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EU Steps Up Manufacturing Inspection Efforts
One of EMA’s key objectives this year is improvements in dealing with the “causes and impact of shortages of human medicines caused by GMP non-compliance and quality defects”.
EU Blocks Further Limits on Human Embryo Research, Backlash Hits
A European bid to impose additional limits on research involving human embryos has been defeated.
Lack of Multichannel Confidence: A Step on the Road to Digital Maturity
I’ve been lucky enough to get a sneak preview of Across Health’s 2014 Multichannel Barometer report.
Things Looking Up for Obamacare, But New HHS Chief Faces Tough 2015
The Obama administration received a substantial amount of good news last month.
Vietnam's Pharma Market "to Rocket" Over Next Six Years
Vietnam’s pharma market in Vietnam is set to increase by $5 billion over the next six years.
Turkey to See Renewed Multinational Investment, Says Report
Turkey is remains a key destination for foreign investment, and the next five years should see renewed interest from pharma multinationals, says a new report by CPhI Worldwide.
How We Fall into Clinical Trial Metrics Malpractice
Effective clinical trial management depends on accurate and unbiased performance measurement.
FDA Targets Online Pharmacies
FDA, in partnership with other federal and international agencies, has taken action against websites that sell potentially dangerous, unapproved prescription drugs to US consumers.
BRIC Nations' "Blossoming Healthcare Budgets" Revive Clinical Trials Opportunities
While some clinical trial sponsors have been driven out of the BRIC nations.
Obamacare's "Unacceptable" Rx Copays
We are now approaching the six month point in the implementation of the new Obamacare program. It’s senseless to go into the good, bad and ugly of this new program.
Fine-Tuning Your Multichannel Marketing Strategy
In today’s pharmaceutical industry, it seems there are nearly as many communication channels as there are instruments in the Philharmonic.
Pharm Exec's Brands of Yesteryear: Where Are They Now?
Pharm Exec’s Brand of the Year selections from the last few years are still alive and kicking, although some have aged more gracefully than others.
Digital Technology: A Double-Edged Sword
Technology offers the promise of engaging patients on a level never seen before.
What MNCs Can Learn from Generics Companies
In the last three decades, MNCs have contributed greatly to the transfer of knowledge to generic companies in areas such as technology,
Improving Operational Quality through Customer Insight
Every day, your competitors are doing everything within their power to steal your customers.
Paying for the Future of Medicine
The three leading justifications for sticker-shocking drug prices in the US.
UK: Patient Group Sets Out Orphan Drug Charter
There has been a lot of concern about the decision to give the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) the responsibility to look at “highly specialized technologies” (HSTs, or orphan drugs to you and me).
Global Price Management Key to Boosting Margins
Global price management will lead the fight-back on margins, writes Arnaud Grunwald.
The European Medicine Agency’s Transparency Dilemma
The European Medicines Agency thought it might at last be back on the road to salvation when Guido Rasi swept into town in 2011 and started ordering greater transparency in the agency’s operations.
Vaccine Demand Spurs Innovation
Vaccine development is on a roll, boosted by biomedical research uncovering new molecular targets for preventives and treatments.
The Future of Cancer Care?
Human behavior may be the most significant variable in the future of cancer care in two sense.
The British Medical Journal's Statin 'Apology'
For any Brit involved in medical publishing, the British Medical Journal (BMJ) is the Holy Grail.
The CMO Industry: Stuck in Neutral
PharmSource recently completed an analysis of the dose CMO industry’s share of new FDA approvals.
How BMS is Doing RBM (Risk-Based Monitoring)
At this year’s Bio IT World Conference, Thomas Verish, Group Director of Data Operations Services at Bristol-Myers Squibb,
Future Brighter for MNCs in Mexico, Says Report
Despite Mexico’s efforts to improve its regulatory framework and create a better business environment for pharma.
FDA Takes First Amendment Issues "Seriously"
Several legal cases have challenged the Food and Drug Administration’s approach to regulating industry communications about medical products.
US Pharmacopeia Head Wants Fresh Outlook
In anticipation of the 200th anniversary of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) in 2020.
Novartis and Servier in Oncology Collaboration
Novartis has teamed with the French drug maker Servier to develop and commercialize novel drug candidates targeting apoptosis in oncology.
FDA, Drug Companies Struggle with Compassionate Use Requests
A national publicity campaign recently succeeded in obtaining early access to an experimental treatment for a seriously ill child,
Eight Ingredients for a Successful Oncology Drug Development Recipe
In light of the risks and challenges inherent in the development of oncologics.