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Astellas Pharma CEO Q&a (Part 2): We Have To Have Alternatives for Prescription Medicine Business

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In part 2 of our Q&A, Okamura addresses the need for biopharma companies to leverage digital technologies in disease management. The post Astellas Pharma CEO Q&a (Part 2): We Have To Have Alternatives for Prescription Medicine Business appeared first on MedCity News.

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AI-Enabled Prescription Digital Therapeutics Should Be An Investment Priority

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Some companies are doing just that via Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), particularly by developing prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs). To identify true growth opportunities, investors must consider how companies are using AI to revolutionize the treatment journey.

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Why Blue Shield of California Is Shaking Up its Prescription Drug Model

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Blue Shield of California is cutting many of its ties with CVS Caremark (though not all) and adding four additional partners for its prescription drug benefits. These partners include Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company and Amazon Pharmacy.

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Ipsen beefs up in oncology, buying US biopharma Epizyme

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The bolt-on deal comes shortly after Ipsen announced plans to sell its consumer health business for around €350 million, leaving it as a pure-play prescription pharma operating in the cancer, rare diseases and neuroscience categories. The post Ipsen beefs up in oncology, buying US biopharma Epizyme appeared first on.

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Navigating the Challenges of Biopharma Product Launches: A Blueprint for Success

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Embarking on the journey from product development to market success in the biopharma industry is no small feat. The landscape is highly competitive with new prescription medications launching worldwide each year. However, this journey is fraught with challenges as revealed by an in-depth analysis.

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State Prescription Drug Affordability Boards: A Road of Good Intentions Paved with Price Controls & Contract Impairment

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

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In midterm speeches, President Biden focuses on Rx drug costs to cut inflation

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President Biden continues to center his pre-midterm speeches around the issue of prescription drug costs, […].