Online drug purchases

Al. Also available online. URL http //online.wsj.com/article/ SB123659326420569463.html. Downloaded May 19, 2009. The details of the purchase described in this news story reflect a trend toward consolidation in the drug industry. Companies hope that by increasing in size they can better manage downturns in the economy while continuing to produce new drugs. 

IMS Health. 1499 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06430, U.S.A. Phone +1 (203) 319-4700. URL http //www.imshealth.com. IMS specializes in the collection of raw sales, market, and pricing data from drug maniifactiu-ers, wholesalers, retailers, pharmacies, mail order, long-term care facilities, and hospitals. They monitor 75% of prescription drug sales in over 100 countries, and 90 percent of U.S. sales. The data is available to clients via electronic databases, publications, and other products. Individual market and sales reports are available for direct purchase. Available online. 

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