PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management-04-06-2011

The Women in the World Summit, which was held in New York in March, focused on issues and solutions for improving the economic, political, and social rights of women globally, including a focus on global health initiatives.

Eli Lilly and GlaxoSmithKline are among several pharmaceutical companies using technology transfer as way to improve health outcomes in the developing world.

Indian manufacturers are not a near-term threat to Western CMOs, but may be long term.

This article, which focuses on manufacturing and drug access, is Part II of a three-part series on biopharmaceutical issues in public health, government, and developing world markets.

Chemspec USA, which will be held in early May, in Philadelphia, addresses the key issues affecting the manufacturing and supply of fine chemicals.

Increased competition, the rising role of emerging markets, and targeted opportunities in niche segments are factors influencing the generic-drug market and related supply base.

A roundup of developments in corporate social responsibility and sustainability from the bio/pharmaceutical industry, its suppliers, and other public and private organizations.