World-wide sales of drugs rise 8% to $430.3 billion

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The global pharmaceutical industry posted an increase of 8% in sales for the 2002 year. Global drug sales reached $430.3 billion (399.71 billion euros) in 2002. The figures are according to IMS Health.

Author: Harris, Gardiner
Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing, Sales & consumption, World, Drugs, Metabolic Agents NEC, Metabolic Agents, Finance, Industry sales and revenue

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Rathman to chair ZymoGenetics

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ZymoGenetics Inc. has appointed George Rathman as its new chairman. Rathman has been involved in the founding of several other biotechnology firms over the last 20 years.

ZymoGenetics Inc., Rathman, George

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Merck appoints chief of research and development

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Merck and Co. has appointed Peter S. Kim as the new head of its drug research and development unit. The 42-year old Kim will be replacing Edward M. Scolnick.

Author: Harris, Gardiner
Merck and Company Inc., Pharmaceutical research, Kim, Peter S.

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Subjects list: Pharmaceutical industry, Drugs, United States, Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals
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