Major Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies of the World 2007
London : Graham & Whiteside, 2006.
Call Number: 338.7616151 MPBCW
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Life sciences - one of the new-growth industries that everyone hopes to get into! So then, who are the major players in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry? Where are they located and what is the size of their sales volume?
In this Directory, you will be able to find answers to the above key questions. Not only does it list the key companies in these two closely related industries, it also provides information on the Companies Board of Directors and Senior Management, contact address and websites where available.
So grab this title now and be on your way to establishing contacts and gaining a better understanding of the competition out there.
Pharmaceutical Markets in the Asia Pacific Region: All Change in the Tiger Economies?
Chichester, West Sussex, U.K. : Espicom Business Intelligence, 2005.
Call Number: q338.476151095 PHA
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The Singapore pharmaceutical industry, buoyed by the Singapore Government's move to build up the life sciences industry, is now one of the 'hottest topics' in town.
Through this report, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Singapore pharmaceutical market as well as the Asian pharmaceutical markets, covering Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
The first section provides an overview of the Asian market and projections of the pharmaceutical industry up to the year 2010.
The second section is devoted to a comprehensive overview of each country's healthcare system and pharmaceutical market. Under healthcare system, the topics covered are organisation, health expenditure, hospital services and medical personnel.
Topics included within the pharmaceutical section are current market size, projections (2005 - 2010), outlook, imports, domestic production, key players, exports, accessing the market, patent protection & intellectual property rights and distribution channels.
The World Pharmaceutical Markets Fact Book 2007
Chichester, West Sussex : Espicom Business Intelligence, 2006.
Call Number: 338.436151 WPMFB
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This title provides data specifically on the World's pharmaceutical markets.
It begins with a world overview followed by market projections for the years 2006 - 2011. It then goes on to report statistical data by regions, the Americas, Asia Pacific, Eastern Europe, Middle East/Africa and Western Europe.
Key statistical data reported are population growth, birth rate, death rate, infant mortality rate, life expectancies, hospitals (public and private), hospital bed rate, impatient admission, average length of stay, surgical procedures, pharmaceutical imports and exports.
Another important statistical data is the 'Manufacturer's Data'. It highlights the Top 81 world manufacturers' pharmaceutical revenues, Top 30 US manufacturers' revenues, Top 18 Japanese manufacturers' pharmaceutical revenues and Top 34 manufacturers' pharmaceutical revenues.
World Health Databook 2007/2008
London : Euromonitor International, 2007.
Call Number: 362.105 WHD
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What is the 'health-status' of the different countries in the world? How much is being spent on health care (public and private)? What is the life expectancy of the population in a particular country? What about infectious diseases, causes of death? How is smoking impacting a particular country, nutrition and obesity?
The World Health Databook aims to provide information on all the above for all countries of the world! Statistical data covers the period from 1999 to 2006.
It is a one-stop resource in gathering up-to-date statistical information on the 'health' of a country. The 8-year period covered could also be a useful source for trend analysis.
Pharmaceutical Operations Management
Author: Mohan, Pankaj.
New York : McGraw-Hill, 2006.
Call Number: 338.476151 MOH
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In the manufacturing industry, there are many aspects of operations to manage, to ensure products are delivered on time, within acceptable quality levels and cost limits. This is even more critical in the volatile and high-risk pharmaceutical industry.
This book, Pharmaceutical Operations Management, was written with this concern in mind. It focuses on key elements such as policy execution, risk management, supply chain management, advance process control and Six Sigma applicable within the pharmaceutical industry.
These key elements of the manufacturing process that will enable a company to improve their product time to market whilst managing production costs, thus giving your company a competitive edge through better revenue generation.
Database articles
Calming and Sleeping Products - Singapore Author: Beasty, Colin
Source: Euromonitor GMID Database. 9 Jan 2008
This is a trend analysis of the calming and sleeping products industry in Singapore. In 2006, there was an 'encouraging' 4.5% growth in this sector arising from the growing need to combat stress from an affluent lifestyle.
It also highlights the remarkable growth in the demand for herbal products to combat stress and related disorders. Consumers are now seeking alternative remedies such as spas, ethnic remedies and aromatherapy.
Retrieved from Euromonitor GMID database. Available at the National Library Board Libraries.
Biologics Regulation in India: India is Restructuring its Regulation of Biopharmaceuticals to Help the Country's Industry Compete Internationally Source: Biopharm International. 1 Mar 2008
Reports on the changes to biopharmaceuticals regulation in India.
The article gives a brief overview of the current regulatory system followed by highlights of key changes taking place in the areas of streaming approvals, tighter manufacturing rules and rationalising bureaucracy.
Retrieved from OneSource database. Available at the National Library Board Libraries.
