Allergan, Inc.

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Allergan, Inc.

Allergan, Inc. (== Template:IPA ==

The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.

Etymology

The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.

Related Terms

  • Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
  • Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
  • Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
  • Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.

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Languages: - East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski) is a global pharmaceutical company that focuses on developing, manufacturing, and commercializing branded pharmaceuticals, devices, and biologic products. The company was originally incorporated in 1948 as Allergan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and later changed its name to Allergan, Inc. in 1989.

Etymology

The name "Allergan" is derived from the term "allergy" and the suffix "-gan", which is a common ending for pharmaceutical companies. The name reflects the company's initial focus on the development and marketing of products for the treatment of allergies.

History

Allergan, Inc. was founded by pharmacist Gavin S. Herbert and his partner, chemist Stanley Bly, in 1948. The company initially focused on the production of nasal drops and eye ointments. Over the years, Allergan expanded its product portfolio to include a wide range of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and biologic products.

Products

Allergan's product portfolio includes treatments for conditions in the fields of dermatology, gastroenterology, women's health, urology, and ophthalmology. Some of the company's most well-known products include Botox, Juvederm, and Restasis.

Acquisitions and Mergers

Throughout its history, Allergan has been involved in a number of acquisitions and mergers. In 2015, the company was acquired by Actavis, a global pharmaceutical company, in a deal worth approximately $70.5 billion. Following the acquisition, Actavis changed its name to Allergan plc.

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