Bayer AG (Bayer) is engaged in the discovery, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of products for human health, and agriculture. It provides medicines for cardiovascular diseases, women’s health, cancer, hematology, ophthalmology and other indications. It also strives to develop new molecules and technologies for use in the fields of medicine and modern agriculture. The company's product portfolio includes prescription products, specialty pharmaceuticals, diagnostic imaging equipment, non-prescription (over the counter or OTC) products, seeds, crop protection solutions and non-agricultural pest control solutions. Bayer markets its healthcare and crop protection products essentially through wholesalers, pharmacies, hospitals and retailers. It operates through a network of subsidiaries in Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. Bayer is headquartered in Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.