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New Report Highlights Dramatic Change in U.S. Drug Spending Trends, Policy Implications| Researchers Use IMS Information to Assess Sales Trends, Healthcare System Opportunities and Risks
NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 23, 2008--A major reduction in real prescription drug spending growth has created
a "turning point" in healthcare with several policy implications,
according to a study published this month by the journal Health
Affairs as a Web Exclusive. The report, "Prescription Drug Spending
Trends in the United States: Looking Beyond the T... |
| New Study Highlights Rising Number of Type 2 Diabetes Patients in U.S., Increasing Complexity of Treatments| Health Services Research Network Academics Use IMS's Extensive Information Assets to Assess Trends in Managing a Disease Affecting MillionsNORWALK, Conn., Nov 18, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- An increasing number of type 2 diabetes patients in the U.S. are being
treated by a progressively complex mix of therapies, according to a
study featured in Archives of Internal Medicine, a JAMA/Archives
journal. The report is the first to be published by members of the
Health Ser... |
| IMS to Present at Credit Suisse Conference on November 12 at 10:30 a.m. MST| NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 2008--IMS Health (NYSE:
RX), the world's leading provider of market intelligence to the
pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, today announced that Leslye
G. Katz, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will speak
to investors and analysts attending the 2008 Annual Credit Suisse
Health Care Conference, to be held at the Arizona Biltmore Resort &
Spa in Phoenix, AZ on November 11-14, 2008.
To listen to a live audio Webcast of ... |
| IMS Health Forecasts 4.5 - 5.5 Percent Growth for Global Pharmaceutical Market in 2009, Exceeding $820 Billion|
Key Dynamics Shaping Market:
-- Robust, double-digit growth in 'pharmerging' markets
-- Increased focus on specialty-driven therapies
-- Leveling of U.S. growth at 1 - 2 percent
-- Worldwide economic volatility
NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2008--The global
pharmaceutical market is expected to grow 4.5 - 5.5 percent next year,
a pace similar to 2008, according to the IMS Global Pharmaceutical and
Therapy Forecast(TM) rel... |
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