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Pharmaceutical Industry
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Biospace 
 Biotechnology site with links to science articles and company information. Check calendar of industry events, investment information, subscribe to e-mail newsletter on industry developments, and search for jobs by region, company, category. The Glossary is more than a list of definitions. There's a list of the basic terms in the field, and many of the glossary words are linked to available lists of related terms, companies, jobs, and news. http://www.biospace.com/ Topics: Drugs, Industries, Technology Last updated Jul 13, 2002 Drug Industry Document Archive (DIDA)
Material primarily related to a lawsuit filed by a former Parke-Davis employee who "alleged that the company violated federal regulations by engaging in systematic efforts to promote the drug gabapentin (Neurontin) for uses not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration." Includes marketing reports and internal documents and legal documents pertaining to the case (settled in May 2004). From the Kalmanovitz Library and Center for Knowledge Management, University of California, San Francisco. http://dida.library.ucsf.edu Topics: Drugs, Industries Last updated Aug 22, 2006 medilexicon
International in scope, this site provides medical and pharmaceutical acronyms and abbreviations. You can search for the meaning of abbreviations and acronyms without charge, but a fee-based membership is required to browse the whole list or for advanced searching. The site also has directories of drug companies and products, news of the pharmaceutical industry, and links to various facets of the industry. http://www.medilexicon.com/ Topics: Dictionaries, Drugs, English Language, Health, Industries, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Jan 26, 2004 Q&A: Risks Associated With Taking Celebrex
Questions and answers about "a study that found an increased risk of heart attacks in patients taking [the pain medication] Celebrex" and the FDA's December 2004 request to pharmaceutical company Pfizer to stop advertising the painkiller. Includes highlights from the study, from the FDA requests, and from related studies involving Celebrex and other anti-inflammatory drugs such as Vioxx. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4236757 Topics: Business, Drugs, Industries, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Jul 21, 2005 Teratology Society
Members of this interdisciplinary society study "the causes and biological processes leading to abnormal development and birth defects ... and appropriate measures for prevention." The site provides links to scientific societies, government agencies, related journals, and sources for research funding. Just for Students provides information and bibliographical references on these types of teratogenic agents: industrial, agricultural, natural, pharmaceutical, metabolic, and recreational. It also offers a detailed History of Teratology and vocational guidance in the field, including profiles of scientists working in public health, industry, and medicine. This site is helpful for scientists, health professionals, parents, and students. http://teratology.org/ Topics: Drugs, Medical Treatments & Devices, Reproductive and Sexual Health Last updated Aug 15, 2000 Vioxx: The Downfall of a Drug
Compilation of radio stories and related material about a Merck painkiller that was removed "from the market in 2004 after a study showed Vioxx caused an increased risk of serious cardiovascular events, such as stroke and heart attack." Includes a timeline back to 1999, an overview of health risks, material about a controversial Vioxx study from the 1990s, updates about Vioxx litigation, and links to statements and findings. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5033105 Topics: Drugs Last updated Jun 12, 2006 WHO Guidelines on Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) for Medicinal Plants
This document provides "general technical guidance on obtaining medicinal plant materials of good quality for the sustainable production of herbal products classified as medicines." Covers topics such as growing plants, obtaining permission to collect plants, processing, quality assurance, and ethical and legal considerations. Includes a bibliography and sample collection records. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the World Health Organization (WHO). http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2003/9241546271.pdf Topics: Agriculture, Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, Health, Industries, Medical Treatments & Devices, Plants Last updated Oct 9, 2005 |
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