August 2010

Lead Coverage Expanded to Include Additional Indications

The PharmSource Lead Sheet expands its coverage of drug candidates to include those undergoing trials for alternate disease indications. This brings additional, fresh prospective business opportunities to the attention our clients. This coverage can be found in a new subsection of the weekly report, called Additional Indications. Products being tested for one or more additional indications are listed in the searchable database under both the initial indication as well as under any subsequent alternate disease indications.

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April 2009

New Capabilities Added to PharmSource ADVANTAGE

The PharmSource ADVANTAGE online service has added two new capabilities to its interactive database of more than 1,000 contract service providers. With the latest added features, subscribers can now easily acquire an overall, streamlined view of contractor relationships throughout the industry and quickly access a clear, up-to-date picture of the size of service providers in the marketplace.

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January 2009

PharmSource Announces Website Platform Change

PharmSource launches its upgraded website, including streamlined navigation and a new design. The new site is built entirely on WordPress, a state-of-the-art publishing and content management platform.

December 2008

Cell Culture Manufacturing Capacity Report Released by PharmSource and BioProcess Technology Consultants

This proprietary Special Report, Cell Culture Manufacturing Capacity: Trends and Outlook Through 2013, was researched and published exclusively by PharmSource and BioProcess Technology Consultants. It provides expert insight for contract biomanufacturer executives, bio/pharma sourcing executives and investors seeking access to the quantitative analysis and projections needed for critical strategic decision-making and planning.

November 2008

New Qualifying Information Search Feature Added to PharmSource Lead Sheet

A powerful new search functionality is added to the PharmSource Lead Sheet. Known as the Qualifying Information Search (QIS), this enables database searches for biotech/pharma companies world-wide based on the following criteria:

• Ownership status (public/private)
• Number of employees
• Annual R&D expenditure amounts
• Annual revenue amounts
• Venture capital sources
• Geographic location (global-wide)

QIS search results are in comma-separated value (.csv) spreadsheet format, with just one row per company location. Results can quickly be sorted and/or imported into various CRM programs or database software. For clients seeking to segment the market by size or location, this feature quickly provides the targeted information they need. Further product-specific segmentation and company research can be done using the Full Database Search feature.

October 2008

PharmSource ADVANTAGE Briefing New Complimentary e-Publication Introduced

The Briefing is a complimentary electronic newsletter that provides actionable intelligence both to contract service professionals, and bio/pharmaceutical sourcing decision-makers. Each issue includes a snapshot of key drivers impacting the pharma sourcing world. This ancillary edition of our flagship newsletters, Bio/Pharmaceutical Outsourcing Report and Emerging Markets Outsourcing Report, highlights expert insight you won’t find anywhere else – including selected information straight from our comprehensive PharmSource ADVANTAGE contractor database.

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August 2007

PharmSource Publishes Proprietary Special Report:The Injectable CTM Manufacturing Market

Five years ago, only a handful of CROs and CMOs were manufacturing clinical batches of injectables, leaving bio/pharmaceutical companies to scramble for fill/finish capacity. This PharmSource report analyzes the prospect of whether clinical trial materials (CTM) injectable manufacturing capacity may be headed to overcapacity today.

The Injectable CTM Manufacturing Market report compares manufacture of drug candidate, development and placebo batch manufacturing needs with projections and manufacturing capacity to illustrate the current supply/demand balance. This report provides valuable strategic insight to CTM manufacturers and contract service providers alike.

July 2007

PharmSource Introduces Emerging Markets Outsourcing Report

Emerging Markets Outsourcing Report is the latest addition to the PharmSource ADVANTAGE suite of online sourcing intelligence services. This newsletter addresses the evolution of the pharmaceutical services industry in India, China and other countries in Asia and Eastern Europe. Each issue includes a profile of a major emerging-country service provider, along with news items chronicling the development of the local vendor base. This newsletter also tracks the development of local market opportunities, including efforts by global pharmaceutical companies to establish and grow their R&D and manufacturing operations in low-cost countries.

June 2007

PharmSource Announces Database Search Speed Optimization

We’ve made some design changes to PharmSource ADVANTAGE contractor database that result in search speed and page renderings being up to 5x faster, giving instantaneous search results. Whether you’re searching for vendors, reading up on Sourcing & Supply Chain Practices, or keeping up-to-date with articles from our newsletters or article archives, the new system delivers results with greater speed. We also have simplified site navigation.

April 2007

Jim Miller, President of PharmSource Information Services, Inc., Speaks at Interphex

On April 24, Jim Miller was Pharmaceutical Technology’s guest speaker at Interphex.
Addressing the State of The Pharmaceutical Outsourcing Industry 2007, Jim reviewed key market trends, including the growing presence of private equity investors in the contract services industry, increased outsourcing by big pharma and the status of competition from Asia.

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April 2007

PharmSource Rebrands its Online Database of Contract Service Providers Under the Name PharmSource ADVANTAGE

PharmSource has rebranded its online database of contract service providers, formerly known as PharmSource.com Online Service, under the name PharmSource ADVANTAGE. This powerful proprietary search engine is designed to quickly identify hundreds of biotechnology and pharmaceutical contract service providers. A user-friendly interface gives quick access to company contact details, detailed capabilities, article archives, financial data, lists of known clients, and more.

February 2007

PharmSource PERISCOPE e-Zine Available Online

PERISCOPE, PharmSource’s monthly e-zine, is a complimentary adjunct to the PharmSource Lead Sheet (PLS). Delivered via e-mail, it also can be accessed via our website from a link at the bottom of Home page at www.pharmsource.com. Each issue provides an overview on clinical pipeline trends, and includes tips for sales professionals who sell goods or services to pharma. PERISCOPE readers can easily tap into issue and article archives.

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