Fri.Jul 12, 2024

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UK Researchers developing new tetanus test to identify global immunity gaps

Pharma Times

The serious, rare condition is responsible for up to 7% of all neonatal deaths globally

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Bristol Myers’ leukemia blockbuster set to face first generic rival

Bio Pharma Dive

Patent litigation has opened the door to generic copies of Bristol Myers’ Sprycel arriving in the U.S. as soon as September.

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NHS rolls out “more convenient” Ocrevus injection for multiple sclerosis

Pharmaceutical Technology

The subcutaneous formulation of Roche’s blockbuster Ocrevus will cut hospital treatment time for patients.

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Leqembi sales inch higher; Spark’s pivot leads to layoffs

Bio Pharma Dive

Sales data suggest forecasts for the Alzheimer’s drug may be in reach. Elsewhere, Ipsen is licensing an ADC and Novartis is closing a San Diego site.

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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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Ipsen gains global rights to Foreseen Biotech’s FS001 ADC

Pharmaceutical Technology

Ipsen has entered an exclusive global licensing agreement with Foreseen Biotech for FS001, a potentially first-in-class ADC.

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Novo Nordisk's Ozempic cuts dementia risk compared with Merck's Januvia: Oxford study

Fierce Pharma

Trials have already shown that Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide | Trials have already shown that Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide can cut the risk of cardiovascular events and kidney disease. Now a study from the University of Oxford indicates that the company’s semaglutide type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic can reduce the risk of dementia compared with another popular diabetes medicine.

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Innovate UK grants £4m to four companies to evaluate biomarkers for dementia

Pharma Times

The progressive neurodegenerative disease affects more than 55 million people globally

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BARDA and Tiba Biotech link to develop ‘flu therapeutics

Pharmaceutical Technology

Preclinical biopharmaceutical company Tiba Biotech has announced a partnership with BARDA to develop therapeutics against influenza.

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Celebrating the 2024 PharmaTimes MSEA and NIEA awards

Pharma Times

The awards celebrated both medical affairs and nursing professionals in the industry

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MSD closes $1.3bn EyeBio acquisition, plans pivotal trial for lead asset

Pharmaceutical Technology

MSD (Merck & Co) plans to start a Phase IIb/III trial for EyeBio’s lead candidate, Restoret, in diabetic macular oedema in H2.

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

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Proposed Medicare codes could lift digital health sector

pharmaphorum

A new payment policy proposal released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) this week covers digital tools used for behavioural health, which could be a boost for the digital health sector.The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) sets out the method of payment, rates, and codes for healthcare providers participating in Medicare, and is often used by the administration as an instrument to encourage some forms of healthcare intervention.

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Explainer: Labour has been elected in the UK – now what?

Pharmaceutical Technology

As Wes Streeting takes over the UK’s Department for Health and Social care, investors wait to see if the Labour government will will do.

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Abecma competition, Sotyktu pricing pressure and IRA: Analysts outline Bristol Myers’ top challenges

Fierce Pharma

Several challenges across Bristol Myers Squibb’s business have Leerink Partners analysts worried about the future—despite a few promising growth opportunities the team has identified. | Several challenges across Bristol Myers Squibb’s business have Leerink Partners analysts worried about the drugmaker—despite a few promising growth opportunities they identified.

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FDA grants fast track designation to AskBio’s AB-1005 for PD

Pharmaceutical Technology

Bayer and Asklepios BioPharmaceutical (AskBio) have announced FDA fast track designation for AB-1005, a gene therapy for PD.

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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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DNA sequencer Element Bio raises $277m to take on Illumina

pharmaphorum

Element Bio’s bid to take on Illumina in the DNA sequencing market has been helped by an impressive $277m financing round

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Pan Cancer T raises funds through seed extension round

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pan Cancer T has announced a €4.25m ($4.62m) seed extension round to complete of preclinical studies for its leading product, PCT1:CO-STIM.

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AbbVie's Humira loses some ground in high-stakes battle against biosimilars: report

Fierce Pharma

Even through an onslaught of biosimilar launches that began early last year, AbbVie’s big-selling Humira has been able to retain most of its lucrative market. | With ten biosimilar options in play, AbbVie's star immunology drug lost 13% of its total market share since March, according to a new Samsung Bioepis report.

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Coming soon: New EU Artificial Intelligence Act

pharmaphorum

Stay informed about the upcoming EU Artificial Intelligence Act, which will regulate AI use in compliance with EU standards. Learn how this legislation may impact your organisation's AI initiatives.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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Pharma Pulse 7/12/24: The Weight-Loss Gold Rush, GSK Begins Shipping 24-25 Influenza Vaccines & more

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The latest news for pharma industry insiders.

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Connecting the clinical, regulatory, and commercial dots for rare diseases

pharmaphorum

Learn how to effectively connect the clinical, regulatory, and commercial aspects in the development of treatments for rare diseases. Discover strategies and insights for navigating the unique challenges of rare disease drug development.

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Senate Unanimously Passes Bill to Reduce Big Pharma Patent Thickets, Increase Competition

BioSpace

The Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a bill aimed at limiting the number of patents drugmakers can introduce and making it easier for generic and biosimilar competitors to enter the market.

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Streeting orders “raw and frank” investigation of NHS

pharmaphorum

New UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting orders a 'raw and frank' review of NHS to inform a new 10-year plan to fix it

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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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CDMO Rentschler eyes more production projects as it revs up manufacturing line at new MA facility

Fierce Pharma

With a new production line up and running at its latest facility in the greater Boston area, family-owned German CDMO Rentschler Biopharma is eager to court new clients. | Rentschler this week revealed that the production line at its site in Milford, Massachusetts (formerly known as the Rentschler Biopharma Manufacturing Center), is now fully operational.

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Pfizer selects once-daily GLP-1 for its obesity push

pharmaphorum

Pfizer is advancing on a broad front in its attempt to catch up with Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly in the obesity drug category – but has now decided on a lead candidate.The company said that, based on a pharmacokinetic study, it has plumped for a once-daily, modified-release formulation of GLP-1 agonist danuglipron that will start dose optimisation studies later this year.

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At the Breaking Point: The Unsustainable Future of Government Drug Discount Programs

Drug Channels

Today’s guest post comes from Gavin Magaha, Senior Director of External Affairs and Policy at Kalderos. Gavin discusses the three key reasons for duplicate discounts between the 340B Drug Pricing Program and the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program. He then explains Oregon’s novel approach to fixing the problem. To learn more, register for Kalderos’ August 21, 2024, webinar: Revolutionizing Government Discount Programs: Why Traditional Methods Fail.

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Akebia Ends Deal With CSL Vifor, Unveils Hefty Price Tag for CKD Anemia Drug Vafseo

BioSpace

Akebia Therapeutics on Thursday said it regained full U.S. rights to its chronic kidney disease anemia drug Vafseo, which the biotech has priced at around $15,500 per year.

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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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Novo Nordisk announces $4.1BN investment to expand US manufacturing capacity

BioPharma Reporter

On June 24, Novo Nordisk revealed plans for a $4.1 billion investment in a new manufacturing facility in Clayton, North Carolina.

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AbbVie’s Humira Continues to Lose Market Share as Biosimilars Gain Ground: Report

BioSpace

CVS Caremark’s recent decision to take AbbVie’s Humira off its major formularies has caused the blockbuster to lose more market share to biosimilars, according to the latest report from Samsung Bioepis.

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Blow-fill-seal technology: Realizing a new frontier in sterile packaging

Outsourcing Pharma

Blow-fill-seal (BFS) technology has long been a cornerstone of pharmaceutical manufacturing, relied on for packaging sterile liquid medications, including but not limited to ophthalmic and respiratory drug products.

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Immutep Aces Phase IIb in First-Line Head and Neck Cancer, Eyes Regulatory Pa.

BioSpace

Immutep shares jumped nearly 20% on Friday after data showed its LAG-3 therapy—plus Keytruda—elicited strong response rates in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma patients in the front-line setting.

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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.