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Pharmaceutical Commerce - January/February 2009
Closing The Circle On Patient Adherence
May 05, 2009
Manufacturers have a growing number of service offerings to reach patients with adherence advice
3PLs Rise in Forward-Thinking Supply Chain Models
March 29, 2009
Moving boxes is becoming just one of a growing slate of services from third-party logistics (3PL) providers
A Pitched Battle in Cardiovascular Drug Marketing
March 29, 2009
Mature product franchises and mixed clinical outcomes have not dissuaded pharma companies from expending marketing resources for cardiovascular disease treatment
Merck Is the Best-Regarded Manufacturer Among Managed-Care Execs; Genentech Among Oncology KOLs
March 29, 2009
Surveys from SDI and Market Strategies International score companies on their promotional practices and business relationships
Wyeth Loses Supreme Court Case Over 'Implied' Pre-Emption
March 29, 2009
Expect a flood of product-liability suits in the aftermath of Wyeth vs. Levine
Syringe Design Gets a Makeover
March 29, 2009
Two prefilled-syringe projects emphasize user friendliness
Refinements in Cold Chain Secondary Packaging
March 29, 2009
Optimized dimensionality is the goal of new products from MTS and Cold Chain Technologies
Inmar Rebrands Reverse-Logistics and Related Business Units
March 29, 2009
Unified corporate image emphasizes supply chain services
The Packaging Contribution to Patient Adherence
March 29, 2009
Contract packagers are multiplying their product offerings to meet marketing and patient-safety concerns
Moving the Dial on Patient Adherence
March 29, 2009
FDA to Require REMS of Opioid-Based Drugs
March 29, 2009
Healthcare Information Technology Gets A Boost From Obama Reinvestment Law
March 29, 2009
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act allocates $18 billion for HIT
Here We Go Again on 'Re-Importation'
March 28, 2009
Bipartisan group of senators sponsor a revived drug-importation bill
Stem Cell Therapy: Business Models Begin to Take Shape
March 28, 2009
Although human trials in the U.S. are still a novelty, developers are identifying both sources and protocols for conducting therapy
Organizing Your Commercial Compliance Programs
March 28, 2009
Regulatory attention has intensified over commercial activities. Here’s what to do to minimize risks and raise compliance levels
Pharma 2020: Marketing the Future
March 26, 2009
A New Business Model for Pharma Innovation
March 26, 2009
The studio model: how film industry practices can boost pharmaceutical creativity
Wyeth loses Supreme Court case over 'implied' pre-emption
March 05, 2009
Expect a flood of product-liability suits in the aftermath of Wyeth vs. Levine
Industry, regulators hit reset button on product serialization
March 04, 2009
While California’s e-pedigree initiative sits on a shelf, actions in Washington and Brussels point to renewed efforts for track-and-trace of pharmaceuticals
Independent Pharmacies Promote the Value of Their Patient Contact to the Pharma Industry
February 27, 2009
Although beset by less-than-friendly federal reimbursement policies, independent pharmacies are maintaining their viability for pharmaceutical delivery
Building an Alternative Distribution Model for Ultra-Orphan Diseases
February 27, 2009
Biopharmaceutical manufacturers turn to a direct-distribution model to leverage opportunities for cost-effective drug delivery and personalized health management services
CVS Caremark settles with FTC and HHS over patient-privacy issues
February 27, 2009
Alleged mishandling of discarded patient records call the giant retailer’s privacy safeguards into question
Now 50 years old, Research Triangle Park looks forward
February 27, 2009
The high-tech mecca plans to maintain its status as an economic driver for North Carolina
Children's hospital underway in Florida
February 26, 2009
Nemours plans campus for pediatric treatment and research
Entering the Brazilian Pharmaceutical Market
February 22, 2009
Stable economics and growing healthcare concerns make Brazil one of the top emerging markets, with a current growth rate >20%
The end or just the beginning? Exploring federal preemption of state marketing and distribution laws
February 22, 2009
Multiplying state laws on marketing and distribution disclosures might be pre-empted by new federal legislation
The Shape of the Electronic Medical Record Market
February 22, 2009
McKesson is a heavy hitter in the category, says Kalorama Information
Long-Term Drug Approval Trends Highlight the Industry's Productivity Dilemma
February 22, 2009
Higher complexity—and expense—are the reality for most drug research, says Tufts
Novartis Managed Care Report Finds Higher Barriers to Drug Access
February 22, 2009
Higher co-pays, ‘NDC block policies’ and multiple tiers add to drug benefit complexity
Wolters Kluwer Scores Prescription-Sales Data Contract From BMS
February 22, 2009
Dataset has ‘exclusive’ source, the ArcLight consortium
Walgreens Builds out its Healthcare Offerings to Employers With 'Complete Care and Well-Being'
February 22, 2009
Program combines retail pharmacy, in-store and onsite clinics for employer health plans
Colorcon Opens West Coast Technology Center
February 22, 2009
Center for Healthcare Supply Chain Research Renews Its Board
February 22, 2009
HDMA’s educational arm has new chair, vice chair
A REMS Will Be Part of the Expected Launch of Anti-Epilepsy Drug From Ovation Pharmaceuticals
February 22, 2009
FDA specifies a patient registry and follow-up studies
Overlapping, Imprecise Regulations Cause a Hiccup In Temperature-Sensitive Pharma Shipping
February 22, 2009
Delta Air backs away from prohibiting battery-powered temperature sensors in temperature-controlled pharma shipping
UPS strikes pioneering supply-chain deal with Merck
February 20, 2009
Big Brown will take over existing Merck distribution centers, absorbing them into its international healthcare logistics unit; Merck is also selling a lab to PPD
Marching up the channel management curve
February 20, 2009
Financial and business changes are driving an evolution in channel management strategies
Examining the ROI of personalized medicine
February 20, 2009
New Deloitte study finds “profound” positive and negative ROIs for combined therapies and diagnostics based on genetics
West adds to its syringe-development capabilities with designer partnership
February 20, 2009
Collaboration has multiple designs for prefilled and other syringes in the works
No surprise here: FDA drug oversight is now a 'high risk' government operation
February 19, 2009
FDA’s management of drug and device safety enters GAO’s biennial watch list
New online portal makes bid for industry-physician communications
February 18, 2009
iMedicor offers physician education, EMR file transfers and community services
Leading in Challenging Times
February 18, 2009
It has been said that one should never miss an opportunity to make the most of a crisis. The steady stream of headlines announcing staff cuts, delays in drug approvals and a narrowing of R&D focus for pharmaceutical and biotech companies indicate there will be no shortage of opportunities in 2009.
Specialty Pharmaceuticals and the Emergence of Sub-Specialty Pharmacy
February 18, 2009
‘Ultra-orphan’ diseases will alter the specialty distribution process
Developing a comprehensive pre-launch trade and distribution strategy for specialty products
February 18, 2009
Establishing appropriate trade channels is crucial to the launch success of specialty pharmaceuticals
Functional labels enhance patient safety and boost market access
February 18, 2009
Functional (“peel-off”) labels, common in Europe for injectables, represent a significant packaging improvement for safer and more efficient drug administration
Rethinking Sample Distribution
February 18, 2009
As the number of specific services associated with sample distribution has grown, so has the number of service providers a manufacturer might use. It’s time to think about consolidating these services
Limits on physician access for reps continue to tighten
February 16, 2009
Latest SK&A survey finds more requirements for appointments, and more ‘no-see’ offices
New cold-storage capacity for pharmaceuticals in Indiana
February 16, 2009
15,000-sq-ft facility adds to MD Logistics’ GMP capabilities
HealthBridge bulks up operations and compliance staff
February 16, 2009
Express Scripts subsidiary adds to pharma rep-sales support
FDA to require REMS of opioid-based drugs
February 16, 2009
Goal of risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS) will be to reduce abuse and accidental overdosing; researchers devise an ‘abuse quotient’ for such drugs
Online social networks pose unique marketing opportunity
February 13, 2009
Drugmaker participation in physician communities requires a light touch
Check your luggage, then check your prescription at Philly airport
February 11, 2009
Opening marks the second of clinics planned for airports nationwide
ERP vendor adds lot-tracking to its supply-chain software
February 09, 2009
Meanwhile, GS1 UK touts the success of a recent track-and-trace pilot
Chapter closes on trial of Georgia distributor of knockoff branded products
February 05, 2009
Company imported knockoffs from Belize and sold them over the Internet
SAP Launches Business Suite 7.0 with a Modular Emphasis
February 05, 2009
Company foresees a ‘challenging’ 2009 business environment after reporting 19% revenue growth for 2008
Canada Strives for Commercial-free Drug Messaging
February 05, 2009
Province-wide pilot program to launch in spring
A REMS will be part of the expected launch of anti-epilepsy drug from Ovation Pharmaceutical
February 03, 2009
FDA specifies a patient registry and follow-up studies
Generics acceptance among consumers has zoomed, says Harris Poll
February 02, 2009
Beneficiaries include mass-market discount stores; chains and independents are suffering
The Rising Tide of Personalized Medicine
January 28, 2009
Targeted treatments for patients may yield economic benefit for payors as well as drug and diagnostics makers
Start-up Injects Automation into Sales Effort
January 28, 2009
CRM and analytics implementation to drive marketing consistency
Walgreens builds out its healthcare offerings to employers with 'Complete Care and Well-Being'
January 23, 2009
Program combines retail pharmacy, in-store and onsite clinics for employer health plans
Cell Phones and EDC Aid in Patient Outcome Reporting
January 19, 2009
Researchers find comparable effectiveness of self-reported outcomes via cell phones and paper questionnaires among osteoarthritis sufferers.
FDA proposes 'serialized NDC' codes for item-level pharmaceutical packaging
January 16, 2009
Agency follows through on steps toward a national standard for anticounterfeiting and product tracking
UPS strikes pioneering supply-chain deal with Merck
January 14, 2009
Big Brown will take over existing Merck distribution centers, absorbing them into its international healthcare logistics unit; Merck is also selling a lab to PPD
McKesson Launches RxOwnership.com to Assist Business and Career Planning for Independent Pharmacists
January 14, 2009
Online service adds to a range of support tools that McKesson offers
DHL opens first North American 'Life Science Competency Center' in Puerto Rico
January 14, 2009
Carolina, PR, site joins nine others in DHL’s global network
FDA Launches the
January 14, 2009
100 applicants are sought to join voluntary effort in promoting drug safety
Prescription Drug Sales Decline Foretells Shifting Regulatory/R&D Balance
January 10, 2009
But dark clouds for some have silver linings for others
Market Research Tool Predicts the Impacts of Multiple Product Launches
January 10, 2009
Modeling technique analyzes how order of entry and time to market affect sales
Winter Spawns Free Antibiotic Programs
January 08, 2009
Grocery stores fight big-box retailers by giving away generics
Key Account Management: A Win-Win Proposition for Pharmaceutical Companies and Their Major Customers
January 05, 2009
Reorganizing a sales force into key account teams requires more planning and coordination. Access to real-time account information enhances the team effort.
Cegedim Dendrite Tailors Software for Medical Science Liaisons
January 05, 2009
The key opinion leader/MSL relationship is the target