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Novo Nordisk's Ozempic cuts dementia risk compared with Merck's Januvia: Oxford study

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Trials have already shown that Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide | Trials have already shown that Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide can cut the risk of cardiovascular events and kidney disease. Now a study from the University of Oxford indicates that the company’s semaglutide type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic can reduce the risk of dementia compared with another popular diabetes medicine.

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What’s Included In HHS’ New Interoperability Proposal?

MedCity News

This week, HHS issued its HTI-2 proposal — a new proposed rule to improve healthcare data sharing among providers, payers, patients and public health organizations. It comes just seven months after HHS issued its HTI-1 rule. The post What’s Included In HHS’ New Interoperability Proposal? appeared first on MedCity News.

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Abecma competition, Sotyktu pricing pressure and IRA: Analysts outline Bristol Myers’ top challenges

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Several challenges across Bristol Myers Squibb’s business have Leerink Partners analysts worried about the future—despite a few promising growth opportunities the team has identified. | Several challenges across Bristol Myers Squibb’s business have Leerink Partners analysts worried about the drugmaker—despite a few promising growth opportunities they identified.

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Proposed Medicare codes could lift digital health sector

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A new payment policy proposal released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) this week covers digital tools used for behavioural health, which could be a boost for the digital health sector.The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) sets out the method of payment, rates, and codes for healthcare providers participating in Medicare, and is often used by the administration as an instrument to encourage some forms of healthcare intervention.

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

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AbbVie's Humira loses some ground in high-stakes battle against biosimilars: report

Fierce Pharma

Even through an onslaught of biosimilar launches that began early last year, AbbVie’s big-selling Humira has been able to retain most of its lucrative market. | With ten biosimilar options in play, AbbVie's star immunology drug lost 13% of its total market share since March, according to a new Samsung Bioepis report.

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Unlocking Hidden Value: Navigating Healthcare Procurement Maturity

MedCity News

The Procurement Maturity Model is more than just a self-assessment tool; it’s an invitation to transform. The post Unlocking Hidden Value: Navigating Healthcare Procurement Maturity appeared first on MedCity News.

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BMS’ long-standing leukemia blockbuster stares down its first generic

PharmaVoice

Patent disputes in the U.S. and abroad have opened the door to new generics ready for launch as soon as September for BMS’ Sprycel.

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Cityblock, Alliance Health Launch Medicaid Partnership in North Carolina

MedCity News

Through a new partnership, Cityblock will offer medical and behavioral health services to members with serious mental illness or substance use disorder in Alliance Health’s Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Development Disability Tailored Plan. The post Cityblock, Alliance Health Launch Medicaid Partnership in North Carolina appeared first on MedCity News.

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Pfizer selects once-daily GLP-1 for its obesity push

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Pfizer is advancing on a broad front in its attempt to catch up with Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly in the obesity drug category – but has now decided on a lead candidate.The company said that, based on a pharmacokinetic study, it has plumped for a once-daily, modified-release formulation of GLP-1 agonist danuglipron that will start dose optimisation studies later this year.

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Cultural Challenges to the Much-Needed Digital Revolution in Healthcare Supply Chain Management

MedCity News

Like in every other industry, AI is knocking on the doors of healthcare with solutions that promise to revolutionize delivery of care. Advancing from a pen-and-paper mindset to a digital revolution will require the use of bridge technology. The post Cultural Challenges to the Much-Needed Digital Revolution in Healthcare Supply Chain Management appeared first on MedCity News.

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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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NHS rolls out “more convenient” Ocrevus injection for multiple sclerosis

Pharmaceutical Technology

The subcutaneous formulation of Roche’s blockbuster Ocrevus will cut hospital treatment time for patients.

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FDA Says ‘No’ to Novo Nordisk’s Once-Weekly Insulin

MedCity News

The FDA rejected Novo Nordisk’s biologics license application for icodec, citing questions about the manufacturing process for this once weekly insulin as well as its use by type 1 diabetes patients. But there are several high-profile FDA approvals in our recap of recent regulatory news. The post FDA Says ‘No’ to Novo Nordisk’s Once-Weekly Insulin appeared first on MedCity News.

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Streeting orders “raw and frank” investigation of NHS

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New UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting orders a 'raw and frank' review of NHS to inform a new 10-year plan to fix it

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Check Out the Roster of Healthcare Innovators Taking Part in INVEST Digital Health in Dallas

MedCity News

The roster of speakers at INVEST Digital Health scheduled for September 18 in Dallas includes executives from health systems, healthcare entrepreneurs, and more. Register today! The post Check Out the Roster of Healthcare Innovators Taking Part in INVEST Digital Health in Dallas appeared first on MedCity News.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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Ipsen gains global rights to Foreseen Biotech’s FS001 ADC

Pharmaceutical Technology

Ipsen has entered an exclusive global licensing agreement with Foreseen Biotech for FS001, a potentially first-in-class ADC.

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DNA sequencer Element Bio raises $277m to take on Illumina

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Element Bio’s bid to take on Illumina in the DNA sequencing market has been helped by an impressive $277m financing round

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Innovate UK grants £4m to four companies to evaluate biomarkers for dementia

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The progressive neurodegenerative disease affects more than 55 million people globally

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Pharma Pulse 7/12/24: The Weight-Loss Gold Rush, GSK Begins Shipping 24-25 Influenza Vaccines & more

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The latest news for pharma industry insiders.

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Deliver Fast, Flexible Clinical Trial Insights with Spotfire

Clinical research has entered a new era, one that requires real-time analytics and visualization to allow trial leaders to work collaboratively and to develop, at the click of a mouse, deep insights that enable proactive study management. Learn how Revvity Signals helps drug developers deliver clinical trial data insights in real-time using a fast and flexible data and analytics platform to empower data-driven decision-making.

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Celebrating the 2024 PharmaTimes MSEA and NIEA awards

PharmaTimes

The awards celebrated both medical affairs and nursing professionals in the industry

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Cohort Study Compares Weight Loss Effects of Tirzepatide vs. Semaglutide

PharmExec

JAMA study aims to discover how weight loss differs between patients receiving tirzepatide compared with semaglutide among a clinical population of overweight of obese adults.

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UK Researchers developing new tetanus test to identify global immunity gaps

PharmaTimes

The serious, rare condition is responsible for up to 7% of all neonatal deaths globally

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GLC Guerrilla: A Medical Rep's Guide to Bureaucratic Warfare

Contrarian Sales Techniques

Blood, Sweat, and Samples: A Day in the Life of a GLC Medical Rep The fluorescent lights hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the tense faces around the conference table. Dr. Hassan, the notoriously critical head of procurement at General Hospital, was dissecting our proposal like a seasoned surgeon. Sweat beaded on my forehead despite the air-conditioning.

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Unlocking Excellence: How Catalent Is Transforming Japan’s Clinical Research

Planning on running clinical trials in Japan? How can you reliably supply these studies? Discover Catalent’s clinical supply packaging facility in Shiga, Japan. Strategically located between Tokyo and Osaka, and one of largest in Japan, this 6,000 square meter facility offers comprehensive services including primary and secondary clinical packaging and labelling, comparator sourcing, cold chain storage, local and global distribution, local language support and white glove service to support stud

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Advanced techniques fuelling demand for liquid chromatography reagents

European Pharmaceutical Review

A report published by Market Expertz predicts that size of the liquid chromatography reagents market will increase by $3,879.72 million between 2022 and 2032. Demand for high-performance liquid chromatography ( HPLC ) reagents and increasing reliance on chromatography techniques in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology applications are key drivers of the liquid chromatography reagents market, the research asserted.

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Why This Doctor Now Prescribes Generics

Contrarian Sales Techniques

Beyond the Brand Name Dr. Elena Reyes was a doctor's doctor. For over two decades, her patients in the quaint town of Harmony Springs trusted her implicitly. Her spotless record and unwavering commitment to their well-being were legendary. One of the things her patients appreciated most was her reliance on brand-name medications. They felt a sense of security knowing they were getting the "gold standard" in treatment.

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BARDA and Tiba Biotech link to develop ‘flu therapeutics

Pharmaceutical Technology

Preclinical biopharmaceutical company Tiba Biotech has announced a partnership with BARDA to develop therapeutics against influenza.

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Selling NexGen: The Secret Weapon Wasn't the Drug

Contrarian Sales Techniques

Living in the Dragon's Den Being a local med rep for a multinational drug company in Malaysia can feel like living in a dragon's den. Don't get me wrong, MegaPharm is a great company, but sometimes the corporate culture feels about as subtle as a durian fruit. And that's where Brenda "The Barracuda" Benson came in, my sales manager. Brenda was everything a Malaysian wasn't - loud, abrasive, and obsessed with targets.

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Clinical Data Like You´ve Never Seen It Before: Why Spotfire Is the Leading Tool for Clinical Analytics

Clinical development organizations face a wide array of challenges when it comes to data, many of which can impact the operational effectiveness of their clinical trials. In this whitepaper, experts from Revvity Signals explore how solutions like TIBCO® Spotfire® enable better, more streamlined studies. The whitepaper also features a success story from Ambrx, a leading biopharmaceutical company, detailing how it has leveraged Spotfire to tackle data quality and collaboration challenges in clinic

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Merck Finalizes EyeBio Purchase

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The acquisition in the ophthalmology space features a $1.3 billon cash payment, with the potential for an additional $1.7 billion if various milestones are met.

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Crossject secures funding from French Government for needle-free platform

Pharmaceutical Technology

The cash injection will accelerate the development of Crossject’s prefilled needle free platform to treat anaphylactic shock.

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The Future of Periodontal Treatment

PharmExec

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

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Pan Cancer T raises funds through seed extension round

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pan Cancer T has announced a €4.25m ($4.62m) seed extension round to complete of preclinical studies for its leading product, PCT1:CO-STIM.

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Roles and Responsibilities of Specialized Clinical Supply Experts

When selecting a clinical supply provider, consideration often focuses upon the manufacturing, packaging, storage and distribution capabilities available that will, at face-value, be sufficient to meet the needs of the sponsor and their trial. However, there are human-based and knowledge-driven factors that are often overlooked that go beyond these basic physical capabilities and are integral to the development and delivery of high performing clinical supply chains.