Tue.Oct 15, 2024

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The growing role of CDMOs in the circular economy

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pharmaceutical giants cannot work in a silo to reach net zero. Pharma contract manufactures have a duty to engage with the science-based climate targets, says ACG.

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Imitation Ozempic Is Flooding The Market: Here’s What You Need to Know

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

(Abdullah Durmaz/Getty Images) In just a few years, brand-name injectable drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound have rocketed to fame as billion-dollar annual sellers for weight loss as well as to control blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.

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Lundbeck to acquire Longboard Pharmaceuticals for $2.6bn

Pharmaceutical Technology

Lundbeck is to acquire Longboard for $2.6bn equity value in a move set to enhance its capabilities within neuro-rare conditions.

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Lundbeck drops in on epilepsy drug with $2.6bn Longboard bid

pharmaphorum

Neuroscience specialist Lundbeck has agreed to buy Longboard Pharmaceuticals for $2.6 billion, expanding its pipeline with an epilepsy drug tipped as a future blockbuster.The Danish drugmaker has offered $60 per share for California biotech Longboard, with the main asset in the deal bexicaserin, an oral, centrally acting serotonin 5-HT 2C receptor super-agonist in late-stage testing for seizures associated with rare forms of epilepsy.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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GITEX GLOBAL 2024: Huawei launches a series of industrial digital and intelligent transformation solutions, and flagship products

Pharmaceutical Technology

Huawei hosted GITEX's Industrial Digital and Intelligent Transformation Summit and launched joint solutions with partners for ten industries.

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Forbion follows string of startup exits with $2.2B fundraise

Bio Pharma Dive

The amount surpassed the firm’s targets, allowing it to increase the size and number of company financings it plans to do in the future.

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Pfizer invests in molecular glue; Jazz, MeiraGTx shares rise on drug data

Bio Pharma Dive

The pharma will work with Triana Biomedicines on molecular glue degraders. Elsewhere, Akeso raised $250 million and a MASH drug developer got a well-known board chair.

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Alleo and Ubiquigent unite to accelerate drug discovery

Pharma Times

Partnership to harness AI for DUB-focused preclinical programmes

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Tremfya, Carvykti sales grow as J&J prepares for Stelara patent loss

Bio Pharma Dive

Biosimilar competition is expected in early January for the company’s second highest-selling drug, putting greater focus on newer products' market trajectory.

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Transgene’s stock drops after Phase II cancer jab trial misses primary endpoint

Pharmaceutical Technology

Despite this setback, Transgene plans to explore the potential benefits of the vaccine in specific patient populations.

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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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GSK turns its guns on Moderna in mRNA jab patent dispute

pharmaphorum

GSK has filed lawsuits against Moderna, claiming infringement of patents covering mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 and RSV

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Bayer applies for EU approval of menopause drug elinzanetant

Pharmaceutical Technology

Bayer notches up pressure on rival Astellas’ Veozah with an EU marketing authorisation application for its hot flash relief pill.

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Transgene cervical cancer shot misses the mark in phase 2

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Transgene's therapeutic vaccine for cervical and anogenital cancers failed a phase 2 trial, but an efficacy signal warrants further study

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Lilly touts Omvoh’s superiority over J&J’s Stelara in Crohn’s

Pharmaceutical Technology

Stelara is one of the most successful Crohn’s therapies, generating $10.8bn last year, Lilly hopes to introduce Omvoh as its competitor.

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

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US digital health spending set to increase, survey finds

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Health plans, employers, and healthcare providers plan to increase their spending on digital health technologies in the next 12 months, says PHTI survey

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Hanmi and MEDiC ink cancer biomarker collaboration deal

Pharmaceutical Technology

The agreement will see MEDiC’s MCAT platform identify biomarkers to support the development of Hanmi’s clinical assets.

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The 92-Day Pill Puzzle: Why Your 3-Month Supply Doesn’t Add Up

Drug Patent Watch

Have you ever found yourself scratching your head at the pharmacy counter, wondering why your “3-month supply” of medication doesn’t quite match up with the calendar? You’re not alone. Many people are puzzled by the discrepancy between a 92-day supply of pills and the actual number of days in a three-month period.

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Digital twins: A new path to personalised medicine

Pharmaceutical Technology

digital twins can be used to progress healthcare, drug development, and research by enabling the delivery of personalised medicine.

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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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Sanofi abandons phase 2 trial of Denali’s multiple sclerosis candidate

Outsourcing Pharma

The big pharma company Sanofi has discontinued a phase 2 trial of U.S. partner Denali Therapeuticsâ oditrasertib for the treatment of multiple sclerosis after the drug failed to perform.

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The science of viscous drug product filling: Pumps, pressure, and process optimization

Pharmaceutical Technology

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, viscous drug products pose unique challenges to filling efficiency and accuracy.

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LEO launches chronic hand eczema drug in its first market

pharmaphorum

Germany is the first market for LEO Pharma's Anzupgo, the first topical treatment specifically approved for chronic hand eczema

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Boehringer partners WHO Foundation to advance healthcare access

Pharmaceutical Technology

Boehringer Ingelheim, in partnership with the WHO Foundation, has committed $5m to enhance healthcare access.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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MilliporeSigma opens new €290m U.S. biosafety testing facility

BioPharma Reporter

MilliporeSigma has unveiled a large new biosafety testing facility in Rockville to meet the global demand.

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Parenteral Solutions in Contract Manufacturing for the Pharmaceutical Industry 

Pharmaceutical Technology

Discover the leading Parenteral Solutions in Pharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing. Download the free Buyer's Guide for full contact details.

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Beyond COVID-19: mRNA vaccines aim to revolutionise cancer care

pharmaphorum

mRNA vaccines, pivotal in the fight against COVID-19, are now emerging as a promising innovation in cancer treatment.

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The Importance of Diversity in Clinical Research

My Local Study

Diversity in clinical trials is critical for ensuring that medical treatments are safe and effective for everyone, regardless of race, gender, age, or socioeconomic background. Historically, certain groups have been underrepresented in clinical research, leading to gaps in knowledge about how treatments affect different populations. Increasing diversity in clinical trials is essential to creating more.

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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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If Plan Sponsors Are So Unhappy with Their PBMs’ Transparency, Why Won’t They Change the Model?

Drug Channels

A new survey of plan sponsors sheds light on their satisfaction with transparency at large and small pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). As you will see, clients remain slightly more satisfied with the perceived transparency of smaller PBMs compared with the Big Three PBMs—CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, and Optum Rx. However, plan sponsors are dissatisfied with transparency about how both large and small PBMs make money.

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FDA approves Pfizer's antibody treatment for hemophilia

BioPharma Reporter

The approval of Hympavzi makes it the first treatment for both hemophilia A and B to be administered through a pre-filled pen or syringe.

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Jazz's almost-withdrawn lung cancer drug Zepzelca extends life on top of Roche's Tecentriq

Fierce Pharma

Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ Zepzelca, once on the brink of a market withdrawal, has returned with new trial results showing it could prolong patients’ lives in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES- | Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ Zepzelca, once on the brink of a market withdrawal, has returned with new trial results showing it could prolong patients’ lives in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.

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Forecasting considerations throughout the pharmaceutical product lifecycle

pharmaphorum

Explore key forecasting considerations throughout the pharmaceutical product lifecycle, from the preclinical stage to Phase III and launch. Understand how to optimise forecasting strategies for each stage effectively.

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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