Lilly drug for Alzheimer’s approved by FDA
Bio Pharma Dive
JULY 2, 2024
The drug, which Lilly will sell as Kinsunla, carries a warning for the risk of a certain kind of imaging abnormality that can be serious in rare cases.
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EMA fast-tracks review of AstraZeneca’s sipavibart to stop Covid
Pharmaceutical Technology
JULY 2, 2024
The EMA has accepted AstraZeneca's MAA for sipavibart as Covid-19 pre-exposure prophylaxis (prevention) in immunocompromised patients.
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These microscopic tunnels are a goldmine for new medicines
Bio Pharma Dive
JUNE 27, 2024
A growing cohort of biotechs, from Biohaven to Neurocrine to Jazz, hope research on ion channels will bring them new drugs and big business — much like it has done for Vertex.
AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso receives approval in Japan for lung cancer
Pharmaceutical Technology
JUNE 26, 2024
AstraZeneca has received Japanese approval for Tagrisso plus chemotherapy as first-line treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Scientists Pinpoint Where Extreme Moods of Bipolar Disorder Exist in Brain
AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog
JUNE 26, 2024
Moods and emotions play an important role in our day-to-day life. They even influence how we experience things – for instance, whether we start the day feeling hopeful and energised or grumpy and lethargic. This can affect whether we interpret events in a positive or negative light.
July 1, 2024: Latest Podcast Features Michael Pencina and Brian Anderson of Coalition for Health AI
Rethinking Clinical Trials
JULY 1, 2024
In a new episode of our Rethinking Clinical Trials podcast, Drs. Michael Pencina and Brian Anderson of the Coalition for Health AI speak with host Dr. Adrian Hernandez about public-private partnerships in a trustworthy health AI ecosystem. Pencina and Anderson presented on their experiences during the March 8 session of PCT Grand Rounds. Listen and subscribe to the podcast on SoundCloud or Apple Podcasts , and view the full March 8 PCT Grand Rounds webinar.
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Novavax seeks EMA approval for updated JN.1 Covid-19 vaccine
Pharmaceutical Technology
JUNE 25, 2024
Novavax has sought EMA approval for its updated JN.1 Covid-19 vaccine, NVX-CoV2705, for people aged 12 years and above.
Artificial intelligence transforming healthcare customer experience: VR Munnaluri
AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog
JUNE 25, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare customer experience as healthcare organisations are uniquely challenged to provide great customer service in stressful and highly personal situations, says Vasudeva Rao Munnaluri, regional vice president (RVP) for India & SAARC at Zendesk while discussing the role of AI in healthcare customer experience (CX) and the unique challenges faced […]
FDA Rejects Rocket’s Gene Therapy, Cites Need for Additional CMC Info
BioSpace
JUNE 27, 2024
Rocket Pharmaceuticals’ gene therapy Kresladi has been hit with an FDA Complete Response Letter requesting additional chemistry, manufacturing and controls information to complete its review.
Merck's Capvaxive gears up to challenge Pfizer's dominant Prevnar with CDC panel backing
Fierce Pharma
JUNE 28, 2024
After scoring approval as the world’s first pneumococcal disease vaccine made specifically for adults earlier this month, Merck’s Capvaxive passed the next test in its bid to take on Pfizer an | The recommendation sets up Merck's new pneumococcal disease vaccine to potentially capture some of Pfizer's market share.
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Cartesian data add to progress, questions for CAR-T in autoimmune disease
Bio Pharma Dive
JULY 2, 2024
The company claimed Phase 2 study results prove the therapy’s promise treating myasthenia gravis. But shares lost more than a quarter of their value amid questions about the data.
Amylyx ventures into metabolic diseases market with $35.1m deal
Pharmaceutical Technology
JUNE 28, 2024
On 17 June, Amylyx acquired the rights to Eiger Biopharmaceutical’s experimental GLP-1 receptor antagonist, avexitide, for $35.1m.
TN govt appoints M N Sridhar as state licensing authority & controlling authority for DC department
AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog
JUNE 26, 2024
The Tamil Nadu government has appointed the incumbent controlling authority (CA) of the drugs control administration, M N Sridhar, as state licensing and controlling authority (SLA and CA) for the department of drugs control from June 18 onwards.
Zealand Pharma rakes in $1bn in funding for obesity drugs
pharmaphorum
JUNE 26, 2024
Fresh from reporting encouraging results with its obesity drug candidate petrelintide, Zealand Pharma has raised an impressive $1 billion from a new share offering.The Danish biotech started the fundraising process earlier this week with an expectation of raising $900 million but easily overshot that target, evidence once again of huge investor interest in companies developing a new generation of obesity drugs.
How Machine Learning Drives Clinical Trial Efficiency
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With FDA nod, Verona’s Ohtuvayre is set to Jack up the COPD market
Fierce Pharma
JUNE 26, 2024
Thirteen years after his passing, Sir David Jack still looms as an innovative force in healthcare. | Verona Pharma has earned an FDA approval for Ohtuvayre, a potential blockbuster with a novel mechanism of action, to treat patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD). It is the first novel treatment advancement in the indication in more than a decade.
Moderna gets US funding for bird flu vaccine development
Bio Pharma Dive
JULY 2, 2024
BARDA will provide Moderna with $176 million to advance late-stage testing of an H5 influenza shot, as health officials monitor animal outbreaks.
FDA go-ahead for Verona Ohtuvayre transforms US COPD exacerbator market
Pharmaceutical Technology
JUNE 27, 2024
Data showed that Ohtuvayre significantly improved dyspnea compared to placebo in as little as six weeks and maintained this over 24 weeks.
Alumis Pushes Through With Smaller IPO, Looks to Raise $250M for Immuno Candidate
BioSpace
JUNE 27, 2024
Alumis is debuting in an initial public offering Friday on the Nasdaq, though the $250 million IPO is less than its initial targeted raise of $274 million just days ago.
What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research
Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist
What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In "Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases," the FDA notes that "targeted therapies demonstrate different dose-response relationships compared to cytotoxic chemotherapy, such that doses below the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) may have similar efficacy to the MTD but with fewer toxicities.
Verona’s first-in-class COPD drug ‘could transform market’
pharmaphorum
JUNE 27, 2024
Verona Pharma has claimed FDA approval for its chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) drug ensifentrine, which has been tipped as a future blockbuster.The first-in-class dual phosphodiesterase (PDE) 3/4 inhibitor – now given the somewhat tongue-twisting brand name of Ohtuvayre – is the first inhaled product with a novel mechanism of action available for the maintenance treatment of COPD in more than 20 years, according to Verona.
Billionaire Sackler family can't get legal immunity as part of Purdue bankruptcy deal, Supreme Court rules
Fierce Pharma
JUNE 27, 2024
Years of negotiations and legal proceedings surrounding a high-dollar opioid settlement for Purdue Pharma have reached a dead end at the U.S. Supreme Court. | Years of negotiations and legal proceedings surrounding a high-dollar opioid settlement for Purdue Pharma have reached a dead end at the U.S. Supreme Court.
Women with a common hormonal disorder have few good treatment options. Could GLP-1 drugs help?
Bio Pharma Dive
JUNE 26, 2024
Obesity drugs like Wegovy are proving useful in many other diseases. Polycystic ovary syndrome, a chronic condition that can cause infertility, may be one.
Illumina Reports $1.47B ‘Goodwill’ Impairment Charge After Grail Spinoff
BioSpace
JUNE 27, 2024
Following the recently completed spinoff of cancer detection company Grail, sequencing giant Illumina said Thursday it expects to absorb a $1.47 billion goodwill impairment charge.
2022 Research: The Rapid Rise of Ocean Freight Visibility
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A research study conducted by The Journal of Commerce and FourKites surveyed hundreds of international shippers, exploring how their usage of global supply chain visibility technology has evolved since the onset of global disruptions caused by COVID-19. For international shippers, ocean freight visibility has evolved from optional to essential and satisfaction with visibility varies greatly depending on how it is obtained and delivered.
House committee backs some Medicare cover for obesity drugs
pharmaphorum
JUNE 28, 2024
The House Ways and Means Committee in the US voted in favour of a new bill which would end a two-decade-long restriction on the coverage of drugs to treat obesity under Medicare.The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023 (TROA) was originally intended to overturn the restriction completely, but has been hugely scaled back in its scope.
In bispecific rivalry, AbbVie’s Epkinly follows Roche’s Lunsumio into follicular lymphoma
Fierce Pharma
JUNE 27, 2024
With Regeneron’s treatment delayed, AbbVie is expanding its T-cell engager competition against Roche in blood cancer with a new FDA approval. | With Regeneron's treatment delayed, AbbVie is expanding its T-cell engager competition against Roche in blood cancer with a new FDA approval.
First-of-its-kind Intellia data suggest CRISPR drug could be given more than once
Bio Pharma Dive
JUNE 26, 2024
The findings provide early proof that multiple doses of a gene editing medicine can be safely administered with additive effects, overcoming a key constraint of the complex therapies.
Novo Nordisk invests $4.1bn in manufacturing facility in NC
Pharmaceutical Technology
JUNE 25, 2024
Novo Nordisk has unveiled a significant investment plan, committing $4.1bn to construct a second fill and finishing facility in Clayton.
AbbVie Expands Immuno Portfolio With $250M Celsius Buy as Humira Hits Patent Cliff
BioSpace
JUNE 27, 2024
AbbVie on Thursday announced it has acquired Celsius Therapeutics to expand its immunology portfolio with a first-in-class TREM1 inhibitor CEL383, following other big players looking to cash in on the hot immuno market.
Apellis will appeal CHMP’s rejection of pegcetacoplan
pharmaphorum
JULY 2, 2024
Apellis Pharma has said it will seek a re-evaluation of its marketing application for Syfovre for eye disease geographic atrophy (GA) after the EMA’s human medicines committee turned it down for a second time.The CHMP said at its late June meeting that it was issuing a negative opinion for Syfovre (pegcetacoplan) for the treatment of GA secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a progressive disease leading to sight loss.
Novo Nordisk wins approval in China for GLP-1 obesity drug Wegovy
Fierce Pharma
JUNE 25, 2024
On the market for three years in China, Novo Nordisk’s diabetes drug Ozempic (semaglutide) is racing toward blockbuster sales in the world’s second most populous country. | China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has blessed Novo Nordisk's Wegovy with marketing approval to treat people with a body mass index (BMI) of at least 30 or between 27 and 30 for those with one weight-related risk factor.
2seventy slims down with sale of hemophilia assets to Novo
Bio Pharma Dive
JUNE 27, 2024
Novo will pay $38 million in cash under the deal, which will also see 2seventy employees working on the program transfer to the Danish drugmaker.
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