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Pfizer wins cancer drug patent case against AstraZeneca

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US District Court of Delaware has ordered AstraZeneca to pay $107.5m to Pfizer in damages for infringing patents related to Tagrisso.

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Therapies designed to dismantle cancer’s escape mechanisms show promise for patients

Bio Pharma Dive

Hear from IO Biotech CEO Dr. Mai-Britt Zocca about the potential of therapeutic vaccines to strip the defenses used by cancer cells to keep the immune system at bay.

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Final report says UK infected blood scandal “should have been avoided”  

Pharmaceutical Technology

Nearly 30,000 people, including children in clinical trials, were infected with hepatitis C and HIV from contaminated blood products in the 1970s and 1980s.

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BIO to restructure, lay off staff in shakeup of lobbying group

Bio Pharma Dive

Thirty employees will leave as part of the reorganization, which the group said is meant to bring "stronger focus and greater impact" to its work.

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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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Cervical cancer elimination in the UK is within sight with HPV vaccine

Pharmaceutical Technology

A recent study in England has shown that the HPV vaccine in teenagers reduced the rate of cervical cancer by up to 85%.

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Forbion-backed biotech Progentos debuts with $65M for MS drug

Bio Pharma Dive

Progentos says the money will go toward expanding its pipeline and pushing an experimental treatment for multiple sclerosis through "proof of concept” testing.

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European Commission, in ‘unprecedented’ move, declines to revoke approval of PTC Duchenne drug

Bio Pharma Dive

Rather than endorse the recommendation of the EMA, the commission called for a new review for Translarna that considers “the totality of the evidence” compiled to date.

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Vicore and Endeavor’s therapies show promise in treating IPF

Pharma Times

Both drugs have the potential to offer a disease-modifying approach to the lung disease

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Dyne shares jump on trial data for muscle disease drugs

Bio Pharma Dive

Updated study results for the biotech’s medicines for myotonic dystrophy Type 1 and Duchenne muscular dystrophy appeared to impress analysts and investors on Wall Street.

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As Stelara nears patent cliff, J&J fortifies Tremfya for upcoming ulcerative colitis showdown

Fierce Pharma

The biologics market for inflammatory bowel disease is continually getting more competitive, and now Johnson & Johnson’s Tremfya is the latest medicine angling to make a mark in the space. | The biologics market for inflammatory bowel disease is continually getting more competitive, and now Johnson & Johnson’s Tremfya is the latest medicine angling to make a mark in the space.

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

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How future of work private equity performed in the pharmaceutical industry in Q1 2024

Pharmaceutical Technology

In the global pharmaceutical industry, there were 3 private equity deals announced in Q1 2024, worth a total value of $345m, according to GlobalData's Deals Database.

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Pfizer unit wins $107.5M verdict in cancer-drug patent case against AstraZeneca

Fierce Pharma

A Delaware federal jury has ordered AstraZeneca to fork over $107.5 million to Pfizer for infringing two of the latter company's patents with its marketing of blockbuster oncology med Tagrisso. | Pfizer's Wyeth subsidiary and licensee Puma Biotechnology sued AstraZeneca in 2021 for alleged patent infringement related to AZ's marketing of cancer blockbuster Tagrisso.

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How to identify and remove CNS assessment errors to avoid jeopardising a trial

Pharmaceutical Technology

Integrating speech analysis for automated quality assurance provides can help identify CNS assessments at risk of quality inconsistencies.

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Unlocking biotech insights: Top 10 podcasts you need to listen to

pharmaphorum

Unlocking biotech insights: discover the latest advancements in biotech with our top picks for podcasts. Stay informed and up-to-date with industry trends and news by listening to some of the best biotech podcasts featuring expert analysis, discussions of ethical issues, and interviews with industry leaders.

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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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UK clinical trials industry tackles recent changes in the sector

Pharmaceutical Technology

The Annual Outsourcing in Clinical Trials conference will gather pharma experts to discuss the UK clinical trial landscape.

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The ABCs of SDOH: Meaningful strategies to improve patient outcomes

Bio Pharma Dive

As biopharmaceutical and medical device companies increasingly recognize the impact of SDOH, a question emerges: how can these sponsors effectively integrate SDOH data into clinical trial recruitment and real-world evidence strategies?

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Amgen and AstraZeneca ponder label expansion for Tezspire in COPD

Pharmaceutical Technology

The companies plan to start Phase III trials for Tezspire in COPD despite missing the primary endpoint in the Phase IIb study.

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Lab at center of Zantac saga claims GSK hid drug’s risks for decades

Fierce Pharma

Even as GSK defends itself against thousands of personal injury lawsuits relating to its sale of heartburn pill Zantac, a whistleblower lawsuit from the laboratory that first raised alarm bell | A newly unsealed complaint from the laboratory that first revealed Zantac's links to a carcinogenic impurity lays out a web of allegations about GSK's efforts to bring the drug to market in the 1980s and its attempts to hide the risks since then.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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Cold chain storage and distribution for the pharmaceutical industry

Pharmaceutical Technology

Download our comprehensive list of leading cold chain storage and distribution solution providers to make an informed purchasing decision.

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Sanofi and Regeneron update trial data, strengthening case for Dupixent in COPD

Fierce Pharma

At the American Thoracic Society international conference in San Diego, one of the major themes is the advance of new therapies for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). | At the American Thoracic Society international conference, one of the major themes is the advance of new therapies for COPD. On Monday, Sanofi and Regeneron had their answer to Amgen and AstraZeneca's presentation from the day before.

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EMA recommends suspension of 17-OHPC medicines in EU

Pharmaceutical Technology

The EMA's PRAC has advised suspension of marketing authorisations for therapeutics containing 17-OHPC in the European Union (EU).

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PDURS explained: The FDA’s new framework for adding software to drug labels

pharmaphorum

In this fireside chat webinar, experts break down the FDA's new PDURS framework for adding software to drug labels. Learn how it impacts pharma and what you need to know. Join us on Tuesday 9th July @ 07:00am PDT / 10:00am EDT / 15:00pm BST / 16:00pm CEST.

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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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China’s NMPA approves Zai Lab’s XACDURO NDA for pneumonia

Pharmaceutical Technology

Zai Lab and Innoviva have announced China’s NMPA approval for the former’s NDA submitted for XACDURO to treat HABP/VABP.

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ATS: Amgen, AZ say data backs Tezspire’s role in COPD

pharmaphorum

Amgen and AstraZeneca have said their severe asthma therapy Tezspire could have a role to play in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) – a key target indication for the drug – despite missing its primary objective in a clinical trial.

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Serum Institute of India to acquire stake in IntegriMedical

Pharmaceutical Technology

The Serum Institute of India (SII) has announced plans to invest in IntegriMedical, acquiring a stake of 20%.

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AstraZeneca places $1.5B bet on end-to-end ADC manufacturing in Singapore

Fierce Pharma

Riding high on its Daiichi Sankyo-partnered antibody drug conjugate (ADC) Enhertu—and banking on an approval for its next ADC contender datopotamab durextecan this winter—AstraZeneca is placing a b | Riding high on its Daiichi Sankyo-partnered antibody drug conjugate (ADC) Enhertu—and banking on an approval for its next ADC contender datopotamab durextecan this winter—AstraZeneca is placing a big bet on the cancer-fighting technology as it blueprints a massive manufacturing investment in Asia.

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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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Cutting losses in drug manufacturing: A new era in fill-finish technology

Pharmaceutical Technology

Drug product loss is a necessary compromise to manufacture injectable medications.

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May 20, 2024: BeatPain Utah and AIM-Back Trials Offer Insights Into Telehealth Delivery of Physical Therapy

Rethinking Clinical Trials

Dr. Julie Fritz, principal investigator for BeatPain Utah In a new article, investigators from 2 pragmatic clinical trials of telehealth-delivered physical therapy share insights into the challenges they faced in implementing the study interventions, especially in historically underserved communities. The article was published last month in Frontiers in Pain Research.

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Pharmaceutical Lyophilization Manufacturers, Companies and Solutions

Pharmaceutical Technology

Discover what to look for in pharmaceutical lyophilization manufacturers and stay ahead with the latest in freeze-drying technology.

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ATS: Vicore, Endeavor therapies show promise in IPF

pharmaphorum

Phase 2a data with drugs for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis from Vicore and Endeavor raise hopes of disease-modifying therapy for the disease

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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.