...Salix has been a successful pharmaceutical company for 15 years. They have used the “search and develop strategy” in the US GI market for continued growth. The question remains can they continue to be successful with this narrow strategy or do they need to alter their mission? Do they need to revamp their “search and develop” strategy? Key issues Salix encounters are increased use of generics, limited scope of disease treatment, and dependency upon other research companies to initially start and develop chemicals. If Salix wants to expand their strategy scope, they could focus on medications in other areas of the body, they could expand outside of the US market, they could further develop their international partner network, or they could focus on their own research instead acquiring licenses and rights to other chemicals. Introduction Salix is a small pharmaceuticals company started in 1989. Since this time, Salix has acquired the rights to develop and market four major prescription compounds. They have become a successful player in the US gastrointestinal market, while profiting from licensing their products in other countries. Although Salix has been successful, the co owners must make a decision on whether or not their current strategy is sustainable. Can they still “search and develop” acquired compounds and stay successful? Salix needs to determine if their existing prescription drugs’ profitability can last while they find another research companies drugs...
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..."NATURAL PRESERVATIVES" Anthony C. Dweck Research Director, Peter Black Medicare Ltd., White Horse Business Park, Aintree Avenue, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, UK. BA14 0XB SUMMARY This paper looks at the theoretical development of a natural preservative system using the author's data base on medicinal plants as a source of references. The legal aspects of this concept are considered. The traditional methods of preservation, many taken from the food industry are summarised. The use of alcohol, glycerine, sugar, salt, dessication, anhydrous systems and temperature are amongst examples considered. The definitions of the many words used to describe the act of preservation are considered, and the confusion that results from the presence of the many synonyms is considered. e.g. antimicrobial, antibiotic, antiseptic, bactericidal, etc. Specific organisms are identified as being of particular interest, especially those standard organisms that form part of the B.P. challenge test. These include Candida albicans, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Aspergillus niger and Staphylococcus aureus. A cross-section of plants mentioned in the literature as being specifically targeted at these organisms are considered. The paper concludes with Appendices of plant materials that have mention in the literature according to specific definitions, which may give researchers a potential introduction to future research. KEY WORDS Natural preservation, traditional preservation, challenge test organisms...
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...eating habits. Key issues answered through this analysis: What are acute and chronic ailments? What is the proportion of drugs for each segment in the total domestic formulations market? How have various therapeutic categories in the domestic formulation market performed over the last three years? Publish Date: 15-Jul-2013 | | Majority of ailments in India are more acute than chronic in nature Types of ailments Source: CRISIL Research Ailments can be classified into acute and chronic. Acute ailments are characterised by sudden, severe exposure (usually a single, large exposure) and rapid onset of the disease. The patient shows intense symptoms for a brief duration (not longer than 30 days). Infectious diseases such as common cold, fever, etc are some examples of acute ailments. However, some acute ailments may turn chronic if left unaddressed. Chronic ailments are characterised by prolonged or repeated exposures over many days, months or years. Chronic diseases can only be alleviated through treatments, but not fully cured. Unlike acute ailments, they do not usually resolve on their own accord. Examples of chronic diseases include diabetes, asthma, blood pressure, cancer, etc. Due to relatively poor sanitation facilities, India has a greater share of acute diseases than chronic diseases, as compared to developed countries. Thus, drugs addressing acute diseases dominate the domestic pharmaceutical market. About 68 per cent of total drugs sold are used...
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