Model N offers tools for managing international reference pricing
Cloud-based system will enable global pricing managers to analyze regulatory trends and simulate the effects of pricing changes
Multiple sclerosis, diabetes and migraine are therapy areas where alternative drug delivery is sought
Survey of physicians, patients points to transdermal patches and nasal delivery as preferred methods, says Frost & Sullivan
Pain-management market grows, but resistance to new abuse-deterrent technologies is widespread
Data Resources study finds mixed reaction to new formulations—and little optimism for new drugs; meanwhile, abuse problems remain a public health concern
HHS Office of Inspector General finds continuing problems in federal provider-identification databases
Will inaccuracies in the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) create headaches for pharma?
Dutch IT company brings GDP-compliant, real-time cold chain monitoring to life sciences
Cloud-based IT system collects and analyzes cold chain data
Packaging Coordinators rebrands its AndersonBrecon acquisition, expands production capacity
Blister and bottle packaging, and cold chain distribution, are current investment targets
Community pharmacies skirmish with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) over Medicare reimbursement
Pharmacy coalition pushes for tighter PBM audit standards; will manufacturers get caught in the crossfire?
'Pay for delay' patent settlements have saved payers $25.5 billion during 2005-2012, says IMS Health Institute
GPhA-funded study finds justification for not changing the current Hatch-Waxman rules for branded-generic litigation
At ASCO meeting, McKesson showcases US Oncology capabilities
Demonstration of second-generation IKnowMed EHR; over 90 studies involve US Oncology Network researchers
SkilaMederi and Qforma merge, hoping to make a powerhouse in prescriber-influence analytics
Merger combines Qforma's local analytics with SkilaMederi's national perspective
McKesson highlights growth of Health Mart franchise at annual IdeaShare meeting
Upgraded marketing services, mobile app for pharmacy-patient interactions and enhanced medication-adherence resources will benefit member pharmacies
Cold Chain GDP & Temperature Management Logistics Global Forum
GHX and the VHA e-pedigree pilot
The value of real-world data in drug commercialization
Using real-world databases for evidence development has strengths and weaknesses; with electronic health records (EHRs), new approaches are evolving
Symphony Technology Group picks up UBC assets from Express Scripts
A new portfolio company, Evidera, will stand alongside Symphony Health Soluations
NABP is on its way to owning the .Pharmacy domain suffix (gTLD)
Group passes the initial ICANN evaluation; will NABP be the international policeman of online pharmacies?
Medical Affairs' changing role in market access and reimbursement
Outsourced facilities management saves precious financial resources
Life sciences companies - including mid-market ones - are finding value in an outsourced service
How about a US Chamber of Healthcare Commerce?
The full range of healthcare manufacturers should have a unified voice
UPS combines 24/7 shipment monitoring with replacement-value insurance
Geared for time- and temperature-sensitive shipments like healthcare products, Proactive Response Secure insures delivery throughout the US
Veeva buys AdvantageMS, building out its foundation for healthcare-provider master data
Acquisition brings millions of provider listings into the Veeva Network, along with validation services and territory-alignment software
Overcoming operational silos in pharma revenue management
Disconnected business processes in contract administration, managed markets, rebates, sales compensation and related areas cause waste and inefficiency for company management
Biosimilars: It's a matter of time
For global markets, there is a need to balance the imperative to get to market quickly against the evolving regulatory landscape
HDMA elects new directors to its board; Boehringer Ingelheim exec wins Nexus Award
Attain Med, Inc., KeySource Medical, and Top Rx now represented in HDMA leadership
Preparing for a serialized supply chain
Upcoming California regulatory mandates, and the prospect of a national compliance requirement, are focusing industry attention. Here's what some industry leaders have to say
PDMA Alliance: Change is the new norm
AmerisourceBergen's Steve Collis: 'This is not about short-term results'
Following its pathbreaking alliance with Walgreens/Alliance Boots, AmerisourceBergen is busy executing its future plans
More analytic firepower is being directed at the US medication-adherence problem
State-by-state, plan-by-plan analysis from CVS Caremark highlights multibillion-dollar savings if adherence rates are improved
Moving up the marketing maturity curve
Given the profound changes in the pharmaceutical commercial model, sales and marketing must deliver integrated customer experiences across channels and adapt through real-time insights
Drug labels acquire more functionality to improve health outcomes
Besides the ongoing debate over serialization, drug labels are playing a greater role in anti-counterfeiting, preventing medication errors and improving patient adherence
