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Data – Achieve FAIR Principles Fast

Overview Living in an environment that is fully FAIR means you spend less time on tedious tasks. When your data hits the Findable principle, it’s like doing a Google search and the results you are presented with are exactly what you want. Because data in life sciences companies can exist across many tools, systems and […]

Written by on May 31, 2022

What is Structured vs. Unstructured Data?

What is Structured vs. Unstructured Data? TL;DR Structured data is predefined, in a set format that can be easily searched by machines.  Unstructured data is undefined and can be in various formats like text, images, audio, and video files.  Unstructured data makes up 80% of data. 63-70% of enterprise data goes unused. Natural Language Processing […]

Written by on May 25, 2022

Detecting & Managing Updates in SmPC

TL;DR SmPC is a Summary of Product Characteristics, it is the main structure for explaining pharmaceutical products’ characteristics in the EU. SmPC is a legal document used by healthcare professionals that provides information on the drug including the set dosage and other key information. Due to the volume of label changes per year (tens of […]

Written by on May 3, 2022

What is Structured Product Labeling?

TL;DR Structured Product Labeling (SPL) is the FDA’s approved standard for communicating product and quality information. SPL is based on XML. If managed well, SPL is easily maintained even if there are many changes to a drugs product information. What is Structured Product Labeling? Structured Product Labeling (SPL) is the FDA’s adopted standard for communicating […]

Written by on April 22, 2022

Electronic Product Information (ePI)

TL;DR Electronic Product Information is a digital version of the printed leaflet that comes with every prescription medication. The main driver to digitize product information is increased patient safety. What is Electronic Product Information? Electronic Product Information (sometimes referred to as Electronic Product Information Leaflet) is a digital version of the printed leaflet that comes […]

Written by on April 8, 2022

ESG Value – Top 3 Ways ESG Creates Value

TL;DR Employees see ESG initiatives as experiencing “meaning” and living a more fulfilled life. Customers want to know their dollars are being spent on MORE than just a product or service. A great ESG strategy can attract/retain better talent and be a differentiator that can help land more clients, so investors look favorably on great […]

Written by on March 18, 2022