Market research - social media mashup: WorldOne acquires Sermo
The race for capturing the online attention of prescribers gets more competitive
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
Southwest Airlines Cargo offers location, condition tracking for pharma cold chain
The Cargo Companion service provides a web-linked data monitor usable for end-to-end delivery
New software tool from Quintiles organizes the product-launch process
Web-based platform provides a managerial dashboard for coordinating product launch teams
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
Global pharma market will hit $1.2 trillion in 2016, with fastest growth in 'pharmerging' markets, says IMS Institute
US growth will be flat through 2013, then jump in 2014 as Obamacare takes effect
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
Data mining/analytics tops the list of IT projects in life sciences manufacturing and supply chain, says IDC Health
Survey responses indicate an overall 7% increase in spending this year, compared to 4% in 2011
Massachusetts backs down its gift-ban and co-pay coupon rules
Restaurant industry joins pharma lobbyists in scaling back meal restrictions; state was the only one to ban co-pay coupons
Cardinal Health targets hospital outpatient pharmacies as a service and revenue opportunity
Rise of accountable care organizations (ACOs) could raise the importance of outpatient pharmacies to life sciences manufacturers
Strategic Marketplace Initiative (SMI) relaunches its website
Healthcare supply-chain group offers free planning and educational resources
Supreme Court upholds most of Affordable Care Act; elements specific to pharmaceuticals are left untouched
Billy Tauzin’s PhRMA legacy and the 'broccoli horrible' discussion
'Bioscience' industry continues to grow through the past recession, says Battelle
Battelle's biennial survey adds 'bioscience-related distribution' to industry sectors it tracks
