Marken formally opens new clinical-distribution service depot in Buenos Aires
Plans to continue expanding in Europe, Asia and Americas
iMany offers Medicare Part D module for its contract-administration software suite
‘Pay and chase’ provisions require manufacturers to pay claims first, then reconcile disputes over charges
FDA approval and inspection process mostly protected American patients from allegedly defective French breast implants
A ‘media frenzy’ is ramping up in France and other countries over health authorities’ call for remedial action; meanwhile, US Congress looks at increased review of medical devices
CMS issues Sunshine Act
Proposed rules are sure to generate intense industry feedback
More actions by GPhA and Obama Administration to address drug shortages
GPhA proposes a central data clearinghouse on drug supplies; will wholesalers participate?
Hospital supply chain participants are gradually taking up GS1 'sunrise' standards
December 2010 and December 2012 dates for adopting GLN and GTIN codes mark steady, if slow, progress
Cold Chain Technologies extends ambient-temperature packaging line
Offers alternative to thermal blankets
ValueCentric and Walgreens sign agreement to make store-level data available to manufacturers
New channel data access could overcome the problem of ‘blinded’ pharmaceutical sales data
UPS Healthcare Logistics adds to network with an Italian acquisition
Purchase of Pieffe Group, combined with new facility launches, brings UPS capacity nearly to 5 million sq.ft. worldwide; more expected in 2012
Gartner 2011 Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 puts Cardinal Health at No. 1
Analysis combines financial and operational performance, and industry reputation, among manufacturers, distributors and healthcare systems
Ameritox proposes ongoing monitoring for pain patients, with a validated comparative database
Latest study validates an observational database as a measure across disparate geographies
Specialty drugs are generating a new paradigm: Commercial Innovation
Specialty drug market success requires patient-focused and therapy-specific channel and services strategies
GHX updates progress on a prototype data exchange for track-and-trace
E-commerce hub is soliciting more pharma participants to evaluate data-exchange protocols
Battle lines draw up between PBMs and manufacturers who use copay coupons
PCMA study estimates additional $32 billion in added healthcare costs through 2021; coupons ‘lure consumers to switch from generics to expensive brands’
AcuTemp builds out a global cold-chain distribution network
Supplier of active and passive containers lines up regional providers in Asia, Middle East and South America
IMS Health weighs in with its analysis of drug shortages
Production volumes are actually up for some short-supply drugs, indicating a disconnect between manufacturers and the marketplace. Meanwhile, NCPD fights ‘price gouging’ claim
Drug Shortages Continue To Rise, With No Near-Term Resolution
A combination of regulatory processes and business practices are worsening an already-bad drug shortage situation
Life Cycle Management Without Borders
Taking a market-by-market approach to maximizing value after loss of exclusivity
Recalls Stimulate Scrutiny of Quality Assurance in Drug Packaging
With coupons, pharma is saying 'Let's make a deal' to consumers
Pharma marketers become adept at refining coupon and voucher programs, while technology options multiply. Meanwhile payer criticism mounts
IT Trends From the Trading Partner perspective
New HDMA 2011-2012 HDMA Factbook finds gradual growth in IT-based collaborations
A conversation with Steve Collis, AmerisourceBergen CEO
The Battle for Control of Specialty Drugs
Specialty distributors, specialty pharmacies and healthcare providers are all competing for a dominant position in drug delivery and reimbursement
ACOs and Their Impact on Pharma
Accountable care organizations will seek ‘economic and clinical value’ for pharmaceuticals
No major reaction to Obama drug-shortage executive order
Plan to address worsening drug-shortage sitaution has note spurred legislative activity
100% international air cargo screening is on hold, for now
Congressmen send a letter to TSA seeking an explanation for the delay
Where does the public go for flu info?
ComScore analysis finds CDC.gov highest-ranking site
AmerisourceBergen proposes a new approach to serialization
Tracking at the lot- rather than the item-level could address many security and tracking goals
Jazz Pharmaceutical's Xyrem drug has adverse-events, REMS problems
Company points finger at its specialty pharmacy for unreported deaths, but still gets hit with a Form 483
Middle Eastern logistics provider wins ISO 9001 certification for pharmaceutical warehousing
Tranzone Logistics plans to be hub for Gulf States and African distribution
