According to informed sources, about half a dozen pharmaceutical companies are going to make a renewed offer to acquire the Swiss pharmaceutical company Mepha, belonging to the family of the late German billionaire Adolf Merckle. Among them will be selected by 2-3 companies, the sources said. The deal could reach more than 700 million Swiss francs (695 million U.S. dollars). Time frame for submission of final proposals are not set.
Among the bidders for the company as a major pharmaceutical producers and manufacturers of specialized generics, although the estimated potential buyers, such as France's Sanofi-Aventis, and Hungary's Gedeon Richter with offers to buy Mepha not previously performed. The U.S. generic company Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc also sat on the sidelines because of the complexity of work in Switzerland, where the approval of drugs differs from the process in the EU.
Friday, July 23, 2010
«GlaxoSmithKline» plans to reduce drug prices
British multinational corporation «GlaxoSmithKline plc» plans to significantly reduce the prices of medicines in developing markets next spring, - reported on Nov. 30 edition of the «Financial Times». The cost of drugs on them can be reduced by 2 / 3 compared with that in developed markets. Hussein Abbas (Abbas Hussain), president of the department to work in developing countries «GlaxoSmithKline», said that in his opinion, it is preferable to establish low-cost medicines in order to receive no income from the 100 units of 100 patients, but lower prices and a 100 [pc] income from 500 patients.
Takeda is interested in the Indian pharmaceutical market
Japan's largest pharmaceutical company, Takeda Pharmaceutical does not preclude the acquisition of Indian drug manufacturers, reports Financial Express. The head of Indian unit appointed Shankar Suryanarayanan, who previously worked for a Swiss company Roche and Novartis. As the President of Takeda, the Japanese company may buy the Indian pharmaceutical producers to start the generic business in developing countries. In 2008, another Japanese pharmaceutical company - Daiichi Sankyo acquired a controlling stake in India's Ranbaxy Laboratories. According to informed sources, referenced in Financial Express, Mr. Suryanarayanan conducting a study of the Indian pharmaceutical market to find larger companies to enter into partnerships or even acquire a minority stake in such companies.
Company Teva is one of the leaders in the struggle for the acquisition of Ratiopharm
As reports Bloomberg referring to informed sources, the Israeli pharmaceutical company Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. is one of the most probable candidates for the acquisition of German generic company Ratiopharm GmbH. In addition to Teva potential buyers may become Ratiopharm French Sanofi-Aventis SA and Chinese Sinopharm Group Co. Ltd. The second round of the auction ends this week. Teva representative comment on market rumors refused. According to sources, for further talks about buying Ratiopharm will be invited to 4-6 companies.
Despite the crisis, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals received a record U.S. investment
In 2008, the pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies of the United States spent a record amount on research - $ 65.2 billion, a $ 2 billion more than in 2007.
These data provide marketing firm Burrill & Company.
Of these funds, approximately $ 50.3 billion accounted for pharmaceutical, about $ 14.9 billion - biotech companies.
Investigation of Wharton Business School found that in 2006 U.S. companies operating in this market, spending on scientific research and introduction of scientific developments in the production of $ 65 thousand to each of its employees. This is about 8 times more than the level of such investments of all other sectors of the U.S. economy
These data provide marketing firm Burrill & Company.
Of these funds, approximately $ 50.3 billion accounted for pharmaceutical, about $ 14.9 billion - biotech companies.
Investigation of Wharton Business School found that in 2006 U.S. companies operating in this market, spending on scientific research and introduction of scientific developments in the production of $ 65 thousand to each of its employees. This is about 8 times more than the level of such investments of all other sectors of the U.S. economy
NINE FACTORS OF DEVELOPMENT OF CANCER
The researchers found that 35% of all deaths from cancer are due to the nine risk factors. Among them - obesity, decreased physical activity, poor fruit and vegetable diet, alcohol, urban air pollution, unsafe sex and contaminated needles, medical instruments.
Diabetics should NOT be depressed
Diabetes - this diagnosis, and life, where strict discipline is very important. Seattle researchers found that patients prone to frequent and severe depression, more than any other risk - prematurely withdraw from life. This conclusion is based on research, which was attended by 4154 people. Initially, all volunteers received a thorough medical examination, and then for three years for them under surveillance.
During these three years, died 13,6% of patients, constantly suffering from mild forms of depression. Mortality among subjects with severe depression - 11,9%.
During these three years, died 13,6% of patients, constantly suffering from mild forms of depression. Mortality among subjects with severe depression - 11,9%.
RED BULL Inspiring - a heart attack and stroke?
Even a very persuasive advertising can be questioned. What did a group of Australian doctors, isssledovavshaya properties stimulating the energy drink Red Bull.
This supersaturated caffeinated beverage, popular with university students and avid sports fans, increases blood viscosity. Tests have shown that the use of only one jar may increase the risk of myocardial infarction or stroke, even among young people.
The researchers examined the functional state of the cardiovascular system in 30 young people for 1 hour before and 1 hour after consuming one 250-milliliter jars drink Red Bull, does not contain sugar. The results showed that in healthy individuals after consuming the drink watch the development of symptoms, which are mainly characterized for cardiovascular disease.
Doctors warn that Red Bull could potentially lead to death against a background of stress disorders or high blood pressure, vascular dysfunction and increased risk of thrombosis.
Officials of the company «Red Bull Australia» agreed to submit the results of this study to the central office in Austria, but also emphasize that the findings of Australian doctors are too categorical.
This supersaturated caffeinated beverage, popular with university students and avid sports fans, increases blood viscosity. Tests have shown that the use of only one jar may increase the risk of myocardial infarction or stroke, even among young people.
The researchers examined the functional state of the cardiovascular system in 30 young people for 1 hour before and 1 hour after consuming one 250-milliliter jars drink Red Bull, does not contain sugar. The results showed that in healthy individuals after consuming the drink watch the development of symptoms, which are mainly characterized for cardiovascular disease.
Doctors warn that Red Bull could potentially lead to death against a background of stress disorders or high blood pressure, vascular dysfunction and increased risk of thrombosis.
Officials of the company «Red Bull Australia» agreed to submit the results of this study to the central office in Austria, but also emphasize that the findings of Australian doctors are too categorical.
FAMILIAR DRUGS IN NEW PACKAGING
Since April 2009 KRKA preparations will begin to appear in Russian pharmacies in packs of a new sample. Change of packaging design will enable consumers to easily identify different products company. Design consistent with systematic rules and allow a well to perceive all key information.
Since April 2009 the Krka products will begin to appear in Russian pharmacies in packs of a new sample. Change of packaging design will enable consumers to easily identify different products company.
Since April 2009 the Krka products will begin to appear in Russian pharmacies in packs of a new sample. Change of packaging design will enable consumers to easily identify different products company.
WHAT HARMFUL COMPUTER "sitting"?
The current generation sat for hours at the computer without thinking about the repercussions of this habit.
1. sporchennaya figure. At first glance, it seems that people sitting at the computer screen in a relaxed position. In fact, his body was tense, especially this relates to the muscles of the neck and head, shoulders and hands are full, there is an excessive load on the spine, scoliosis develops in children, adults - osteochondrosis. It's unpleasant, and that between the chair seat and the body is formed of heat wrap, which leads to blood stagnation in the pelvic organs. Thus, developing prostatitis and hemorrhoids, which require a long and unpleasant treatment. Plus, a sedentary lifestyle is often the cause of obesity.
1. sporchennaya figure. At first glance, it seems that people sitting at the computer screen in a relaxed position. In fact, his body was tense, especially this relates to the muscles of the neck and head, shoulders and hands are full, there is an excessive load on the spine, scoliosis develops in children, adults - osteochondrosis. It's unpleasant, and that between the chair seat and the body is formed of heat wrap, which leads to blood stagnation in the pelvic organs. Thus, developing prostatitis and hemorrhoids, which require a long and unpleasant treatment. Plus, a sedentary lifestyle is often the cause of obesity.
RUSSIA starts manufacturing of influenza vaccine A/H1N1
In Russia, begin to produce new vaccines against pandemic influenza. According to the head of Rospotrebnadzor Gennady Onishchenko, by March 2010 the vaccine will be vaccinated about 40 million people.
GlaxoSmithKline will pay a billion dollars in lawsuits related to the effects of antidepressants
British pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline announced the settlement of claims, claims against the new antidepressant «Paxil». According to media reports, the corporation agreed to pay a billion dollars of compensation for 800 claims.
The claims relate to adverse effects in newborns whose mothers took an antidepressant.
Previously, against GlaxoSmithKline filed numerous lawsuits concerning not only the actions of the fetus in pregnant women, but also for side effects in children and adolescents, which doctors give «Paxil». The petitioners accused the manufacturer of concealing the results of clinical studies.
The claims relate to adverse effects in newborns whose mothers took an antidepressant.
Previously, against GlaxoSmithKline filed numerous lawsuits concerning not only the actions of the fetus in pregnant women, but also for side effects in children and adolescents, which doctors give «Paxil». The petitioners accused the manufacturer of concealing the results of clinical studies.
Room Galician pharmacies
Room Galician pharmacies depended on the financial capacity of the owner. Furnishings, showcases serve primarily advertising goals.
In the pharmacies used different tools - from primitive glasses and flasks of alchemists to the latest at the time of equipment - microscopes, analytical balances. The chemist, used different scales, manual typewriters to make pills and suppositories, shtanglassami porcelain, earthenware and made of stained glass and wood and metal, with inscriptions, frames, and the emblems of pharmacy sets mortars, presses for the manufacture of juices from herbs and fruits , travorezkami, infundirnymi apparatus, distilling stills for distilled water and alcohol, wine barrels and amphorae from clay for syrups, bast, wood, metal boxes for storing medicines.
In 1784 in Galicia entered the Vienna system measures and weights, and sternly forbidden to use the old Polish system of measures.
In the pharmacies used different tools - from primitive glasses and flasks of alchemists to the latest at the time of equipment - microscopes, analytical balances. The chemist, used different scales, manual typewriters to make pills and suppositories, shtanglassami porcelain, earthenware and made of stained glass and wood and metal, with inscriptions, frames, and the emblems of pharmacy sets mortars, presses for the manufacture of juices from herbs and fruits , travorezkami, infundirnymi apparatus, distilling stills for distilled water and alcohol, wine barrels and amphorae from clay for syrups, bast, wood, metal boxes for storing medicines.
In 1784 in Galicia entered the Vienna system measures and weights, and sternly forbidden to use the old Polish system of measures.
Parkinson's Law in the Pharmaceutical
Unbelievable fight is with us with fake and poor quality drugs. Conducted meetings and conferences, signed the agreement, including international. In the Ministry of Health established Pharmaceutical Inspectorate. Almost every day on the official website of the Ministry of Health publishes the suspension of licenses for farmdeyatelnost - the only thing that has the right Farminspektsiya.
And yet there will be changes in the administrative and criminal law, neither the police nor the doctors nor the pharmacists will not be able to effectively fight counterfeits. The need for such changes it is already several years. Three years ago, Deputy Minister of Health, Anton Katlinsky said that as soon as counterfeiters are punished, this phenomenon is counterfeit drugs virtually disappear. The Ministry of Health even provided input on the production of counterfeit tablets in the prosecutor's office, but the results were not followed.
And yet there will be changes in the administrative and criminal law, neither the police nor the doctors nor the pharmacists will not be able to effectively fight counterfeits. The need for such changes it is already several years. Three years ago, Deputy Minister of Health, Anton Katlinsky said that as soon as counterfeiters are punished, this phenomenon is counterfeit drugs virtually disappear. The Ministry of Health even provided input on the production of counterfeit tablets in the prosecutor's office, but the results were not followed.
Transparency and deliberation Pharmacy
Among those who work in the production and trafficking of drugs, with the support of the Ministry of Health held a competition "Platinum Ounce". Those wishing to participate in it for the second year of its existence markedly increased. Prizes are awarded in a variety of nominations.
One of the competition - company-distributor of drugs "SIA-international" won two awards. Project, found the project "SIA-international" "Targeted price reductions on drugs due to the introduction of high-tech warehousing company, and CEO Igor Rudinsky won in the category" Entrepreneur of the Year.
In the 40 pharmacies in Moscow has special sections for seniors, where the drugs at 30% cheaper. This is implemented social program "SIA-International.
One of the competition - company-distributor of drugs "SIA-international" won two awards. Project, found the project "SIA-international" "Targeted price reductions on drugs due to the introduction of high-tech warehousing company, and CEO Igor Rudinsky won in the category" Entrepreneur of the Year.
In the 40 pharmacies in Moscow has special sections for seniors, where the drugs at 30% cheaper. This is implemented social program "SIA-International.
Subtleties of Bryansk Pharmacy
Managers of all health facilities Bryansk recently received orders from the head of the Department of Health Regional Administration of Alexander Yakovlev. The Order requires: "Within the framework of existing legislation to ensure the closure of up to 1 January 2003 pharmacy items from independent and non-municipal forms of property, located on the territory of subordinate agencies, as well as:" The heads of state and local pharmaceutical organizations to take measures to open up pharmacy at health facilities from 1 January 2003.
Formal reason for the abrupt action against the private pharmacies were the results of audits of non-state pharmacies. These results are even discussed at the last meeting before the holidays in the regional Duma. Speaker Stepan Ponasov cited figures: twenty-five private pharmacies found various violations, and in municipal pharmacies major deficiencies practically not detected. The test results sent to the Regional Committee for licensing.
Formal reason for the abrupt action against the private pharmacies were the results of audits of non-state pharmacies. These results are even discussed at the last meeting before the holidays in the regional Duma. Speaker Stepan Ponasov cited figures: twenty-five private pharmacies found various violations, and in municipal pharmacies major deficiencies practically not detected. The test results sent to the Regional Committee for licensing.
Pharmacists are more united
Truly we live in an era of abundance. Whole lot and become even more. For example, various associations and organizations. Only that we have yet another - region-wide pharmaceutical league. Region-wide - it sounds is not too well, but not in the name of the case. Case in pharmaceuticals, ie drugs that are needed by literally everyone. In medicine, as in everything else, there is no deficit. The deficit only in money. But drugs continue to rise in price. This is a problem we face every time they come to the chemist (pharmacy, incidentally, is also abundant and becomes more and more).
But the pharmaceutical industry and many other problems not visible to the consumer. This was discussed at the Congress of Russian pharmaceutical workers. Congress was called first, though, I remember, it was a lot of them before. Obviously, this Congress is expected to begin a new era (just could not take a decision to begin a new life with Monday).
Pharmacy's still a wild market - business profitable, attracts many applicants. Among the people who want not only with expertise, as energetic. Not all have special education. Obviously, the league will ensure that the pharmacies employed professional pharmacists and pharmacists. Maybe this will at least some safeguard against that is not expired Provisional Government, and even knows where and who manufactured the drug. The problem of fakes also remains and even becomes more acute. But something strange: a fake so many works Interagency Group, created Farminspektsiyu aware that forgeries are produced by domestic enterprises, promised to bring counterfeiters to justice, even to prosecute, but none so until the end and not brought. Now that's the league doing it.
But the pharmaceutical industry and many other problems not visible to the consumer. This was discussed at the Congress of Russian pharmaceutical workers. Congress was called first, though, I remember, it was a lot of them before. Obviously, this Congress is expected to begin a new era (just could not take a decision to begin a new life with Monday).
Pharmacy's still a wild market - business profitable, attracts many applicants. Among the people who want not only with expertise, as energetic. Not all have special education. Obviously, the league will ensure that the pharmacies employed professional pharmacists and pharmacists. Maybe this will at least some safeguard against that is not expired Provisional Government, and even knows where and who manufactured the drug. The problem of fakes also remains and even becomes more acute. But something strange: a fake so many works Interagency Group, created Farminspektsiyu aware that forgeries are produced by domestic enterprises, promised to bring counterfeiters to justice, even to prosecute, but none so until the end and not brought. Now that's the league doing it.
Medications that are to choose us
Treatment of cardiovascular diseases is one of the most pressing problems: they are responsible for more than half of all deaths. In Russia in 2001 of them killed more than 1 million. 250 thousand people. The great achievement of modern medicine is to create drugs that can not only influence the symptoms (eg, to eliminate attacks of angina), but also reduce the likelihood of severe complications (myocardial infarction, stroke, heart failure, diabetes, etc.), ie ultimately extend the life of patients. These data are, oddly enough, little known to the general public, not least because the media prefer to report "sensational discovery", which in fact are not beyond criticism. Even worse - the aggressive advertising completely untested media, usually biologically active supplements (nutritional supplements), which creates the illusion of easily curable of all cardiovascular diseases. In fact, dietary supplements do not have medicinal properties, if any, they have identified in the application, they must re-register as medicines.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Definition Pharmaceuticals
Definition Pharmaceuticals
Thus, pharmaceuticals - an area of knowledge and practices for industrial, mass and economically perfect proizvodstava drugs and substances. This is - an independent science of dosage form design, drug and all aspects of the process of turning a new chemical substance in the drug, suitable for safe and effective use of many millions of patients. It is widely known that many chemical compounds that have pharmacological properties, in their raw state are useless and sometimes dangerous for the patient. Pharmacy gives similar stuff unique dosage forms suitable for treating a specific group of patients with specific ways of introducing and mode of application. Pharmacy, with clearly defined and unique content that explores the substances with medicinal properties, and drugs, as well as all aspects of their application. [Edit] Sections of Pharmacy
Thus, pharmaceuticals - an area of knowledge and practices for industrial, mass and economically perfect proizvodstava drugs and substances. This is - an independent science of dosage form design, drug and all aspects of the process of turning a new chemical substance in the drug, suitable for safe and effective use of many millions of patients. It is widely known that many chemical compounds that have pharmacological properties, in their raw state are useless and sometimes dangerous for the patient. Pharmacy gives similar stuff unique dosage forms suitable for treating a specific group of patients with specific ways of introducing and mode of application. Pharmacy, with clearly defined and unique content that explores the substances with medicinal properties, and drugs, as well as all aspects of their application. [Edit] Sections of Pharmacy
The difference between the pharmacy from Pharmacy
* "Pharmacy" and "pharmaceuticals" - these are two different end result. If you are currently "pharmacy" is preparing only 3% of medicines consumed, the "Pharmaceuticals", and behind her, the pharmaceutical industry - 97% of medicines consumed in the world, having finished dosage forms.
* Overseas, the term "pharmacy" is associated with the retail outlets in locations where you can buy the necessary medicine or means to care for a sick person to get medical advice, become an owner of cosmetics, shampoo, office supplies, candy and just that- something to eat. With regard to pharmaceuticals, it is not engaged in trade.
* The difference between the terms "pharmacy" and "pharmaceuticals" highlighted in the Oxford English Dictionary. "Pharmacy» (pharmacy) is defined as a place for making and selling drugs, as well as activities for the preparation of medicines. "Pharmacy» (pharmaceutics) - means activities involving the production of medicines and medicinal substances in industrial plants [3]. Similar differences in the definition of these terms exist in the industrialized countries, in India and China.
* Overseas, the term "pharmacy" is associated with the retail outlets in locations where you can buy the necessary medicine or means to care for a sick person to get medical advice, become an owner of cosmetics, shampoo, office supplies, candy and just that- something to eat. With regard to pharmaceuticals, it is not engaged in trade.
* The difference between the terms "pharmacy" and "pharmaceuticals" highlighted in the Oxford English Dictionary. "Pharmacy» (pharmacy) is defined as a place for making and selling drugs, as well as activities for the preparation of medicines. "Pharmacy» (pharmaceutics) - means activities involving the production of medicines and medicinal substances in industrial plants [3]. Similar differences in the definition of these terms exist in the industrialized countries, in India and China.
"Pharmacy" and "pharmaceuticals"
Pharmacy - part of Pharmacy, associated directly with the problems of production and technological process. The term "pharmacy" is not synonymous with the term "pharmacy".
"Pharmacy" and "pharmaceuticals" can be regarded as different historical stages, two different approaches to making drugs. Traditional, for centuries used the method of Pharmacy is unproductive manual labor in the silence of "Pharmacy", pharmacy, for the preparation and leave a limited number of doses of medicine for a small group of patients. Obtained in this way drugs differ inadequate standard, often provide undesirable side reactions in patients taking them. The imperfection of this expensive, low-economic effect of the method became apparent in the early nineteenth century, when for the first time in the United States initiated a massive standardized, highly productive and cheaper industrial production of medicines - Pharmaceuticals by pharmaceutical companies.
"Pharmacy" and "pharmaceuticals" can be regarded as different historical stages, two different approaches to making drugs. Traditional, for centuries used the method of Pharmacy is unproductive manual labor in the silence of "Pharmacy", pharmacy, for the preparation and leave a limited number of doses of medicine for a small group of patients. Obtained in this way drugs differ inadequate standard, often provide undesirable side reactions in patients taking them. The imperfection of this expensive, low-economic effect of the method became apparent in the early nineteenth century, when for the first time in the United States initiated a massive standardized, highly productive and cheaper industrial production of medicines - Pharmaceuticals by pharmaceutical companies.
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