Two former Amgen sales reps are suing the company claiming the biotech firm pushed its sales force to search doctor’s medical records for potential patients in an effort to boost sales of psoriasis treatment Enbrel.
The District of Columbia Council in January approved legislation that would require pharmaceutical sales representatives to obtain licenses to operate within city limits.
Pink Sheet publisher launches PharmAsiaNews
February 1, 2008
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Pink Sheet publisher F-D-C Reports launched PharmAsiaNews, a subscription-based online service covering drugs, devices and biologics in China, India, Japan and other Pacific Rim nations.
Thomson sold CenterWatch and New England Institutional Review Board
February 1, 2008
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Thomson Corp. sold its CenterWatch and New England Institutional Review Board franchises to Jobson Medical Information for an undisclosed sum.
Nature Publishing Group partnering with Sermo
February 1, 2008
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Nature Publishing Group is partnering with Sermo to offer a cross-branded forum for discussion to readers of NPG titles.
PDI extends sales service agreement with top-10 pharma company
PDI, Inc. announced that it has extended its sales services agreement with a top-10 pharma company through April 2009 to promote its anti-viral medication on a seasonal basis.
Scienta Healthcare Education, an accredited medical education firm, promoted Sherri Foster to president, from senior vice president and general manager.