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{{short description|Former American pharmaceutical and medical systems company}}
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[[File:Alza Plaza.jpg|thumb|right|ALZA Plaza in Mountain View, California]]
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'''ALZA Corporation''' was a [[pharmaceutical]] and [[medical system]]s company.
{{for|a European electronics retailer|Alza.cz}}
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{{Infobox company
| name = Alza Corporation
| image = Alza Plaza.jpg
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| image_caption = Alza Plaza in Mountain View, California
| type = [[Subsidiary]]
| industry = [[Pharmaceutical]] and medical systems
| founded = {{start date and age|1968}}
| founder = [[Alejandro Zaffaroni]]
| num_employees = 10,000
| parent = Johnson & Johnson
}}

'''Alza Corporation''' was an American [[pharmaceutical]] and [[medical system]]s company.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-11-04 |title=ALZA Corp. faces layoffs in Vacaville |url=https://www.thereporter.com/general-news/20091104/alza-corp-faces-layoffs-in-vacaville/ |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=The Vacaville Reporter}}</ref>


==Background==
==Background==
Founded in 1968 by Dr [[Alejandro Zaffaroni]]; the company's name is a [[portmanteau]] of his name. ALZA was a major pioneer in the field of [[drug delivery]] systems, bringing over 20 prescription pharmaceutical products to market, and employing about 10,000 people during 20 years.{{Citation needed|date=July 2011}} In 2001, ALZA was acquired by [[Johnson & Johnson]] via a stock-for-stock [[Financial transaction|transaction]] worth US$10.5 billion.<ref>{{cite press release |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=Johnson & Johnson to Merge With ALZA Corporation In $10.5 Billion Stock-for-Stock Transaction |url=http://www.investor.jnj.com/releasedetail.cfm?releaseid=63833 |location=NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif |publisher=Johnson & Johnson |agency=Johnson & Johnson |date=2001-03-27 |access-date=2015-07-10}}</ref>
Founded in 1968 by Dr. [[Alejandro Zaffaroni]]; the company's name is a [[portmanteau]] of his name. Alza was a major pioneer in the field of [[drug delivery]] systems, bringing over 20 prescription pharmaceutical products to market, and employing about 10,000 people during 20 years.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-12-14 |title=ALZA Corporation Revenue: Annual, Quarterly, and Historic - Zippia |url=https://www.zippia.com/alza-careers-14421/revenue/ |access-date=2024-07-21 |website=www.zippia.com |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2001, Alza was acquired by [[Johnson & Johnson]] via a stock-for-stock [[Financial transaction|transaction]] worth US$10.5 billion.<ref>{{cite press release |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=Johnson & Johnson to Merge With Alza Corporation In $10.5 Billion Stock-for-Stock Transaction |url=http://www.investor.jnj.com/releasedetail.cfm?releaseid=63833 |location=New Brunswick, New Jersey, and Mountain View, California |publisher=Johnson & Johnson |agency=Johnson & Johnson |date=2001-03-27 |access-date=2015-07-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150711220823/http://www.investor.jnj.com/releasedetail.cfm?releaseid=63833 |archive-date=11 July 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


== Drug delivery platforms ==
== Drug delivery platforms ==
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* Stealth liposomal
* Stealth liposomal


== Marketed ALZA Products ==
== Marketed Alza products ==
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* [[Catapres-TTS]] - now marketed by [[Janssen Pharmaceutica]]
* [[Catapres-TTS]] – now marketed by [[Janssen Pharmaceuticals]]
* [[Concerta]] - now marketed by [[Janssen Pharmaceuticals]]
* [[Concerta]] – now marketed by [[Janssen Pharmaceuticals]]
* [[Verapamil|Covera HS]] - with [[G. D. Searle & Company|G.D. Searle]]
* [[Verapamil|Covera HS]] – with [[G. D. Searle & Company|G.D. Searle]]
* [[Ditropan XL]]
* [[Ditropan XL]]
* [[Duragesic]]
* [[Duragesic]]
* [[Doxil]]
* [[Doxil]]
* [[Hydromorphone|Jurnista / Exalgo]]
* [[Hydromorphone|Jurnista / Exalgo]]
* [[Glucotrol|Glucotrol XL]] - with [[Pfizer]]
* [[Glucotrol|Glucotrol XL]] – with [[Pfizer]]
* [[Nicoderm CQ]]
* [[Nicoderm CQ]]
* [[Procardia|Procardia XL]] - with Pfizer
* [[Procardia|Procardia XL]] – with Pfizer
* [[Pseudoephedrine|Efidac/24]] - marketed by [[Novartis|CIBA Consumer Pharmaceuticals]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Approval Package For: Application Number: NDA 20-021/S-003|author=Center for Drug Evaluation and Research|date=1995-05-09|url=http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/nda/pre96/20021_S003_EFIDAC%2024_AP.pdf|accessdate=10 July 2015}}</ref>
* [[Pseudoephedrine|Efidac/24]] – marketed by [[Novartis|CIBA Consumer Pharmaceuticals]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Approval Package For: Application Number: NDA 20-021/S-003|author=Center for Drug Evaluation and Research|date=1995-05-09|url=http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/nda/pre96/20021_S003_EFIDAC%2024_AP.pdf|access-date=10 July 2015}}</ref>
* [[Spirolactone]]
* [[Spirolactone]]
* [[Leuprorelin|Viadur]] - licensed to [[Bayer]] after approval in 2000,<ref>{{cite press release |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=Bayer to Market ALZA's Viadur(TM) in U.S. |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bayer-to-market-alzas-viadurtm-in-us-72436057.html |location=MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., and WEST HAVEN, Conn. |publisher=PRNewswire |agency=PRNewswire |date=2000-04-05 |access-date=2015-07-10}}</ref> but marketing was discontinued in 2008<ref>{{cite press release |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=Marketing of Viadur(R) (leuprolide acetate implant) to Phase Out by April 2008 |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/marketing-of-viadurr-leuprolide-acetate-implant-to-phase-out-by-april-2008-58827127.html |location=WAYNE, N.J. |publisher=PRNewswire |agency=PRNewswire |date=2007-12-20 |access-date=2015-07-10}}</ref>
* [[Leuprorelin|Viadur]] – licensed to [[Bayer]] after approval in 2000,<ref>{{cite press release |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=Bayer to Market Alza's Viadur(TM) in U.S. |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bayer-to-market-alzas-viadurtm-in-us-72436057.html |location=MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., and WEST HAVEN, Conn. |publisher=PRNewswire |agency=PRNewswire |date=2000-04-05 |access-date=2015-07-10}}</ref> but marketing was discontinued in 2008<ref>{{cite press release |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=Marketing of Viadur(R) (leuprolide acetate implant) to Phase Out by April 2008 |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/marketing-of-viadurr-leuprolide-acetate-implant-to-phase-out-by-april-2008-58827127.html |location=WAYNE, N.J. |publisher=PRNewswire |agency=PRNewswire |date=2007-12-20 |access-date=2015-07-10}}</ref>
}}
}}


== Locations ==
== Locations ==
ALZA built its first [[corporate headquarters]] in 1971, at 950 [[Page Mill Road]] in [[Palo Alto]], California, now occupied by law firm [[Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati]]. In 1999, ALZA moved its headquarters to Shoreline Business Park, where it remained until July 2007 when ALZA was acquired by Johnson & Johnson and the space was vacated.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sanjose.bizjournals.com/sanjose/stories/2007/08/27/story7.html |title='&#39;ALZA's exit could mean another office space buy for Google'&#39; - Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal |publisher=Sanjose.bizjournals.com |date= 26 August 2007|accessdate=2011-07-29 |first=Sharon |last=Simonson}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mv-voice.com/news/show_story.php?id=94 |title='&#39;ALZA Corp. leaving city after 17 years'&#39; - Mountain View Voice |publisher=Mv-voice.com |date= |accessdate=2011-07-29| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20110724073534/http://www.mv-voice.com/news/show_story.php?id=94| archivedate= 24 July 2011 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> The remaining employees were relocated to two buildings elsewhere in the Shoreline Business Park. ALZA is now in operation in [[Vacaville]], [[California]].
Alza built its first [[corporate headquarters]] in 1971, at 950 [[Page Mill Road]] in [[Palo Alto]], California. In 1990, Alza moved its headquarters to Shoreline Business Park, where it remained until late 2007, a few years after Alza was acquired by Johnson & Johnson.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sanjose.bizjournals.com/sanjose/stories/2007/08/27/story7.html |title=Alza's exit could mean another office space buy for Google – Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal |publisher=Sanjose.bizjournals.com |date= 26 August 2007|access-date=2011-07-29 |first=Sharon |last=Simonson}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mv-voice.com/news/show_story.php?id=94 |title=Alza Corp. leaving city after 17 years – Mountain View Voice |publisher=Mv-voice.com |access-date=2011-07-29| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110724073534/http://www.mv-voice.com/news/show_story.php?id=94| archive-date= 24 July 2011 | url-status= live}}</ref> The remaining employees were relocated to two buildings elsewhere in the Shoreline Business Park.{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}

Alza operated a large-scale manufacturing facility in [[Vacaville, California]], but it was announced that this facility would shut down by 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Palmer |first=Eric |date=2 April 2019 |title=Janssen laying off 4 dozen employees as California plant heads toward closure |url=https://www.fiercepharma.com/manufacturing/janssen-laying-off-four-dozen-employees-as-california-plant-slated-for-closure |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190531153348/https://www.fiercepharma.com/manufacturing/janssen-laying-off-four-dozen-employees-as-california-plant-slated-for-closure |archive-date=31 May 2019 |access-date=21 May 2019 |website=Fierce Pharma}}</ref> They also previously operated a large-scale facility in [[Cashel, Tipperary|Cashel]], [[Ireland]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.tipperarystar.ie/news/business/168768/-Devastating--Jobs-Blow-for.html|title='Devastating' Jobs Blow for Cashel and Tipperary with Closure of Alza/Cordis Plant|access-date=2016-11-07}}</ref>


[[Google]]'s [[Googleplex]] is located just east of ALZA Plaza.
Google's [[Googleplex]] is located just east of Alza Plaza. In August–September 2008, Google moved into the Alza plaza buildings.
In August–September 2008, Google moved into the ALZA plaza buildings.


[[File:Alza pano from Permanente Creek Trail.jpg|thumb|center|600px|Panoramic view of Alza Plaza from the Permanente Creek Trail, on the east side of [[Permanente Creek]]]]
ALZA operated a large-scale manufacturing facility in [[Vacaville, California]] and another large-scale facility in [[Cashel, Tipperary|Cashel]], [[Ireland]].


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Martin Gerstel]]
* [[Martin Gerstel]]
* [[Peter F. Carpenter]]
* [[Stephen Stahl]]


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 04:02, 4 October 2024

For an automobile model, see Perodua Alza.
For a European electronics retailer, see Alza.cz.

Alza Corporation
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryPharmaceutical and medical systems
Founded1968; 56 years ago (1968)
FounderAlejandro Zaffaroni
Number of employees
10,000
ParentJohnson & Johnson

Alza Corporation was an American pharmaceutical and medical systems company.[1]

Background

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Founded in 1968 by Dr. Alejandro Zaffaroni; the company's name is a portmanteau of his name. Alza was a major pioneer in the field of drug delivery systems, bringing over 20 prescription pharmaceutical products to market, and employing about 10,000 people during 20 years.[2] In 2001, Alza was acquired by Johnson & Johnson via a stock-for-stock transaction worth US$10.5 billion.[3]

Drug delivery platforms

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The company owns the patents on the following delivery platforms:

Marketed Alza products

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Locations

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Alza built its first corporate headquarters in 1971, at 950 Page Mill Road in Palo Alto, California. In 1990, Alza moved its headquarters to Shoreline Business Park, where it remained until late 2007, a few years after Alza was acquired by Johnson & Johnson.[8][9] The remaining employees were relocated to two buildings elsewhere in the Shoreline Business Park.[citation needed]

Alza operated a large-scale manufacturing facility in Vacaville, California, but it was announced that this facility would shut down by 2022.[10] They also previously operated a large-scale facility in Cashel, Ireland.[11]

Google's Googleplex is located just east of Alza Plaza. In August–September 2008, Google moved into the Alza plaza buildings.

Panoramic view of Alza Plaza from the Permanente Creek Trail, on the east side of Permanente Creek

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "ALZA Corp. faces layoffs in Vacaville". The Vacaville Reporter. 4 November 2009. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
  2. ^ "ALZA Corporation Revenue: Annual, Quarterly, and Historic - Zippia". www.zippia.com. 14 December 2021. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Johnson & Johnson to Merge With Alza Corporation In $10.5 Billion Stock-for-Stock Transaction" (Press release). New Brunswick, New Jersey, and Mountain View, California: Johnson & Johnson. Johnson & Johnson. 27 March 2001. Archived from the original on 11 July 2015. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
  4. ^ Gareth Macdonald (28 April 2009). "Patheon to make Oros-based depression and allergy drugs". Decision News Media SAS.
  5. ^ Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (9 May 1995). "Approval Package For: Application Number: NDA 20-021/S-003" (PDF). Retrieved 10 July 2015.
  6. ^ "Bayer to Market Alza's Viadur(TM) in U.S." (Press release). MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., and WEST HAVEN, Conn.: PRNewswire. PRNewswire. 5 April 2000. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
  7. ^ "Marketing of Viadur(R) (leuprolide acetate implant) to Phase Out by April 2008" (Press release). WAYNE, N.J.: PRNewswire. PRNewswire. 20 December 2007. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
  8. ^ Simonson, Sharon (26 August 2007). "Alza's exit could mean another office space buy for Google – Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal". Sanjose.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 29 July 2011.
  9. ^ "Alza Corp. leaving city after 17 years – Mountain View Voice". Mv-voice.com. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 29 July 2011.
  10. ^ Palmer, Eric (2 April 2019). "Janssen laying off 4 dozen employees as California plant heads toward closure". Fierce Pharma. Archived from the original on 31 May 2019. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
  11. ^ "'Devastating' Jobs Blow for Cashel and Tipperary with Closure of Alza/Cordis Plant". Retrieved 7 November 2016.
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