Grifols Sociedad Anónima
Organization Description
Founded in 1909 in Barcelona, Grifols, S.A. is a Spanish multinational pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturer. They are a company focused on the research, development, production and commercialization of plasma-derived medicines, a field in which it is the largest worldwide. Grifols has a presence in more than 30 countries and regions and provides its innovative healthcare products and solutions in more than 110.
As the European leader in blood plasma-based products, Grifols plays a crucial role in meeting the growing demand for these essential medicines. Their state-of-the-art facilities ensure the safe and efficient production of plasma-derived medicines, which are vital for treating a wide range of medical conditions. Their growing understanding of the vast number of circulating plasma proteins, collectively known as the plasma proteome, has led to critical scientific advances and therapies enabling patients with chronic plasma-protein deficiencies to enjoy healthier, longer and more productive lives.
Grifols has continuously improved its therapies, including immunoglobulins for primary and secondary immunodeficiencies, albumin for blood expansion in emergency and surgical medicine, and alpha-1 antitrypsin, indicated in respiratory patients to treat alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and many more.
Their areas of research focus include immunology, hepatology, pulmonology, hematology, neurology, infectious diseases, and cancer. While not specifically focused on aging and rejuvenation, the company supplies the resources that others doing so can make use of.
In addition to their pharmaceutical endeavors, Grifols, S.A. also contributes to the advancement of scientific knowledge through the supply of high-quality biological materials. These materials are essential for conducting life-science research and clinical trials, enabling scientists and researchers to make groundbreaking discoveries and develop new treatments.
Furthermore, Grifols, S.A. recognizes the importance of diagnostic products in healthcare. They are actively involved in the research, development, production, and commercialization of these products, which play a crucial role in early detection and accurate diagnosis of various diseases. By supplying devices, instruments, and reagents to clinical testing laboratories, they support healthcare professionals in providing timely and effective patient care.