Subject category:
Marketing
Published by:
INSEAD
Version: 06/2023
Revision date: 9-Jun-2023
Length: 43 pages
Data source: Field research
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Abstract
This is the first of a two-case series. The case describes the development, worldwide launch, and subsequent marketing of a new pharmaceutical product which, although it represented only a slight improvement over the category pioneer, not only became the leading product in its category, but the largest prescription pharmaceutical product overall worldwide. Its success propelled Glaxo, the company which developed and marketed the product from the minor leagues to the top rank in the pharmaceutical industry.
Teaching and learning
This item is suitable for postgraduate and executive education courses.Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 1989-1992.Geographical setting
Region:
World/global
Featured company
Glaxo
Industry:
Pharmaceutical
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Abstract
This is the first of a two-case series. The case describes the development, worldwide launch, and subsequent marketing of a new pharmaceutical product which, although it represented only a slight improvement over the category pioneer, not only became the leading product in its category, but the largest prescription pharmaceutical product overall worldwide. Its success propelled Glaxo, the company which developed and marketed the product from the minor leagues to the top rank in the pharmaceutical industry.
Teaching and learning
This item is suitable for postgraduate and executive education courses.Settings
Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 1989-1992.Geographical setting
Region:
World/global
Featured company
Glaxo
Industry:
Pharmaceutical