Pharma Articles
Articles on key issues related to the pharma industry from the heads of leading pharmaceutical companies and pharma industry experts across the globe. The pharma industry articles' section focuses on current and emerging issues in areas such as Strategic developments in the pharma industry, pharmaceutical R&D, drug discovery, clinical trials, pharmaceutical manufacturing, biopharmaceuticals, and information technology.
Joining forces to beat cancer in Asia
Joining forces to beat cancer in Asia
The figures are startling AsiaPacific makes up about half of the worlds cancer deaths and the region is projected to log around million new cases by China alone is home to about onefifth of the worlds new cases compared to about percent in the US and percent in EuropeSocial Media and the Pharma Industry
Abstract
Outside of the pharmaceutical industry business is continually finding innovative ways to make use of social media to engage with customers in order to drive sales maintain relationships and uncover issues Within the world of pharma however an intense regulatory environment and overprotectiveness of...The Future of Pharma is Asia
Asia has become a more attractive place to conduct clinical trials CT but as it grows so do the challenges For pharmaceutical companies Contract Research Organizations CROs or Central laboratories CL the biggest challenge is keeping trials on track on time and on budget all three are key to global c...Next Generation Online
Outsource to Europe
Globally the pharmaceutical industry is witnessing rapid advancements in processes and technological developments Automation is emerging as an integral part of nearly all manufacturing processes and pharmaceutical big wigs are ready to invest in the future Due to the implementation of regulatory nor...Pharmacovigilance
Moving from productivity concern to strategic asset?
Pharmacovigilance PV is an essential part of running a pharmaceutical companywhether it is in Asia or around the world Most executives have viewed it as a cost centre and nonstrategic However this has changed over the past few years as product safety has become a critical issue in keeping products o...Stem Cells
So near yet so far
Introduction It is widely believed that stem cells hold great promises and potential for both basic sciences and medicine Stem cells are expected to improve our understanding of fundamental biological processes help in developing model for human diseases such as birth defect or cancer help in est...When Borders Break Down
The new generation of Asian Biotechnology industry
Globalisation is without a doubt the buzzword across the board in todays society coupled with the many benefits brought about by the disappearance of country borders globalisation also presents new challenges to entrepreneurs across the world The Information Technology industry has already experi...Project Management
A case for high performance
Global competition is changing how project management is practiced Global marketplaces be they automotive construction pharma manufacturing etc are requiring business managers to continuously reduce cost constantly increase work efficiencies and use more complex and flexible delivery methodologies T...Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Simulation of particulate processes
Efficient handling and processing of particulates is critical to profitable manufacture of pharmaceutical products Over percent of all pharmaceutical products are in the solid dosage form and particulates are involved in almost every stage of the manufacturing process A recent USFDA report on the p...Clinical Research
Success and Failure in the Sponsor-Vendor Partnership
Establishing a good relationship between a sponsor and a contract research organisation vendor is the responsibility of both the sides in the partnership Sponsor accessibility and responsiveness is a critical piece of the solution The vendors in turn must meet their obligations in a professional man...Biopharm
Bullish on India
A few weeks ago I was speaking with the CEO of an Indiabased pharma services company As we discussed the current twin trends of outsourcing and offshoring in BioPharm we kept drawing comparisons to the Information Technology industry He and I each spent the first part of our careers in the IT ind...Biopharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing
Biopharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing
The biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing industry has long been established in North America and Western Europe where contractors have been producing biologic clinical trial material and commercial products for biotechnology companies for more than a decade As the industry matures however pricin...Conducting Global Paediatric Clinical Trials
Conducting Global Paediatric Clinical Trials
The Rationale for Conducting Clinical Trials in Children At first glance there would seem to be little reason to conduct clinical trials among children after all children are mostly healthy and rarely need medication if they do need medication these are usually antibiotics In reality these myths...Orphan Drugs - Asia
The New Frontier
Asia has emerged in recent years as the newest frontier in the development of treatments for diseases classified as rare Several Asian nations either have enacted or are considering orphan drug legislation In some cases Asian countries are patterning their orphan drug policies on the United State...Understanding the Psyche of Japanese Pharmaceutical Consumers
Understanding the Psyche of Japanese Pharmaceutical Consumers
Overall trends Understanding the psyche of Japanese pharmaceutical consumers is really a case of understanding the psyche of older and elderly Japanese An aging society with strong expectations for longevity has created a substantial segment of frequent pharmacy users with growing concerns about...
