Type	Public
Traded as	NYSE: AGN S&P 500 Component
Industry	Pharmaceuticals
Founded	1948
Headquarters	Irvine, California
Key people	David E.I. Pyott, Chairman of the Board, CEO, F. Michael Ball, President
Products	Botox, Acular, Acuvail,Alocril, Prevage, Avage,Tazorac, Juvederm, Lap-band,Restasis, Alphagan, Ganfort,Hydrafill, Optive
Revenue	US$5.4 Billion (2011)[1]
Operating income	US$1.4 Billion (2011)[1]
Net income	US$938 Million (2011)[1]
Total assets	US$8.5 Billion (2011)[
Total equity	US$5.3 Billion (2011)
Employees	8,500
Website	www.allergan.com

Allergan headquarters in Irvine

Allergan, Inc., is a global specialty pharmaceutical company. Their product ranges includeophthalmic pharmaceuticals,dermatology products, andneurological products.

The company's most notable neurologic product is Botox, used around the world to treat a variety ofdebilitating disorders associated with muscle overactivity and also well-known—under the trade namesBotox Cosmetic and Vistabel—for the treatment of facial lines.
Its most important manufacturing plants are in Waco, Texas; Westport,Ireland; and San Jose, Costa Rica.
Allergan is also a member of theAmerican Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).^[2] They are the state corporate co-chair of Tennessee, a "Chairman" level sponsor of 2011 ALEC Annual Conference, and member of Louisiana Host Committee.^[2]

In 1948 Gavin S. Herbert, Sr., started a small ophthalmic business in a laboratory above one of his Los Angeles drugstores. Stanley Bly, who had only a bachelor's degree in chemistry, created the business's first product, an antihistamine eye drop named Allergan. Under the company name Allergan, Bly developed additional products, including a cortisone eye drop, Cortefrin. The small business was assisted by the salesmanship of Herbert's son, Gavin Herbert Jr., a 19-year-old student at the University of Southern California. In 1950, Allergan launched its first product, NASAL DROPS.
In 1953 Bly's sudden death almost caused the company to close. Sales at that time were approximately $25,000, and many of Bly's product formulas were undocumented. A young associate professor at the University of Southern California's School of Pharmacy, John Biles, reformulated Allergan's products and saved the company from failure. The next year, Allergan continued to struggle when Gavin Herbert, Jr., was drafted into the navy during the Korean War and Herbert, Sr., was involved in an automobile accident and was hospitalized for several months. Herbert, Jr., kept the company alive by commuting from his station in San Diego to Los Angeles on weekends. In 1957 Gavin Herbert, Jr., was discharged from the navy and Allergan sales had reached $100,000.
In the late 1950s Allergan moved out of the upstairs laboratory into a 6,000-square-foot space in a converted Los Angeles theater. With the assistance of Jack Browning, an ad agency executive and former employee of SmithKline, Allergan also launched its first marketing plan. A key element of that plan was the advent of Allergan's first national product, Prednefrin, a corticosteroid. By 1960 Allergan was a million-dollar company and the company moved its operations to a 30,000-square-foot plant in Santa Ana, California.
In 1962, Allergan achieved $1 million in eye care sales. In 1966, Worldwide corporate headquarters was established in Irvine by acquiring a 28-acre (110,000 m²) parcel of land. In 1970, Allergan became publicly traded and achieved $10 million in sales. In 1978, the company started manufacturing in Ireland. In 1980, subsidiaries were established in 30 countries, and products were marketed in more than 100 countries; sales reached $100 million. In 1980, Allergan was acquired by SmithKline Beecham (then known as "SmithKline Corporation" and herein "SmithKline"). Allergan operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of SmithKline from 1980 until 1989. In 1989, Allergan again became a stand-alone public company through a spin-off distribution by SmithKline. In 1992, Allergan sold its contact lens business in North and South America. In 1993, Allergan sold its contact lens business outside of the Americas. In 1994, Allergan acquired the Ioptex Research worldwide intraocular lens product line. In 1987, Allergan achieves $500 million in sales.
In 1995, Allergan achieved $1 billion in sales. In 1995, Allergan completed four acquisitions. In January 1995, Allergan acquired Optical Micro Systems, Inc., a U.S.-based developer and manufacturer of phacoemulsification surgical equipment. In June 1995, Allergan acquired LaboratoriosFrumtost, S.A., a manufacturer of ophthalmic and other pharmaceutical products in Brazil. In August 1995, Allergan purchased the assets of Herald Pharmacal, Inc., a U.S.-based developer and manufacturer of glycolic acid-based, aesthetic skin care products. In November 1995, Allergan purchased the worldwide contact lens care product business of Pilkington Barnes Hind. Also in 1995, Allergan acquired 100% ownership interest in Santen-Allergan, its Japanese contact lens care joint venture. In 1998 The Allergan Inc established the Allergan Foundation which is a charitable foundation with the mission to make a positive and lasting impact on the community. This foundation philanthropic support and involvement to organizations who make the lives of individuals healthier and happier. This foundation focuses on supporting arts, civic programs, education and health as well as human services. In 1999, Allergan implemented a two-for-one stock split effected as a dividend to stockholders of record on November 18, 1999.
In 2002, Botox was born. In 2004, Allergan achieved $2 billion in sales. In 2006, Allergan Achieved $3 billion in sales; Lap Band was born. In 2006, in March, Allergan acquired aesthetic company, Inamed, to create a world leading aesthetic brand focused on facial aesthetics, breast aesthetics, and devices designed to treat obesity (lapband). In 2007, Breast implants developed (see "Inamed acquisition" below). In 2007, in February, Allergan acquired theSwiss company Endoart SA based on the EPFL campus for its expertise in the field of telemetrically-controlled implants. However, in the lack of a marketable product, Allergan has closed this startup in 2011.
In 2007, in November, Allergan was reported to be investigating the cosmetic properties of Lumigan in clinical trials.^[3] In 2009, Allergan released above mentioned product under the name "Latisse.". In 2010, Allergan acquired Serica Technologies, located in Medford, Massachusetts.

• NATRELLE: Breast Implants (Silicone and Saline)
• LAP-BAND: An adjustable gastric band, inserted laparoscopically (in most circumstances); a restrictive device implanted via bariatric surgery and designed for obese patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater.
• ORBERA SYSTEM: An intragastricballoon, inserted endoscopically; designed to assist weight loss by partially filling the stomach and inducing satiety for overweight patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 27 or greater.
• LUMIGAN: anti-glaucoma medication containing the active ingredientbimatoprost.
• Alphagan P: anti-(glaucoma) medication containing the active ingredient (brimonidine)
• ACULAR
• ACULAR LS
• ACZONE: for Acne control
• Acuvail
• Pred Forte: 1% prednisolone acetate suspension for reducing swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions affecting the eye
• ZYMAR .3%
• Zymaxid .5%
• F M L (fluorometholone)
• Combigan: anti-(glaucoma) medication containing a combination of active ingredients (brimonidine) and (timolol)
• BOTOX: anti-spasm medication containing the active ingredient botulinum toxin.
  • BOTOX COSMETIC: anti-wrinkle cosmetic drug derived from botox
  • VISTABEL: anti-wrinkle cosmetic drug derived from botox
• REFRESH: artificial tears containing carboxymethylcellulose
  • CELLUVISC
  • DRY EYE THERAPY
    • Sensitive
  • LACRI-LUBE
  • LASTACAFT® (alcaftadine ophthalmic solution) 0.25%
  • LIQUIGEL
  • PLUS
  • P.M.
  • REDNESS RELIEF
  • TEARS
  • OPTIVE: most advanced retail dry-eye treatment
• RESTASIS: dry eye treatment containing cyclosporine.
  • JUVEDERM: used cosmetically for wrinkles and fine lines, also for lip augmentation
  • TAZORAC: for severe acne and psoriasis
  • LATISSE: used to lengthen and thicken eyelashes (attenuated version of Lumigan)
  • OZURDEX: for BRVO and CRVO
  • VIVITE: Complete Facial Line
  • SKINMEDICA: Complete Facial Line