PharmTech’s Sourcing and Management: US Rx-Drug Market Rebounds; Ricerca Chairman and CEO Details Growth Strategy

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April 2010 Volume 6 Issue 4

Welcome to the April 2010 issue of Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management, your information resource about the pharmaceutical supply chain. In this issue, we analyze growth patterns in the US prescription-drug market. Plus Ricerca Biosciences chairman and CEO details the company’s growth strategy.

Global Feature
US Prescription-Drug Market Rebounds
Patricia Van Arnum, editor, Pharmaceutical Technology and editor of Sourcing and Management
The US market for prescription drugs grew better than expected in 2009, but growth is still below historical levels.

Pharma Partner Focus
Ricerca Biosciences Expands into Preclinical Sector
Patricia Van Arnum, editor, Pharmaceutical Technology and editor of Sourcing and Management
Ian Lennox, chairman and CEO of Ricerca Biosciences, outlines the company’s growth strategy post its acquisition of the discovery and preclinical business of MDS Pharma Services.

Outsourcing
Time for a Model Upgrade
Jim Miller, president of PharmSource Information Services and contributing editor to Pharmaceutical Technology
CMOs' business model has all of the flaws of the captive model it is meant to replace.

Pharma Views

Pharmaceutical Technology asked its readers to identify the country/region of origin of their suppliers when sourcing raw materials and non-GMP intermediates or other chemicals. The results of our poll, which was conducted from Mar. 3–16, 2010, showed that more than half (56%) of poll participants say suppliers from India and China are their primary source for raw materials, non-GMP intermediates, and other chemicals. Click here to see the full poll results.

Sourcing and Management’s Community of Experts

The panel consists of leading professionals involved in the synthesis, manufacture, and sourcing of active pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates, and experts in formulation and dosage-form manufacturing. The community of experts lends its expertise to the eNewsletter by providing reviews of technical articles as well as offering perspectives on topics of relevance to pharmaceutical manufacturers and their suppliers.

North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives

North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives deliver reliable power to 93 of the state’s 100 counties. They provide energy at the lowest possible cost and collectively are among the top 20 businesses in the state. North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives have a variety of buildings and sites available for inspection; for information visit our website. www.ncelectriccooperatives.com/development

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Maximizing Value of Mature Products

A strategy for building strong contract manufacturing partnerships Written by John Carkner
Pillar5 Pharma Inc. has emerged as a new entry in the contract manufacturing arena. They are a relatively small Canadian based company, manufacturing for Canadian and global markets from a former Pfizer facility in Arnprior, Ontario.

Industry Events
For the full listing of calendar events, see the Calendar of Events page

Featured Events
April 2010
April. 20-22
Interphex
New York

May 2010
May 3–6
BIO 2010
Chicago

May 5–6
ExcipientFest Americas
San Juan, Puerto Rico

May 18
Chemistry Playbook Symposium
La Jolla, CA

May 20
Chemistry Playbook Symposium
Foster City, CA

May 21
4th Annual 2010 Women in Science & Technology Workforce Summit
West Windsor, NJ

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