Drug lifecycle management is different from lifecycle management with other consumer products Lifecycle management for pharmaceuticals is different from lifecycle management of other products. Drugs have not one, but three distinct…
Generic competitors change things significantly for brand name pharmaceutical manufacturers In pharmaceuticals, drug patents and exclusivity are similar, but not identical. Drug patents are intellectual property rights conferred by the US…
Patent linkage refers to the relationship between the market approval of a generic drug and the patent status of its branded equivalent. It dictates that marketing approval for a generic…
What are generic drugs? A generic drug is an identical, or bioequivalent, version of a branded drug made by another party. For approval of a generic, the drug company must…
… the very first official thing I did, in my administration … was to start a patent office; for I knew that a country without a patent office and good…
Drug patent intelligence can prepare pharmacists and prescribers for new, less expensive alternatives The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) has been researching and providing guidance to states on medical…
Generic drugs present an opportunity for drug companies to generate substantial revenues. But where do companies find the best return for their investment of time and money? With mature markets…
Pharmaceutical distributors face significant supply chain challenges Designing, implementing, and managing efficient product distribution can present pharmaceutical distributors and wholesalers with opportunities to create a long term strategic advantage. Distribution…
If domestic pharmaceutical distribution is complex, international distribution is considerably more complicated International growth markets for pharmaceuticals represent enormous opportunities, but they also bring their own unique challenges, including infrastructure,…
Effects of generic competition in pharmaceuticals are more complex than they used to be Cost containment has been a major aspect of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), with incentives for…