Changing the Channel: Developments in US Specialty Pharmaceutical Distribution
The Logistics of a Successful Product Launch
A collaborative working relationship gives launch day a better chance at success
Home-Infusion Providers Struggle With Unfriendly Reimbursement Policies
Oversight of Internet protocols passes from US government hands
ICANN asserts independence from worldwide governments
Latest online 'Brandjacking Index' finds illicit pharmaceutical trade on the rise
MarkMonitor sees 23% growth in offshore business exchanges for bulk pharmaceuticals and APIs
Market researchers IMS Health and GfK Healthcare offer targeted but economical surveys, fact-finding
‘Managed Market Delegates on Demand’ is one; ‘Ask IMS’ is the other
Ahura Scientific Reaches 100-customer threshold for mobile analyzer
Used for analyzing incoming raw materials, the technology also serves product authentication purposes
Sermo.com offers on-demand panels for polling on prescribing and medical opinions
Physicians-only website sees opportunities for tailored discussions
Cold chain shipping options multiply
New shipping services and new containers highlight the annual gathering
PHRMA, foundations establish 'medical homes' in New Jersey
Program seeks to improve the economics of care for low-income families; more sites to come
On-Demand Digital Printing Rewires Pharma Packaging
Digital systems are changing the economics and functionality of scheduling and production of printed packaging
Flu Season Promises to Put a Spotlight on Vaccine Distribution
CDC is depending on a new distribution process for 'the largest vaccine distribution in history'
American Airlines Cargo Bids for Cold Chain Business
Global carrier is working with Envirotainer to expand service capabilities
Manufacturing IT Association Sponsors Industry-Wide Performance Survey
How to correlate plant performance to business performance
Pharmaceutical companies squeeze sales incentives
As pharma continues to cut costs, sales reps surviving the layoffs face reductions in incentives and smaller salary increases
Passive safety device helps prevent needle-stick injuries
NovaGuard attaches to standard threaded syringes and automatically covers the needle after injection
Labels & Package Content Continue to Attract Regulatory Focus
What keeps the pharma industry from getting its patient-safety message right?
PDMA Sharing Conference 2009
LOOKING AHEAD . . .
Six Essentials for the Next-Generation Sampling Platform
New technological capabilities will enable management of sample-distribution processes to keep up with a challenging environment
2009 PDMA Sharing Conference Exhibitors
2009 PDMA SHARING CONFERENCE EXHIBITORS
McKesson Touts Benefits of Pharmacist-Led Adherence Programs at Annual Confab
Health Mart franchise network is now over 2,300 independent pharmacies
Physicians Interactive Rolls Up Skyscape in Ongoing Acquisition Program
Purchase adds mobile content delivery to PI’s slate of communications services
Getting Ready for Comparative Effectiveness Research
The most basic impulse behind CER is the desire to control healthcare costs. The implications for the biopharma industry could be significant
Information Security in Healthcare and Life Sciences Is Facing a Tipping Point
Are you prepared?
Revisiting 'To Err Is Human'
Preventable medical and medication errors should figure more prominently in the current debate on healthcare reform
Surveying the Mental Health Medication Landscape--Part 2
Central nervous system (CNS) medication for society’s oldest and youngest present special challenges
Tracking the Evolution of Oncology Drug Prescribing
A fast-growing market supports more, and more comprehensive, data services
Follow-on Biologics: A Patent Litigation Perspective
In whatever form biosimilar legislation might take, patent holders will need to review their patent portfolios carefully
A Caution Flag for the Electronic-Medical Records Bandwagon
Deloitte’s annual study of information security trends finds gaping holes in network security
Dealing With REMS Challenges in Drug Commercialization
Five steps to take when the duty for developing Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) is imposed on commercial operations
