An overview of the pharmaceutical industry

Journal Article (Review;Journal)

The research-based pharmaceutical industry is a large and diverse worldwide employer. Rapid changes in the health care marketplace have resulted in many changes for the industry, including a need to streamline the drug discovery and development process. To address this challenge, new technologies have been rapidly adapted. Another result of the changing marketplace has been a rapid consolidation with many recent mergers and acquisitions as well as internal reorganizations to better support new and varied customers.

Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Stave, GM; Joines, R

Published Date

  • January 1, 1997

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 12 / 1

Start / End Page

  • 1 - 4

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0885-114X

Citation Source

  • Scopus