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Sales-force automation vendor races to pole position for sales teams deploying the iPad 2

Bill brings state into national efforts at prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs), and adds requirements to pharmacists and distributors

Emphasis is on operating a single instance for multiple clients

HCPC symposium presentation hints at “science based” data from retrospective patient studies

Annual competition highlights the value of unit-dose packaging in medication adherence

Chains now handle 54.4% of prescriptions; mail order flat at 6.6%

PDR Network plans to incorporate sponsored services like co-pay cards or dosage calculators in the information available to prescribers via EHR interfaces

IMS Health, SDI and Wolters Kluwer make a First Amendment argument for access to physicians’ prescribing information

Generics claim 78% of market; prescriptions dispensed up slightly, but doctor visits decline

Caseload reinforces concerns over illegal trade and distribution of pharmaceuticals

UDP proponents have solid data that demonstrate that this form of packaging maintains better compliance with treatment regimens

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

Overestimating product reserves as loss of exclusivity (LoE) approaches can be a $75-million mistake

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