
Better internal collaboration within companies is critical to improving the vital physician-rep relationship

Better internal collaboration within companies is critical to improving the vital physician-rep relationship


As legislative mandates have receded, manufacturers must undertake their own initiatives for protecting against counterfeits and diversion

Specific, technology-based anticounterfeiting measures are a tactical response to a strategic problem. Holistic prevention strategies are needed

Blister card container has consumer-friendly features

Industry survey shows strengths and weaknesses of current IT support of supply chains

How to correlate plant performance to business performance

With new serialization-software release, Systech promotes ‘near-line’ applications

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

CDC is depending on a new distribution process for ‘the largest vaccine distribution in history’

At 28% pharmaceutical sales, chain pharmacy still represents the single largest channel for delivering prescriptions to patients

Conventional training of sales forces is being complemented by executive-level training for corporate compliance


A collaborative working relationship gives launch day a better chance at success


ICANN asserts independence from worldwide governments

MarkMonitor sees 23% growth in offshore business exchanges for bulk pharmaceuticals and APIs

‘Managed Market Delegates on Demand’ is one; ‘Ask IMS’ is the other

Used for analyzing incoming raw materials, the technology also serves product authentication purposes

Physicians-only website sees opportunities for tailored discussions

New shipping services and new containers highlight the annual gathering

Program seeks to improve the economics of care for low-income families; more sites to come

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'

Global carrier is working with Envirotainer to expand service capabilities

How to correlate plant performance to business performance

As pharma continues to cut costs, sales reps surviving the layoffs face reductions in incentives and smaller salary increases

NovaGuard attaches to standard threaded syringes and automatically covers the needle after injection

What keeps the pharma industry from getting its patient-safety message right?

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