Rita Peters is the former editorial director of Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutical Technology Europe, and BioPharm International.
FDA: Early Stage Drug Development Costs Trigger Higher Drug Costs
Drug companies must consider all factors impacting the cost of drugs, including high costs of early development stages.
A New Business Model for Pharma?
Hospitals form not-for-profit drug company to combat drug shortages and high prices.
Bigger is Better in Samsung's Approach to Biomanufacturing
A different perspective on controlling fixed costs of biomanufacturing, based on know-how from other industries, provides a competitive edge, says the CEO of Samsung BioLogics.
New Year, New Questions
Bio/pharma professionals manage expectations amid industry uncertainty.
Finding the Right Mix for 2018 Bio/Pharma Success
Will business decisions and drug pricing policies help or hinder science and drug approval advances in 2018?
Forecasting Bio/Pharma in 2018
Brexit-related challenges cast shadows on prospects for the European bio/pharma market in 2018, but optimism may let some sun shine through.
Formulating a Recipe for Bio/Pharma Career Success
Attracting and retaining qualified bio/pharma experts demands a mix of recognition, rewards, and opportunities.
Wanted: A Highly Skilled Bio/Pharma Workforce
Is pharma up to the task of developing knowledgeable, motivated employees?
What are the Ingredients for Bio/Pharma Career Advancement?
Amid business and regulatory uncertainty, bio/pharma experts reveal opinions on salary, recognition, and training.
Awards Recognize Industry Contributions
Industry experts were honored for business, scientific, and social contributions.
Pharma’s Role in Puerto Rico’s Future
Reeling from financial and tropical storms, Puerto Rico needs stable industry for recovery.
The Human Cost of Congressional Stalemates
Faced with divisive political and social issues, Congress must find a way to reach consensus.
Just the Pharma Facts, Please
Amid contentious debate about “fake news,” peer-review papers offer vital, objective insight.
The Commitment Continues
Pharmaceutical Technology marks 40 years covering the bio/pharma industry.
Pharma’s Past Serves as Prologue to Its Future
The more pharma science and technology change, the more business and policy concerns stay the same.
Keeping an Eye on Quality
New study will reveal bio/pharma practices and performance on quality issues.
Now Arriving: CPhI North America
Philadelphia plays host to CPhI North America on May 16-18, 2017.
Strategizing a Shortcut to Market
Drug type, potential sales, and ownership factor in the race to get drugs to market.
Regulatory Reform Is Not That Simple
Reducing regulatory roadblocks requires more than the stroke of a pen.
Beyond Distractions, Pharma Moves On
Translating campaign promises to predictions for bio/pharma is difficult, but optimism prevails.
Bio/Pharma’s 2017 Agenda
Healthcare policies, R&D investments, and drug approvals will test bio/pharma.
Global Drug Spending: A Look Ahead
Estimates that global medicine spending will reach nearly $1.5 trillion by 2021 and the types of therapies and use of innovator versus generic drugs, will vary by region.
Solving Pharma’s Post-Brexit Puzzle
As Europe’s bio/pharma market learns that breaking up is hard to do, it also must address productivity, regulatory, and drug pricing challenges.
Students Teach Pharma a Lesson
Rookie API developers beat pharma at its own game.
Building a Better Bio/Pharma Career
Survey reveals optimism, discontent, and a desire for better career opportunities.
Career Consensus: 2016 Employment Survey
Europe-based bio/pharma employees are unified on satisfaction with employment conditions-and dissatisfaction with salaries.
Keeping an Eye on the Ultimate Prize
CPhI Pharma Award winners were recognized for sweating the details for the bigger picture.
Industry Honored at CPhI Pharma Awards
PharmTech's Editorial Director, Rita Peters, addresses the CPhI Pharma Awards' finalists at this year's CPhI Awards Gala.
Calling All Authors
The editors seek drug development experts to contribute technical articles for 2017.
When Marketing and Medicine Collide
Steep price increases for a popular drug have created patient and Congressional backlash.