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Paris-based Kadrige is opening its first US office in Quintiles’ New Jersey regional center; companies will co-promote the Kadrige live e-detailing platform for sales reps

Google and other web search engines have already tightened their controls for online pharmacy advertising; now they know the penalty for not doing so

Report also raises concerns over lack of quality control in the gray market as short-supply conditions increase

Asian companies are expanding out from region faster than other countries are moving in

Industry is reacting to the changing environment by reducing sales investment; watch out for declining access to oncologists

The industry is far from ready when it comes to collecting, aggregating, cleansing and disclosing data about regulated financial transactions with doctors and hospitals

DEA suspends the license of another wholesaler over unmonitored shipments of controlled substances, including oxycodone

Competitive analysis of manufacturers’ products is one potential commercial offering

The business of analyzing prescriber data is consolidating around IMS Health

Industry events showcase wholesalers’ commitment to the independent channel

Phoenix, AZ, facility will support research and commercialization efforts for imaging agents and biomarkers

Regional pharmacy benefit manager is on a growth curve

The $29.1B proposed merger brings more pressure onto manufacturers as buyers consolidate

New distribution centers in Asia, Europe and North America will add over 600,000 sq. ft of dedicated warehouse capacity for life sciences

Big Brown will handle warehousing and transportation globally, on a non-exclusive basis

Founder of the third of the Big Three wholesalers passes on the reins

Pharmaceutical Commerce’s updated Biopharma Sourcebook estimates a 2009 market of $5.9 billion, heading to $6.9 billion in 2012

Pharmaceutical Commerce’s updated Biopharma Sourcebook estimates a 2009 market of $5.9 billion, heading to $6.9 billion in 2012

Personality assessments identify the traits that enable some pharma researchers to ascend to leadership roles in industry

First-ever study of the impact of REMS on supply chains finds that collaboration is a critical requirement

Decision rides on “free flow of commercial information,” according to the 6-3 vote

Trends in site selection, regional economic development and business expansion

CLM Matrix system exploits Microsoft SharePoint platform

Recent product contamination incidents are highlighting the importance of having reliably clean pallets for warehousing and shipping

A pronounced fascination with Apple Computer's iPad is focusing sales-IT efforts on mobility and data access; meanwile, online e-detailing offerings win more acceptance

New strategy involves collaboration with overseas inspectorates; risk-based prioritization of inspections