Generics, so long the force that has shaken up the branded pharmaceutical industry, is now facing its own challenges as an industry. While growth indications are strong, there are challenges for generic companies. In the next two years, consolidation will most likely rise; the sector is expected to be rocked by increased competition from companies […]

In one sense, the opportunity for follow-on proteins is as good as ever. Some of the biggest-selling biologics developed during the first phase of the biotechnology revolution in the 1980s, including human growth hormone (hGH) and insulin, have lost patent protection or are set to lose patent protection in the US in 2007 and beyond. […]

Pharmaceutical marketers will face a challenging time in 2008 by all reports. Understanding the dynamics of the market can assist in better planning and strategy. This Kalorama Information Report Bundle combines 5 of the most important topics for those in the pharmaceutical industry in a strategic planning, business development or marketing. Grouped together, this report […]

Pharmaceutical manufacturers are utilizing new RIFD technologies to deal with multiple challenges they face in the manufacturing process. This Kalorama Information report discussions the solutions available, and covers the opportunities available to technology companies to provide services to this sector. Full coverage of the market for RFID technologies in pharmaceutical manufacturing operations is provided, including. […]

With their ability to differentiate and become an ongoing source of cells that make up critical tissues and organs, stem cells have potential for new regenerative therapies and as new research tools for drug developers to test emerging therapies on diseased cells. For market-watchers in the pharmaceutical industry, the question is what potential they have […]

Who are the major players in testing for the number two killer in the world? What revenues can companies competing in this market expect in the next five years? How will the impact of trends such as an increased role of pharmacodiagnostics, the use of multiplex assays and a new emphasis on service products influence […]

Congestive heart failure, a condition caused by a malfunctioning heart that is unable to pump enough blood and oxygen to meet the body’s needs, is an increasingly important cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. With improvements in the care of other cardiac conditions, more patients have developed dilated cardiomyopathy, which is the final common pathway […]

Pharmaceutical excipients are substances, other than the pharmacologically active drug or prodrug, which are included in the manufacturing process or are contained in the finished pharmaceutical product dosage form. Excipients provide enhanced functionality to the pharmaceuticals, aid the innovations in the drug development and help improve patent life as well. Excipients make the products more […]

Congestive heart failure is an increasingly important cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. It is the number one cause of hospitalization among individuals aged 65 and over. The United States Medicare system pays out more for the care of congestive heart failure than it does for all forms of cancer combined. While this is a […]

Parts of the gene expression analysis market continue to develop in a somewhat predictable manner, whereas other segments are becoming increasingly complex and volatile. The main products—microarrays and RT-PCR—continue to gain widespread acceptance and to see revenues grow rapidly. However, different products and applications are increasingly being introduced, making the market more fragmented as well […]