoimmune diseases |
| Tibotec BVBA |
Infection therapies |
| Virco BVBA |
Drugs for HIV and AIDS |
| Woelm Pharma G.m.b.H. |
Over-the-counter drugs in Germany |
Johnson & Johnson Brands
| Category |
Brands |
| Allergy, Cold, and Flu Medicines |
Livostin, Simply Cough, Simply Stuffy, Saint Joseph's, Tylenol, Tyrozets |
| Baby care |
Balmex, Johnson's (baby oil, powder, etc.), Penaten |
| Cardiology |
Reopro, Retavase |
| Dental care |
ACT Dental Rinse, REACH Dental Floss and Toothbrushes, STIM-U-DENT Plaque Removers |
| Diabetes |
InDuo (glucose monitoring, insulin dosing), OneTouch (glucose monitoring) |
| Family planning |
All-Fle (diaphragm), Modicon (oral contraceptive), Othro-Evra (transdermal contraceptive), Ortho-Micronor, Otho Tri-Cyclen, Ortho Cclen (oral contraceptive, Ortho-Novum (oral contraceptive), Paragard |
| Feminine/gynecological |
K/Y (lubricant), Healthy Woman, Ortho Meniopausal (Menopause), Carefree (pant liners), Stayfree (pads) , o.b. tampons (tampons), Floxin (anti-infective) |
| First aid |
Band-Aid (bandages), Actisorb (wound drssing), Adaptic (Wound dressing), Bioclusive (wound dressing), Biopath (woudn dressing), Dermabond, Dyna-Flex (compression system), Fibracol (wound dressing), Nu-Gel (wound dressing), Dof-Foam (wound dressing), Tielle (adhesive dressing) |
| Gastrointestinal |
Aciphex (antacid), Gas Aid (inestinal gas), Imodium (diarrhea), Motilium (nausea), Mylanta (antacid), Mylicon (pediatric gas), Pepcid (antacid), Probiotica (gastric relief) |
| Hair care |
Neutrogena (shampoo), Nizoral, Nizorelle (dandruff) |
| Nutritionals |
Benecol (cholesterol), Lactaid (dairy intolerance), Splenda (sugar substitute). Vlactiv (calcium supplement) |
| Oncology |
Doxil* (ovarian cancer), Eprex (anemia), Leustatin (leukemia), Mammotome (breast biopsy), Procrit (chemotherapy-caused anemia), Uvadex (lymphoma), Uvar XTS (lymphoma) |
| Pain relievers |
Motrin, Tylenol, Tylex(analgesics), Flexeril (muscle relaxer(, Duragesic, Parafonforte, Ultram, Ultracet (pain management), Dolormin (migraine) |
| Skin care |
Aveeno, Bebe, Evian Affinity, Clean 8 Clear, Johnson's. Neutrogena, Persa-Gel, Renova, Retinol, ROC (skin creams and oils), Piz buin (sun products), RetinaMicro (acne) |
| Urology |
Bicitra*, Ditropan, Elmiron, Neutro Phos, Polycitra, Urispas |
| Vision care |
Acuvue, Surevue (contact lenses) |
| Oher prescription drugs |
Reminyl (Alzheimer's), Nizoral, Sporanox (antifungals), Risperdal (antipsychotic), Remicade (arthritis), Concerta (ADHD) |
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