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ISTA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ISTA)On Oct 10: 0.65  Down 0.12 (15.69%)  
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ISTA Pharmaceuticals Inc.
15295 Alton Parkway
Irvine, CA 92618
United States - Map
Phone: 949-788-6000
Fax: 949-788-6010
Web Site: http://www.istavision.com

DETAILS 
Index Membership:N/A
Sector:Healthcare
Industry:Diagnostic Substances
Full Time Employees:222

BUSINESS SUMMARY 
ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc., an ophthalmic pharmaceutical company, engages in the discovery, development, and marketing of therapies for inflammation, ocular pain, glaucoma, allergy, dry eye, vitreous hemorrhage, and diabetic retinopathy in the United States. It offers Xibrom for the treatment of inflammation and pain following cataract surgery; Istalol for the treatment of glaucoma; and Vitrase for use as a spreading agent. The company’s products include T-Pred for the treatment of steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions where risk of bacterial infection exists; Bepotastine ophthalmic solution, a second Phase III clinical trial product for allergic conjunctivitis; Bepotastine nasal for the treatment of allergic rhinitis; Ecabet Sodium, a Phase IIb clinical trial product for the treatment of dry eye syndrome; and Strong Steroid for the treatment of ocular inflammation and allergy. Its products also include a Xibrom/steroid combination product to treat inflammation; iganidipine to enhance ocular nerve blood flow; and a new formulation of latanoprost for the treatment of glaucoma. ISTA Pharmaceuticals sells its products primarily to drug wholesalers, retailers, and distributors, including chain drug stores, hospitals, clinics, government agencies, and managed healthcare providers. The company was founded in 1992 as Advanced Corneal Systems, Inc. and changed its name to ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in 2000. ISTA Pharmaceuticals is headquartered in Irvine, California.
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    CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 
    ISTA Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s Corporate Governance Quotient (CGQ®) as of 1-Oct-08 is better than 82.5% of CGQ Universe companies and 62.9% of Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences companies.
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    KEY EXECUTIVES 
     PayExercised
    Dr. Vicente Anido Jr., Ph.D., 55
    Chief Exec. Officer, Pres
    N/A N/A
    Mrs. Lauren P. Silvernail , 49
    Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and VP of Corp. Devel.
    N/A N/A
    Mr. Thomas A. Mitro , 50
    VP of Sales & Marketing
    N/A N/A
    Mr. Marvin J. Garrett , 57
    VP of Regulatory Affairs, Quality and Compliance
    N/A N/A
    Dr. Timothy R. McNamara Pharm.D., 52
    VP of Clinical Research & Medical Affairs
    $ 327.00KN/A
    Dollar amounts are as of 31-Dec-07 and compensation values are for the last fiscal year ending on that date. "Pay" is salary, bonuses, etc. "Exercised" is the value of options exercised during the fiscal year.
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