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Cardinal Health's Retail Business Conference, ABC's ThoughtSpot and McKesson's IdeaShare meetings gather up independent pharmacist

NanoCool technology needs neither batteries nor dry ice/gel packs for 2-8C shipping

GAO advises Congress to clarify FDA authority; tells FDA to do better at documenting inspections and tracking compounding pharmacies

Outlook for successful Congressional action seems to hinge on what the House will do about compounding pharmacies

Evidence-based tactics--supported by the pharma industry--are a targeted goal

Dohmen will focus more closely on services to life sciences companies

ZS Associates report finds oncologists the most restrictive, with 65% placing moderate-to-severe limits

Lawsuit claims a violation of Sherman Antitrust Act

Cloud-based system will enable global pricing managers to analyze regulatory trends and simulate the effects of pricing changes

Data Resources study finds mixed reaction to new formulations—and little optimism for new drugs; meanwhile, abuse problems remain a public health concern

Will inaccuracies in the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) create headaches for pharma?

Cloud-based IT system collects and analyzes cold chain data

Blister and bottle packaging, and cold chain distribution, are current investment targets

Pharmacy coalition pushes for tighter PBM audit standards; will manufacturers get caught in the crossfire?

GPhA-funded study finds justification for not changing the current Hatch-Waxman rules for branded-generic litigation

Demonstration of second-generation IKnowMed EHR; over 90 studies involve US Oncology Network researchers

Merger combines Qforma's local analytics with SkilaMederi's national perspective

Upgraded marketing services, mobile app for pharmacy-patient interactions and enhanced medication-adherence resources will benefit member pharmacies

Using real-world databases for evidence development has strengths and weaknesses; with electronic health records (EHRs), new approaches are evolving

A new portfolio company, Evidera, will stand alongside Symphony Health Soluations

Group passes the initial ICANN evaluation; will NABP be the international policeman of online pharmacies?

Life sciences companies - including mid-market ones - are finding value in an outsourced service

The full range of healthcare manufacturers should have a unified voice

Geared for time- and temperature-sensitive shipments like healthcare products, Proactive Response Secure insures delivery throughout the US

Acquisition brings millions of provider listings into the Veeva Network, along with validation services and territory-alignment software