The Rise of 'Companion' Diagnostics for Specialty Pharmaceuticals
Under the theme of personalized medicine, in vitro diagnostics will play an increasingly important role in new drug entries and new therapies
Biopharma Sales and Marketing Process Changes Are Failing to Keep up With Industry Evolution
Better internal collaboration within companies is critical to improving the vital physician-rep relationship
Our Readiness for the Attack of the Flu Bug
The State of the Industry in Product Security
As legislative mandates have receded, manufacturers must undertake their own initiatives for protecting against counterfeits and diversion
The Business Value of Brand Protection
Specific, technology-based anticounterfeiting measures are a tactical response to a strategic problem. Holistic prevention strategies are needed
MeadWestvaco Readies Portable Medication Packaging
Blister card container has consumer-friendly features
IBM: Pharma Is Good on Supplier Coordination, Poor on Customer Collaboration
Industry survey shows strengths and weaknesses of current IT support of supply chains
Manufacturing IT Association Sponsors Industry-Wide Performance Survey
How to correlate plant performance to business performance
Systech Expands Functionality of its Serialized Product Tracking Application
With new serialization-software release, Systech promotes ‘near-line’ applications
Oncology Drugs Add Promise, Stresses to Healthcare Delivery
Oncology drug development pipelines are overflowing, but the sky-high prices of these agents are turning reimbursement schemes, and the very practice of cancer medicine, on their heads
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’
NACDS Annual Profile Tracks Declining Number of Stores
At 28% pharmaceutical sales, chain pharmacy still represents the single largest channel for delivering prescriptions to patients
Training Executives for Marketing Compliance
Conventional training of sales forces is being complemented by executive-level training for corporate compliance
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
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
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?
