Thu.Jul 11, 2024

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Pfizer thinks it found its obesity pill

Bio Pharma Dive

Far behind companies like Novo and Eli Lilly, Pfizer hopes the version of the drug, danuglipron, that it’s chosen to advance can break into the ultra-lucrative market for weight-loss medicines.

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CDSCO issues guidance document on export NOC for unapproved, banned and new drugs

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has released guidance for the companies to attain export No Objection Certificate (NOC) for manufacture of unapproved, banned or new drugs, a process which was centralised recently.

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FDA’s lab-developed test rule could be first test of agency’s power post-Chevron

Bio Pharma Dive

The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine would make it easier to challenge agency regulations, such as the LDT final rule.

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Scientists May Have Figured Out How to Make Fat Cells Burn Calories

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

White could be the new beige when it comes to fat cells, following the discovery of a switch that maintains the functions of adipose tissue in mice, transforming it from a lipid-locker into a calorie-burner.

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

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Novo’s once-weekly insulin rejected by FDA

Bio Pharma Dive

The FDA’s decision to turn back the drugmaker’s new insulin product narrows Novo’s lead in the U.S. over Eli Lilly, which has a similar diabetes treatment in late-stage testing.

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Rgenta Therapeutics’ RGT-61159 gains IND approval to treat cancers

Pharmaceutical Technology

Rgenta has secured approval for its IND application for RGT-61159, an oral small molecule RNA modulator, to treat cancers.

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Hong Kong approves Leqembi for Alzheimer’s treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

BioArctic has announced that its partner, Eisai has approval from Hong Kong's Department of Health for Leqembi for the treatment of AD.

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Bill that would cut down ‘patent thickets’ clears Senate

pharmaphorum

The US Senate has come together to pass a bill that aims to prevent pharma companies from filing multiple patents around biologic drugs as a way to delay biosimilar competitors.Lawmakers unanimously passed the Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 (S-150), which is part of a lengthening list of measures being taken by Congress to curb the prices of medicines in the US.

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After AdCom rejection, FDA rebuffs Novo Nordisk’s once-weekly insulin

Pharmaceutical Technology

The company did not expect to resolve concerns related to manufacturing and the safety profile for type 1 diabetes by the end of the year.

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FTC said to be planning legal action against PBMs

pharmaphorum

The FTC is said to be gearing up to file lawsuits against the top three pharmacy benefit managers in the wake of its damning report on the sector.

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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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Aspect wins $72.75m from Canadian government for bioprinted pipeline

Pharmaceutical Technology

Novo Nordisk-partnered Aspect develops bioprinted tissue therapeutics designed to replace or support specific biological functions.

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Ipsen Inks Potential $1B First-in-Class ADC Deal With Foreseen

BioSpace

In its second antibody-drug conjugate licensing agreement this year, Ipsen has secured exclusive rights to Foreseen Biotechnology’s FS001, which targets a novel antigen expressed across a range of solid tumors.

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AusperBio AHB-137 gains breakthrough status in China for CHB  

Pharmaceutical Technology

AusperBio Therapeutics and Ausper Biopharma have received breakthrough therapy designation in China for AHB-137 for CHB.

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Electrolyte Beverages: Trends and Innovations in 2024

XTalks

The electrolyte beverage market is rapidly growing in 2024, driven by consumer demand for functional drinks. Electrolytes are minerals like sodium, potassium and magnesium that are essential for various bodily functions, including hydration, muscle function and nerve signaling. As more people recognize the benefits of these nutrients, the popularity of electrolyte beverages has surged.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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Boehringer Ingelheim plans sustainability work for the long term

Pharmaceutical Technology

Boehringer Ingelheim’s For Generations framework is all in on sustainability for the long term across the ESG spectrum.

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Evotec and Pfizer collaborate on metabolic and infectious diseases

Drug Discovery World

Evotec and Pfizer have entered into a multi-year research collaboration, initially focused on early discovery research for metabolic and infectious diseases. The research will be carried out at Evotec’s sites in France, including Campus Curie in Toulouse with capabilities spanning high throughput screening, in vitro and in vivo biology, proteomics and metabolomics.

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Merz wins $185m bid for bankrupt Acorda assets and increases US workforce by 50%

Pharmaceutical Technology

The deal strengthens Merz’s market position in Parkinson’s disease whilst expanding into the multiple sclerosis sector.

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Meet Ketaki Patwardhan - from experiements with dad to excipients and manufacturing at Roquette

Outsourcing Pharma

Ketaki Patwardhan, a global technical developer at Roquette, has built a remarkable career in the pharmaceutical industry by leveraging her curiosity and passion for science.

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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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Q&A: Boehringer Ingelheim plans sustainability work for the long term

Pharmaceutical Technology

Boehringer Ingelheim’s For Generations framework is all in on sustainability for the long term across the ESG spectrum.

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How to get into a clinical trial? Understanding inclusion and exclusion criteria

Antidote

When determining which clinical trial is the right fit , many factors must be considered. The site location, the number of required visits, and the length of the study are all important considerations, but before any of this, it is vital to consider the study's inclusion and exclusion criteria.

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PharmassêtX gains FDA orphan drug status for IBD drug

Pharmaceutical Technology

PharmassêtX has received FDA orphan drug designation for epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), to treat a rare form of IBD.

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CDMO Value Proposition: Why It Matters

Drug Patent Watch

The value proposition of Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) has become increasingly crucial in the pharmaceutical industry.

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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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J&J asserts its place in atopic dermatitis space with Yellow Jersey acquisition

Pharmaceutical Technology

J&J gains Phase II ready NM26, a bispecific antibody in development for the treatment of atopic dermatitis.

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Kazia Offers Secondary OS Data to Build FDA Case for Glioblastoma Drug

BioSpace

Kazia Therapeutics is eyeing an FDA accelerated approval pathway for its investigational glioblastoma drug paxalisib, with Wednesday’s release of secondary overall survival data from a Phase II/III trial.

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Biotech survey highlights where industry can focus for a thriving future  

Pharmaceutical Technology

Research suggests biomanufacturing specialists remain nervy about global supply chain resilience.

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CytoDyn scores $12M in legal battle win: A huge breakthrough for its antibody drug trials

BioPharma Reporter

Amid a period of clinical holds and legal tangles, the US antibody specialist CytoDyn has reached a settlement to resolve legal disputes with its former contract research organization (CRO) Amarex Clinical Research.

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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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The end of condoms? Will men embrace the hormone-free birth control pill?

Outsourcing Pharma

In an exclusive interview, Akash Bakshi, CEO of YourChoice Therapeutics, delves into the inspiration and journey behind developing a hormone-free birth control pill for men.

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New policy review reveals ten cancer challenges facing new UK government

Pharma Times

Macmillan Cancer Support estimates that cancer affects over three million people in the UK

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Citing manufacturing issue, FDA rejects Novo Nordisk's once-weekly insulin

Fierce Pharma

In surging to the top spot in the market cap rankings in Europe, Novo Nordisk has been on an extended winning streak. | The FDA has slowed the roll for Novo Nordisk, rejecting its once-a-week insulin icodec for patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. In a complete response letter, the U.S. regulator made "requests related to the manufacturing process and the type 1 diabetes indication," which the company said it does not expect to remedy by the end of this year.

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Biosimilar Patent Dance: Leveraging PTAB Challenges for Strategic Advantage

Drug Patent Watch

In the high-stakes world of biosimilar development, manufacturers are increasingly turning to an unexpected partner: the Patent Trial and Appeal […] Source

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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.