Investment in Pharma Sales “Flat” in 2013
Industry investment in pharma sales force and marketing channels remained “flat” in 2013 at just under €85 billion constant US dollars.
Pharma Should be at Heart of European Economic Reform, says EFPIA
The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) yesterday launched what it called “a landmark paper” outlining steps towards an integrated strategy for the life sciences sector in Europe.
Q&A: Nathan Tinker, New York Biotechnology Association
While at the 2014 New York BIO Conference (NYBIO), Applied Clinical Trials‘ Moe Alsumidaie spoke to Nathan Tinker, Executive Director at the New York Biotechnology Association.
Rise in IPOs Eases Pharma's Investment Woes
Private equity and venture capital (PEVC) deal activity decreased from 1063 in 2010 to 480 in 2013, according to a new Frost & Sullivan report.
Lilly Increases Access to Clinical Trials Data
Eli Lilly and Company has announced it will begin sharing its clinical trial data with scientific researchers through www.clinicalstudydatarequest.com.
Physicians Won’t Change Their Practices Without Worthwhile Incentives
There is more collaboration than ever between payers and providers in the drive to provide high-quality.
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,