People on the Move-July/August
Panther Expedited is acquired by Arkansas Best, leading less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier
Arkansas Best will build on Panther's time-definite and cold-chain services for life sciences
Social media sites are stuck on a plateau among physicians
Latest Manhattan Research market study finds little growth in social media usage; also, the rise of the 'three screen' physician
Express Scripts' 2011 Drug Trend Report predicts negative trend growth in 2012
Analysis of 'pharmacy related waste' finds $408 billion in potential annual savings
2012 PDMA Sharing Conference preview
New sample reporting requirements will be a focus of this year's meeting
Drug shortages 2012: a worsening situation, but movement on industry response
Despite the lack of headlines today as compared to late last year, the drug-shortage situation has not improved. FDA, congressional and industry actions are beginning to change the dynamic
The clear and present danger of counterfeit drugs
Prospects for international policing of counterfeit drugs is dim
Packaging, serialization and medication adherence: the coming connection
Modernized packaging technologies can change the drug-distribution dynamic - and improve overall healthcare
Innovative collaboration could address today's drug shortages productively
More than just apps: how the cloud helps meet operational goals
Cloud computing can be more than simply accessing databases and computing resources; it can be a pathway to business and research decisions
Insurers are raising their expectations of the value of new therapies, says PwC
While 78% of survey respondents will "demand clear proof of cost savings" to ensure formulary placement, 44% of them have "little or no confidence" in the economic arguments presented by pharmacos
Show preview: IQPC cold chain and temperature management global forum
This year's IQPC meeting - its 10th anniversary - promises to be the biggest yet
Biomarkers create opportunities, complicate drug dispensing
The healthcare system is coming to grips with the wave of genomic diagnostics that has followed new biological therapy introductions
Manufacturing a drug therapy--one patient at a time
Dendreon's Provenge prostate-cancer treatment ramps up with unique supply chain complexities
High access to physicians by pharma reps correlates with faster uptake of new medical information
In-depth statistical analysis using ZS Associates and IMS Health prescriber data demonstrates the value of rep-sourced communication
Maintain your integrity: manufacturers and the 340B integrity provision
A Conversation with Cynthia LaConte, Dohmen Company
Dohmen pioneers an integrated, 'conflict free' pharmaceutical services company
Home infusion enhances specialty pharmaceutical distribution
With partial support from manufacturers themselves, home health services are emerging as a critical channel for specialties
Cloud computing enables true multichannel marketing
A cloud-based network of marketing services providers will address the inefficiencies of current multichannel practices
Emerging markets influence changes in global pharma distribution
Visual aids retain an important place in pharma marketing
Agency wins a 'campaign of the year' award from its client, Abbott Labs, for medical display
