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Akums introduces Hydroxyurea oral suspension for sickle cell disease

Pharmaceutical Technology

Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals has introduced Hydroxyurea oral suspension, a room temperature-stable drug for treating sickle cell disease.

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The digital divide: Balancing automation and human interaction regardless of the patient support program model

Bio Pharma Dive

Balancing automated patient support with human touch is key in healthcare. Hybrid models offer a pragmatic path forward, prioritizing patient-centricity.

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Scientists Discovered a ‘Fear Switch’ in The Brain, And How to Turn It Off

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

The hair rising on the back of your neck, the gelid pool in the pit of your stomach, the flutter in your heart when a shadow shifts. Fear can be devastating, sickening, and, strangely, a lot of fun.

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Give HCPs a proactive way to reach your field team: Add inbound

Bio Pharma Dive

HCPs today want inbound channels for help when they need it. See how you can meet their preferences.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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FDA endorses Johnson & Johnson’s multiple myeloma therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US FDA's ODAC has recommended Johnson & Johnson’s CARVYKTI to treat relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (R/R MM).

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Bluebird, short on cash, takes on $175M in debt financing

Bio Pharma Dive

The funding could extend the cash-strapped gene therapy maker’s financial runway to 2026, but only if the company successfully hits certain milestones.

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Pfizer set to collect roughly $2.6B in selloff of Haleon shares, reducing stake from 32% to 24%

Fierce Pharma

Two months after GSK sold a significant chunk of its stake in Haleon, Pfizer is | Two months after GSK sold a significant chunk of its stake in Haleon, Pfizer is prepared to do the same with a larger selloff, according to the consumer healthcare company. Pfizer is set to reduce its stake in Haleon from 32% to 24% by selling 630 million shares in a public offering.

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Defining the HTA landscape for France and Germany: 2019–2023

Pharmaceutical Technology

Using GlobalData’s POLI & HTA database, analysis has been conducted that will provide insight into how the HTA landscape adapted between 2019 and 2023.

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AZ/Merck’s Lynparza approved by SMC to treat advanced prostate cancer in Scotland

Pharma Times

Up to 20% of prostate cancer cases are classified as castration-resistant

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Norgine secures Pedmarqsi licence from Fennec in deal worth up to $272m

Pharmaceutical Technology

Fennec’s Pedmarqsi/Pedmark is the only approved therapy to treat cisplatin-induced hearing loss in paediatric cancer patients.

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Optimizing Clinical Supply Strategy: Navigating Challenges & Finding Your Ideal Model

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After Kyowa Kirin buyout, Orchard scores FDA approval for first MLD gene therapy in the US

Fierce Pharma

Kyowa Kirin’s bet on Orchard Therapeutics has paid off, furnishing the Japanese drugmaker with a newly approved gene therapy in the U.S. | The FDA on Monday gave a thumbs up to Lenmeldy as the first gene therapy in the U.S. for kids with certain types of metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD).

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Empowering clinical trials: The technological revolution in patient retention

Pharmaceutical Technology

In the realm of clinical trials, participant retention is a cornerstone for success, offering robustness to the data collected and ensuring the validity of the trial outcomes.

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Patient-centricity and HCP engagement: 7 Challenges in pharma and life sciences outreach

pharmaphorum

Discover the top 7 challenges faced by pharmaceutical and life sciences companies in achieving patient-centricity and engaging healthcare professionals (HCPs). Explore strategies to overcome these obstacles for successful outreach efforts.

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Despite inquiry, FDA AdCom backs BMS Abecma approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

AdCom voted eight to three in favour of BMS and 2seventy bio’s CAR-T cell therapy, Abecma in triple-class exposed multiple myeloma patients.

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The New Age of Decentralized Clinical Trials

White paper that delves into the complex topic of Decentralized Clinical Trials and how to master them within the confines of FDA Regulations

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Birmingham’s VR-assisted training centre for excellence to support future vaccine makers

Pharma Times

The centre will deliver free training, outreach materials and programmes

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Novartis begins expansion of Singapore biopharmaceutical plant

Pharmaceutical Technology

Novartis has broken ground on the expansion of its $256m biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Singapore.

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AstraZeneca, GSK make case for broad immunotherapy uses in endometrial cancer. But questions remain

Fierce Pharma

After a quick FDA approval in a subset of endometrial cancer, GSK is back with more data for two Jemperli regimens in hopes of reaching a broader patient population. | After a quick FDA approval in a subset of endometrial cancer, GSK is back with more data for two Jemperli regimens—including one with a PARP drug—in hopes of reaching a broader patient population.

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Optinose’s XHANCE nasal spray gains approval for chronic sinusitis

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US FDA has granted approval for Optinose’s XHANCE nasal spray for chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps in adult patients.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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CAR-Ts set to move earlier in multiple myeloma therapy

pharmaphorum

FDA advisors have said that two BCMA-targeted CAR-T therapies can be used earlier in the treatment pathway for multiple myeloma, setting up FDA approvals for use in a broader patient population.

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Bluebird bio secures loan lifeline from Hercules Capital to help support 3 gene therapy launches

Fierce Pharma

As bluebird bio works to make the most of three gene therapy launches, cash-flow concerns have been looming over the drugmaker. | The funding should extend bluebird bio's cash runway through the first quarter of 2026 as it advances three gene therapy launches. Previously, the company expected its cash to run out by this year's second quarter.

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Agreement reached on EU health data framework

pharmaphorum

Agreement has been reached in the EU on a European Health Data Space (EHDS), which will make it easier to exchange and access electronic health data.

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Reading the Tea Leaves on Recent Surge in Pharma Dealmaking

Pharmaceutical Commerce

In this Pharmaceutical Commerce video interview, Joerg Tritschler, a partner in Simon-Kucher’s life sciences division, discusses the positive signs from rising activity levels in biopharma M&A— and what the momentum may mean for industry dealmaking and partnership efforts in the months ahead.

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The New Age of Decentralized Clinical Trials

This new white paper defines and details the impact of Decentralized Clinical Trials on the Pharmaceutical industry and how the impact can be measured along with steps companies can take to ensure adoption.

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NHS will expand use of waiting list-busting AI after pilot

pharmaphorum

AI software designed to tackle missed appointments and reduce waiting lists will see its use by NHS England ramp up after a successful pilot deployment.

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Eli Lilly strikes deal with Amazon: Will the ecommerce giant become go-to destination for GLP-1s?

BioPharma Reporter

Eli Lilly is partnering with ecommerce titan Amazon to deliver its weight loss drug Zepbound straight to patientâs doors, in a bid to address ongoing shortages.

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OS data set up wider Jemperli use in endometrial cancer

pharmaphorum

GSK's PD-1 inhibitor Jemperli improves overall survival when used first-line in an all-comer endometrial cancer trial

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AstraZeneca Buys Fusion in Potential $2B Deal, Joins Radiopharma Buying Spree

BioSpace

Following in the footsteps of Bristol Myers Squibb and Eli Lilly, AstraZeneca on Tuesday jumped into the radiopharmaceuticals space by acquiring Fusion Pharmaceuticals in a deal worth $2.4 billion.

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Unlocking Excellence: How Catalent Is Transforming Japan’s Clinical Research

Planning on running clinical trials in Japan? How can you reliably supply these studies? Discover Catalent’s clinical supply packaging facility in Shiga, Japan. Strategically located between Tokyo and Osaka, and one of largest in Japan, this 6,000 square meter facility offers comprehensive services including primary and secondary clinical packaging and labelling, comparator sourcing, cold chain storage, local and global distribution, local language support and white glove service to support stud

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BMS completes $14bn takeover of Karuna

pharmaphorum

Bristol-Myers Squibb gets its $14bn takeover of Karuna Therapeutics over the finish line, taking control of schizophrenia candidate KarXT ahead of an FDA decision in September

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CST-2140 by CuraSen Therapeutics for Orthostatic Hypotension: Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

CST-2140 is under clinical development by CuraSen Therapeutics and currently in Phase I for Orthostatic Hypotension.

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MS and fibrosis drug developer Contineum files $150m IPO

pharmaphorum

Contineum Therapeutics joins IPO queue, seeking $150m for its pulmonary fibrosis and multiple sclerosis candidates

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Ulotaront hydrochloride by Sumitomo Pharma America for Schizophrenia: Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

Ulotaront hydrochloride is under clinical development by Sumitomo Pharma America and currently in Phase III for Schizophrenia.

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How Machine Learning Drives Clinical Trial Efficiency

Clinical trial data management is increasingly challenging as studies grow in complexity. Quickly accessing and analyzing study data is vital for assessing trial progress and patient safety. In this paper, we explore real-time data access and analysis for proactive study management. We investigate using adverse event (AE) data to monitor safety and discuss a clinical analytics platform that supports collaboration and data review workflows.