Bayer HealthCare

• YAZ^®, a new low dose oral contraceptive pill with a unique 24/4 dosing regime, was successfully launched in Australia in 2008 and achieved outstanding sales results.
• Nexavar^®, the first systemic treatment for liver cancer, was approved for reimbursement on the Australian Pharmaceuticals Benefits Scheme (PBS).
• Xarelto^®, the first oral Factor Xa inhibitor to prevent blood clots in veins after major orthopaedic surgery (total elective hip and knee replacement), was registered in late 2008 and is expected to deliver excellent results for Bayer's pharmaceutical business in 2009 and beyond.
• Advocate^®, a flea and worm control product for cats and dogs, was the most successful selling brand for Bayer Animal Health in 2008, supported by television advertising featuring celebrity veterinarian Dr Katrina Warren.
• Cyclence^TM Ultra insecticide ear tags for control of buffalo fly in cattle was launched very sucessfully.
• Menevit^®, a fertility supplement for men, was launched with great success. It received an award from ASMI (Australian Self Medication Industry) for best 'Introduction of a Consumer Healthcare Product', and was also awarded 'Best PR Campaign' by the Australian Journal of Pharmacy.
• Products for women and infants such as thrush treatment Canesten^®, pregnancy supplement Elevit^®, nappy rash ointment Bepanthen^® and infant formula Novalac^® delivered a strong performance with good growth.

Bayer HealthCare incorporates three divisions:

Bayer Schering Pharma is our pharmaceutical division with four business units: Women’s Healthcare, Specialty Medicine (such as Oncology, Haematology, and Neurology), General Medicine (such as Cardiology and lifestyle medicines), and Diagnostic Imaging. Bayer Schering Pharma also supports a number of Health Consumer Organisations. For more information click here.

Animal Health develops products for both companion and farm animals, including pain relief and farm hygiene solutions.

Consumer Care offers over-the-counter products such as multivitamins, energy supplements, pain relief and dermatological products. Click here to see who won attendance at the Guild AAP conference on the Gold Coast as part of "The Bayer Pharmacy Support Program".