This Health Industry Insights update reviews the status of the life sciences industry for 3Q06. Table 1 presents an overview of the macroeconomic trends, industry issues, and pain points for the life sciences industry. The table also includes recent major IT announcements and/or investments across hardware, software, and IT services. Figure 1 presents shipment and inventory values, and Figure 2 presents organizationwide IT budget sentiment.
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Table: U.S. Life Sciences Industry Status, 3Q06
Figure: Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing Industry Value of Shipments and Inventory, 1Q02?3Q06
Figure: Expected Change in Organizationwide IT Budget over the Next 12 Months