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Rare Metabolic Disease That Leads to Childhood Obesity Gets Its First FDA-Approved Drug

MedCity News

Soleno Therapeutics Vykat XR is now FDA approved for treating hyperphagia, or excessive hunger, in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome. The once-daily pill is the first approved therapy for this rare disease, a leading cause of childhood obesity. The post Rare Metabolic Disease That Leads to Childhood Obesity Gets Its First FDA-Approved Drug appeared first on MedCity News.

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How Has Social Media Advertising Changed in Pharma

Pharma Marketing Network

Introduction Social media advertising has undergone a major transformation in the pharmaceutical industry over the past decade. What once was a cautious, slow-moving experiment has now become a vital component of modern pharma marketing strategies. The increasing integration of platforms like LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, and even TikTok has dramatically shifted how pharma brands engage with healthcare professionals (HCPs), patients, and caregivers.

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The Challenges Of HCPs Accessing Reliable Online Medicines Information and What Pharma Companies Can Do To Improve Information Sharing

MedCity News

Enhancing the accessibility of trustworthy medicines information and the availability of SRDs while also improving search technologies will ensure HCPs can quickly obtain accurate answers to their specific questions. The post The Challenges Of HCPs Accessing Reliable Online Medicines Informationand What Pharma Companies Can Do To Improve Information Sharing appeared first on MedCity News.

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HHS announces sweeping reorganization, including cuts of 10K workers

PharmaVoice

Along with shrinking the HHS’ workforce further, the reorganization announced Thursday will cut the department from 28 divisions to 15, and close five regional offices.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Startup Launches To Offer Payers an AI-Powered Contact Center Platform

MedCity News

TrampolineAI launched out of Redesign Health to help health plans with their contact centers. The post Startup Launches To Offer Payers an AI-Powered Contact Center Platform appeared first on MedCity News.

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Changes in Nurse Staffing Answer Clinician Demands

MedCity News

[Sponsored] The ongoing nursing shortage facilitates high turnover rates since nurses know they wont have difficulties finding new jobs. In order to retain and attract staff, its in a facilitys best interest to understand what nurses want. The post Changes in Nurse Staffing Answer Clinician Demands appeared first on MedCity News.

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The Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) Announces its 2025 Rising Star and Luminary Honorees

Pharma Marketing Network

The Healthcare Businesswomens Association (HBA) has proudly announced its 2025 class of Rising Star and Luminary honorees! Nominated by the HBAs Corporate Partners, these leaders are not only exceptional contributors within their companies but also powerful advocates for health equity and women’s advancement globally, significantly contributing to the HBAs vision of Creating Women Leaders for Life.

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Blockbuster potential drugs ruled the 2024 pipeline with 53% rise over 2023

Pharmaceutical Technology

GLP-1RAs were the big game changer, boosting average forecast sales and return on investment rates.

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FDA fast-tracks Sanofi's experimental chlamydia vaccine

pharmaphorum

Sanofi is preparing to start human testing of its chlamydia vaccine, now fast-tracked by the FDA, that it hopes will be the first to reach the market.

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The Intersection of AI and Sales: Personalization Without Compromise

Speaker: Jesse Hunter and Brynn Chadwick

Today’s buyers expect more than generic outreach–they want relevant, personalized interactions that address their specific needs. For sales teams managing hundreds or thousands of prospects, however, delivering this level of personalization without automation is nearly impossible. The key is integrating AI in a way that enhances customer engagement rather than making it feel robotic.

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Amivantamab plus lazertinib shows survival benefit in lung cancer

PharmaTimes

Janssen drug combination extends life expectancy during trial

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FDA clears first treatment for Prader-Willi syndrome

pharmaphorum

Soleno Therapeutics' Vykat XR has become the first FDA-approved treatment for excessive eating in rare disorder Prader-Willi syndrome.

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Hubs East 2025: The Role of Emotional Support in Improving Patient Adherence

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Jen Butler, chief commercial officer, Pleio, discusses the effectiveness of peer-to-patient outreach when starting specialty medications.

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J&J throws the gauntlet down to AZ with new survival data

pharmaphorum

New survival data from MARIPOSA for Johnson & Johnson's Rybrevant/Lazcluze combination in lung cancer could spell trouble for AstraZeneca

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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LillyDirect Platform to Help Provide Alzeheimer’s Support

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The tool will focus on educational resources by offering both in-person and telehealth support for individuals living in the United States.

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Alcon claims control of cell therapy firm Aurion

pharmaphorum

Eyecare giant Alcon has bought a majority stake in cell therapy startup Aurion Biotech, replacing the company's chief executive

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Pharma’s Response to the Biosecure Act

Pharmaceutical Commerce

In the final part of his video interview with Pharma Commerce Editor Nicholas Saraceno, Brad Stewart, BDOs national life sciences co-leader, details the Biosecure Act, including the ways pharma companies are preparing for it, especially from a compliance standpoint.

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First gene-edited pig liver transplant 'worked for 10 days'

pharmaphorum

In a xenotransplant milestone, scientists have carried out the first transplant of a genetically modified pig liver into a brain-dead human patient

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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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Pharma Pulse 3/27/25: Ethical Considerations for AI Use in Medication Access, The Future of PBMs in 2025 & more

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The latest news for pharma industry insiders.

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HHS plans 10,000 more job cuts, taking target to 20,000

pharmaphorum

HHS Secretary Kennedy has said he intends to save $1.

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FDA Issues Warning Letter to Aspen Biopharma Labs for API Manufacturing Deviations

PharmaTech

In the latest of a series of warning letters to India-based API manufacturers, FDA issued a warning letter to Aspen for deviations in CGMP in the production of APIs.

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HHS announces major workforce cuts and reorganisation

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will see the biggest cuts, with 19% of jobs in the agency being eliminated.

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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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Novartis’ Steady Investments in Slovenia Result in New Viral Vector Manufacturing Facility and a Growing Work Force

PharmaTech

With a completed 40 million (US$43 million) investment in Slovenia, Novartis has opened its first specialized viral vector production facility in Europe, following earlier significant investments in R&D that has led to the growth of Slovenias workforce.

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Soleno wins FDA approval for Prader-Willi hyperphagia treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

The drug, named Vykat XR, will be available to patients in the US with Prader-Willi syndrome from April 2025.

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FDA Approves Soleno Therapeutics’ Vykat XR for Hyperphagia in Patients with Prader-Willi Syndrome

PharmExec

OncLive serves as the connection to oncology, including groundbreaking cancer news and interviews with top oncologists in multimedia formats.

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BIO Survey: Tariffs May Reduce Access, Delay Innovation, Create Red Tape

PharmaTech

The Biotechnology Innovation Organizations new membership survey said that 90% of US biotech companies rely on imported components for at least half of their FDA-approved products.

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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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How bioconjugation is unlocking the next generation of drug development

Pharmaceutical Technology

Bioconjugation presents an new frontier for pharmaceutical development, providing an option for improved drug efficacy across modalities.

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How Improving Financial Management Directly Impacts Drug Pricing

PharmExec

OncLive serves as the connection to oncology, including groundbreaking cancer news and interviews with top oncologists in multimedia formats.

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Ionis and Sobi agree on olezarsen commercialisation

Pharmaceutical Technology

Ionis has entered a licence agreement with Sobi in which the latter obtains exclusive rights to commercialise olezarsen.

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