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Drug development

Drug development describes the process of developing a new drug that effectively targets a specific weakness in a cell. This process involves specific pre-clinical development and testing, followed by trials in humans to determine the efficacy of the drug. What does it take to develop a new medicine? To start with, you need a dedicated team of top scientists and other professionals. The journey might take up to fifteen years.

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Intrapharm Laboratories Ltd

Founded in 1999, Intrapharm Laboratories is a rapidly expanding speciality pharmaceutical company with many years of experience in both the sales and marketing of pharmaceutical products in both the UK and Republic of Ireland. Innovative collaboration with both UK and international companies has lead to the successful commercialisation of many niche pharmaceutical and 'Over the Counter' products. Based in the United Kingdom, Intrapharm Laboratories is an important supplier to both the NHS and international markets ensuring the ongoing supply of pharmaceutical products with proven therapeutic value.

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Do patients actually watch all those pharma TV ads?

Infographic | January 13, 2020

Fewer than one in eight chronic-disease sufferers say they watch when a drug commercial comes on TV, according to one recent study of community users. And for the millennials among them, the percentage is even less so. That’s despite the $5.1 billion spent by biopharma on the medium in 2018. We take a look at these data points and many others from two recent studies on the media habits of patients and doctors.

Cancer Drugs Bring in Most Pharma Revenue

Infographic | February 25, 2020

Worldwide cancer drug sales are already way ahead of those of other drugs and the revenue generated by them is expected to grow even larger by 2024. This is according to a report recently released by consultancy Evaluate, which analyses trends in the pharmaceutical sector. According to Evaluate's calculations, oncology drugs reached US$123.8 billion in sales in 2018, more than double that of the next item on the list, drugs treating diabetes with US$48.5 billion dollars in sales. By 2024, cancer drug sales are expected to almost double to US$236.6 billion dollars.

Summary of Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine Drug-Drug Interactions

Infographic | April 7, 2020

COVID-19 is a rapidly emerging and devastating pandemic disease. Recently, chloroquine (CQ) and hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) have been suggested for possible off-label use for patients suffering from a more severe clinical course.

Taking Pharmacy Benefits on a New Ride

Infographic | December 1, 2019

Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft challenged the old way of doing things with a new approach. It’s not just about getting from point A to point B anymore, it’s about the experience, convenience and added value. The same applies to pass-through PBMs (pharmacy benefit managers) that are challenging the status quo to make prescriptions more affordable..

What is Adoptive Cell Therapy?

Infographic | February 5, 2020

A type of immunotherapy in which T cells are given to a patient to help the body fight diseases. In cancer therapy, T cells are usually taken from the patient’s own blood or tumor tissue, grown in large numbers in the laboratory, and then given back to the patient to help the immune system fight the cancer.

Smart Pharmacovigilance

Infographic | May 23, 2021

Pharmacovigilance (PV) is essential to all life science organizations, ensuring that patients' health comes first. Various trends in global healthcare have transformed today’s PV function into a corporate asset that enhances brand value and contributes to new growth opportunities. However, existing safety systems impose a significant cost burden to operate.