Tue.Nov 05, 2024

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Intra-Cellular's unstoppable Caplyta nails another trial, this time for relapse prevention in schizophrenia

Fierce Pharma

Intra-Cellular Therapies’ atypical antipsychotic medication Caplyta has been on a roll, delivering fast commercial growth and coming up triumphant in yet another late-stage trial. | Intra-Cellular Therapies’ atypical antipsychotic medication Caplyta has been on a roll, delivering fast commercial growth and coming up triumphant in yet another late-stage trial.

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Disc maps out US filing for porphyria drug bitopertin

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Disc Medicine has charted a route to market for bitopertin, its drug candidate for rare disease erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP), after meeting with the FDA.Shares in the company gained almost 24% after it announced that the end of phase 2 meeting with the US regulator had firmed up plans for a phase 3 trial of bitopertin in EPP, as well as the potential for accelerated approval.

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Vertex's Casgevy breaks ground with 1st commercial patient infusions as company readies another major launch for 2025

Fierce Pharma

With new approvals on the horizon and the closely watched Casgevy launch picking up steam in sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia, “there has never been a more exciting time to be at Vertex,” c | With its first Casgevy revenues in the books, Vertex lifted its full-year sales outlook as it turns its attention to two product launches in 2025, including an expected new entrant in the pain market.

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Why Digital Twin Technology Could Help Maximize GLP-1 Efficacy

MedCity News

Digital twin technology can serve as an effective complement to some of the exciting advancements occurring in the metabolic health space, such as new generations of continuous glucose monitors and a slew of GLP-1s, according to Lisa Shah, chief medical officer at Twin Health. The post Why Digital Twin Technology Could Help Maximize GLP-1 Efficacy appeared first on MedCity News.

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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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Analysts point to Syfovre 'nadir' after Apellis discloses disappointing quarter

Fierce Pharma

Despite witnessing modest growth in demand over the past three months, Apellis Pharmaceuticals’ complement inhibitor for geographic atrophy (GA), Syfovre, may have hit a performance “nadir” in 2024 | Over the latest earnings stretch, Apellis' Syfovre saw sales down about 2% from the previous quarter despite an overall demand increase of about 7%.

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How to Align Primary Care With Behavioral Health

MedCity News

Reimbursement models that align primary care with behavioral health offer low-income provider organizations serving rural Americans and other vulnerable populations an opportunity to enhance coordination and improve outcomes while generating sorely needed revenue. The post How to Align Primary Care With Behavioral Health appeared first on MedCity News.

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AZ shares weaken as China investigation rumours swirl

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AstraZeneca's shares have fallen more than 8% on speculation about an anti-corruption probe in China, its second-largest market, wiping around $14 billion off its value.The sell-off appears to have been prompted by an article in Chinese financial media outlet Yicai which suggested that "dozens of senior executives" at AZ's Chinese subsidiary have been implicated in an ongoing insurance fraud case.

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Accord wins £50M joint investment from UK to bolster local production of cancer, immunology drugs

Fierce Pharma

As the U.K. works to pump fresh cash into the local biopharma scene, London’s Accord Healthcare is capitalizing on the government’s renewed willingness to chip in. | Flush with a 50 million pound sterling ($65 million) joint investment deal from the U.K., Accord—one of Europe's top makers of generic chemotherapies—is embarking on an expansion of its Fawdon drug manufacturing facility in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

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From neurosurgery to focused ultrasound: Not if, but when

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Therapeutic or focused ultrasound began being applied to neurologic conditions less than a decade ago, but its potential in a wide spectrum of brain applications is high. In today’s podcast, web editor Nicole Raleigh speaks with Dr Neal Kassell, chair and founder of the Focused Ultrasound Foundation and previously a neurosurgeon, who created the Foundation in 2006 to improve the lives of millions of people with serious medical disorders by accelerating the development and adoption of focused ult

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AstraZeneca stock tanks over fears of expanding China fraud probe

Fierce Pharma

AstraZeneca’s stock price dropped by 8.4% during Tuesday’s trading in London after a local report fueled fears of a potentially escalating insurance fraud investigation in China. | AstraZeneca’s stock price dropped by 8.4% during Tuesday’s trading in London after a report fueled fears of a potentially escalating insurance fraud investigation in China.

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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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WTW: There’s A Disconnect Between Employers and Employees on Wellbeing Programs

MedCity News

Employers are prioritizing mental wellbeing programs, but employees say they need financial wellbeing support, according to a survey from WTW. The post WTW: There’s A Disconnect Between Employers and Employees on Wellbeing Programs appeared first on MedCity News.

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Beam points to positive data with key base editing asset

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Beam shines a light on phase 1/2 data with its base editing candidate for sickle cell disease ahead of a full presentation at ASH next month

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Beam’s Base-Editing Sickle Cell Therapy Shows Early Promise, But a Fatality Overshadows Results

MedCity News

The death wasn’t due to Beam Therapeutics’ sickle cell disease therapy, BEAM-101, but was instead attributed to the preconditioning treatment needed before the genetic medicine is infused. A different Beam program in preclinical development could avoid the need for toxic preconditioning; data from both programs will be presented during the upcoming American Society of Hematology annual meeting.

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CEO with type 1 diabetes works to deliver ‘world’s first’ functional cure

PharmaVoice

Sernova’s technology helped type 1 diabetes patients achieve insulin independence in early- and mid-stage trials.

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

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Why Retail isn’t the Future of Healthcare

MedCity News

Healthcare must be more than a transactional experience. The focus must be on relationships, continuity, and coordination. The post Why Retail isn’t the Future of Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News.

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Journey slips on FDA approval of rosacea therapy

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Journey Medical has claimed FDA approval for its Emrosi therapy for rosacea, which it thinks could become a "standard of care" drug for the common skin disorder.The new capsule formulation of the antibiotic minocycline hydrochloride has been cleared by the US regulator to treat the inflammatory lesions caused by rosacea – which causes flushing or long-term redness and pustules on the face – in adults.

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WTW: There’s A Disconnect Between Employers and Employees on Wellbeing Programs

MedCity News

Employers are prioritizing mental wellbeing programs, but employees say they need financial wellbeing support, according to a survey from WTW. The post WTW: There’s A Disconnect Between Employers and Employees on Wellbeing Programs appeared first on MedCity News.

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Study: Supply Chain Issues Less Likely to Result in Drug Shortages in Canada Compared to United States

Pharmaceutical Commerce

JAMA study indicates Canada may have a more resilient drug supply chain or different thresholds for reporting and responding to issues compared with the United States.

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How Machine Learning Drives Clinical Trial Efficiency

Clinical trial data management is increasingly challenging as studies grow in complexity. Quickly accessing and analyzing study data is vital for assessing trial progress and patient safety. In this paper, we explore real-time data access and analysis for proactive study management. We investigate using adverse event (AE) data to monitor safety and discuss a clinical analytics platform that supports collaboration and data review workflows.

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Reducing Clinical and Staff Burnout with AI Automation

MedCity News

As technology advances, AI-powered tools will increasingly reduce the administrative burdens on healthcare providers. The post Reducing Clinical and Staff Burnout with AI Automation appeared first on MedCity News.

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Nitrosamine Mitigation: A Path to Regulatory Compliance

PharmaTech

In the wake of the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) latest guidance on nitrosamine contamination, ensuring compliance and safeguarding pharmaceutical products is more critical than ever. This ebook provides a comprehensive roadmap for understanding nitrosamine risks and offers actionable strategies to mitigate potential impurities. Through expert insights from Adare Pharma Solutions, you’ll learn how to remain compliant, identify risks, and implement cutting-edge strategies for nitrosamine

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Living in Kuantan: What the MyPAKW Calculator and Latest Data Say About Costs for a Family of 3

Contrarian Sales Techniques

If you’re like me, living in Kuantan, Pahang, and raising a small family while working in the private sector, you know budgeting can feel like a never-ending task. Fortunately, we have new tools to help us get a clearer picture of our monthly living costs, especially for the essentials. Enter MyPAKW , the calculator developed by Malaysia's Department of Statistics ( DOSM ).

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Global Pharma and Biotech Summit 2024: Innovation Under Pressure

PharmExec

At the Financial Times’ Global Pharma and Biotech Summit 2024, Christophe Weber, president and CEO, Takeda, discusses how trust and collaboration between the biopharma industry and stakeholders can be implemented to support successful healthcare transformation.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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The Essentials of Banking Sales in Malaysia: Navigating Customer Expectations and Market Dynamics

Contrarian Sales Techniques

Understanding the Malaysian Banking Scene In Malaysia, banking isn’t just about selling products—it’s about building trust and understanding each customer’s unique needs. As a sales professional in this market, connecting with clients goes beyond financial discussions; it’s about forming genuine relationships. Whether it’s helping someone with a personal loan, guiding a small business owner, or introducing a client to Islamic banking products, a thoughtful approach is key.

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Encouraging data revealed for schizophrenia long-acting injectables

European Pharmaceutical Review

New data presented at Psych Congress 2024 has shown that the olanzapine long-acting injectable (LAI) TEV-‘749 / mdc-TJK demonstrated “significant improvement” in social functioning and quality of life in adults with schizophrenia. This was based on findings from the initial period (up to week 8) of the Phase III SOLARIS trial. According to Medincell, TEV-‘749 could be the first long-acting olanzapine medication with a favourable safety profile, because “other LAIs of olanzapine have been associa

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Enacting Sustainable Practices

Pharmaceutical Commerce

In the third part of her video interview with Pharma Commerce Editor Nicholas Saraceno, Delphine Perridy, chief commercial officer, Envirotainer, discusses the significant increase in demand for sustainable practices and outlines the company's initiatives in this area.

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Oxford Nanopore and UK to develop pathogen surveillance system

Pharmaceutical Technology

This initiative brings together UK Biobank, Genomics England, NHS England, and Oxford Nanopore to accelerate genomics-based research in the UK.

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What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research

Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist

What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In "Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases," the FDA notes that "targeted therapies demonstrate different dose-response relationships compared to cytotoxic chemotherapy, such that doses below the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) may have similar efficacy to the MTD but with fewer toxicities.

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Balancing Personalized Targeting with Protecting Consumer Privacy

PharmExec

Ted Sweetser, VP, Ad Partnerships and Strategy, PurpleLab discusses the need to balance personalized targeting with the ethical imperative to protect consumer privacy.

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CRUK backs AI-powered, virtual radiotherapy trial projects

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Cancer Research UK awards £5.

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EMA accepts Alvotech and Advanz Pharma’s AVT05 MAA

Pharmaceutical Technology

The EMA has accepted a MAA for Alvotech and Advanz Pharma’s AVT05, a proposed biosimilar to Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) Simponi (golimumab).

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Global Pharma and Biotech Summit: The Impact of Politics on Pharma and Biotech

PharmExec

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

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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