FDA clears an obstacle to generic drug approval applications
GPhA 'applauds' the guidance for Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) programs
McKesson completes legal filings in Germany to control its Celesio AG acquisition
Consolidation creates a global pharma distributor grossing $170 billion and employing 85,000
DHL's 'cold chain train' speeds China-Europe access
Healthcare products are included in the shipments leaving Chengdu for Poland and beyond
Veeva broadens its Vault IT platform to provide cross-functional document access
As compared to traditional document management systems, Veeva offers 'harmonization with autonomy'
FDA meets its Nov. 27 deadline for traceability guidance, while industry readiness is still in question
Agency validates ASN 856, EPCIS interoperability methods for exchanging traceability data
Tracelink touts 50,000+ pharma organizations in its traceability network
Will FDA deliver a turkey on Nov. 27?
US pharma market will top $377 billion in 2014; up 11-13%
Global market will rise 30% over the next five years, reaching $1.3 trillion
Sonoco ThermoSafe brings dimensional-weight packaging to the cold chain
Envoy Direct is tailored to direct-to-patient shipments
Full-line distributor sales reached $305 billion in 2013, representing 90% of pharma sales
HDMA's 2014-15 Factbook updates member financial, operational performance
IMS Health chooses Amazon Web Services for its cloud offerings
Nexxus Commercial Suite brings multichannel data together
Wholesalers get ready for DSCSA compliance on Jan. 1
'Exception handling' will be the monkey wrench in maintaining normal distribution
Limited distribution for major Genentech products raises the ire of hospital pharmacies
Will higher costs to hospital pharmacies net higher revenue to Genentech?
Parexel grows a global clinical distribution network with a new hub in Germany
GDP-compliant site includes storage, repackaging, kit assembly for EU trial sites
Inventory fiasco hurts Salix Pharma stock; CFO is let go and company's possible merger plans upset
A reprise of the 'channel stuffing' days?
LDM Group/PDR merger should power up the EHR marketing channel
Pharma-supported messages can help healthcare providers meet 'meaningful use' requirements
UPS Healthcare Logistics chooses Cryoport for trackable cryogenic shipments
Big Brown targets research, regenerative medicine markets
LabCorp/Covance: A medical science-driven merger?
LabCorp's $6.1-billion bid for leading CRO has implications for pharma's future
FDA blows off GS1 Healthcare for facility identification schema
FDA's new guidance keeps the DUNS number as the 'preferred' identifier
Pharma packagers prepare for US serialization mandate
Pack Expo showcases IT and system vendor offerings, while industry awaits new FDA guidance
Publicis Healthcare realigns its management with new global business development officer, Rick Keefer
Action occurs as parent Publicis Groupe acquires leading digital agency, Sapient
The Context Renaissance in Pharma
7th UPS Pain in the (Supply) Chain survey sees untapped opportunities in healthcare delivery
Regulatory compliance continues to exceed cost as a primary driver
BioNJ industry survey sees biotech establishment growth but employment decline
A big jump in 2012-2013 venture funding will fuel growth; BMS' new facility
IATA and Brussels Airport seek to build a 'certified community' around cold chain regs for air transport
Airport will organize client carriers to meet new IATA standards
Cold Chain Forum showcases new products, services
Tracking systems dominate product introductions
Omnicare Specialty expands its offices; scores another client
Company is part of limited distribution for a Lundbeck neurologic treatment
IMS Health's top 10 'harbingers of change' in pharmaceutical business
Payer trends dominate near-term outlook
AmerisourceBergen's ThinkLive manufacturer summit highlights an international push
Efforts to align drug wholesaling business with manufacturer services
Software and tech standards advance as pharma traceability deadline looms
GS1 Healthcare US publishes updated track-and-trace guidance; vendors revamp their offerings
Diplomat Pharmacy has a successful IPO, garnering $173 million
Largest independent specialty pharmacy rides specialty-pharma wave