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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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Report: A “Multifaceted Approach” Is Needed To Tackle the Obesity Epidemic

MedCity News

The obesity epidemic is due to factors like inadequate access to care, stigma and a lack of insurance coverage for effective treatments, according to a new report published in the American Journal of Managed Care. The post Report: A “Multifaceted Approach” Is Needed To Tackle the Obesity Epidemic appeared first on MedCity News.

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Ajinomoto will lay off 71 staffers in CA to streamline CDMO business following $620M Forge Biologics buy

Fierce Pharma

Following last year’s acquisition of viral vector and plasmid specialist Forge Biologics, Japan’s Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma Services is streamlining its business in San Diego. | Following last year’s acquisition of viral vector and plasmid specialist Forge Biologics, Japan’s Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma Services is streamlining its business in San Diego. As a result, 71 California-based staffers—or 13% of the company’s overall workforce—are set to lose their jobs, Ajinomoto said in a memo shared with Fierce

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Ascendis Pharma Lands Long-Awaited FDA Drug Approval in Rare Hormone Deficiency

MedCity News

FDA approval of Ascendis Pharma’s Yorvipath is just in time for patients with hypoparathyroidism as Takeda Pharmaceutical will soon stop making the only drug therapy for the rare disorder. But competition could come from others, including an AstraZeneca peptide in late-stage development. The post Ascendis Pharma Lands Long-Awaited FDA Drug Approval in Rare Hormone Deficiency appeared first on MedCity News.

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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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Pfizer, looking to expand RSV vaccine's reach, touts its benefits in immunocompromised adults

Fierce Pharma

Locked in a closely watched respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine competition, Pfizer aims to expand the reach of its offering Abrysvo. | Locked in a closely watched RSV vaccine competition, Pfizer aims to expand the reach of its offering Abrysvo. Monday, Pfizer said Abrysvo elicited a strong response in adults with compromised immune systems.

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This New Venture Firm Thinks Payers Will Be the Ones to Drive Change in the Healthcare Industry

MedCity News

Create Health Ventures announced the close of its inaugural $21 million fund, which is focused on technology for payers. This is because payers are “the lynchpin” for the types of change that the fund wants to see, such as better care access and improved population health outcomes, Managing Partner Amit Aysola said. The post This New Venture Firm Thinks Payers Will Be the Ones to Drive Change in the Healthcare Industry appeared first on MedCity News.

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Closing the Gap Between Lifespan and Health Span with Predictive Analytics

MedCity News

By establishing a standard method of gathering data and utilizing programs like STEADI, we can significantly advance our frailty and fall prevention efforts and improve delivery models for other conditions that impact the most vulnerable members of our population. The post Closing the Gap Between Lifespan and Health Span with Predictive Analytics appeared first on MedCity News.

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Daxxify maker Revance agrees to $924M buyout by private skin care company Crown Laboratories

Fierce Pharma

After treading the commercial path alone for the past year and change, Revance Therapeutics, maker of the Botox rival Daxxify, has agreed to fly the Crown Laboratories flag. | Revance and Crown Laboratories—a privately held skin care company with multiple marketed products of its own—are merging, the companies said in a release Monday. Under the deal, which has won the unanimous blessing of Revance’s board of directors, Crown will enter a tender offer to acquire all outstanding Revance stock for

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Merck Picks Up Novel Bispecific Antibody With Potential in Both Cancer & Autoimmune Disease

MedCity News

Merck is acquiring a Curon Biopharmaceuticals drug whose encouraging Phase 1 data were presented during the ASCO annual meeting. The pharmaceutical giant sees potential applications of the bispecific antibody in cancer and autoimmune disease. The post Merck Picks Up Novel Bispecific Antibody With Potential in Both Cancer & Autoimmune Disease appeared first on MedCity News.

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MSD adds bispecific cancer antibody via $1.3bn Curon deal

pharmaphorum

MSD adds a bispecific antibody for blood cancers and autoimmune diseases to its pipeline via a $1.3bn licensing deal with Curon Biopharma.

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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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HHS’s Information Blocking Disincentives are a Necessary Step Toward Better Patient Care

MedCity News

These disincentives may seem harsh, but we must remember the real stakes involved — when medical records are not readily available at the point of care, patients suffer. The post HHS’s Information Blocking Disincentives are a Necessary Step Toward Better Patient Care appeared first on MedCity News.

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Article retractions muddy MDMA waters after FDA denial

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Journal retracts three articles on MDMA-assisted psychotherapy, shortly after FDA blocks approval of @Lykos_PBC's therapy for PTSD

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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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NICE updates on controversial multiple myeloma decisions

pharmaphorum

Three controversial decisions by NICE on NHS use of new multiple myeloma therapies are heading for the end of comment and appeals processes.

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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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Pharma Pulse 8/12/24: Balancing Profitability and Mission, Minority Groups Remain Underrepresented in Vitiligo Trials & more

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The latest news for pharma industry insiders.

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FDA clears first anaphylaxis nasal spray at second attempt

pharmaphorum

ARS Pharma gets FDA approval for epinephrine nasal spray neffy, the first needle-free alternative to EpiPen-style autoinjectors for serious allergic reactions.

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Pharmacy Deserts are Becoming a National Problem

Pharmaceutical Commerce

A lack of access could shut out patients in need of maintenance drugs for complex conditions.

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Another AIM defection as BiVictriX plans to delist

pharmaphorum

BiVictriX is the latest UK biotech to say it wants to cancel its AIM-listed shares and go private in pursuit of better financing opportunities.

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

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Maintaining a Specialty Medication Regimen

Pharmaceutical Commerce

In this part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Josh Marsh, Vice President and General Manager of Cardinal Health Sonexus Access and Patient Support, discusses the impact technology has in relation to patients sticking to their medication plan.

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UCL study reveals routine blood tests could improve early cancer diagnosis

PharmaTimes

Bowel cancer was the most common cancer to be identified in both men and women

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M&A is ready to explode, and that’s good news for pharma layoffs

PharmaVoice

Deals driven by obesity meds are fueling an M&A comeback.

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Study suggests COVID-19 vaccination lowers incidence of arterial thromboses

PharmaTimes

A second dose of the vaccine lowered the incidence of conditions such as heart attack or stroke

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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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Second Annual CINEHEALTH International Film and Video Festival Announces Panel Discussions at Digital Pharma East

PM360

CineHealth brings discussion about content and storytelling from key industry thought leaders to leading healthcare conference. August 12, 2024 – LOS ANGELES, CA – Digital Health Networks, a global leader in healthcare-focused original content production and OTT streaming, announces the first panel discussions in the festival’s history in conjunction with Questex’s Digital Pharma East.

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Evolving Global Medical Communications With a Digital-First Approach

Eversana Intouch

In the ever-evolving landscape of medical communications, a paradigm shift toward digital-first strategies is essential. Mary Manna Anderson, Managing Director and Head of Medical Communications, and Francis Namouk, SVP, Global Strategic Development, explore this transformation in a recent PM360 article , emphasizing the need for meaningful engagement across channels.

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ARS Pharmaceuticals’ anaphylaxis nasal spray gains FDA approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US FDA has approved ARS Pharmaceuticals' neffy, an anyphylaxis nasal spray 2mg, for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions.

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Merck Discontinues Study Evaluating Vibostolimab/Pembrolizumab Combination for SCLC

Pharmacy Times

The trial evaluated a fixed-dose combination of vibostolimab and pembrolizumab in combination with chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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Ensuring Compatibility of Pre-filled Syringes

PharmaTech

There is not a syringe solution that fits all challenges. In this Podcast, Enrico Barichello, Product Manager for Syringe Platform in Stevanato Group, and Alan Xu, Product Manager for Analytical Services in Stevanato Group's Technology Excellence Centers, discuss the best strategies to select the right pre-filled syringe (PFS) based on the key needs of combination products and illustrate how introducing analytical services from an early stage can help customers reach the market faster by avoidin

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A Journey of the Mind

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Ongoing education on the people and topics we cover is critical—with one recent webinar I attended a fitting example.

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RSV Vaccine Shows Positive Results in Substudy of Phase III Trial of Immunocompromised Patients

PharmaTech

The virus, which is contagious and a common cause of respiratory illness, hospitalizes up to 160,000 people and is responsible for as many as 13,000 deaths in the United States every year.

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Taking Inventory

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The August issue of Pharmaceutical Commerce explores an area of the pharma business engine that can often fall under the radar: inventory management and optimization.

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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