Wed.Aug 14, 2024

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Complying with the DSCSA

Pharmaceutical Commerce

In this part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Michael Rowe, Two Labs’ Senior Director of DSCSA/Serialization Compliance Services, describes the outcome of the joint public meeting held by the Partnership for DSCSA Governance and the FDA.

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China approves AstraZeneca-Daiichi Sankyo’s gastric cancer therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo's Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan), has received conditional approval in China for gastric cancer.

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Evotec, citing research spending slowdown, cuts jobs and exits gene therapy

Bio Pharma Dive

The company's new CEO announced layoffs that will affect about 7% of company’s workforce.

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The Role of Oncology Biomarkers in Personalizing Hematology Treatment Plans

Worldwide Clinical Trials

By: Simran Padam, Medical Director, Medical Affairs Personalized treatment approaches have emerged as pivotal in improving outcomes for hematological cancers. Central to this advancement are biomarkers, which are measurable indicators that signal biological processes or pathological changes within the body. They play a crucial role in tailoring hematology oncology therapeutic strategies to individual patients and have transformed personalized medicine in oncology.

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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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Grail to shed 350 workers in restructuring

Bio Pharma Dive

Less than two months after splitting from Illumina, the liquid biopsy maker is refocusing resources as it pursues an FDA submission for the Galleri multi-cancer early detection test.

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Study finds AI reduces underdiagnosis of Black patients with common heart failure

Pharma Times

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction makes up 50% of all UK heart failure cases

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Replimune kickstarts Phase III melanoma trial studying RP1 immunotherapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

IGNYTE-3 is a Phase III trial investigating Replimune’s flagship oncolytic treatment for advanced, treatment-resistant melanoma.

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J&J and Roche are the strongest companies in the biopharma industry, says S&P Global

Fierce Pharma

Johnson & Johnson and Roche are at the top of S&P Global’s pharmaceutical industry power ratings, which assess the strength of the world’s top 17 drugmakers. | Johnson & Johnson and Roche are at the top of S&P Global’s pharmaceutical industry power ratings, which assess the strength of the world’s top 17 drugmakers.

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Bavarian Nordic outlays 215,000 mpox vaccine dose supply to African countries

Pharmaceutical Technology

Africa CDC’s director general Dr. Jean Kaseya stated the number of rising mpox cases in the continent has been “largely ignored”.

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August 14, 2024: In This Week’s PCT Grand Rounds, Insights From a Pragmatic Trial of Surgical Face Masks

Rethinking Clinical Trials

In this Friday’s PCT Grand Rounds, Runar Solberg of the Norwegian Institute of Public Health will present “Methodological Insights and Lessons Learned From Conducting a Pragmatic Randomized Trial on Surgical Face Masks.” The Grand Rounds session will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024, at 1:00 pm eastern. Solberg is a research scientist in the Centre for Epidemic Interventions Research at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.

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

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Kezar stalls solid tumour trial to focus on autoimmune disease candidate

Pharmaceutical Technology

Kezar plans to focus all efforts on zetomipzomib, which is being evaluated in two Phase II trials for lupus and autoimmune hepatitis.

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Longevity: Anti-ageing drugs, watch out, here we come…

pharmaphorum

Recent advancements in multi-omics, artificial intelligence (AI), deep learning (DL), ageing biomarkers, precision imaging, ageing clocks, robotics, and smart technologies have empowered researchers to pinpoint common pathways amenable to drug manipulation, with encouraging data now surfacing in early human clinical trials.

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Acelyrin deprioritises lead therapy despite Phase III win, fires 33% of staff

Pharmaceutical Technology

As part of pipeline reprioritisation, Acelyrin has dropped izokibep and will instead start Phase III trials for lonigutamab in Q1 2025.

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Completing a successful tech transfer

pharmaphorum

CDMOs like Lannett play a critical role in tackling tech transfer challenges in the pharmaceutical industry. Learn how they navigate diverse challenges to ensure successful transfers.

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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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Diabesity: Overlapping pathophysiology informs multi-indication treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

In 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that 49 percent of the U.S. population had either pre- or type 2 diabetes.

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Otsuka, Click's depression DTx launches in the US

pharmaphorum

Otsuka and Click Therapeutics' first-in-class prescription digital therapeutic for depression launches in US through mobile app stores

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UAE approves BioArctic and Eisai’s Leqembi for Alzheimer’s disease

Pharmaceutical Technology

The Ministry of Health and Prevention in the UAE has granted approval for BioArctic and Eisai’s Leqembi for Alzheimer's disease.

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Baxter slims down again, selling kidney division to Carlyle

pharmaphorum

Baxter International has agreed to sell its kidney treatment division to private equity firm Carlyle Group in a $3.8 billion cash deal, continuing its efforts to streamline its operations and reduce debt.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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Eli Lilly inaugurates R&D facility in Boston, US

Pharmaceutical Technology

Eli Lilly and Company has opened the Lilly Seaport Innovation Center (LSC), an R&D hub in Boston's Seaport district in the US.

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AI medtech specialist Firefly lists on Nasdaq after merger

pharmaphorum

Firefly Neuroscience lists on Nasdaq via a $45m merger with IT firm WaveDancer, as it rolls out an AI-powered platform for managing brain function.

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International researchers use shear waves to map blood vessel structures

Pharma Times

The findings could improve cancer treatment and drug delivery to treat tumours

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AZ gets landmark approval for Imfinzi/Lynparza combo

pharmaphorum

AstraZeneca has claimed the first regulatory approval for an immunotherapy/PARP inhibitor combination for endometrial cancer.

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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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Bluebird stock plummets 18% with slow uptake of sickle cell disease gene therapy Lyfgenia

Fierce Pharma

Bluebird Bio is making progress on the launch of its three approved gene therapies but appears to be trailing Vertex in its competition to attract patients to their respective treatments for sickle | Bluebird Bio is making progress on the launch of its three approved gene therapies but appears to be trailing Vertex in competition to attract patients to their respective treatments for sickle cell disease.

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Pharma Pulse 8/14/24: Brands Love Influencers.Until Politics Get Involved, Improving Pain Self-Management Among Rural, Older Cancer Patients & more

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The latest news for pharma industry insiders.

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Africa on high alert as mpox cases rise quickly

pharmaphorum

The rapid spread of a new variant of mpox – previously known as monkeypox – has prompted the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to declare a public health emergency.

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Incyte, Syndax bag FDA approval for potential blockbuster Niktimvo in graft-versus-host disease

Fierce Pharma

Incyte has expanded its graft-versus-host disease offerings beyond Jakafi. | Incyte has expanded its graft-versus-host disease offerings beyond Jakafi. The new addition comes from Syndax Pharma-partnered axatilimab, which received FDA approval as a third-line therapy.

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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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Certa’s CEO Jag Lamba on enhancing pharma supply chain traceability and compliance

Outsourcing Pharma

In an increasingly complex regulatory landscape, pharmaceutical companies face significant challenges in maintaining transparency and accountability across their global supply chains.

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Beyond the Beat: Dr. Matthew Martinez Discusses HCM Care and New Camzyos Guidelines – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 172

XTalks

In this episode, Ayesha spoke with Matthew Martinez, MD, a board-certified cardiologist and nationally recognized expert in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). He serves as director of Atlantic Health System Sports Cardiology and director of the Chanin T. Mast Center for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Dr. Martinez is the Chair of ACC online “LEARNHCM” platform, which educates clinicians about HCM patient care.

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How nuVizz transforms pharma supply chains: Insights from its CEO, Guru Rao

Outsourcing Pharma

In the ever-evolving world of pharmaceutical logistics, nuVizz has emerged as a key player, delivering innovative solutions that streamline the delivery management process.

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CMS Issues Proposed Rule on the Medicare Part B and Part D Inflation Rebate Program; HPM Issues Detailed Summary

FDA Law Blog

By Alan M. Kirschenbaum & Michelle L. Butler & Faraz Siddiqui & Sophia R. Gaulkin — Enacted in 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) amended the Medicare provisions of the Social Security Act to impose several discount requirements on pharmaceutical manufacturers. In addition to the widely publicized drug price negotiation program, the IRA established inflation rebate programs under Medicare Part B and Part D.

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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.