Fri.Jan 31, 2025

article thumbnail

A new, non-opioid pain drug is here. Getting it to patients could be agony.

Bio Pharma Dive

After decades of research, Vertex Pharmaceuticals now has an approved pain medication. Can one of the world’s most powerful biotechs contend with a healthcare system that’s long favored opioids?

Drugs 321
article thumbnail

FDA approves Vertex’s acute pain treatment Journavx

Pharmaceutical Technology

The FDA has approved Vertex Pharmaceuticals oral Journavx (suzetrigine) to treat adults with moderate-to-severe acute pain.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Novartis sets ‘ambitious’ target; Skyrizi, Rinvoq sales climb

Bio Pharma Dive

Novartis issued stronger guidance than Wall Street expected. Elsewhere, Eisai and Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug will get a closer look in Europe and Daiichi Sankyo is switching CEOs.

Sales 146
article thumbnail

Sanofi reports Q4 2024 increase in net income to $916m

Pharmaceutical Technology

Sanofi has announced an increase in net income from continuing operations for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024, reaching 880m ($833m).

264
264
article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

Troy Tazbaz, an FDA digital health leader, resigns

Bio Pharma Dive

Tazbaz was director of the FDA’s Digital Health Center of Excellence for two years, leading on policies involving artificial intelligence and software as a medical device.

130
130
article thumbnail

Roche targets continued growth after strong 2024 sales

Pharmaceutical Technology

Roche achieved a sales growth of 7% (3% in CHF) in 2024, citing strong demand for pharmaceutical products.

Sales 233

More Trending

article thumbnail

Rentschler closes UK cell and gene therapy facility and does a pivot to biologics 

Pharmaceutical Technology

The CDMO has not disclosed how many employees will be affected by the operational wind down.

article thumbnail

Rising early adult mortality in the US: Death rates remain higher than expected post-pandemic

Medical Xpress

New research from the University of Minnesota shows that death rates for early adults, or adults aged 2544, rose sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic and remain higher than expected post-pandemic.

Research 101
article thumbnail

All change in Germany – confidential pricing in, IRP out

Pharmaceutical Technology

On 1 January 2025, important legal amendments relating to drug pricing in Germany included in the Medical Research Act came into legal force.

Drugs 147
article thumbnail

Does drinking alcohol really take away the blues? It's not what you think

Medical Xpress

A new study from the University of Chicago Medicine reveals that people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and depression experience high levels of stimulation and pleasure when intoxicated, similar to drinkers who do not have depression.

article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

NHS England to offer Casgevy for sickle cell disease patients

Pharmaceutical Technology

CRISPR-based gene therapy Casgevy has been made available to patients with sickle cell disease in England.

article thumbnail

AstraZeneca abandons plan for £450m vaccine plant in UK

pharmaphorum

In a shock move, AstraZeneca has ditched its plan to invest 450m in a new vaccine manufacturing plant in the UK.

article thumbnail

Top 20 biopharma companies’ market caps rise 1.7% over 2024 amid policy

Pharmaceutical Technology

The top 20 biopharmaceutical companies experienced mixed performance in 2024 amid a dynamic landscape influenced by various factors.

Marketing 147
article thumbnail

Two more biotechs, Metsera and Maze, cross IPO finish line

pharmaphorum

Metsera and Maze Therapeutics have become the second and third biotechs to complete an IPO on the Nasdaq this year.

95
article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

Hiroyuki Okuzawa succeeds Sunao Manabe as Daiichi Sankyo CEO

Pharmaceutical Technology

Daiichi Sankyo has announced that Hiroyuki Okuzawa will succeed Sunao Manabe as chief executive officer from 1 April 2025.

147
147
article thumbnail

Rad AI raises $60m, and other digital financings

pharmaphorum

Recent financings in the digital health and AI space include rounds for Rad AI, Eleos, Allara Health, Manas AI, Delfina Care, and Grey Matter Neuro

93
article thumbnail

β-glucans show promise as adjuvants for allergy treatment

Medical Xpress

A recent study carried out by a research team from the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut investigated the immunomodulating properties of -glucans. These are natural sugar compounds found in bacteria, fungi and grains. The results indicate that -glucans can target the immune system and modulate pro-inflammatory responses. Their potential to suppress allergic reactions and offer new approaches to allergy treatment is particularly promising.

article thumbnail

Vertex bags FDA okay for its non-opioid pain drug

pharmaphorum

Vertex gets FDA approval for its non-opioid pain drug suzetrigine, the first new class of pain medicine in the US in more than 20 years.

article thumbnail

European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

article thumbnail

How scientists redesigned an effective cancer therapy to make it safer

Medical Xpress

University of Illinois Chicago scientists have redesigned a treatment for the most common pediatric leukemia to eliminate its severe side effects, like blood clots and liver damage. If approved, the new drug may be tolerated by a broader range of leukemia patients and even be used to treat other cancers.

article thumbnail

FDA Green Lights Vertex’s Journavx (suzetrigine), a Non-Opioid Option for Acute Pain

XTalks

The FDA has approved Journavx (suzetrigine) , a first-in-class, non-opioid treatment for adults experiencing moderate-to-severe acute pain. As an oral, selective NaV1.8 pain signal inhibitor, Journavx blocks pain at the source while avoiding the addictive risks associated with opioids. Journavx will be priced at $15.50 per 50mg pill , making it a competitively priced option in the non-opioid pain management market.

Sales 59
article thumbnail

MRI study examines overlap between two common neonatal brain injuries

Medical Xpress

Brain injuries are a leading cause of death and long-term disability in infants. Among the most common is neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), which affects one to three in 1,000 live births per year and accounts for 22% of infant deaths worldwide. Only slightly less common is perinatal arterial ischemic stroke (PAIS).

86
article thumbnail

FDA Approves Actemra Biosimilar

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Celltrions Avtozma has been indicated for the treatment of giant cell arteritis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and COVID-19in the same dosages and formulations as its tocilizumab reference product.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Prostate cancer study reveals early radiation side effects predict future issues

Medical Xpress

Men undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer who experience side effects early in treatment may face a higher risk of developing more serious long-term urinary and bowel health issues, according to a new study led by investigators from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.

article thumbnail

JP Morgan Week 2025 – Steve Pakola

pharmaphorum

Watch the exclusive interview with Steve Pakola during the JP Morgan Week 2025 as he shares insights and updates on the latest trends and developments in the industry.

article thumbnail

Scientists identify mechanism for self-repair of thymus, a crucial component of the immune system

Medical Xpress

A team of international researchers led by scientists at City of Hope have demonstrated a way to boost thymic function after damage in preclinical studies. The team's study results, published today in the journal Immunity, outline their discovery of a specific type of regulatory T cell that can home back into the thymus and repair the organ when it's damaged.

article thumbnail

Sickle cell gene therapy Casgevy finally cleared for NHS use

pharmaphorum

Vertex's gene-editing therapy for sickle cell disease, Casgevy, has been given the nod for use by the NHS in England after an earlier rejection

article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

FDA approves first new non-opioid pain pill in decades

Medical Xpress

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Journavx, a new pain reliever without the risks of addiction or overdose linked to drugs like Vicodin and OxyContin.

article thumbnail

The Rundown on Rebates

Pharmaceutical Commerce

In the final part of his video interview with Pharma Commerce Editor Nicholas Saraceno, Ed Schoonveld value & access advisor for Schoonveld Advisory and author of The Price of Global Health, previews his upcoming February column.

52
article thumbnail

Watch what you eat: NFL game advertisements promote foods high in fat and sodium

Medical Xpress

Research from Saint Louis University (SLU) and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine finds that some of the most-watched ads promote the worst food options for adults with chronic health conditions.

article thumbnail

Pharma Pulse 1/31/25: The Future of Fertility, Insights From American Oncology Network & more

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The latest news for pharma industry insiders.

52
article thumbnail

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.