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Pharma is big business whose goal is to maximize shareholder value

World of DTC Marketing

We are reminded that big pharma is a business whose only purpose is to make money. Pharma loves to use the argument that they need high prices and new products for R&D. Big pharma is big business. In a 2015 study of 36 cancer drugs that had recently been approved, only 5 showed extended life. That is reprehensible.

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Is the launch environment really more competitive now?

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It’s often stated – mostly without reference to data – that the environment for innovative launches is more competitive now than it ever has been. A second, “transitional era” from 2000-2015 was one of older specialty products, including those in multiple sclerosis, early immunological biologics, and oncologics.

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Chinese manufacturers’ transition to innovative pharma requires more investment

Pharmaceutical Technology

China will continue to take steps towards becoming as competitive in high-value innovative pharma as it is in the generics industry, with The Wall Street Journal reporting Chinese biotechs raised $1.6tn through 568 venture financings last year, up from $11bn in 418 deals in 2020.

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Collaborations between pharma and academia increase

European Pharmaceutical Review

According to the survey, apprentice numbers are three times higher than 2015 statistics, across all skill levels from those entering the industry to master-qualified individuals. Pharmaceutical companies who contributed to the survey include AbbVie, AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim and GSK.

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Navigating the rapidly changing oncology treatment landscape: how digital tools can help

Impetus Digital

Increased competition and evolving standard of care New competitors are entering the market at a rapid pace, and competition is intensifying. This competitive intensity tends to focus on smaller patient populations with multiple treatment options (1,2). There are currently more than 2,000 oncology products under development.

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Novartis facing Gilenya generics again as Supreme Court lifts stay

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Novartis’ hopes that the Supreme Court would protect its big-selling multiple sclerosis drug Gilenya from generic competition have been dashed. 9,187,405, granted in 2015, which comes to an end in 2027. HEC Pharma has argued in court that Novartis makes $3.8 Gilenya made revenues of $2.8

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Is the pharmaceutical sector realising its potential for sustainable manufacturing?

European Pharmaceutical Review

Globally, the pharmaceutical sector emitted around 52 megatonnes of CO 2 in 2015, the most recent period for which detailed numbers are available. Globally, the pharmaceutical sector emitted around 52 megatonnes of CO 2 in 2015, the most recent period for which detailed numbers are available.