IMS Analogue Planner
Forecasting Methodology

IMS Analogue Planner allows you to define the “true” conditions for new product launch

IMS Analogue Planner offers an unparalleled depth of categorised benchmarks in a user-friendly and flexible interface. This makes selecting the right benchmark easy.

STEP 1
IDENTIFY ANALOGUES – DATABASE SEARCH
IMS Analogue Planner matches the characteristics of your drug as it approaches launch to products with similar profiles, based on attributes and market characteristics.

STEP 2
EXTRACT INFORMATION ON ANALOGUES
IMS Analogue Planner presents broad performance information for the selected benchmarks.

STEP 3
EXTRAPOLATE ANALOGUE CURVE TO YOUR PRODUCT “FITTED” LINE
A logarithmic time-series projection model generates the fitted curve.

STEP 4
APPLY THE “FITTED” LINE FOR YOUR PRODUCT ONTO IN-HOUSE OR IMS HEALTH FORECASTS
Generate forecasts of potential revenue for your product.

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For more information about this offering, please contact us or call IMS Health at +44 (0)207 393 5757