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Current Clinical Research Trends in GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide 1) Treatment

Worldwide Clinical Trials

The recent surge in GLP-1 treatments has ignited a profound shift in the pharmaceutical landscape, with more studies being announced than ever before. Due to this meaningful change, the first-ever GLP-1-Based Therapeutics Summit took place in Philadelphia on May 15-16th, 2024, serving as a platform for industry decision-makers to provide invaluable insights for therapeutic strategies.

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Pfizer research chief Dolsten to step down, with company at a crossroads

Bio Pharma Dive

The company has begun searching for a successor to Dolsten, who oversaw more than 35 drug and vaccine approvals but also some notable setbacks during his time as Pfizer’s top scientist.

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It’s Official: WHO Warns Talc Is ‘Probably Carcinogenic’ For Humans

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

The World Health Organization‘s cancer agency on Friday classified talc as “probably carcinogenic” for humans, however an outside expert warned against misinterpreting the announcement as a “smoking gun” The decision was based on “limited evidence” talc could cause ovarian cancer in humans, “sufficient evidence” it was linked to cancer in rats and “strong mechanistic evidence” […]

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UniQure stock surges on data for Huntington’s gene therapy

Bio Pharma Dive

The biotech’s stock rose more than 60% as fresh data appeared to alleviate some investor concerns about the therapy’s effectiveness and reliability.

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

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July 9, 2024: Health Equity Core Updates Terminology Guide

Rethinking Clinical Trials

The NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory’s Health Equity Core published a new version of the Equitable Language Guide , which offers guidance on inclusive language and terms to use when referring to specific people, groups, and communities. The Equitable Language Guide is available on the Health Equity Core webpage. The new version of the guide includes updated and expanded recommended terminology, an easy-to-use organization, and additional sources.

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FTC criticizes PBM power over prescription drug market

Bio Pharma Dive

On Tuesday, regulators updated the public on their yearslong probe of PBM's business practices. The report faults PBMs for profiting at the expense of patients and independent pharmacists.

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SciRhom pulls in $70M for a new type of immune disease drug

Bio Pharma Dive

The Series A round will help the startup bring its lead candidate, an antibody aimed at the protein iRhom2, into human testing by the end of 2024.

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Moderna and Mitsubishi Tanabe link on mRNA vaccines in Japan

Pharmaceutical Technology

Moderna and Mitsubishi Tanabe have entered into a collaboration to jointly promote the former’s mRNA respiratory vaccine portfolio in Japan.

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FTC report finds PBM power has “dire consequences”

pharmaphorum

A long-awaited report from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) is out – and will make uncomfortable reading for the pharma supply chain middlemen.Its central message is clear. The six largest PBMs in the US manage nearly 95% of all prescriptions filled in the US, a “concentrated market structure” that has allowed them to “profit at the expense of patients and independent pharmacists,” according to the financial regulator.

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iTeos and GSK hit enrolment milestone with Phase III TIGIT lung cancer trial 

Pharmaceutical Technology

iTeos will receive $35m from GSK as the first patient is dosed in the Phase III trial of the jointly developed monoclonal antibody EOS-448.

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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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Bayer to largely complete layoffs within pharma commercial team in 2024, exec says

Fierce Pharma

Bayer’s massive reorganization championed by CEO Bill Anderson is bringing major changes to the German company’s pharma commercial team, shaking up its structure, personnel and operations. | Bayer’s massive reorganization championed by CEO Bill Anderson is bringing major changes to the German company’s pharma commercial team. And the division’s newly named commercial chief Christine Roth is among those changes.

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Roche relaunches refillable wet AMD implant two years after recall

Pharmaceutical Technology

The Susvimo eye implant is filled with Lucentis, which delivers the therapy continuously and eliminates the need for multiple injections.

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Opportunity costs of gene therapies. Where do we go from here?

pharmaphorum

Learn about the opportunity costs of gene therapies like Beqvez. Discover the obstacles and potential paths forward in the evolving field of gene therapy.

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Taiho exercises option for Arcus Biosciences’ quemliclustat in Asia

Pharmaceutical Technology

Taiho has exercised an option for an exclusive licence for Arcus Biosciences’ quemliclustat (AB680) in Japan and Asian territories.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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Agios Pharmaceuticals’ “Do You See It?” Campaign Featured in MM+M

Intouch Solutions

MM+M recently named Agios Pharmaceuticals’ “Do You See It?” campaign as their Campaign of the Week! The campaign focuses on the hidden dangers of thalassemia, a rare genetic condition affecting an estimated 8,000 Americans. The disease can result in anemia-like symptoms, with severe cases requiring regular blood transfusions, while milder cases often go untreated.

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Ligand Pharmaceuticals to acquire APEIRON Biologics for $100m

Pharmaceutical Technology

Ligand Pharmaceuticals has announced a definitive agreement for the acquisition of APEIRON Biologics in a deal worth $100m in cash.

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Digital health financing shows signs of recovery in H1

pharmaphorum

After languishing in the doldrums for a few quarters, there are signs that the winds of investment are starting to blow again in the US digital health sector.

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SciRhom secures $70m for autoimmune diseases treatments

Pharmaceutical Technology

SciRhom has secured €63m ($70m) in a Series A funding round to develop iRhom2-targeting therapeutics for autoimmune diseases.

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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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Francis Crick and ICL spinout raises £90m to clinically develop cancer treatments

Pharma Times

Myricx Bio’s therapies include treatments for breast, lung and colorectal cancer

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iOnctura expands PI3K inhibitor programme to NSCLC

Pharmaceutical Technology

iOnctura will evaluate roginolisib in combination with GSK’s Jemperli in a Phase II trial.

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SMC accepts Boehringer/Lilly’s Jardiance for CKD within NHS Scotland

Pharma Times

The serious, progressive kidney disease affects nearly 850 million people worldwide

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House Speaker Mike Johnson pledges vote for BIOSECURE as China-targeting bill hangs in limbo

Fierce Pharma

Ahead of an election in November—and amid a period of legislative uncertainty for the China-targeting BIOSECURE Act—U.S. | Ahead of an election in November—and amid a period of legislative uncertainty for the China-targeting BIOSECURE Act—U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has pledged to hold a vote for the controversial bill before the year is out.

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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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How to find low-competition generic drug opportunities

Drug Patent Watch

To find low-competition generic drug opportunities, focus on drugs with limited competition due to small patient populations, complex formulations, or […] Source

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UniQure Wins First FDA RMAT in Huntington’s Disease After Strong Phase I/II Data

BioSpace

Following a disappointing readout last year, uniQure on Tuesday posted promising Phase I/II data for its investigational gene therapy AMT-130 and nabbed the first-ever Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy designation from the FDA in Huntington’s disease.

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Vector Labs' Pam James - from failed 'experiments' with dad to a doctorate in immunology

BioPharma Reporter

Her grandmother was in a marching band in the early 1900s and mom was only ond of two in her graduating class as a pharmacist and her dad, an inventor with more than 30 patents.

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PBMs ‘Wield Enormous Power’ Over Patient Access to Affordable Drugs: FTC

BioSpace

The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday issued an interim report on the top pharmacy benefit managers, showing that they are generating massive profit at the expense of patients by inflating prescription drug costs.

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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.

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Unified Patent Court Reshapes European Patent Landscape

Drug Patent Watch

In a seismic shift for European intellectual property, the Unified Patent Court (UPC) is rapidly transforming how businesses approach patent […] Source

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A spectrum of obesity requires precision

pharmaphorum

In this latest pharmaphorum podcast, web editor Nicole Raleigh speaks with Michael Kyle, chief medical officer at Currax Pharmaceuticals – a company working to advance a greater understanding of how to effectively treat obesity – about perceptions and options beyond the bounds of GLP-1s, including evolution of hypertension treatments.

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FDA CBER Director Dr. Peter Marks Discusses Industry Growth, Collaboration and Communication

BioSpace

At the DIA Global 2024 Conference, Dr. Peter Marks, director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Lori Ellis, head of insights at BioSpace, discussed the advancements being made to help drive forward drug and medical device development. Not surprisingly, Dr. Marks stressed the need for regular communication between the FDA and the biopharma industry as science and technology continue to evolve.

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Roche will relaunch AMD implant Susvimo after update

pharmaphorum

Roche will reintroduce its Susvimo implant wet AMD, which was withdrawn from sale in 2022 due to manufacturing defects.

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Roles and Responsibilities of Specialized Clinical Supply Experts

When selecting a clinical supply provider, consideration often focuses upon the manufacturing, packaging, storage and distribution capabilities available that will, at face-value, be sufficient to meet the needs of the sponsor and their trial. However, there are human-based and knowledge-driven factors that are often overlooked that go beyond these basic physical capabilities and are integral to the development and delivery of high performing clinical supply chains.