An in-depth environmental analysis of the world's leading pharmaceutical markets. The Market Prognosis Series comprises 4 regional analyses, each providing unique insight into the healthcare and pharmaceutical environment. For each country in every region, primary research is conducted with industry experts and combined with IMS HEALTH sales information to develop five-year forecasts. The Market Prognosis Series provides 5 year forecasts at country level, bringing insight into the macro-environmental issues that could affect future development of the country and the impact on its healthcare system. Included in the service; 5 year forecasts - developed by combining quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Regional coverage - four regions are: Europe: Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK, Greece, Portugal, and Netherlands Australasia: Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand. North America: USA and Canada Latin America: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Mexico, Peru, and Venezuela then South Africa (no region, report on its own). Macroeconomic and healthcare issues covered - each country report contains - Economic and Political trends - Cost containment, pricing, reimbursement and regulatory issues, - Business environment, - Market size and 5 year forecasts at country and therapy class level, - Interviews with experts in each country International standards - able to compare across countries and drill down into specific country Annual Updates - available from January onwards Market Prognosis Series was established in 1980 and is renowned for providing comprehensive, independent strategic forecasting. The service is widely used by global, multinational and national pharmaceutical companies to assist with their annual planning process. Market Prognosis reports can be purchased as full subscriptions which include Executive Summary, Regional Overview, Pocket Prognosis interim forecast updates which are available as intranet versions or stand-alone CD-ROM (price upon application). Individual country reports are also available (price upon application). For further information - click here... Request further information Products and Services Company and Market Studies products: IMS Company Profiles IMS Company Search IMS Market Prognosis Issue Studies   Navigate: Products and Services Home Page