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**Apologies for Cross-posting** Finding Pharmaceutical Information to be held at The British Medical Association, BMA House, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9JP Friday, 7th July 2006, 9.30 - 16.30 Course Outline The 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. This 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 course 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. The following topics will be covered: * 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 Course Presenter: Shaida Dorabjee Shaida Dorabjee 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. Shaida now works as a consultant specialising in information management and training, and has carried out assignments in the public and private sector. To register your interest in this meeting, reserve a place, or request further details, please email [log in to unmask] Further details are also available via the UKeiG website at www.ukeig.org.uk. UKeiG is a Special Interest Group of CILIP: the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals. 7 Ridgmount Street, London, WC1E 7AE. Registered Charity No. 313014. Finding Pharmaceutical Information The British Medical Association, BMA House, Tavistock Square, London Friday, 7th July 2006, 9.30 - 16.30 Costs (including lunch and refreshments): UKeiG members £130 + VAT (£152.75); others £160 + VAT (£188.00) Please complete and return this form by 30th June 2006, to Christine Baker, The Old Chapel, Walden, West Burton, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 4LE. Tel & Fax 01969 663749. 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No refunds after 30th June 2006 Please specify any special dietary requirements ................................................... Please tick if a CPD certificate is required. Data Protection Act 1998 Please tick if you do not wish your name and affiliation to appear on the delegate list. If you are not a member of UKeiG, please tick if you do wish to receive information about future courses and other UKeiG activities UKeiG accepts firm bookings by post, fax, email and through the UKeiG Web site. All fees are payable in full prior to the date of the course. Cancellations received less than 7 working days before the start of the course will be subject to the full fee. For non-attendance at a course there will be no refunds and the full fee will be payable. Substitutions may be made at any time without additional cost. UKeiG reserves the right to cancel a course if insufficient bookings have been received. Delegates will be offered an alternative date or a full refund of the course fee. UKeiG reserves the right to make changes to the programme. UKeiG will not be liable for any consequential loss of travel or accommodation fees due to cancellation of