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Era of ADCs: Pharma companies innovate to stand out in a buzzing market

Pharmaceutical Technology

As antibody drug conjugate (ADC)-centred deals dominate the oncology space, biotechs are using newer targets and linkers to differentiate themselves.

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Africa on high alert as mpox cases rise quickly

pharmaphorum

The rapid spread of a new variant of mpox – previously known as monkeypox – has prompted the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to declare a public health emergency.

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J&J and Roche are the strongest companies in the biopharma industry, says S&P Global

Fierce Pharma

Johnson & Johnson and Roche are at the top of S&P Global’s pharmaceutical industry power ratings, which assess the strength of the world’s top 17 drugmakers. | Johnson & Johnson and Roche are at the top of S&P Global’s pharmaceutical industry power ratings, which assess the strength of the world’s top 17 drugmakers.

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Medicare reveals results of drug price negotiations

Bio Pharma Dive

The agency said the first round of pricing talks, which involved drugs like the blood thinners Eliquis and Xarelto, will result in $6 billion in savings for taxpayers.

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

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August 14, 2024: In This Week’s PCT Grand Rounds, Insights From a Pragmatic Trial of Surgical Face Masks

Rethinking Clinical Trials

In this Friday’s PCT Grand Rounds, Runar Solberg of the Norwegian Institute of Public Health will present “Methodological Insights and Lessons Learned From Conducting a Pragmatic Randomized Trial on Surgical Face Masks.” The Grand Rounds session will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024, at 1:00 pm eastern. Solberg is a research scientist in the Centre for Epidemic Interventions Research at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.

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Incyte builds GvHD presence with Niktimvo approval

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FDA clears Incyte's potential blockbuster Niktimvo as a treatment for chronic GvHD, making it a companion to the company's Jakafi for the disorder.

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Complying with the DSCSA

Pharmaceutical Commerce

In this part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Michael Rowe, Two Labs’ Senior Director of DSCSA/Serialization Compliance Services, describes the outcome of the joint public meeting held by the Partnership for DSCSA Governance and the FDA.

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Hypercube — Tackling AI Hallucinations in Medical Summaries

XTalks

Mendel AI and the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst) have published key data on addressing the critical issue of hallucinations in AI-generated medical summaries using a pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) framework called “Hypercube”. This collaboration is a step forward in ensuring the reliability and safety of AI applications in healthcare.

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Pfizer, BioNTech stumble in effort to develop combination flu, COVID shot

Bio Pharma Dive

The vaccine didn’t spur a strong enough immune response against a particular flu strain in a Phase 3 trial, leading the companies to ponder adjustments.

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AstraZeneca wins approval for Imfinzi in NSCLC perioperative setting

Pharmaceutical Technology

The FDA approval of Imfinzi in this indication comes a month after the agency called for an overhaul of perioperative lung cancer trials.

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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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With FDA approval of Livdelzi, Gilead launches an inflammatory drug for the first time

Fierce Pharma

With an FDA appro | The FDA has approved Gilead's primary biliary cholangitis treatment Livdelzi. The drug, which was acquired in a $4.3 billion buyout of CymaBay Therapeutics six months ago, is the first inflammatory treatment launched by Gilead.

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With FDA okay, AZ takes on MSD in early-stage lung cancer

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AstraZeneca has claimed FDA approval for its immunotherapy Imfinzi before and after surgery for non-small cell lung cancer, setting up a contest with MSD's rival Keytruda.PD-L1 inhibitor Imfinzi (durvalumab) has been cleared for use in adult patients who need surgery for early-stage (IIA-IIIB) NSCLC and have no ALK or EGFR mutations that would make them suitable for targeted therapies.

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Following FDA rejection, a journal retracts papers on MDMA-assisted therapy

Bio Pharma Dive

Editors at Psychopharmacology cited "unethical conduct" that the study authors didn't disclose when submitting the papers. Lykos Therapeutics says it filed a complaint with a third party to review the way the journal came to its decision.

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How clinical trials can use AI responsibly and effectively

Pharmaceutical Technology

Strong measures must be in place to safeguard confidential patient data when deploying AI to optimise clinical trial translations.

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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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To approve Amgen's lung cancer med Imdelltra, FDA saw past 'large number' of missing adverse events

Fierce Pharma

When the FDA approved Amgen’s Imdelltra in May, the T-cell engager was hailed as a breakthrough for the treatment of small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and as the first DLL3-targeting therapy of potenti | In granting an accelerated approval to Amgen's first-in-class DLL3 bispecific Imdelltra, the FDA had to work through a “large number” of missing adverse events from a pivotal trial.

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Baxter slims down again, selling kidney division to Carlyle

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Baxter International has agreed to sell its kidney treatment division to private equity firm Carlyle Group in a $3.8 billion cash deal, continuing its efforts to streamline its operations and reduce debt.

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Lykos to cut 75% of staff after FDA rejection of MDMA-based therapy

Bio Pharma Dive

The layoffs are part of a larger reorganization that will also see the departure of Lykos’ founder, the psychedelics advocate Rick Doblin.

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Pfizer and BioNTech’s Covid-19/flu combination vaccine falters in Phase III readout

Pharmaceutical Technology

While the vaccine demonstrated high responses for neutralizing influenza A titers, it failed to show sufficient efficacy against influenza B.

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What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research

Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist

What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In "Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases," the FDA notes that "targeted therapies demonstrate different dose-response relationships compared to cytotoxic chemotherapy, such that doses below the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) may have similar efficacy to the MTD but with fewer toxicities.

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Novo Nordisk plans new $220M raw ingredients plant in Denmark

Fierce Pharma

Even as supplies of Novo Nordisk’s immensely popular GLP-1 drugs Ozempic and Wegovy start to stabilize, the Danish drugmaker continues to announce manufacturing and capacity upgrades at a rapid cli | Novo Nordisk Pharmatech, a unit that specializes in producing drug ingredients, is spending 1.5 billion Danish kroner ($220 million) to build a plant in Køge, Denmark, that will make raw materials, the company said Friday.

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Remembering Paul Bannister, dear friend and finance manager

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Our longtime Finance Director Paul Bannister was a part of the fabric of pharmaphorum almost from the beginning and an integral part of keeping the publication running. And, most importantly, he was the soul of the place and a friend to all.

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FDA approves Ascendis drug for rare endocrine condition

Bio Pharma Dive

The clearance of Yorvipath for hypoparathyroidism was some time coming for Ascendis, which had resubmitted after receiving a rejection last year.

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The Genomic Medicine Revolution: Multi-Modality Approaches in Advanced Therapies 

Pharmaceutical Technology

Genomic medicines offer new techniques for treating conditions once thought to be intractable - a world of opportunity awaits.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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GSK notches another Zantac win as Florida court tosses expert testimony linking heartburn drug to cancer

Fierce Pharma

After knocking out multiple personal injury lawsuits this summer, GSK has prevailed on another front in its long-running Zantac litigation. | After knocking out multiple personal injury lawsuits this summer, GSK has prevailed on another front in its long-running Zantac litigation, thanks to a decision in Florida that put the kibosh on suspect expert testimony.

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Advice for young women in science - stay curious and inquisitive the rest will follow

BioPharma Reporter

Katarina Wikstrom has worked for over 20 years in the field of translational molecular oncology and holds the position of VP global product development at Almac Diagnostic Services.

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Pfizer builds case for RSV shot with data from immunocompromised adults

Bio Pharma Dive

Results from a Phase 3 study could help Pfizer broaden use of its vaccine Abrysvo to younger adults whose medical history puts them at higher risk.

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China approves AstraZeneca-Daiichi Sankyo’s gastric cancer therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo's Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan), has received conditional approval in China for gastric cancer.

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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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Ascendis scores hard-fought FDA nod for hormone replacement therapy Yorvipath

Fierce Pharma

Ascendis Pharma should be well prepared for the U.S. | After two delays, the FDA has finally signed off on Ascendis Pharma's hormone replacement therapy Yorvipath, also known as TransCon PTH, which is the first approved product for hypoparathyroidism in adults in the U.S.

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Keeping Counterfeit Goods Out of the Supply Chain

Pharmaceutical Commerce

In the final part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Michael Rowe, Two Labs’ Senior Director of DSCSA/Serialization Compliance Services, comments on other ways to limit ‘bad actors’ attempts to sneak counterfeit drugs into the supply chain, aside from the DSCSA.

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Medicare drug price cuts could have limited early impact, but grow with time

Bio Pharma Dive

Some industry watchers described the level of price discounts announced by Medicare as a "relief," though they warned of bigger future implications for drug research.

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FDA approves Ascendis Pharma’s YORVIPATH for hypoparathyroidism

Pharmaceutical Technology

Ascendis Pharma has obtained US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its YORVIPATH to treat hypoparathyroidism in adults.

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Deliver Fast, Flexible Clinical Trial Insights with Spotfire

Clinical research has entered a new era, one that requires real-time analytics and visualization to allow trial leaders to work collaboratively and to develop, at the click of a mouse, deep insights that enable proactive study management. Learn how Revvity Signals helps drug developers deliver clinical trial data insights in real-time using a fast and flexible data and analytics platform to empower data-driven decision-making.