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Alexza Pharmaceuticals

www.alexza.com

 
Alexza Pharmaceuticals, located in Mountain View, CA, is focused on the research, development and commercialization of novel, proprietary products for the acute treatment of central nervous system conditions. Alexza`s products are based on the Staccato system, a hand-held inhaler designed to deliver a drug aerosol to the deep lung, providing rapid systemic delivery and therapeutic onset, in a simple, non-invasive manner.
  • Number of Employees: 250-1000
  • Annual Revenue: $50-100 Million
  • www.alexza.com
  • 2091 Stierlin Ct
    Mountain View, CA USA 94043
  • Phone: 650.944.7000

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