Ego Pharmaceuticals

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Ego Pharmaceuticals is a privately-held Australian pharmaceutical company with subsidiaries in Singapore and the United Kingdom. The company has researched, manufactured and marketed skincare products for over 50 years and has more than 180 employees.[1][2][3]

Ego was founded in 1953 in Melbourne, Australia as a home-based business by chemist Gerald Oppenheim, and his wife.[4] Through the 1960s business expanded to include export markets in Singapore, Papua New Guinea, and New Zealand. The company has since expanded into the Middle East, with a regional office in Dubai. Despite takeover offers, the company remains in private hands.[5]

In 2005, the two most senior managers of Ego received the independent industry ASMI Award for Excellence to the Australian Self Medication Industry.[6] In 2006, Ego was commended for its export success in the Governor of Victoria Export Awards.[7]

Ego provides support to a wide range of charities and community organisations, and invests in dermatological education and research.[8][9][10][11]

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  1. ^ Ego Pharmaceuticals Customer Success Story: Innovation grant helps develop head lice treatment. Australian Federal Government: AusIndustry (2007). Retrieved on 2007-11-14.
  2. ^ A randomised, double-blind, comparative efficacy trial of three head lice treatment options: malathion, yrethrins with piperonyl butoxide and MOOV Head Lice Solution (Google html cached version). University of Queensland (2007). Retrieved on 2007-11-14.
  3. ^ German Migration to Australia: An Immigration Discovery Centre Reference Sheet. Museum Victoria. Retrieved on 2007-11-14. “Personal stories referenced include: Oppenheim, Ego & Oppenheim, Rae. Strong Ego and Thick Skin: Autobiography of Gerald Oppenheim and the story of Development of Ego Pharmaceuticals. Call no: IDC 338.766 855 092 062”
  4. ^ Walker, Roseanne (2006). Oppenheim, Gerald (1925 - 1995). Bright Sparcs Biographical Entry. University of Melbourne. Retrieved on 2007-11-14.
  5. ^ Inside Business - 12/11/2006: Ego Pharmaceuticals remains family owned, run
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  7. ^ Victorian Government: Minister for Manufacturing & Export (11 October 2006). "Commendation for Ego Parmaceuticals Export Success". Press release. Retrieved on 2007-11-14.
  8. ^ ADNA - Australian Dermatology Nurses Association
  9. ^ http://www.vcp.monash.edu.au/alumni/2007-winter.pdf
  10. ^ Eczema Association of Australasia Inc
  11. ^ Psoriasis Association of Singapore


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