Fri.Sep 06, 2024

article thumbnail

Three Areas to Watch: The Inflation Reduction Act and Prescription Pricing

Drug Channels

Today’s guest post comes from H. John Beardsley, Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy at CoverMyMeds John discusses how the new maximum fair prices (MFPs) published by the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS) will affect medication affordability, formulary negotiations, evidence-based strategies, and other aspects of the market.

article thumbnail

FDA grants ODD to Abdera’s neuroendocrine carcinoma treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US FDA has granted orphan drug designation (ODD) to Abdera Therapeutics’ ABD-147 aimed at neuroendocrine carcinoma.

Drugs 310
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

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

article thumbnail

GSK antibody drug reduces COPD attacks in trial

Bio Pharma Dive

New trial results could offer support for an expansion of Nucala’s label after U.S. regulators rejected GSK’s submission in 2018.

Trials 173
article thumbnail

FDA approves Amneal and Shilpa’s oncology product BORUZU

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US FDA has approved Amneal Pharmaceuticals and Shilpa Medicare’s oncology product BORUZU for subcutaneous administration.

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

Obesity drug startup raises $67M; Vor’s ‘shielded transplant’ shows promise

Bio Pharma Dive

OrsoBio is advancing several weight loss medicines. Elsewhere, Boehringer Ingelheim pushed forward with a geographic atrophy drug and Vaxcyte raised $1.3 billion.

Drugs 162
article thumbnail

Eli Lilly’s once-weekly insulin shows promise in phase 3 trials

Pharma Times

New treatment could simplify diabetes management for millions

Insulin 133

More Trending

article thumbnail

GSK posts COPD win for Nucala as Sanofi-Regeneron rival Dupixent nears delayed FDA decision

Fierce Pharma

GSK is heading into the weekend with a win for its respiratory blockbuster Nucala—but for now, the details are slim. | On Friday, GSK said that its IL-5 antibody Nucala plus inhaled maintenance therapy lowered the annualized rate of moderate or severe exacerbations among chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients for up to 2 years. Nucala is already approved in a range of respiratory conditions, but a COPD nod could present another big opportunity for the drug.

Antibody 121
article thumbnail

After failed FSGS bid, Travere wins full FDA approval for Filspari in IgAN

Pharmaceutical Technology

The company had focused its resources on Filspari’s launch in IgAN after the US FDA snubbed the therapy in another rare kidney disorder.

article thumbnail

Gilead's Trodelvy triplet underwhelms, but bolsters company's phase 3 lung cancer design: exec

Fierce Pharma

Gilead Sciences has been looking for a win for Trodelvy after two surprise trial failures earlier this year. | Gilead Sciences has been looking for a win for Trodelvy after two surprise trial failures earlier this year. But it looks like that win won’t come from a triplet regimen that combines the antibody-drug conjugate with Merck’s Keytruda and chemotherapy in newly diagnosed non-small cell lung cancer.

Antibody 119
article thumbnail

Biogen’s higher Spinraza dose shows better efficacy in Phase II/III trial 

Pharmaceutical Technology

Biogen plans to apply for regulatory approval of this investigational dose regimen following positive trial data.

Trials 130
article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

Judge orders J&J to pay Auris investors more than $1B for merger violations

Bio Pharma Dive

J&J did not provide Auris Health with resources to achieve regulatory milestones after acquiring the robotics company in 2019, the judge found.

113
113
article thumbnail

GSK’s asthma blockbuster Nucala secures win in COPD Phase III trial

Pharmaceutical Technology

GSK is adding more strings to Nucala’s bow as the drug’s sales continue to grow.

Sales 130
article thumbnail

BioAge's $100m IPO, and other biotech financings

pharmaphorum

Financings in the biotech sector this week include an IPO filing for BioAge and private rounds for eGenesis, Navigator, and Circle Pharma.

111
111
article thumbnail

Men taking valproate and their partners warned to use contraception by MHRA

Pharmaceutical Technology

A study suggests that children may face a higher risk of harm if their father is using valproate at the time of conception.

130
130
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

GSK says Nucala hits the target in new COPD trial

pharmaphorum

GSK's severe asthma therapy Nucala could find a new lease of life as a treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) after showing a clear benefit in a phase 3 trial.

Trials 111
article thumbnail

Evotec partners X-Chem for tech-enabled drug discovery

Pharmaceutical Technology

German life science company Evotec has announced a collaboration with X-Chem to accelerate early-stage drug discovery-leveraging technology.

article thumbnail

Lykos CEO steps down after MDMA is rejected by FDA

pharmaphorum

The fallout from the FDA's recent decision not to approve Lykos Therapeutics' psychedelic treatment has spread to its senior management, with chief executive Amy Emerson stepping down.

108
108
article thumbnail

NImmune and BioTherapeutics partner on precision medicine development

Pharmaceutical Technology

NImmune Biopharma and BioTherapeutics have partnered to develop new precision medicines in the field of inflammation and immunology.

Medicine 130
article thumbnail

European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

article thumbnail

Radioligand Therapy Advances with Novartis’ Development of Two New US Facilities

XTalks

Novartis announced it has broken ground on the construction of two new radioligand therapy manufacturing facilities in the US. The facilities are part of the company’s plans to expand its manufacturing and supply chain capabilities. Novartis is investing $200 million into expanding its Indianapolis, Indiana, site for in-house production of radioisotopes and constructing a brand new one in Carlsbad, California.

article thumbnail

Lilly adds to genetic meds push with Genetic Leap alliance

pharmaphorum

Eli Lilly signs another genetic medicines deal, this time with Genetic Leap, a start-up that applies AI to the discovery of RNA-targeted drugs.

Genetics 104
article thumbnail

Rentschler Biopharma Unveils Lentiviral Vector Manufacturing Toolbox

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The enhancement—which complements the CDMO’s adeno-associated viral vector services—will be utilized at the company’s advanced therapies site in Stevenage, UK.

article thumbnail

Embracing diversity in psychiatry and neurology clinical trials

pharmaphorum

Embracing diversity in psychiatry and neurology clinical trials is crucial for ensuring that treatments are effective for all populations. Learn about the importance of diversity in clinical trials and how to promote inclusivity in research.

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

HDA 2024 Traceability Seminar: How Prepared Is Pharma for DSCSA Compliance?

Pharmaceutical Commerce

In the final part of her interview with Pharma Commerce Editor Nicholas Saraceno, Ilisa B.G. Bernstein, President of Bernstein Rx Solutions, LLC, comments on industry’s preparedness for DSCSA compliance and provides an update as to where pharma is in terms of RFID label adoption.

article thumbnail

Balancing innovation and safety: The impact of Medtech regulations

pharmaphorum

Understanding the impact of Medtech regulations on balancing innovation and safety is crucial for the industry. Discover how compliance with regulations plays a vital role in fostering innovation while ensuring patient safety in the field of medical technology.

article thumbnail

Fierce Pharma Asia—Astellas' plant closure, lab debut; China's probe into AstraZeneca staffers

Fierce Pharma

Astellas is closing a gene therapy manufacturing facility in South San Francisco. But, across the country, the company opened a new R&D center in Massachusetts. | Astellas is closing a gene therapy manufacturing facility in South San Francisco. But across the country, the company opened a new R&D center in Massachusetts. Chinese authorities detained several current or former AstraZeneca employees.

article thumbnail

Pharma Pulse 9/6/24: Validating COAs, Simplified HIV Treatments Can Lead to Lower Healthcare Costs & more

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Business strategies and top news in the biotech / biopharma industry, including market access, supply chain distribution and more.

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

Navigating the Complexities of Rare Disease — A Quest Diagnostics Perspective

XTalks

As the co-founder of Blueprint Genetics, a proud member of the Quest Diagnostics family, I’ve witnessed firsthand the complexities and nuances involved in rare disease diagnostics and the development of orphan drugs. Our collective expertise is encapsulated in the white paper, “Rare Disease Diagnostics: Advancing Orphan Drug Development through Precision Testing,” which I am excited to introduce to you today.

article thumbnail

Register now for Lab Innovations 2024

Drug Discovery Today

Secure your ticket to visit the biggest lab industry trade show in the UK.

45
article thumbnail

Navigating the Future: A Multi-Stakeholder Approach to Ethical AI Integration in Clinical Trials

WCG Clinical

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical trials is a rapidly evolving area of research, and a multi-stakeholder task force led by the MRCT Center and WCG is working to address the growing need for guidance. The task force is made up of experts from various domains, including Institutional Review Boards, academia, technology, patient advocates, and regulators, all working together to ensure that AI is used appropriately in clinical research.