US health exchanges' formulary policies begin to shape up
However, most payers will continue to adjust their drug coverage
PDA releases technical report on drug shortages as a free download
Step-by-step process for addressing potential shortages is outlined
Exostar grows its network of collaborative tools in life sciences
Identity Hub expedites access to regulated content in clinical research; now, prescribing and other commercial applications are being adopted
Symphony Health Solutions builds a 5-million-patient, longitudinal cardiovascular registry
Collaboration with American College of Cardiology could result in new health-outcomes results
IAG Cargo touts its global network of certified cargo centers for pharmaceutical shipments
Nearly 100 cargo stations have been enhanced for pharma cold-chain distribution
AmerisourceBergen World Courier opens new distribution center in Australia
First of what are expected to be many global 3PL sites, especially for specialty pharmaceuticals
Rite Aid to buy EnvisionRx, continuing a reshaping of US drug distribution
$2-billion acquisition brings a $5-billion/yr PBM to Rite Aid's 4,600 retail stores
UPS Healthcare Logistics adds prequalified packages to its cold chain services
Service eases the management of domestic US shipments to trading partners and patients
Relief supplies continue to flow to West Africa as response 'pivots toward recovery'
Vaccine trials will continue without a clear path forward
Cold Chain Technologies pairs with NanoCool for 'push button' refrigeration
KoolTemp GTS Instant avoids use--and cost--of refrigerants
Whole and fractionated blood product markets are shifting, says Kalorama Information
Whole blood use is declining while plasma-derived product consumption rises
Independent physicians and their clinics remain a dominant channel for specialty distribution, says HDMA
Annual specialty-distribution study focuses trend in oncology, chronic diseases
Campbell Alliance updates, expands its commercial-launch consulting services
More executional capabilities derive from affiliation with parent, inVentiv Health
HealthPrize touts its success with 'gamification' in adherence programs
Company uses online media to promote fill rates by over 50%
Valeant's bid for Dendreon assets could put it in the oncology business
$296-million bid makes it the 'stalking horse' buyer in Dendreon auction
FDA records a banner year in new-drug approvals, with 41
Roughly 40% are for rare diseases; PD-1 oncolytics capture industry attention
With acquisition of OptumHealth assets, Mapi Group bids to capture health economics consulting work globally
Mapi Group casts itself as a leading 'health research and commercialization' player
Doximity crosses 50% line of engagement with physician population
'Stay tuned' for interactions directly with pharma companies, says CEO Jeff Tangney
Walgreens-Alliance Boots tie-up is formally approved
So long WAG, hello to WBA as pharma manufacturers look at a consolidating buyer landscape
Nurses remain the top most trusted profession, says annual Gallup poll
Pharmacists' ranking, continuing a two-year decline, is now neck-and-neck with doctors
Hepatitis C therapies multiply and price concessions appear behind the scenes
Express Scripts touts a 'fundamental change' in drug pricing; others would call it negotiating a discount
Dohmen acquires Siren Interactive, a rare diseases agency
Acquisition builds on Dohmen's rare-disease business
UPS Healthcare Logistics picks up an asset in Poland
Poltraf acquisition adds to a network of 14 facilities serving Eastern and Western Europe
Drug pricing debate is sharpening
Will formularies become a consumer's concern for healthcare provision?
The Chief Compliance Officer role
DSCSA dominates HDMA Distribution Management Annual Conference
The broad changes taking place in the pharma supply chain this year are a relevant focus for the annual conference and exhibition
Industry traceability activity ramps up, with some companies already preparing for 2017
FDA enforcement delay to May 1 isn't slowing down project work
Is BioLife Solutions cornering the market for handling human cells and tissues?
Company hires Kevin O'Donnell, cold chain expert, to build out its Biologistex shipping service
Data security for Pharma
Cloud computing opens a new array of benefits--and challenges--to data-sharing
Data and identity security basics
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