GSK

GSK plc is a British multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Established in 2000 through the merger of Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham, GSK is the tenth-largest pharmaceutical company globally. The company discovers, develops, manufactures, and delivers medicines and vaccines with a rese... arch and development focus on four primary therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation, oncology, HIV, and infectious diseases. GSK's product portfolio includes specialty medicines, vaccines, and general medicines targeting conditions such as HIV, respiratory diseases, cancer, immuno-inflammation, anti-viral, central nervous system disorders, metabolic conditions, cardiovascular disease, urogenital conditions, anti-bacterial treatments, dermatology, and rare diseases. The company also offers over-the-counter products for pain relief, oral health, nutrition, skin health, and gastrointestinal diseases. GSK has a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. In July 2024, the company moved its global headquarters to New Oxford Street in central London, positioning itself within the city's Knowledge Quarter near world-class science and academic institutions including the Francis Crick Institute and King's College London. The new headquarters houses approximately 3,000 employees including the global leadership team and teams supporting research and development, supply chain, commercial operations, and corporate functions. GSK sells its products through wholesalers, pharmacies, hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare groups globally, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade.Read More