Support : Publications : Chronolog Archives : April 2001

New Pricing Structure for Pharmaprojects

In 1999, Pharmaprojects saw the introduction of a host of additional features, which included the origin of material, indication, and route of administration. During 2000, Pharmaprojects focused on improving the timeliness of the data.

Following these enhancements and some detailed analysis of the drug pipeline information market, the decision was taken to realign the pricing structure with other R&D database providers and to return to a subscriber/non-subscriber model. Sub-scribers are defined as Dialog or DataStar customers who buy Pharmaprojects at their site directly from PJB Publications in either hardcopy or electronic form.

Pricing Changes

From April 1, 2001, the following pricing structure applies to Dialog and DataStar:

— Price per record for non-subscribers $12/SFr 17.40

— Price per record for subscribers $6.30/SFr 9.13

Dialog DialUnits have dropped for both subscribers and non-subscribers from $24.60 to $24. Connect hour prices remain unchanged at SFr 4.62 for DataStar.

Pharmaprojects users who hold Alerts on Dialog and DataStar and are non-subscribers should be aware that the price per record has also risen to $12/SFr 17.40. Rates for subscribers are at $6.30/SFr 9.13. Alert profile prices on both systems remain unchanged.

The changes have been communicated to customers through online banners and help messages and by letter to non-subscribers.

Password Coding on Dialog

Dialog and PJB Publications have worked together over the last few weeks to ensure that all users of Pharmaprojects are correctly coded as subscribers or non-subscribers.

File 128 is the non-subscriber file; File 928 is the subscriber file. If access is denied when you enter 928 ("928 is unauthorized"), your USERID has not been coded for subscription status. If you know that you are not a subscriber, switch to File 128.

IMPORTANT: If you are a subscriber, you must use File 928 to benefit from the discounted rate. If you use File 128, you will be charged at the higher, non- subscriber rate.

Password Coding on DataStar

The file labels for subscribers and non-subscribers remain PHAR, PHDI, and PHLP. However, when you access these files as a non-subscriber, the following message appears on your screen:

If you are a non-subscriber, accept the message and carry on searching. You will be charged at the non-subscriber rate.

If you think you should be coded as a subscriber, contact your nearest Dialog or DataStar Customer Services Desk or Hayley Spendlove from RJB () at +44 (0) 20 8332-8820 and ask them to check your status.

Editorial Enhancements Coming

Pharmaprojects and Dialog will shortly be announcing details of editorial enhancements for 2001. These will include:

• Comprehensive information on indication and status for each drug



• An alerting service which highlights updates to data



• Coverage of 12 additional countries

Watch for more information in an upcoming issue of the Chronolog.

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