The seven therapy areas in which we specialise - cardiovascular disease, thrombosis, oncology, central nervous system disorders, metabolic disorders, internal medicine and vaccines - are among those prioritised by government in its Health of the Nation objectives.

Our dedicated Healthcare Development Managers work closely with NHS Trusts and leading medical experts all over the UK to optimise access to our products for those who stand to benefit the most and to help patients and clinicians gain greater understanding of the medical conditions concerned.

As well as playing an active role in a wide range of healthcare charities, patient associations, scientific societies and other healthcare organisations, sanofi-aventis contributes directly to the development and implementation of the government's National Service Frameworks.

Our UK research division provides sanofi-aventis research laboratories worldwide with the materials they need to evaluate the metabolism of the new compounds they develop. We also support professional training through workshops, seminars, courses and learning resources and provide a huge variety of patient educational materials across many different therapy areas.