| GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK) is a global healthcare group engaged in the creation, discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceutical and consumer health-related products. It has and operations in some 114 countries, with products sold in over 140 countries. The Company operates in two segments: Pharmaceuticals (prescription pharmaceuticals and vaccines), and Consumer Healthcare (over-the-counter medicines, oral care and nutritional healthcare). The markets for its products are the United States, France, Japan, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany and Spain. In June 2008, the Company completed the acquisition of Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Sirtris). Sirtris will become part of GSK's Drug Discovery organization. |
