News

Nearly 200 drugs now carry requirements for a risk management program, as FDA evaluates the initial follow-up reporting from manufacturers

Redesigning supply chains could change the shape of bio/pharma

Specialty pharmacies are competing to position themselves as the best partners for manufacturers dealing with high-touch, high-risk products

The recent PDA Cold Chain conference highlighted increased regulatory scrutiny of shipping processes, even while logistics capacity and technology expand

GHX, a major player in med-surg supply management for healthcare providers, looks to extend its e-commerce platform to handling pharma e-pedigrees

The recent acquisition of US Oncology by McKesson highlights the rising importance of the distributor-led networks

Program will seek new legislation while coordinating manufacturing, healthcare-provider and enforcement resources

Logistics provider will purchase BMS’ Mount Vernon, IN facility and build additional capacity in PA

Industry is falling in love with the Apple iPad. Is it the right move for your company?

New market-research service hopes to quantify trends in outsourced CMOs, CROs and related services

National law won’t stop states from devising their own rules, complicating the IT and compliance task for pharma companies

Healthcare community rebellion brings together compounding pharmacists, FDA and the Orphan Drug Act, and the March of Dimes

Leading specialty pharmacy expects to hire 1000, nearly tripling in size over the next five years

Latest J&J McNeil recall again implicates wood pallets

Parent will adapt its national network of 21 facilities to providing sample distribution and marketing services for pharma

Court rules against Zicam maker’s claims of non-materiality

Caseload reinforces concerns over illegal trade and distribution of pharmaceuticals

Intellectual property coordinator assembles enforcement agencies, proposes legislation on Homeland Security to focus on supply chain threats

ValueCentric cited for Safe & Secure Supply Chain IT service

Combining prescription and OTC purchasing patterns gives deeper insights into patient behavior

Once reserved for uninsured, many patient-assistance programs have evolved to meet the needs of the under-insured. On the horizon: the potential effects of healthcare reform law

While all the market indicators point to healthy growth, managing the CMO relationship is a challenge. Industry collaboration might fill in the regulatory gap

The National Council for Prescription Drug Programs’ (NCPDP) Billing Unit Standard (BUS) brings order to pharmaceutical transactions. Between it, the National Drug Code (NDC) and the Structured Product Label (SPL), all necessary commercial information about a product is known.

First-ever injectable acetaminophen will serve pain sufferers who can’t take pills

Regional centers are obtaining QEP accreditation for cold-chain management; more dedicated life-sciences competency centers; and plans for real-time temperature monitoring globally

Today’s uncertain work environment obliges you to manage your career and financial status to keep your options open

Industry and regulators are taking steps to revolutionize the basic regulatory function of collecting and analyzing adverse medical events