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FDA removes Novo's Wegovy from shortage list, marking end of semaglutide supply rout in US

Fierce Pharma

Less than a month after the FDA removed Eli Lilly’s tirzepatide from its shortage list, the agency has done the same for Novo Nordisk’s rival GLP-1 semaglutide, potentially signaling the end of a d | The FDA this week revised its shortage list to note that the.25 mg starter dose of Novo’s semaglutide-based obesity med Wegovy is now available in the U.S.

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Community Pharmacies in Crisis: Navigating the Challenges and Closures

Pharmaceutical Commerce

With today's pharmacy landscape shaken by unprecedented and wider disruption to healthcare support and delivery, community and independent entities strive to remain an integral cog in the mix.

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It's a monster MASH for Madrigal as Rezdiffra has caught on in a flash

Fierce Pharma

Forget about the “bumpiness” analysts expected from Madrigal Pharmaceuticals’ launch of potentia | Forget about the “bumpiness” analysts expected from Madrigal Pharmaceuticals’ launch of potential blockbuster Rezdiffra. In its second full quarter on the market, the fatty liver disease drug racked up sales of $62 million, which routed Wall Street's expectations and triggered a 16% surge in Madrigal's share price.

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Compass points to job cuts as it defers trial readouts

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Compass Pathways will cut its headcount by 30% as it defers phase 3 readouts for its psychedelic therapy for treatment-resistant depression.

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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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Gardasil's China troubles haunt Merck in Q3, with execs warning of more obstacles ahead

Fierce Pharma

While Merck's oncology powerhouse Keytruda delivered another multibillion-dollar sales haul in the third quarter, regional fright surrounding another staple product took the spotlight during the co | Despite the China growth woes, Merck is still confident it can achieve its $11 billion sales goal for the HPV vaccine by 2030.

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Teva fined €462.6m for antitrust delay to MS drug rivals

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The European Commission has delivered a hefty fine to Teva for abusing a dominant position in multiple sclerosis by artificially extending the patent protection for former blockbuster Copaxone.

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Alpha-9's $175m third-round heads latest biotech financings

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Our latest round-up of financings in the biotech sector features Alpha-9 Oncology, Axonis, Kivu Bio, SynOx, Agomab, and Blue Earth Therapeutics.

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Regeneron's Eylea HD makes progress but doesn't dent the momentum of Roche's Vabysmo

Fierce Pharma

With U.S. | With U.S. sales of $392 million in the third quarter, Regeneron’s high-dose version of Eylea is closing in on blockbuster sales in its first full year on the market. The bad news for the company, however, is that while sales from Eylea HD increased by 29% sequentially, this didn't translate to a similar bump in overall U.S. revenue for the Eylea family of eye medications.

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UK dementia clinical trial participation set to boost by ‘tens of thousands’

PharmaTimes

The new Dementia Trials Accelerator is set to receive £20m of government funding

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As new drugs deliver, Bristol Myers CEO looks to 'further improve productivity and efficiency'

Fierce Pharma

Bristol Myers’ $1.5 billion restructuring initiative that runs through 2025 may not be the end of the company’s ongoing efficiency push. | Bristol Myers' $1.5 billion restructuring initiative that runs through 2025 may not be the end of the company's ongoing efficiency push. The drugmaker is "exploring opportunities to further improve productivity and efficiency," CEO Chris Boerner said Thursday.

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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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NICE recommends remote monitoring technology for heart failure patients

PharmaTimes

Heart failure accounted for approximately 90,000 hospital admissions in England in 2019 to 2020

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AI Assistants, Agents and a New Era of AI in Life Sciences

Fierce Pharma

Author: Harietta Eleftherochorinou, Vice President, AI Strategy and Operations, IQVIA | We are entering a new era of AI in life sciences, where generative AI, conversational AI and AI agents are transforming day-to-day operations.

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Lexeo shares dip on early data with Alzheimer's gene therapy

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Lexeo reveals "promising" early data for gene therapy for APOE4-associated Alzheimer's, but shares in the biotech fall.

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Fierce Pharma Asia—AZ exec under investigation in China; GSK's lupus deal; Takeda's orexin hiccup

Fierce Pharma

AstraZeneca executives past and present are under investigation in China. GSK is paying $300 million upfront to obtain a T-cell engager to develop for autoimmune diseases. | AstraZeneca executives past and present are under investigation in China. GSK is paying $300 million upfront to obtain a T-cell engager to develop for autoimmune diseases. Takeda has hit a setback with its orexin receptor 2 agonist danavorexton.

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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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Nasdaq debutante Septerna swells its IPO to $331m

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Septerna's protracted IPO on the Nasdaq has finally reached its conclusion, with the final amount raised by the GPCR-focused biotech above $331m

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Big Pharma earnings hang hope on the next generation of blockbusters

PharmaVoice

Pfizer, J&J, Biogen and Novartis are banking on new products to make up for maturing blockbusters, but future growth is not guaranteed.

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Precision Oncology Startup Kivu Unveils $92M for More Stable & Durable ADC Cancer Drugs

MedCity News

Novo Holdings led the Series A investment in Kivu Biosciences, developer of next-generation antibody drug conjugates for solid tumors. The startup’s ADCs and technology were licensed from Synaffix, a Lonza subsidiary. The post Precision Oncology Startup Kivu Unveils $92M for More Stable & Durable ADC Cancer Drugs appeared first on MedCity News.

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Ensure a Healthy Bottom Line with the Marketing Minimum Daily Requirement

Healthcare Success

Whenever we partner with multilocation healthcare providers, we know that some of their locations will need more marketing “nutrition" than others. Still, we often must persuade leadership that all their locations need at least some love—even those with a full census. How can you invest your marketing dollars and energy appropriately across your multilocation portfolio?

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

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Reeves’ 2024 budget promises life sciences investment

Pharmaceutical Technology

Reeves' budget promised investment for innovation and R&D with a view to "harnessing the full potential of the UK’s science base”.

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Life sciences response to 2024 Autumn Budget

European Pharmaceutical Review

Announcement of the UK Government’s 2024 Autumn Budget on 30 October marks the first Labour budget in 14 years. It pledges to benefit key industry sectors across life sciences including R&D, innovation, manufacturing and medicine. Commitment to manufacturing the £520 million life sciences innovative manufacturing fund is very welcome, and will be crucial in helping to capture high-productivity investment” The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) backed the proposed

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Access Insights 2024: The Value of Retail Consumerism

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Albert Thigpen, co-founder, Talentwise Consulting, shares how today’s consumer is empowered to make their own decisions as it relates to consumer choices in general, while outlining how the concept can be applicable to the healthcare and pharma industry.

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Standout breast cancer trial outcomes for Roche small molecule therapy

European Pharmaceutical Review

New Phase III analysis reports that an Itovebi TM (inavolisib)-based combination treatment more than doubled progression-free survival in advanced breast cancer patients. The treatment lowered disease risk worsening or death by 57 percent, according to the analysis from Roche’s Phase III INAVO120 study. This was in comparison to palbociclib and fulvestrant only.

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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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Pharma Pulse 10/31/24: Addressing Supply Chain Challenges & Improving Patient Access, Why Health Literacy Needs a Digital Revolution & more

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The latest news for pharma industry insiders.

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Pharmacists Can Directly Improve Health Literacy

Pharmacy Times

Incorporating the teach-back method and providing patient handouts expand health knowledge.

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Industry Leaders Recognized for 2024 Best-in-Class Patient Support Programs Across Therapeutic Areas

PM360

[Cedar Knolls, 10/29/2024] — A recent study conducted by PURE , the industry’s premier benchmark for evaluating patient support programs (PSPs), has named the best-in-class PSPs across key therapeutic areas. These programs, designed to help patients with access, affordability, and adherence, were evaluated by healthcare professionals (HCPs) based on the ability to address patient needs throughout the treatment journey.

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NCODA Fall Summit Recap: Key Sessions and Expert Interviews From the 2024 Meeting

Pharmacy Times

The 2024 NCODA International Fall Summit took place in Orlando, Florida, from October 23 to October 25.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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Recent Developments in Pharmaceutical Validation

PharmExec

Explore the latest pharmaceutical validation developments with industry experts from Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, Kneat Solutions, and No Deviation. You’ll gain valuable data-driven insights and discover emerging trends from the State of Validation 2024 industry report that are shaping the validation landscape.

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Smoking Cessation Within 6 Months of Cancer Diagnosis Boosts Survival Rates for Patients With Lung Cancer

Pharmacy Times

Following lung cancer diagnosis, adjusting lifestyle habits can improve treatment responses.

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AstraZeneca’s Wainzua Gains Another Approval in England and Wales

PharmaTech

The treatment for ATTR in certain adults with polyneuropathy had just been recommended for approval across the European Union and had gained regulatory approval in the United States at the end of 2023.

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Amgen earns higher revenues in Q3 2024, puts rare diseases in the spotlight

Pharmaceutical Technology

As the Horizon acquisition reaps its benefits, Amgen is now turning eyes to its obesity and diabetes portfolio.

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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