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Bayer

Bayer AG is a German pharmaceutical and biotechnology company with over 160 years of history. Founded in 1863 by Friedrich Bayer and Johann Friedrich Weskott in Barmen, Germany, the company is headquartered in Leverkusen. In 1899, Bayer synthesized acetylsalicylic acid and launched it under the brand name Aspirin — one of the most recognized medicines in medical history. Bayer's pharmaceutical division focuses on oncology, cardiology, women's health, hematology, and ophthalmology. The company's portfolio includes Xarelto (rivaroxaban), Eylea (aflibercept), Nubeqa (darolutamide), Nexavar (sorafenib), Adempas (riociguat), and Aspirin Cardio. More than 100,000 employees work across the company's divisions worldwide.