The Gateway to MIDASTM
What is IMS Partner?
IMS Partner is a Windows based software package developed by IMS Health to access the MIDAS database. It removes the need to learn complex enquiry language.
Why use IMS Partner?
These are the overall features and benefits of the product:
Features:
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The only on-line method of access (GUI (Graphical User Interface)) to MIDAS and Monthly
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MIDAS information
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Drop down lists of available data
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Defines MIDAS rules in advance
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Off-line query validation
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Context sensitive help
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Price approval module
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Automatic conversion into Excel
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Windows interface
Benefits:
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Access to the IMS global databases 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Manipulate the markets for your own needs. Easy to understand.
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See immediately what is available. Cannot select an incorrect item.
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No complex enquiry language to learn
'Core' Information
IMS Partner comprises two distinct components:
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Partner software – user interface software to create, submit and download
queries. -
The catalog(s) – group of files used as a reference file to select from.
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