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**Apologies for cross-posting** Development and marketing for a new medicine is long, complex and highly information-intensive. There is a wealth of information on pharmaceuticals, whether in development or on the market, both freely available and subscription-based. UKeiG'snew workshop will identify key sources of information relating to the various stages of development and also information available on current medicines on the market. The importance of evaluating the quality of the sources of information will be emphasised and searching for information from a patient’s point of view will also be considered. The focus will be on web-based sources of information but conventional print sources and related associations or organisations that provide information will also be identified. The event is aimed at information professionals in higher education, the NHS and the pharmaceutical industry. It will also be of value to publishers, pharmacists and others who provide services to healthcare sector. Main topics covered will include ·the drug development process – key stages, time-scales, costs and players ·major sources of R&D information ·secondary sources – consolidators, analysers and digesters ·business information ·information for the public – patients, healthcare professionals and shareholders This event will bepresented by Shaida Dorabjee who has been involved in information work for over 25 years, and spent many years as an information manager in the pharmaceutical industry, responsible for a variety of library and information functions covering research and development, business and marketing information. She has also worked for a research organisation undertaking desk research into R&D management in the pharmaceutical industry The UK eInformation Group Further details on all this event can be found on the UkeiG website at http://www.ukolug.org.uk/content/public/activities/meetings/27apr05pha.html You can also contact Christine Baker to book or get further details on Tel & Fax: 01969 663749 or Email: [log in to unmask]