Quebec's drug payment policy hasn't stopped job losses: study

Article Abstract:

The Canadian Drug Manufacturers Association has reported that 3,114 workers were cut from the pharmaceutical sector between 1990 and 1999 due to mergers. The study concluded that Quebec's provincial drug plan did not prevent job layoffs.

Government domestic functions, Employment, Quebec, Canadian Drug Manufacturers Association

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The Monday interview: Lucas has prescription for drug firm mergers

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The article is an interview with Paul Lucas, president and CEO of Glaxo Canada Inc., GlaxoSmithKline's Canadian unit. Lucas is setting corporate culture as a strategic goal.

Executive changes & profiles, Management, Interview, Lucas, Paul, Glaxo Canada Inc.

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Biovail set to double sales staff next year

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Mississauga, Ont.-based Biovail Corp., which has signed a new agreement with UK-based GlaxoSmithKline PLC, will hire 500 additional sales representatives for its sales and marketing operations. Industry analysts predicted that the sales staff expansion at Biovail will bring between $50 million to $75 million in additional annual costs.

United Kingdom, United States, Marketing procedures, Strategic alliances, Company Personnel, Marketing, Contracts, GlaxoSmithKline PLC, Biovail Corp.

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