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Opko Health, Inc. (OPK)

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7.14 Jun 18, 4:03PM EDT|Pre-Market : 7.28 Up 0.14 (1.96%) 8:11AM EDT - Nasdaq Real Time Price

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Opko Health, Inc.
4400 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33137
United States - Map
Phone: 305-575-4100
Website: http://www.opko.com

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Index Membership:N/A
Sector:Healthcare
Industry:Medical Appliances & Equipment
Full Time Employees:549

Business Summary 

Opko Health, Inc., a pharmaceutical and diagnostics company, engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel and proprietary technologies. It operates in two segments, Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics. The company is developing molecular diagnostics tests to identify molecules or immunobiomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease, non-small cell lung cancer, and pancreatic cancer, and other cancers; point-of-care diagnostic tests to detect prostate specific antigen; and laboratory developed tests comprising 4Kscore test for the detection of prostate cancer. It also operates OURLab, a full-service medical laboratory specializing in urologic pathology. In addition, the company is developing CTAP101 Capsules to treat secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with stage 3 or 4 chronic kidney disease and vitamin D insufficiency; and Fermagate Tablets to treat hyperphosphatemia in end-stage renal disease patients on chronic hemodialysis. Further, it is developing oligonucleotide therapeutics, which are under pre-clinical studies for the treatment of various illnesses, such as cancer, heart disease, metabolic disorders, and genetic anomalies; heparin-derived oligosaccharide for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases; influenza vaccines; alpha-galactosyl ceramide analogs for cancer, infectious disease, and autoimmune disease; and rolapitant, a NK-1 candidate that has completed Phase II clinical testing for the prevention of chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting. Additionally, the company develops and produces specialty active pharmaceutical ingredients; offers ophthalmic and other pharmaceutical products; and provides cardiovascular products, vaccines, antibiotics, gastro-intestinal products, and hormones. It operates in the United States, Chile, Mexico, Israel, and Spain. OPKO Health, Inc. is based in Miami, Florida.

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Corporate Governance 
Opko Health, Inc.’s ISS Governance QuickScore as of Jun 1, 2013 is 10. The pillar scores are Audit: 10; Board: 10; Shareholder Rights: 4; Compensation: 6.
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 PayExercised
Dr. Phillip Gamma Frost M.D., 76
Chairman and Chief Exec. Officer
469.00K0.00
Dr. Jane H. Hsiao Ph.D., MBA., 66
Vice Chairman and Chief Technical Officer
459.00K0.00
Mr. Juan F. Rodriguez , 46
Chief Financial Officer and Sr. VP
131.00K0.00
Mr. Steven D. Rubin J.D., 53
Exec. VP of Admin. and Director
359.00K0.00
Mr. Adam Logal , 34
Chief Accounting Officer, VP of Fin. and Treasurer
N/AN/A
Amounts are as of Dec 30, 2012 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.
Currency in USD.
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