Case Studies
Pharma case studies focus on specific issues and provide insights on how a particular technology or development is useful to the pharma companies. This section presents case studies on industry developments, technologies, products and services.
Long-term Use Of Statins And Risk Of Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Population-based Case–control Study
Abstract Background Use of statins has been suggested to protect against renal cell carcinoma RCC however studies have typically been underpowered and the results are conflicting Objective To determine whether the use of statins is associated with a reduced risk of RCC usin
Variation In Adverse Drug Reactions Listed In Product Information For Antidepressants And Anticonvulsants, Between The Usa And Europe: A Comparison Review Of Paired Regulatory Documents
Abstract Objective To compare consistency of adverse drug reaction ADR data in publicly available product information documents for brand drugs between the USA and Europe and to assess the usefulness of information for prescribers and patients Design A comparison review of product info
Effect Of Process And Formulation Variables On The Preparation Of Parenteral Paclitaxel-loaded Biodegradable Polymeric Nanoparticles: A Co-surfactant Study
Abstract Recent years have seen significant effort devoted to formulate therapeutic agents in biocompatible nanocomposites such as nanoparticles nanocapsules micellar systems and conjugates as drug delivery systems Application of nanotechnology for diagnosis monitoring disease therapy and control of biological systems was referred to as nanomedici...
External Innovation Implementation Determinants and Performance Measurement: A Case Study from the Pharmaceutical Industry
Abstract With an increasing amount of externally sourced innovations a major success factor for innovationdependent industries such as the pharmaceutical industry is to successfully implement innovations from outside Existing frameworks emphasize creating a strong climate for implementation by developing the learning capabilities of the organizati...
Viral Clearance For Biopharmaceutical Downstream Processes
Abstract Viral clearance studies are mandated prior to entering clinical trials and for commercial launch of biopharmaceuticals These studies are a key component of risk mitigation to reduce the potential for iatrogenic transmission of pathogenic viruses This paper reviews regulatory guidance and practical strategies for designing viral clearance...
Solid Form Changes During Drug Development: Good, Bad, And Ugly Case Studies
The relevance of solid form in drug development has been well established over time In order to fully understand drug properties attention has been paid to solid state structure of drug molecules and their relationship to the drug formulation While each drug developer has had their own strategies and workflows for screening and choosing solid forms...
Local Production Of Pharmaceuticals And Related Technology Transfer In Developing Countries
Abstract As stakeholders in the Global Strategy and Plan of Action on Public Health Innovation and Intellectual Property GSPAPHI adopted by the World Health Assembly in the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development UNCTAD the World Health Organization WHO and the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development ICTSD are col
Pharma Connects On Social: Top 20 Pharmaceutical Companies On Social Media
Abstract Pharmaceutical companies have taken a long time to start using social media in the first place but the industry is still struggling to fully embrace the digital space There are now more than two billion active social media users almost a third of the worlds population Customers are talking about health on the internet and in recent years...
Open Innovation in Pharmaceutical Industry: A Case Study by Eli Lilly
Abstract Interest on Open Innovation paradigm has seen a phenomenal increase since last two decades especially when Henry Chesbrough coined this term in triggering the creation of a new whole body of knowledge However all of his research work could not come up with a standardized allinone theory Instead we find a heterogeneous series of models t...
Tablet Coating at Low Bed Temperatures with a Novel Coating Polymer
This study shows how to obtain elegant uniform coatings with zero visible defects and a practical coating solution for heat sensitive products For More Infromation Click Here