Lesson 2: IMS R&D Focus (File 445/955)

Exercises

Now you try it...

We have just reviewed the major sections of an IMS R&D Focus record, identifying information about important searchable fields. Now, it's your turn to practice. See if you can answer questions about a record in this database.

Exercise 2: Answer the following questions about vatalanib using File 445 record; then click the "Check Yourself" icon to review the answers.

1. For what medical treatment(s) is vatalanib being developed?



2. In which countries has vatalanib received patent protection?



3. What is the laboratory code for vatalanib?



4. What area does IMS R&D Focus have that other drug pipeline databases do not?



5. Who is the licensee?



6. Who holds the patent for vatalanib?



7. Does vatalanib have a brand name? What does the name vatalanib represent in the nomenclature?



8. What prefix would you use to search for the name vatalanib?



9. What prefix would you use to search for the therapeutic class code?



10. Write the search strategy to search for the laboratory code for vatalanib.

Click the Check Yourself icon to review the answers.

Once you have completed Exercise 2 and checked your answers, go on to the Summary.

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