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These microscopic tunnels are a goldmine for new medicines

Bio Pharma Dive

A growing cohort of biotechs, from Biohaven to Neurocrine to Jazz, hope research on ion channels will bring them new drugs and big business — much like it has done for Vertex.

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2seventy bio completes $40m haemophilia A program deal with Novo Nordisk

Pharmaceutical Technology

US-based 2seventy bio has completed an asset purchase agreement (APA) to divest its haemophilia A candidate to Novo Nordisk.

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2seventy slims down with sale of hemophilia assets to Novo

Bio Pharma Dive

Novo will pay $38 million in cash under the deal, which will also see 2seventy employees working on the program transfer to the Danish drugmaker.

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FDA go-ahead for Verona Ohtuvayre transforms US COPD exacerbator market

Pharmaceutical Technology

Data showed that Ohtuvayre significantly improved dyspnea compared to placebo in as little as six weeks and maintained this over 24 weeks.

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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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Drinking Coffee May Lower Risk of Death From Too Much Sitting

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Years of life spent sitting on an office chair or a couch can have deadly health effects in the long run – but curling up with a regular cup of coffee might be a way to offset that harmful lifestyle.

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Formation Bio secures $372m funds for AI-driven drug platform

Pharmaceutical Technology

Formation Bio has secured $372m in Series D funding to bolster its drug pipeline and expand its AI-driven drug development platform.

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Novo Nordisk’s ocedurenone Phase III flop costs company $816m

Pharmaceutical Technology

NovoNordisk acquired the hypertension and kidney disease drug ocedurenone from KBP Biosciences in 2023 as part of a $1.3bn deal.

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Ayush and herbal products exports grow over 20% in April

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Exports of Ayush and herbal products have reported a growth of 20.33 per cent during the first month of the current fiscal year, at $51.44 million as compared to $42.75 million during the same month of previous fiscal year.

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RSV vaccine makers’ shares fall as CDC adjusts shot guidance

Bio Pharma Dive

The new guidance more strongly urges vaccination in adults who are older or at higher risk, but removes a prior recommendation for adults aged 60 to 74 years without certain risk factors.

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AI and stable funding environments are catalysts for biotech assets

Pharmaceutical Technology

As the funding market evolves, there is greater emphasis on companies having commercial plans and using AI for drug discovery.

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

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A methodological approach in patient insights to discover the emotional patient journey

pharmaphorum

Explore a methodological approach for discovering the emotional patient journey through patient insights. Understand the importance of emotional connections in healthcare.

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Capturing the genAI boom for drug development

Pharmaceutical Technology

Biotechs with AI-led drug pipelines appear to be enjoying higher investment attraction.

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Billionaire Sackler family can't get legal immunity as part of Purdue bankruptcy deal, Supreme Court rules

Fierce Pharma

Years of negotiations and legal proceedings surrounding a high-dollar opioid settlement for Purdue Pharma have reached a dead end at the U.S. Supreme Court. | Years of negotiations and legal proceedings surrounding a high-dollar opioid settlement for Purdue Pharma have reached a dead end at the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Verona scores FDA approval for Ohtuvaye as COPD maintenance therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

Ohtuvaye is expected to rake in $1.1bn in global sales from the market for COPD patients with moderate to severe exacerbations by 2029.

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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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Power launch excellence with generative AI

pharmaphorum

Unleash the power of generative AI (GenAI) in the pharmaceutical industry to achieve excellence in product launch strategies. Learn how this cutting-edge technology can drive your business forward.

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Biotech fund Curie.Bio augments reserves with $380m to boost startups  

Pharmaceutical Technology

The recent raise will bring the biotech accelerator Curie.Bio’s total funds raised to nearly $1bn since it launched back in February 2023.

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In bispecific rivalry, AbbVie’s Epkinly follows Roche’s Lunsumio into follicular lymphoma

Fierce Pharma

With Regeneron’s treatment delayed, AbbVie is expanding its T-cell engager competition against Roche in blood cancer with a new FDA approval. | With Regeneron's treatment delayed, AbbVie is expanding its T-cell engager competition against Roche in blood cancer with a new FDA approval.

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US CDC recommends routine RSV vaccination for older adults

Pharmaceutical Technology

The CDC ACIP has recommended the routine use of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines for all adults aged 75 years and above.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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Verona’s first-in-class COPD drug ‘could transform market’

pharmaphorum

Verona Pharma has claimed FDA approval for its chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) drug ensifentrine, which has been tipped as a future blockbuster.The first-in-class dual phosphodiesterase (PDE) 3/4 inhibitor – now given the somewhat tongue-twisting brand name of Ohtuvayre – is the first inhaled product with a novel mechanism of action available for the maintenance treatment of COPD in more than 20 years, according to Verona.

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AbbVie gains FDA approval for EPKINLY in follicular lymphoma

Pharmaceutical Technology

AbbVie has announced the receipt of accelerated approval from the US FDA for EPKINLY to treat adults with follicular lymphoma.

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FDA turns down MSD, Daiichi Sankyo HER3 ADC for lung cancer

pharmaphorum

FDA rejects MSD, Daiichi Sankyo’s HER3-targeted ADC patritumab deruxtecan because of problems at a third-party manufacturer

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FDA issues complete response to Daiichi Sankyo-MSD’s BLA for NSCLC

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US FDA has provided a complete response letter for Daiichi Sankyo and MSD’s BLA for patritumab deruxtecan to treat NSCLC.

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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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Best Practices for Drug Patent Portfolio Management

Drug Patent Watch

Introduction Patent portfolios are critical assets for pharmaceutical companies, providing market exclusivity and protecting revenue streams for drug products. Effective management of drug patent portfolios requires strategic planning, ongoing evaluation, and adaptation to the evolving pharmaceutical landscape. This article explores key best practices for optimizing drug patent portfolios to maximize value and maintain competitive advantage.

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McKesson, Independent Pharmacy Cooperative Reach Drug Supply Agreement

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The deal offers member pharmacies two pricing options, which will take effect Aug. 1.

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Purdue’s bankruptcy plan in tatters as SCOTUS says no

pharmaphorum

SCOTUS rejects bankruptcy deal that would settle opioid litigation against Purdue Pharma, but also protect the Sackler family from liability.

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Pharma Pulse 6/27/24: Pharmacy Deserts & Underserved/Rural Communities, GoodRx Launches New “Prescription Cost Tracker” & more

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The latest news for pharma industry insiders.

Pharmacy 101
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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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FDA reveals diversity action plan guide for clinical trials

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FDA reveals diversity action plan guide for clinical trials Phil.

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Podcast June 14, 2024: Public-Private Partnerships in the Trustworthy Health AI Ecosystem (Michael Pencina, PhD; Brian Anderson, MD)

Rethinking Clinical Trials

This podcast continues the discussion with Dr. Michael Pencina and Dr. Brian Anderson as they discuss discuss Public-Private Partnerships in the Trustworthy Health AI Ecosystem. Click on the recording below to listen to the podcast. NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory · Podcast 49: Public-Private Partnerships in the Trustworthy Health AI Ecosystem Want to hear more?

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England, Denmark back CSL’s haemophilia B gene therapy

pharmaphorum

CSL Behring's gene therapy Hemgenix for haemophilia B has been backed for reimbursement in England and Denmark.

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Fierce Pharma Asia—Daiichi, Merck's FDA rejection; Wegovy's expansion; Takeda CEO's hunt for China deals

Fierce Pharma

The FDA rejected Daiichi Sankyo and Merck's HER3 antibody-drug conjugate. Novo Nordisk's weight loss star Wegovy secured approval in China. | The FDA rejected Daiichi Sankyo and Merck's HER3 antibody-drug conjugate. Novo Nordisk's weight-loss star Wegovy secured approval in China. After two large licensing deals, Takeda's CEO is open to more partnerships with Chinese biotechs.

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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.