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Kennedy’s MAHA agenda is tackling ‘conflicts of interest’ — and could take aim at FDA adcomms

PharmaVoice

Health agency job cuts and a newly-established MAHA commission leave many unanswered questions about potential reforms and impact on drug approvals.

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The HRT Club Launches to Expand Access to Hormonal Care

MedCity News

The HRT Club provides access to a network of over 700 healthcare providers who can prescribe hormone replacement therapies. The post The HRT Club Launches to Expand Access to Hormonal Care appeared first on MedCity News.

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Developing High-Impact Sales Leadership in Healthcare

Healthcare Success

This week's podcast dives into successful sales leadership and is relevant to most healthcare verticals, including B2B sales in SaaS, pharmaceuticals, medical device, hospitals, etc. It also applies to high-value B2C sales, e.g., elective surgeries, orthodontics, senior care, and residential treatment centers. My guest, Chris Jennings , CEO of Chris Jennings Group , reveals the essential traits of successful healthcare sales leadership.

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NICE recommends novel immunotherapy for leukaemia

European Pharmaceutical Review

The UKs National Institute For Health And Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended an innovative combination immunotherapy for use on the NHS. The therapy is indicated for individuals with the blood cancer called acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). As a bispecific T-cell engager (BiTE) therapy, Blincyto (blinatumomab) provides a new treatment approach, helping the immune system to recognise and eliminate residual cancer cells following initial treatment.

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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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Semaglutide shortage ends as FDA sets deadline for compounders

Pharmaceutical Technology

With Novo Nordisks blockbuster drugs Wegovy and Ozempic back in stock, copycat versions are no longer allowed for now.

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Transforming manufacturing and packaging at PHARMAP 2025

Pharmaceutical Technology

PHARMAP 2025 takes place on 14-15 April 2025 in Berlin, Germany.

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FDA looks at Opdivo/Yervoy in first-line colorectal cancer

pharmaphorum

The FDA has started a priority review of Bristol Myers Squibb's Opdivo and Yervoy as first-line therapy for MSI-H and dMMR colorectal cancer

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“Digital genocide”: BMJ post alleges patient data deletion amid DEI purge

Pharmaceutical Technology

In an anonymous post in the BMJ, the author claims that words relating to DEI could lead to grants being taken away.

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FDA clears first therapy for rare disease CTX from Mirum

pharmaphorum

Mirum Pharma's Ctexli has become the first FDA-approved therapy for ultra-rare disease cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX)

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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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MeiraGTx seeks UK approval after gene therapy restores sight in children born blind

Pharmaceutical Technology

MeiraGTxs investigational gene therapy AAV-AIPL1 has improved the sight of 11 children who were born blind.

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Troubled gene therapy player bluebird sold for a song

pharmaphorum

At risk of defaulting on financial commitments, gene therapy firm bluebird bio has agreed to sell itself to private equity firms at a knockdown price.

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EC authorises Celltrion’s Avtozma for multiple indications

Pharmaceutical Technology

Celltrion has secured marketing authorisation from the EC for Avtozma, a biosimilar to Chugai Pharmaceuticals RoActemra (tocilizumab).

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Compounders cast adrift after semaglutide shortage ends

pharmaphorum

The FDA has said there is no longer a shortage in the US market for Novo Nordisk's GLP-1 agonist semaglutide, ending sales of compounded forms.

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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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FDA Approves First Treatment for Rare Lipid Storage Disease Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis

PharmaTech

Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis, or CTX, is a metabolic disorder caused by a gene mutation that results in a deficiency of an important enzyme in the ability of the human body to break down fats.

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Pharma Pulse 2/24/25: Picking Markets for a Global Launch Strategy, Semaglutide Holds Promise in Reducing Alcohol Cravings & more

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The latest news for pharma industry insiders.

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Teva and Alvotech launch ustekinumab biosimilar injection in US

Pharmaceutical Technology

Teva Pharmaceuticals and Alvotech have announced the US launch of Selarsdi (ustekinumab-aekn) injection, a biosimilar to J&Js Stelara.

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Understanding Polypharmacy

Pharmaceutical Commerce

In the first part of his video interview with Pharma Commerce Editor Nicholas Saraceno, Tom Dorsett, CEO, RazorMetrics, explains the concept of polypharmacy, including how prominent it is in the United States today.

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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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FDA approves Mirum’s Ctexli for cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis

Pharmaceutical Technology

Mirum Pharmaceuticals Ctexli (chenodiol) has gained US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for treating adults with CTX.

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Lifileucel Approval Paves the Way for Personalized Minimally-Invasive T-Cell Therapies

Pharmacy Times

The FDAs accelerated approval of lifileucel (Amtagvi; Iovance Biotherapeutics) marks a major milestone in immunotherapy for metastatic melanoma, building on decades of research in tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy.

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Adopting Flexible Strategies to Combat Capacity Shortages

PharmaTech

More and more contract manufacturers have been looking not at what the state of the supply chain is right now, but what it may be in the next three to five years.

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FDA Approves Medtronic’s BrainSense Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson Disease

PharmExec

The BrainSense adaptive deep brain stimulation system personalizes therapy by dynamically adjusting stimulation based on real-time brain activity to improve Parkinson disease symptom control without manual adjustments.

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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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Selardsi Launches in the US Market

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The injection for the treatment of psoriatic arthritisamong other indicationsis a biosimilar to Stelara.

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Boehringer Ingelheim Launches Trivalent Vaccine for H5 Avian Influenza

PharmExec

Launching this month, Vaxitek HVT+IBD+H5 integrates COBRA technology to address the ongoing viral evolution challenges of avian influenza, as well as for the prevention of Marek disease and infectious bursal disease.

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Pfizer drops Beqvez, leaving its gene therapy cupboard bare

pharmaphorum

Pfizer has abandoned its haemophilia B treatment Beqvez in all world markets, saying weak demand made the business non-viable.

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Pharma Pulse 2/24/25: Enhancing Pharma Supply Chain Transparency and Trust, Growing Obesity Crisis is Driving Up Healthcare Costs & more

PharmExec

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

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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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From Tumor Biology to Breakthrough Therapies: The Rise of Personalized Cancer Vaccines

Pharmacy Times

Advancements in neoantigen vaccines and immunotherapy are transforming cancer treatment by leveraging genomic sequencing to overcome tumor heterogeneity and therapeutic resistance.

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Popular Flu Vaccine Educational Campaign Ending at CDC

PharmExec

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

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James P. Allison and the Discovery of CTLA-4: How Immune Checkpoint Blockade Revolutionized Oncology

Pharmacy Times

Immunotherapy pioneer James P. Allison, PhD, revolutionized cancer treatment by discovering immune checkpoint blockade, leading to significant advances in survival rates and ongoing efforts to optimize immuno-oncology strategies.

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