Pharmanex is a leader in the research and development of nutritional products. The company has a portfolio of multivitamin/mineral supplements, natural health products, standardized botanicals and specialized health systems. Pharmanex products are sold direct to consumers through the Internet and a network of independent representatives and non-profits.

Pharmanex Fact Sheet

Mission
At Pharmanex®, we are committed to scientific inquiry and integrity. We are dedicated to providing natural health care supplements that are proven by our rigorous pharmaceutical-like standards.

Company
Founded in 1994, Pharmanex is a science-based developer and marketer of natural, preventive healthcare products.

Research and Development
Pharmanex products are researched and developed by an internal staff of 75 scientists and Ph.D.s, as well as through an advisory network of professionals from institutions across the United States and around the world.

Pharmanex supports research centers at the Pharmanex Research and Development Center in Shanghai, China, the Pharmacology and Clinical Center at Beijing University and the Pharmanex Research Institute in Provo, Utah.

Pharmanex also funds the Pharmanex Phytochemical Laboratory, located within the University of California, Los Angeles' Center for Human Nutrition and the Pharmanex Institute for Cardiovascular Health and Sports Nutrition in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.

Patented Manufacturing Process
All natural ingredients used in Pharmanex products are first subjected to stringent, scientific analysis known as the Pharmanex 6S Quality Manufacturing Process™, conducted by respected research organizations in Asia and Europe, as well as the United States.

The Pharmanex 6S Quality Manufacturing Process, and partnerships with renowned scientists, industry experts and major universities, combine the best of science and nature in creating its innovative, premium quality products.

Products
By applying pharmaceutical science techniques to nature's remedies, Pharmanex scientists have successfully identified the key active ingredients of many herbal substances known to be effective in supporting and sustaining good health. Pharmanex extracts and refines these active ingredients, then delivers the desired benefits in a variety of products. Pharmanex is a leader in dietary and botanical supplements, delivering the natural benefits people desire-backed up by the high-quality standards and scientific substantiation they demand.

Distribution
Pharmanex offers its products to consumers through numerous direct sales avenues, an outgrowth of the company's consumer education policy. Consumers have the options of purchasing products via:

* Independent Pharmanex sales representatives
* Independent representatives' personal Web sites
* Pharmanex public web site
* Toll-free order line, 1-866-ppppp
* Select independent pharmacies (located by calling the toll-free number)

Pharmanex moved to a direct sales model in January 1999 because it offered the personal contact necessary to differentiate the benefits and unique attributes of the company's products.