In 2007 total global monoclonal antibody (mAb) sales reached $26 billion and are forecast to almost double to $49 billion by 2013. 1 Sep 2008
The annual Campbell Belman Managed Health Care (MHC) Confidence Predictor/Confidence Development survey results have been announced and it has been confirmed that once again AstraZeneca has walked away with an undisputed first class ranking. 26 Aug 2008
During national Pharmacy Week from 1 - 7 September, pharmacists countrywide will assist consumers in getting rid of old and unused medicine in a safe and responsible manner. 25 Aug 2008
JSE listed Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited (Apn) has announced that it has entered into licensing and supply agreements with leading multinational pharmaceutical corporation, GlaxoSmithKline (“GSK”). 24 Jul 2008
The clinical drug trials required to ensure the next Avastin, Viagra or Lipitor actually make it to market are often lasting longer than expected. In fact, 90% of trials are delayed, and the majority of these delays are attributed to patient recruitment problems, perhaps as patient recruitment takes longer than any other step of the trial and the public perception of the clinical trial process and pharmaceutical industry on the whole is largely very negative. 22 Jul 2008
German logistics firm Movianto GmbH has developed what it considers to be the most effective protection against the infiltration of counterfeit drugs into the supply chain: DNA labelling. In a statement, the firm noted that the proportion of counterfeit products has recently been reported by the European Commission to be rapidly increasing. 14 Jul 2008
Antiretroviral tender results 27 Jun 2008
Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE) recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of all remaining outstanding shares of common stock of Encysive Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:ENCY) through a merger of Pfizer's wholly-owned subsidiary, Explorer Acquisition Corp., with and into Encysive. Encysive is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pfizer. 24 Jun 2008
Cipla Medpro believes that all South Africans should have access to world class, but affordable medicines, lessening the burden of high drug costs and bettering the health and lives of all South Africans. 16 Jun 2008
Predictive and proactive pharmacovigilance paves the road for drug safety solutions. 5 Jun 2008
Ideally, drug supply should be a simple and transparent chain that connects the manufacturer and patient in as few steps as possible. However, in practice it can be a highly circuitous one that includes several intermediaries before reaching a pharmacy. Notwithstanding the possibility that drug integrity can be compromised in transit, complex supply chains risk counterfeit drug entry. 15 May 2008
Lilly's treatment for erectile dysfunction still market leader 24 Apr 2008
While the internet has altered the landscape in the retail sector and revolutionised the airline industry, pharmaceutical companies have been slow to take advantage of the marketing opportunities offered by the internet. However, the same cannot be said of customers, who are increasingly using the web to source information. 23 Apr 2008
Driven by the increasing use of cost-containment measures imposed by cash-strapped governments and fed by a constant stream of patent expiries going forward, the global generics market continues to grow. 17 Apr 2008
Headaches abound for pharma companies in today's market. Pharma faces growing competition from generics and ‘me-too' drugs, increasingly tough pricing and reimbursement (P&R), a clamp down on healthcare spending, and the need to treat patients for longer due to the aging population. Combined, these factors threaten both current and future revenues, prompting Pharma to adopt a range of corporate strategies to respond to the changing market dynamics, according to a new report by independent market analyst Datamonitor. 11 Apr 2008
Leaders of premier advocacy organizations from around the world will meet with Pfizer Oncology to discuss the latest advances in cancer research and identify opportunities to work together. 3 Apr 2008
The results of the ONTARGET trial, which are expected to provide evidence for the best proven treatment that will save and extend lives as well as enhance the quality of life for people suffering from, or at risk of, heart attacks, strokes and a common form of diabetes are eagerly anticipated. 7 Mar 2008
JSE listed Aspen (Apn), Africa's largest pharmaceutical manufacturer, has recorded consistently positive results for the period ended December 2007. 26 Feb 2008
More results from the first ever healthy relationships survey have been released with respondents reporting that healthy communication is sorely lacking in the majority of relationships. 14 Feb 2008
Pharmaceutical companies are going to have to adapt or die as patent expiries drag infectious disease market down. 14 Feb 2008
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