Akorn has its roots firmly planted (and spread) throughout the pharmaceutical industry. The company makes and sells specialty therapeutic and diagnostic pharmaceuticals in categories including ophthalmology, injectables, and specialty therapeutics. It also provides contract manufacturing services. Akorn's ophthalmic segment includes antibiotics, glaucoma treatments, diagnostic stains and dyes, and contact lens accessories. The firm's injectable segment includes drugs for rheumatoid arthritis and pain management; specialty therapeutics are primarily in the field of analgesics. Chairman John Kapoor controls about a third of the company.