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Vertex Pharma’s Opioid Alternative Wins FDA Approval, First in a New Class of Pain Meds

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Jounavx is now FDA approved, providing patients a non-opioid option for treating acute pain. The twice-daily pill is the first in a new class of medicines that block a key pathway in the peripheral nervous system. The post Vertex Pharmas Opioid Alternative Wins FDA Approval, First in a New Class of Pain Meds appeared first on MedCity News.

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Rad AI raises $60m, and other digital financings

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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

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GSK backs £50m Oxford University cancer vaccine programme

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A GSK alliance with Oxford University aims to identify precancerous changes in cells that could form the basis of preventive vaccines.

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Safety Risk Sinks Cargo Therapeutics’ Cancer Cell Therapy Prospect, Leading to 50% Staff Cut

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Phase 2 data for Cargo Therapeutics CD22-targeting cell therapy show low durability and cases of a severe immune response, some that were classified as grade 4 or 5 serious adverse events. Cargo is discontinuing the study and shifting focus to a different cell therapy on track to begin Phase 1 testing in mid-2025. The post Safety Risk Sinks Cargo Therapeutics Cancer Cell Therapy Prospect, Leading to 50% Staff Cut appeared first on MedCity News.

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AI in Marketing & Sales: Today’s Tools, Tomorrow’s Potential

Speaker: Kevin Burke

AI is reshaping marketing and sales, empowering professionals to work smarter, faster, and more effectively. This webinar will provide a practical introduction to AI, focusing on its current applications, transformative potential, and strategies for successful implementation in your organization. Using real-world examples and actionable insights, we’ll examine how businesses are leveraging AI to increase efficiency, enhance personalization, and drive measurable results.

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Purdue and Sackler family agree to $7.4bn national opioid settlement

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The settlement ends the Sackler familys ownership of the Oxycontin developer Purdue Pharma.

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An ALS treatment wave is approaching, and this biotech CEO is ready to surf

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Coya Therapeutics is entering into a phase 2b study for its ALS, and the biotech’s CEO believes it’s on the cusp of a game changer.

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UnitedHealth names CEO to replace slain Thompson

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UnitedHealth has appointed company veteran Tim Noel as CEO of its UnitedHealthcare insurance unit, after the murder last month of Brian Thompson.

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We Need to Talk About Hospice

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It’s a place where compassion and dignity are paramount, where patients and families find solace and support during the most challenging times. We owe it to them to ensure that hospice care is of the highest quality, accessible to all and integrated into the broader continuum of care. The post We Need to Talk About Hospice appeared first on MedCity News.

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Pfizer settles Biohaven kickback claims case for $59.7m

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Biohaven, acquired by Pfizer in 2022, allegedly took doctors to high-end restaurants and paid speaker honoraria for preferential prescriptions.

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FDA approves new Alzheimer’s treatment regimen

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Patients and care partners may find once every four weeks maintenance dosing easier

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Industry Outlook 2025: Through the Lens of a Service Provider

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Pharmaceutical Technology spoke with Adam Sherlock, CEO of Qinecsa, about the industry trends of 2024, the future technology agenda, and M&A prospects in 2025.

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Purdue and Sacklers agree new $7.4bn opioid settlement

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Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family who own the company have proposed a new $7.

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Allara Health Secures $26M to Advance Women’s Hormonal Care

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Allara Health’s $26 million Series B raise was led by Index Ventures and included participation from Google Ventures. In total, the company has raised $38.5 million. The post Allara Health Secures $26M to Advance Womens Hormonal Care appeared first on MedCity News.

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Will European PFAS ban disrupt pharma supply chains?

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A proposed ban on PFAS chemicals is being challenged over concerns about potential supply chain disruption in the pharmaceutical industry.

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AI Strategies for Sales Managers: How to Cut Down on Tedious Admin Work

What if you could help your sellers stop wasting 72% of their day on non-selling activities and focus on bringing in revenue? Incorporating AI in your enablement workflows can help you cut down on busy work, get projects done faster, and let your team (and you!) focus on making a bigger impact. We put together this guide to show you how to use AI to cut time and costs for projects, including collateral creation, development of training videos, and automating tedious processes.

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Natural killer cells, a rising alternative to CAR-T cell therapy

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These innate immune cells may provide a safer, lower-cost option in cancer and autoimmune diseases.

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European Drug Shortage Monitoring Platform Fully Operational

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The platform is live with full functionality for use by marketing authorization holders and national competent authorities to report drug supply information.

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Pfizer offers $60m to settle prescriber kickback claims

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Pfizer has paid $60m to settle US government allegations that its Biohaven unit made improper payments to prescribers of its migraine drug Nurtec ODT.

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Are ICHRAs Actually Good for Employers and Employees?

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ICHRAs are gaining a lot of interest in healthcare. Some say they are beneficial because they give employees more choice in their health insurance, while others are more skeptical. The post Are ICHRAs Actually Good for Employers and Employees? appeared first on MedCity News.

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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

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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.

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Pharma Marketing in 2025: Talking Trends With Angela Tenuta

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In a rapidly evolving industry, staying ahead of the curve is critical. In PM360 ‘s article, What Is Pharma Marketing in 2025 ? Angela Tenuta, President, Full-Service Agencies, delves into the transformative trends shaping the future of pharmaceutical marketing. Applied AI Although AI promises a great return on investment, the pharma industry has been slow to adopt it due to ethical, regulatory, and compliance hurdles.

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Vedanta Biosciences reveals Phase 2 VE303 results

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Study highlights VE303's potential in reducing recurrent CDI

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DeepSeek v. ChatGPT: Why is healthcare so expensive in America? (Video)

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The AI race heats up with a new kid on the block from China. How did it compare against a popular U.S. genAI engine on a simple healthcare industry question? The post DeepSeek v. ChatGPT: Why is healthcare so expensive in America? (Video) appeared first on MedCity News.

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

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Tevogen Bio and Microsoft expand AI collaboration to PredicTcell tech

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Tevogen Bio has expanded its partnership with Microsoft, aiming to further their collaboration centred on AI and advance PredicTcell.

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NICE recommends gene therapy for severe sickle cell disease

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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued positive final draft guidance for a one-off gene therapy which provides a potential cure for certain patients with severe sickle cell disease. This approval of CASGEVY (exagamglogene autotemcel) is indicated for individuals 12 years and older who have certain types of severe sickle cell disease.

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Bringing drugs to market has ‘never been more challenging,’ and pharma is learning to adapt

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As changes to the U.S. regulatory foundation take hold, pharmas need to change their strategies to keep innovation — and the bottom line — above the surface.

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Ascentage raises $126m in first biotech IPO of 2025

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China's Ascentage completes the first US biotech IPO of 2025, raising $126m for its pipeline of small-molecule cancer drugs.

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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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Medtech Startup Quibim Corrals $50M to Advance AI Analysis in Medical Imaging

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Quibims technology applies artificial intelligence analysis to medical images to detect biomarkers. Hospitals and biopharma companies are among the startups customers, using its technology to analyze images to detect disease and guide clinical trial enrollment. The post Medtech Startup Quibim Corrals $50M to Advance AI Analysis in Medical Imaging appeared first on MedCity News.

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Stealth faces another hurdle as FDA delays decision on Barth syndrome drug

Pharmaceutical Technology

The FDA rejected the companys initial NDA in 2021, citing the lack of an adequate trial to demonstrate efficacy.

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Takeda plans 2026 CEO succession

European Pharmaceutical Review

Christophe Weber is set to retire as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Takeda in June 2026 after 12 years.Julie Kim, president of Takedas US Business Unit has been appointed as Webers successor. Weber is the companys current President, CEO and representative director. He joined Takeda as CEO in April 2014. Two months later in June, he transitioned to the role of president and representative director.

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Regulations in AI and Other Digital Technologies

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AI regulations in healthcare are rapidly evolving, and one should consult with regulatory subject matter experts, says Siegfried Schmitt, PhD, vice president, Technical at Parexel.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.