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Patricia Van Arnum was executive editor of Pharmaceutical Technology.
June 02, 2011
The global pharmaceutical market is expected to reach sales of nearly $1.1 trillion by 2015, marked by slowing growth in developed markets and strong sales in emerging markets.
The World Health Assembly, the decision-making body of the World Health Organization, met in Geneva last month to discuss and take action on initiatives relating to influenza pandemic preparedness, noncommunicable diseases, and the health-related UN Millennium Development Goals.
Industry experts share perspectives on value creation in sourcing, procurement, and external development and manufacturing.
Eduardo Pisani, director general of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations, discusses the global health initiatives and related activities of the association.
During an eight-day series of meetings that concluded on May 24, 2011, the World Health Assembly passed 28 resolutions and adopted three decisions to guide the organization?s work and address global health issues.
Effective containment in API and drug-product manufacturing encompasses a variety of process, equipment, and operational issues.