"The acquisition of Agila will create a global injectables leader, expanding and strengthening
"The acquisition of Agila will create a global injectables leader, expanding and strengthening
Generally, patent biologics are in the cleft of expiration and there are a rise in the demand for biosimilar. Our company will start to develop biosimilar for Cetuximab (Erbitux), which is an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor. Eli Lilly produces the drug in the U.S and Canada market whereas Merm KGaA produced Cetuximab for territory outside the USA and Canada. We want to pursue a biosimilar for Cetuximab to build a brand image and find finance to move to our main focus, which is biosimilar for Blinatumomab. Blinatumomab (Blincyto) is a bifunctional antibody that used to treat Philadelphia chromosome-negative refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Blinatumomab approved in December 2014 by the US Food and Drug Administration under the accelerated approval program.…
More than 100 years ago Teva Pharmaceuticals opened their doors as a wholesale drug distributor in Jerusalem. Today they have become the world’s leading producer of generic pharmaceuticals. Revenue has grown from $91 million in 1985 to $8.5 billion in 2006. This growth has not been easy and derives from key strategic decisions made along the way in order to amass these huge dollars amounts. Teva’s mission is to play a leading role in the transformation of the healthcare system through the development, manufacture and marketing of generic pharmaceuticals. Teva’s organizational structure is a symbol of their fundamental business strategy, highlighting their global strength and pharmaceutical diversity. This allows them to continue to expand their core generic business across all geographies and leverage their global reach and scientific strength to develop new innovative products and technologies. Teva has picked an industry in which there will always be a need, medicine. However, it is their approach to prescription medicine that will decide the future of Teva.…
Education is key. Educate all staff (as most breaches occurred at healthcare provider facilities) on HIPAA rules and regulations and on AHIMA's information governance policies and implement disciplinary measures if breaches are discovered. AHIMA's information governance policies set up guidelines for policies and procedures to help protect information and avoid data breaches. Facilities also must educate staff on the proper use of computer systems used within the facility. If all staff are educated on what is expected of them and informed of disciplinary actions in the event of a breach, then I think that would reduce many breaches by staff. On another front, all information must be encrypted to reduce the chance of hackers…
The management team at the over-the-counter cold medicine (OCM) group of Allstar Brands is looking to utilize revenue generated by Allround to help fund new opportunities in emerging markets. Therefore, it is critical that Allround maintain its market-leading position in terms of market share, profitability, and sales in order to fund these new initiatives.…
Plunkett, J. W. (August 19, 2010). Domestic & Foreign Pharmaceutical Sales, PhRMA Member Companies: 1975-2009. [Electronic version]. Biotechnology, Drugs & Genetics Industry. Retrieved October 24, 2010 from http://www.plunkettresearchonline.com…
In the case for APUSA V STATE OF CALIFORNIA, All People of United States argue that tax funds are being distribute to non-profit religious organizations, which violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. The First Amendment states…
This year, about 580,350 US residents are expected to die of cancer – that’s nearly 1,600 people a day. Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the United States, exceeded only by heart disease. Cancer accounts for nearly 1 out of every 4 deaths in the United States. Drug prices are becoming a developing issue for every disease, especially for people who are uninsured. But the cost of cancer has shown an alarming increase and is steadily growing. As a list of more advanced biotech drugs become available the cost for treatment rounds costing $100,000, or even more, are no longer a rarity. With each new drug means more research which in turn means more money. Patients’ living longer is great news but also means they need treatment for longer periods which also increases cost. Prices reflect manufacturers’ years of research and development investment. Also, many drug companies donate a certain amount of medication to prescription-assistance programs that provide them for free to patients who otherwise couldn’t pay. This is a great program but is also extremely costly and directly contributes to the cost.…
As an emerging private biotechnology company, Adnexus Therapeutics Inc faces not only the pressure from those established big companies but also obstacles in gathering enough fund. Based on such situation, Dr. John Mendlein strongly recommended that the company find a partner with sufficient monetary and expertise resources. That’s where BMS appeared, showing great interest in ATI’s invention and the cooperation programme. Now the ATI achieved great progress and the future seems promising. BMS becomes more and more serious about purchasing the company’s outright. However, whether to keep the collaborative partnership or to pursuit independent development is hard for ATI to decide. What’s more, the next emphasis on Angiocept or Adnectins reamins unknown.…
In 2005, there was considerable concern that the owner of the exclusive right to manufacture the patented drug, the Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche, Inc., lacked the production capacity to meet the needs of these governments worldwide.…
I enjoyed reading your post and I found it be very organize and straight forward. I, too chose excess fluid volume as my diagnosis. And you have identified the relating factors and defining characteristic well with the diagnosis. I agree with you that “if Mr. Gomez's excess fluid volume is not resolved, he can face several complications” not limited to congestive heart failure, kidney failure, respiratory failure, pulmonary edema, pneumonia. Great job!…
The board of MedImmune believed that Aviron was a good strategic fit but didn’t know what to offer. We need to see all the advantages and disadvantages to come to the conclusion.…
1. The philosophy at Alta Gracia can lower costs in the long run. They target their brand to colleges due to the fact that they are all about fair labor and there are many organizations within colleges that support this. Also colleges often have disputes with other companies such as Reebok and Nike. If Alta Gracia continues to thrive their popularity will increase and they will sell more of their items. If they get popular enough in the long run more individuals will support and buy theirs products and the demand will become higher. If the demand increases then they will be able to increase their prices and lower their cost in the long run.…
The recent health care reforms in Europe coupled with changes in technology in treatment of cancer has forced Coloplast to look for ways to reduce its costs in near future to remain competitive. For this and keeping a positive experience from Hungary in mind, Coloplast is poised to make another off-shore expansion in China.…
3. Does Genzyme’s focus on orphan drugs make sense? Do you think Genzyme has a long-term strategic intent?…
Merck had a 14% increase in sales between 1997 and 1998 and 22% increase in sales from 1998 – 1999, and a 13% annual increase in earnings over the same period. Merck’s business strategy consists of two parts: (1) developing and marketing new drugs through internal research, and (2) developing partnerships with smaller biotechnology companies. Since 1995, Merck had launched 15 new products that earned $5.9 billion on sales of $32.7 billion. Furthermore, Merck may agree to license new drugs from other firms and with its larger capital and greater assets, can assume the risk of submitting the drug through various regulatory approval phases. If the drug becomes profitable, Merck can earn significant cash flows while paying a royalty to the licensor. However, most important is the option that Merck has in deciding when to abandon or continue on this project (deferability or optionality). If Merck reaches a point when its expected NPV is negative, it can simply abandon the project. As a licensee, Merck can allow smaller biotechnology firms to focus on research and development. These smaller firms often have smaller budgets and are not financially or personnel equipped to handle the costly and long FDA approval process, and the subsequent marketing, distribution, and sales of new drugs. This task is better suited for a larger company, such as Merck, which has more resources and money.…