IMS Information Services Catalog


 

Glossary

Term Definition Example
Applications Provides suggested uses and applications for the product or service Supports market assessment activities
Available in IMS Store Is the product available to purchase online in the IMS Store? No
Channels Specific channels that are available for the audit or service Retail
Country Name of IMS audit country Switzerland
Description A brief overview of the service Projected information on prescriptions issued by doctors in outpatient care based on panel of 15 specialties. Applications include prescription market size assessment for selected specialties.
Formats Delivery formats of the service Electronic, Hardcopy
Frequency The base frequency of the audit: Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-annually, etc. (If multiple frequencies are offered the most frequent level will be reported.) Monthly
Information Type Details the type of information provided in the service Sales
Level of Reporting Geographic reporting level available National
Local IMS Brand Name Full brand name of the audit Werbebulletin Publikumsmedien
Product Name (English) Full English name of the audit - the international name Promotion-Bulletin Mass Media
Regions Click the region for a list of countries
Asia Pacific
Europe
Latin America
Middle East
North America
Pharmerging
Years of Backdata Available Years of back information currently available 9