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Get regular pharma magazines online

Set up a separate email account to get pharmaceutical industry magazines from resources that will send you news that's important to your business. You don't need to read about alternative medicine options if your company strictly produces pharma delivery systems such as syringes. If you are in the marketing field for the pharma industry, look for pharmaceutical magazines and journals that cover new sales models and market statistics.

I recommend: Read Pharma Rep regularly to find features and tips that will keep you in the loop of trends affecting your business. The Journal of Molecular Biology is published weekly to keep you updated with the latest news and trends in the industry.

Read together from the latest magazines for the pharmaceutical industry

Include your team in the search for pharmaceutical industry journals and updates that could be vital to your operations. Make information gathering from magazines on computer innovations a focus of your IT team; instruct your sales team to keep up with pharmaceutical marketing news. Researchers can follow the trends in their field, while your management team could follow project management publications.

I recommend: Keep up with the latest developments in the pharma industry through the research that’s published by Interscience. The old and revered New England Journal of Medicine keeps up to date with online features such as RSS feeds and news alerts that can keep you informed of the news that goes on in your industry.

Join groups that provide pharmaceutical journals

Most trade associations produce valuable pharmaceutical journals that they know will affect your business because pharmaceutical industry professionals run the groups and have the same vested interest in the latest news. Get involved with your trade association and take advantage of the group's pharmaceutical industry magazines which are typically updated with current information that includes news about the other members of the group.

I recommend: The Journal of the American Medical Association has been around for decades but keeps up with the latest news in its online version. The Gastroenterology Journal is the official publication of the American Gastroenterology Association and provides readers with the latest breakthrough news in the industry.

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Ask your peers what new magazines for the pharmaceutical industry they are reading and try them out. Most publications will provide a free trial sample before you need to subscribe.

Guide to Pharmaceutical Magazines and Journals

Find the best pharmaceutical magazines and journals to help you find your industry edge

By Christine Margiotta, Freelance writer

1. Pharmaceutical industry magazines can help you with business logistics such as packaging, automation and other pharmaceutical manufacturing tasks.
2. Pharmaceutical industry journals can offer valuable insights from top industry executives and salespeople.
3. Pharmaceutical journals can keep you current on the latest clinical trials in progress.
   

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Find pharmaceutical industry magazines that focus on product manufacturing

Pharmaceutical manufacturing operations require leaders and organizers that know the latest methods and techniques for bringing high-quality pharmaceutical products to market quickly and safely. Look to these pharmaceutical industry journals for help.

I recommend: Pharma Manufacturing has you covered when it comes to automation and control, finishing and packaging, and other aspects of manufacturing pharmaceutical products. Pharmaceutical and Medical Packaging News provides the latest technology, materials and supplies for pharmaceutical packaging from the suppliers themselves.

Look for pharmaceutical magazines that offer the latest technology information

Keeping up to date on the latest technology for pharmaceutical needs is imperative to the success of your business. Look up these titles for the latest pharmaceutical technology news and information.

I recommend: World Pharmaceutical Frontiers conveys the latest industry news as well as the latest theories and thoughts from pharmaceutical scientists and executives. Pharmaceutical Technology Magazine shows off the latest innovations to help you run your pharmaceutical business smarter and safer.

Look up pharmaceutical journals that focus on the clinical aspects of the industry

The pharmaceutical industry ebbs and flows based on the success or failure of clinical trials. It's important to know who is testing your products and how they can help your success.

I recommend: Applied Clinical Trials is an invaluable resource where product developers can contact the researchers testing out their products. Drug Topics provides clinical information and other practical news for the working pharmacist.

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Pharmaceutical industry magazines and journals aren't just a source of industry information - they can be a source of new business. Peruse the publications above for advertising opportunities to help bring new attention to your operation, or pitch yourself as a source for future articles.

Guide to Saving Money on Pharmaceutical Magazines and Journals

How to get pharmaceutical industry journals within your budget

By Lesley Graybeal

1. Access pharmaceutical industry magazines online for free;
2. Read back issues of pharmaceutical magazines and journals online at no cost;
3. Get special offers on pharmaceutical journals for industry professionals.
   

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View articles from pharmaceutical magazines online for free

A number of online pharmaceutical magazines and journals offer full access to their publications online free of charge. Others offer limited access to articles and special features online, while also publishing full editions for subscribers. Use online publications to get free articles and features without paying for a subscription or waiting for publications to be mailed.

I recommend: Healthcare Informatics is a free journal for the pharmaceutical industry, published fully online. U.S. Pharmacist is one of many pharmaceutical magazines that offers free online content regardless of whether or not you are a subscriber.

Access articles for free online from past pharmaceutical journals

Another way of saving money on pharmaceutical magazines and journals is to wait one month to a year to get free access to subscribers-only articles. Many magazines and journals publish archives and back issues online, and offer the option of searching their archives for a topic of interest. These past articles are available for free download, without a subscription.

I recommend: The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences become free for online readers one month after the printed publication. Pharmacological Reviews is one of several pharmaceutical journals that offers free full access to its publication online one year from the date of publication.

Get free access to pharmaceutical industry journals as a pharmacy professional

A number of pharmaceutical industry journals also are available for free if you are a pharmacy professional and either hold a professional society membership or apply for access through special offers. Many professional societies charge a membership fee of several hundred dollars, which is required to attend or participate in conferences and events, but also grants free access to publications.

I recommend: Ion Channel Media Group offers a number of free subscriptions to pharmaceutical magazines and journals to professionals who qualify by clicking on a journal to apply. Online access to the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) is free for APhA members, and members who choose web-only subscriptions when joining receive a $100 discount.

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Find pharmaceutical magazines published by pharmaceutical associations

Many pharmaceutical industry associations publish news magazines with new and trends relevant to members of the association. Association news magazines are good ways to stay current in your field of study or work and can often provide information about continuing education and conferences which is helpful for the professional development of your staff.

I recommend: The American Association of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers a news magazine for its members that provides information about market trends and regulatory affairs. This magazine also provides information about association meetings, continuing education events and career opportunities. As a benefit of membership to the American Pharmacists' Association, Pharmacy Today is a news magazine that provides news and advances in clinical therapies relevant for pharmacists.

Check pharmaceutical journals for the latest in academic clinical research

Research journals with respected names, where articles undergo rigorous peer reviews, are good places to find supporting evidence for your work in pharmaceutical research and development. These pharma journals are good to subscribe to as a group at your workplace for everyone to use as a reference tool.

I recommend: The Pharmaceutical Chemistry Journal is an example of a clinical research journal with research studies about specific pharmaceutical chemistry research. The AAPS Journal provides the latest research studies results, methodologies and applications.

Investigate pharma journals geared toward pharmacy clinicians

Other types of pharmaceutical journals include ones that are specific to clinicians who are practicing pharmacy. These journals contain articles about the application of research to specific diseases, the pharmacological management of illness and patient issues related to drug therapies.

I recommend: The Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics provides articles about the practice of prescribing and the impact and clinical uses of various drugs. Hospital Pharmacy is another journal that contains articles about disease management, clinical therapies and safety in medication handling.