The Japanese Pharmaceutical Industry
The Japanese Pharmaceutical Industry

Author: Maki Umemura

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2011-03-02

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1136828257

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Charting the development of the industry from post-war devastation, through good recovery in the 1960s, and then up to the present, the book explores why Japan, despite being a world leader in many high technology industries, is only a minor player in the global pharmaceutical industry.

Plunkett's Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Almanac: The Only Complete Guide to the Chemicals, Coatings and Plastics Industry
Plunkett's Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Almanac: The Only Complete Guide to the Chemicals, Coatings and Plastics Industry

Author: Plunkett Research Ltd

Publisher: Plunkett Research, Ltd.

Published: 2005-08

Total Pages: 515

ISBN-13: 159392030X

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Our coverage includes business trends analysis, industry statistics, a glossary and industry contacts for the chemicals, coatings and plastics industry. Topics include: biochemicals, nanochemicals, petrochemicals, ceramics, additives, polymers and much more. Profiles of 400 leading companies.

The Changing Economics of Medical Technology
The Changing Economics of Medical Technology

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1991-02-01

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 030904491X

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Americans praise medical technology for saving lives and improving health. Yet, new technology is often cited as a key factor in skyrocketing medical costs. This volume, second in the Medical Innovation at the Crossroads series, examines how economic incentives for innovation are changing and what that means for the future of health care. Up-to-date with a wide variety of examples and case studies, this book explores how payment, patent, and regulatory policiesâ€"as well as the involvement of numerous government agenciesâ€"affect the introduction and use of new pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and surgical procedures. The volume also includes detailed comparisons of policies and patterns of technological innovation in Western Europe and Japan. This fact-filled and practical book will be of interest to economists, policymakers, health administrators, health care practitioners, and the concerned public.