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As ICER places a spotlight on pharma's price hikes, J&J, Roche and more hit back

Fierce Pharma

After many years of tracking the pharmaceutical industry’s pricing tactics, the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) is once again placing a spotlight on the price increases that end u | The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER)’s fifth annual report on unsupported price increases (UPI) puts Humira in the top spot of offenders.

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ASH 2023: microbiome-based therapy shows potential in graft-versus-host disease

European Pharmaceutical Review

Results from MaaT Pharma’s Early Access Program (EAP) for its microbiome-based therapy MaaT013, have demonstrated positive overall response and overall survival rates in European patients with graft-versus-host disease (GvHD). The findings were presented at the 2023 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting. MaaT013 is an off-the-shelf, pooled-donor, enema Microbiome Ecosystem Therapy TM.

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ASH: Abecma’s survival data show why FDA wanted expert meeting on the Bristol Myers cell therapy

Fierce Pharma

ASH: Abecma’s survival data show why FDA wanted expert meeting on the Bristol Myers cell therapy aliu Mon, 12/11/2023 - 14:51

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Fruit Street Health Sues Sharecare for $25M

MedCity News

Fruit Street Health’s complaint alleged that Sharecare violated the terms of their shared business agreement by rolling out its own version of Fruit Street’s diabetes prevention program, which had been previously offered to Sharecare members. Sharecare said that the lawsuit is baseless.

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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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Sanofi taps local drugmaker Minapharm to crank out popular blood thinner Clexane in Egypt

Fierce Pharma

Sanofi has been in the Egyptian manufacturing game for decades, but that doesn’t mean the French pharma can’t use a helping hand from time to time. | Under a new exclusive deal with Sanofi, local drugmaker Minapharm has been put in control over manufacturing and supply of the popular anticoagulant Clexane in Egypt.

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Quality and sustainability: The balancing act for pharma manufacturing  

Pharmaceutical Technology

Trends in sustainability and quality assurance were key themes discussed at the recent CPHI Europe 2023 meeting, although the data reveals a lack of implementation of sustainable solutions.

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Merck and Moderna to Launch Trial of mRNA-4157 Plus Keytruda in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

PharmExec

Phase III trial to investigate novel individualized neoantigen therapy V940 (mRNA-4157) in combination with Keytruda (pembrolizumab) as an adjuvant treatment for patients with completely resected Stage II, IIIA, or IIIB non-small cell lung cancer.

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'The Top Line': A closer look at the Fierce 50

Fierce Pharma

Earlier this year, Fierce Healthcare, Fierce Pharma and Fierce Biotech recognized 50 individuals and companies that are pushing the industry forward. | The Fierce 50 honorees range from tech innovators to researchers developing novel therapies to providers on the frontlines of changing care. This week on "The Top Line," senior editor Paige Minemyer sat down with staff writers Dave Muoio and Anastassia Gliadkovskaya as well as senior editor Heather Landi to discuss a few of the honorees

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GSK immuno-oncology treatment achieves novel EU approval

European Pharmaceutical Review

The European Commission (EC) has approved the first frontline immuno-oncology treatment in the EU for mismatch repair deficient (dMMR)/microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer. GSK’s Jemperli (dostarlimab) plus carboplatin-paclitaxel chemotherapy is indicated for these patients who are suitable for systemic therapy.

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4 Senators Urge CMS To Collect, Publish More Data on MA Plans

MedCity News

In a letter to CMS, four senators asked for better data collection on the practices of Medicare Advantage plans, including when it comes to prior authorization.

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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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The Boston Globe Names CCC a 2023 Top Place to Work in Massachusetts for Third Year in a Row

Copyright Clearance Center

December 11, 2023 – Danvers, Mass. – CCC , a pioneer in voluntary collective licensing, advancing copyright, accelerating knowledge, and powering innovation, has been named one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts in the large employer category for the third year in a row in the 15 th annual employee-based survey project from The Boston Globe.

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Crossing the Interoperability Finish Line: Will TEFCA Help?

MedCity News

TEFCA’s goal is to establish a universal floor for interoperability across the country by developing the infrastructure model and governing approach for users in different networks to securely share basic clinical information with each other.

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Advancing AOCs to transform the delivery of RNA therapeutics

European Pharmaceutical Review

One promising new approach that is positioned to transform the RNA field is a new class of drugs called antibody oligonucleotide conjugates (AOCs)” Recent clinical advances and product approvals have demonstrated significant progress in the development of first-generation RNA therapeutics, for instance with antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) and small interfering RNAs ( siRNAs ).

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Privia Medical Group Teams Up with Iron Health To Advance OB/GYN Care

MedCity News

Privia Medical Group Gulf Coast has launched Privia Wellness, which offers weight management, hormone replacement therapy, sleep and brain health and nutraceuticals. The weight management support is provided by Iron Health, a virtual care platform.

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How to Prove Marketing Value: Demonstrate Content ROI and Contribution to Sales

Every marketer knows how important it is to prove their efforts drive sales opportunities, but that’s easier said than done. When problems like sales and marketing misalignment, lack of data, and wasted efforts persist, marketers can’t measure, prove, or increase their impact on revenue at a time when demonstrating marketing value is critical. Using analyst and expert data, this guide to marketing impact and content attribution explains: How B2B buyers use content The most common types of conten

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What Is Cold Calling (and How to Address Your Sales Team’s Aversion To It)?

Integrity Solutions

What is cold calling and what does it look like in the current sales world? Your mindset may actually be the key to success. If you want to hear salespeople groan, mention cold calling. It’s true that cold calling can be hard, grinding-it-out work, and the rewards aren’t instant. But sales prospecting is the bread-and-butter, core activity that leads to sales growth and success — and cold calling is one of the most effective prospecting strategies available.

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Connecting the Clinical Ecosystem to Alleviate Site Burden

MedCity News

The future of clinical research is a connected user experience with automated workflows, streamlined document exchange and transparency to accelerate studies without compromising compliance.

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UKHSA urges individuals from ethnic minority groups to get vaccinated

PharmaTimes

New data highlights the inequalities in emergency hospital rates and vaccinations - News - PharmaTimes

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With More 2024 FDA Filings Planned, Novartis Drug Starts Showing Blockbuster Potential

MedCity News

Novartis drug iptacopan, which won its first FDA approval in early December in a rare blood disorder, has met the main goal of a pivotal test in an ultra-rare kidney disease. The small molecule’s potential to address many diseases has stirred up blockbuster expectations.

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

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NHS rolls out online GP registration to over 2,000 practices

PharmaTimes

Around 2,100 GP surgeries had enrolled into the digital service by the end of November - News - PharmaTimes

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First gene therapies for sickle cell disease secure FDA approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

The FDA has approved Vertex/CRISPR’s Casgevy and bluebird bio’s Lyfgenia gene therapies for the red blood cell disorder.

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Trade & Channel Strategies 2023: Aligning Patient Access

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Panel uncovers ways to handle the increasing complexities and risks surrounding commercialization.

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In Praise of the Title Verso

Copyright Clearance Center

Critically for Richard Charkin, the title verso is where to find who is the copyright holder.

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Increase Revenue With Better, Faster Sales Onboarding

Quotas need to be hit. Revenue goals need to be met. This reality makes shortening sales onboarding time a top priority. Organizations with a standard onboarding process boost employee retention by 58% and increase productivity by 50%. Unfortunately, many companies struggle with inefficient processes that lead to high turnover and missed revenue opportunities.

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Trade & Channel Strategies 2023: An Interview with Paul Chen of Lexicon Pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals exec discusses upcoming Enable Holistic Hub and Provider Services panel.

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FDA Expands Indication of Cresemba for Use in Children With Invasive Aspergillosis, Invasive Mucormycosis

PharmExec

Cresemba is now the only azole antifungal treatment approved by the FDA for use in pediatric patients as young as 1 year of age with invasive aspergillosis and invasive mucormycotic.

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Trade & Channel Strategies 2023: A Dive into Pharmacy and the Distribution Channel

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Conference keynote offers an industry outlook, including new commercialization challenges.

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MSD, Moderna take mRNA jab into phase 3 for lung cancer

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MSD, Moderna take mRNA jab into phase 3 for lung cancer Phil.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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Is Trust the Secret Ingredient for Digital Product Success?

PharmExec

Lack of trust in pharma-provided content proves to be a key barrier to successful engagement, highlighting issues like promotional spin, information availability, and more.

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ASH: Pfizer builds case for long-acting haemophilia drug

pharmaphorum

ASH: Pfizer builds case for long-acting haemophilia drug Phil.

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A Look at New Airlift Technology in Single-Use Bioreactors Systems

PharmaTech

Pharmaceutical Technology Europe® spoke with Fiona Bellot, sales director, Cellexus BioreactorSystems, at the inaugural Start-Up Market on the show floor at CPHI Barcelona 2023.

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ASH: AZ’s danicopan shows long-term benefit in PNH

pharmaphorum

ASH: AZ’s danicopan shows long-term benefit in PNH Phil.

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Using Generative AI in Sales: Pros, Cons, and Considerations According to Sellers

Are your sellers unsure about using AI in their day-to-day workflows? Or are they eager to try but uncertain where to start? They might be asking: Which tasks are best suited for AI? How will using AI affect my relationship with my customers? With so many tools available, which ones are the most useful to me? To help answer these and other common questions about using AI during the sales cycle, we surveyed B2B sellers who were early adopters to get their insight and advice about how to use gen A