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Norbrook Group

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Norbrook Laboratories Ltd
TypeLtd
IndustryPharmaceuticals
Founded1969
HeadquartersNewry, Northern Ireland
Key people
Lord Ballyedmond
Founding CEO & Chairman
Websitewww.norbrook.com

Norbrook is a United Kingdom-based pharmaceutical company. It was founded in 1969 by Lord Ballyedmond as Norbrook Laboratories Ltd in Northern Ireland. In 1970, Norbrook began manufacturing of veterinary pharmaceuticals. In 2011 the Norbrook Group was listed by the Belfast Telegraph in its Top 100 Companies list as being in position 28.[1]

Norbrook manufactures several pharmaceutical drugs, the best-known of which are the antibiotic drugs Noroclav and Betamox, NSAIDs such as Carprieve, Loxicom and Flunixin.

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Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is a part of the United Kingdom, situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, that is variously described as a country, province or region. Northern Ireland shares an open border to the south and west with the Republic of Ireland. In 2021, its population was 1,903,100, making up about 27% of Ireland's population and about 3% of the UK's population. The Northern Ireland Assembly, established by the Northern Ireland Act 1998, holds responsibility for a range of devolved policy matters, while other areas are reserved for the UK Government. The government of Northern Ireland cooperates with the government of the Republic of Ireland in several areas agreed under the terms of the Belfast Agreement. The Republic of Ireland also has a consultative role on non-devolved governmental matters through the British-Irish Governmental Conference (BIIG).

Medication

Medication

A medication is a drug used to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent disease. Drug therapy (pharmacotherapy) is an important part of the medical field and relies on the science of pharmacology for continual advancement and on pharmacy for appropriate management.

Antibiotic

Antibiotic

An antibiotic is a type of antimicrobial substance active against bacteria. It is the most important type of antibacterial agent for fighting bacterial infections, and antibiotic medications are widely used in the treatment and prevention of such infections. They may either kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria. A limited number of antibiotics also possess antiprotozoal activity. Antibiotics are not effective against viruses such as the common cold or influenza; drugs which inhibit growth of viruses are termed antiviral drugs or antivirals rather than antibiotics. They are also not effective against fungi; drugs which inhibit growth of fungi are called antifungal drugs.

Flunixin

Flunixin

Flunixin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), analgesic, and antipyretic used in horses, cattle and pigs. It is often formulated as the meglumine salt. In the United States, it is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and may only be lawfully distributed by order of a licensed veterinarian. There are many trade names for the product.

Veterinary products

  • Closamectin – Closamectin is a pioneer[2][3] drug developed by Norbrook for the treatment of fluke, worms and other external parasites.[4][5]
  • Carprieve – A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for the treatment of osteoarthritis in dogs.[6][7]
  • Loxicom oral Suspension – A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for the treatment of pain in cats and dogs.[6]
  • Loxicom Injectable – A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for the treatment of pain in cats and dogs, scour in cattle, musculo-skeletal and locomotary conditions in horses and pigs.[6]
  • Noroclav
  • Flunixin – A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in horses, cattle and swine in different parts of the world.[6]
  • Peptizole - First generic omeprazole for Equine gastric ulcer syndrome in the UK.
  • Vetofol
  • Thyronorm - First oral solution for treating hyperthyroidism in cats [8]

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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) are members of a therapeutic drug class which reduces pain, decreases inflammation, decreases fever, and prevents blood clots. Side effects depend on the specific drug, its dose and duration of use, but largely include an increased risk of gastrointestinal ulcers and bleeds, heart attack, and kidney disease.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a type of degenerative joint disease that results from breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone which affects 1 in 7 adults in the United States. It is believed to be the fourth leading cause of disability in the world. The most common symptoms are joint pain and stiffness. Usually the symptoms progress slowly over years. Other symptoms may include joint swelling, decreased range of motion, and, when the back is affected, weakness or numbness of the arms and legs. The most commonly involved joints are the two near the ends of the fingers and the joint at the base of the thumbs, the knee and hip joints, and the joints of the neck and lower back. The symptoms can interfere with work and normal daily activities. Unlike some other types of arthritis, only the joints, not internal organs, are affected.

Pain

Pain

Pain is a distressing feeling often caused by intense or damaging stimuli. The International Association for the Study of Pain defines pain as "an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with, actual or potential tissue damage." In medical diagnosis, pain is regarded as a symptom of an underlying condition.

Flunixin

Flunixin

Flunixin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), analgesic, and antipyretic used in horses, cattle and pigs. It is often formulated as the meglumine salt. In the United States, it is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and may only be lawfully distributed by order of a licensed veterinarian. There are many trade names for the product.

Equine gastric ulcer syndrome

Equine gastric ulcer syndrome

Equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) is a common cause of colic and decreased performance in horses. Horses form ulcers in the mucosa of the stomach, leading to pain, decreased appetite, weight loss, and behavioral changes. Treatment generally involves reducing acid production of the stomach and dietary management. Unlike some animals, however, stomach rupture is rare, and the main goal of treating is to reduce pain and improve performance of animals used for showing or racing.

Awards

  • 1987 Norbrook receives its first Queens Award for Export
  • 2002 Norbrook receives the Queens Award for Export Achievement for the fourth time
  • 2011 Norbrook receives the Queens Award for Enterprise[9]
  • Norbrook is the only company in the world which is licensed by the United States Food and Drugs Administration to manufacture sterile injections for veterinary use outside the USA and import them for sale in USA territory.

Source: "Norbrook Group", Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, (2023, January 29th), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norbrook_Group.

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Further Reading

Ketoprofen

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Diclofenac

Phenylbutazone

Meloxicam

Ketorolac

Flunixin

Carprofen

Oxyphenbutazone

Deracoxib

Tepoxalin

Meclofenamic acid

Firocoxib

Dechra Pharmaceuticals

Clonixin

Robenacoxib

Vedaprofen
References
  1. ^ "28. Norbrook Group – Company List, Top 100 Companies". The Belfast Telegraph. 8 April 2011. Retrieved 10 December 2011.
  2. ^ http://www.ipo.org/Content/ContentFolders/MeetingsEvents2/IPOMeetingsEvents/AnnualMeeting/2005/Morse_Howard.pdf
  3. ^ "> Generic Drugs: History, Approval Process, and Current Challenges". USPharmacist.com. Retrieved 10 December 2011.
  4. ^ "Closamectin Pour on and Injection – Norbrook Pharmaceutical Worldwide". Closamectin.com. Retrieved 10 December 2011.
  5. ^ "Scientists create cattle wonder drug – Local & National, News". The Belfast Telegraph. 2 September 2009. Retrieved 10 December 2011.
  6. ^ a b c d "Norbrook Laboratories – Veterinary, Equine, Farm Animal and Pet Products". Norbrook.com. Retrieved 10 December 2011.
  7. ^ "Carprieve at Veterinary Medicines Directorate". Search.vmd.gov.uk. Retrieved 10 December 2011.
  8. ^ "Liquid therapy launched for feline hyperthyroidism".
  9. ^ "Pharmaceutical firms win Queen's Awards for Enterprise". Manufacturingchemist.com. 21 April 2011. Retrieved 10 December 2011.
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