Canada's southern drug drain; Internet pharmacies serving U.S. consumers strain supply

Article Abstract:

Responding to low prices and less rules, U.S. customers are flocking to Canadian pharmacy Internet sites to buy their medicines. As a result, there are drug shortages in Canada, particularly in Manitoba where the majority of pharmacies are located. Questions remain over how U.S. drug companies will respond to the demand for products within Canada.

Canada, General services, On-Line Information Services, Videotex & Teletext, Telegraph & other communications, Market share, Goods & services distribution, Nonstore Retailers, Channels of Distribution, Economic aspects, Pharmaceutical industry, Online services, Internet services, International aspects, Cable television, Online shopping, Distribution, Cable television/data services, Company market share, Logistics, Company distribution practices

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Drug - assisted contest

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The Labor Party and Mark Latham had gained substantial ground before the elections by raising the issue of drug companies under free trade with the United States. Higher drug prices could ensue.. It would be wise on the part of business to be ready with an alternate plan in case a there is a change in the government after the elections.

Australia, Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, International economic relations, Commodity & service prices, Public affairs, Legal/Government Regulation, Laws, regulations and rules, Prices and rates, Political activity, Australian Labour Party, Company pricing policy, Trade policy, Latham, Mark

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How to forecast the demand of a new drug in the phamaceutical industry

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Demand for a new drug for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is predicted using the Gompertz curve. The new forecasting approach uses evidence-based values and allows forecasters to predict demand for new innovative drugs without analogs or historical data.

Methods, Measurement, Demand (Economics), Sales forecasting, Report

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