Presentation on: Pfizer and the Pharmaceutical Industry Fletcher Leung Analyst Investment Analysis Group February 15‚ 2002 Presentation Agenda • Industry Overview: Research Based Pharmaceuticals • Pfizer – Company Specifics – Performance – Growth Drivers • Valuation – Comparables Analysis – DCF • Recommendation February 15‚ 2002 Page 2 Investment Analysis Group 1 Industry Overview Economic •Cost Effective Demographic Sociocultural •Aging Population
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Chapter 5 Altering Consciousness through Drugs Psychoactive substances= drugs that have psychological effects such as stimulation or distortion of perceptions. Stimulant=a drug that _________ the activity of the nervous system. Stimulants elevate mood‚ increase feelings of well-being‚ and increase energy and alertness. cocaine= crack cocaine= amphetamines= Methamphetamine=
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Cialis Cialis is an erectile dysfunction medication attempting to enter the market that is already dominated by Viagra. Viagra’s dominance in the market‚ along with Levitra’s entrance on the scene‚ it caused Lilly ICOS LLC to question how they should position Cialis with their unique capabilities. In order for Cialis to become successful in the market‚ they can either use a beat strategy‚ compete strategy‚ or niche strategy. Before implementing these solutions‚ a set of criteria is needed to determine
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Description of the Problem Jordan Smith (fictitious name) is a nineteen year-old boy who is currently at Broward Health Medical Center. The mother is reporting serious behavioral problems. The mother said she will keep Jordan in her home if he quits smoking cannabis and comes home before dark. Jordan has previous admission for history of schizophrenia since the age of sixteen and has history of noncompliance with treatment. Recently‚ in the last few months he has been hospitalized numerous times
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3‚ 4‚ and 5 | | | | | * Question 5 | | | Which of the following are true? (1) An erection is a sympathetic response initiated by sexual stimulation. (2) Dilation of blood vessels supplying erectile tissue results in erection. (3) Nitric oxide causes smooth muscle within erectile tissue to relax‚ which results in widening of blood sinuses. (4) Ejaculation is a sympathetic reflex coordinated by the sacral region of the spinal cord. (5) The purpose of the corpus cavernosa penis is to
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Chapter 19 - Reproductive Systems Reproductive System: What is the function of the male and female reproduction systems? Produce and nurture sex cells (gametes)‚ and transport them to the site of fertilization. Male: The male sex organs are designed to transport sperm to eggs. Primary sex organs (gonads) produce sperm and hormones while accessory sex organs have a supportive function. The Testes: The testes are ovoid structures suspended in the skin-covered pouch called the scrotum. Each
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Hypoglycaemia When do hypos occur? Hypoglycaemia (or a ‘hypo’) occurs when the level of glucose in the blood falls too low‚ usually under 4 mmol/l. People with diabetes who take insulin and/or certain diabetes tablets are at risk of having a hypo. A hypo may occur if you have taken too much diabetes medication‚ delayed or missed a meal or snack‚ not eaten enough carbohydrate‚ taken part in unplanned or more strenuous exercise than usual‚ and have been drinking alcohol without food. Sometimes
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Abstact 1) Introduction An adulterant is a chemical substance which should not be contained within other substances‚ such as food‚ beverages‚ fuels‚ for legal or other reasons. The addition of adulterants is called adulteration. The word is appropriate only when the additions are unwanted by the recipient. Otherwise the expression would be food additive. Adulterants when used in illicit drugs are called cutting agents‚ while deliberate addition of toxic adulterants to food or other products
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Unit 5 Notes Chapter 41 Diuretics Drugs that increase urinary output Two major applications Treatment of hypertension Mobilization of edematous fluid to prevent renal failure Introduction to Diuretics Figure 41-1 How diuretics work – mechanism of action Blockade of sodium and chloride reabsorption Site of action Proximal tubule produces greatest diuresis Adverse effects Hypovolemia Acid-base imbalance Electrolyte imbalances Figure 41-2 Classification of diuretics Four major categories
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Enzyme Inhibition Many drugs exert their action by inhibition of an enzyme activity in the body. If the activity of an enzyme is vital to the cell or organism‚ then inhibition may lead to death of the cell or organism. It is now possible to design new drugs which are enzyme inhibitors once a target enzyme has been identified. Types of Inhibitors A) Reversible Inhibitors: The effect of the inhibitor is instantaneous‚ and it can be removed from the enzyme by dialysis so that the enzyme activity
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