Tue.Aug 27, 2024

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Eli Lilly rolls out direct patient access to weight loss star Zepbound—at a deep discount

Fierce Pharma

Eli Lilly has come up with a new way of supplying its popular weight-loss drug Zepbound that the company hopes could expand access while addressing other issues such as high prices and off-label co | Eli Lilly is offering its popular weight-loss drug Zepbound directly to consumers at a discount through its own online pharmacy. The company hopes the move could expand access while addressing other issues such as high prices and off-label cosmetic usage.

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As pharma’s AI revolution gets underway, ‘hallucinations’ pose a great risk

PharmaVoice

While AI, machine learning and large language models can distill huge amounts of information, they sometimes make mistakes. New technologies could rebuild that trust.

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SCOTUS overturn of Chevron doctrine opens a Pandora's box for biopharma industry, expert says

Fierce Pharma

For the last 40 years, when federal legislation was ambiguous or left an administrative gap, courts were required to defer to the interpretation of federal agencies. | In June, when the Supreme Court voted 6-3 to overturn the Chevron doctrine, it brought significant impact for the healthcare industry and federal regulators like the FDA and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

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A Revolution in Military Medical Staffing is Afoot and Private Sector Firms are Playing a Big Part

MedCity News

No revolutionary naval vessels, fighter planes, or weapon systems were involved. Rather, this one was about staffing military healthcare facilities. Make no mistake, though: It’s also revolutionary. The post A Revolution in Military Medical Staffing is Afoot and Private Sector Firms are Playing a Big Part appeared first on MedCity News.

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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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After guiding Endo through bankruptcy, CEO Blaise Coleman exits suddenly

Fierce Pharma

Four months after emerging from bankruptcy, Endo is in transition again with the sudden departure of CEO Blaise Coleman. | Four months after emerging from bankruptcy, Endo Pharmaceuticals is in transition again with the sudden departure of CEO Blaise Coleman. Without providing a reason, the Dublin-based company revealed Coleman’s eventful four-year tenure will end Thursday.

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Increasing Health Equity Through Accessibility and Education

MedCity News

Through community engagement, the root causes of healthcare disparities can be addressed, and the health and resiliency of individuals can be dramatically improved. The post Increasing Health Equity Through Accessibility and Education appeared first on MedCity News.

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Singapore approves mpox vaccine as it adds border infection checks

Pharmaceutical Technology

Unlike its close neighbour Thailand, Singapore has not yet confirmed an mpox clade Ib case.

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Roche gets EU nod for subcutaneous PNH drug PiaSky

pharmaphorum

Roche's PiaSky is the first therapy for rare blood disorder PNH that can be given by monthly subcutaneous injection in the EU.

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J&J’s Change to 340B Discounts is “Inconsistent” with Statute, HRSA Says

MedCity News

Johnson & Johnson announced last week a major change in the way it offers 340B pricing for two medications. The change is “inconsistent” with the 340B statute, according to HRSA. The post J&J’s Change to 340B Discounts is “Inconsistent” with Statute, HRSA Says appeared first on MedCity News.

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After FDA no, Regeneron gets yes from EU on odronextamab

pharmaphorum

Regeneron's Ordspono (odronextamab) for non-Hodgin lymphoma (NHL) is cleared in EU five months after being turned down by the FDA

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

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New Data Network Seeks to Provide Much-Needed Info on GLP-1s

MedCity News

OMNY Health — a national data ecosystem that facilitates biotech and medical research — launched a data network consisting of EHR data from more than 645,000 GLP-1 users. The data network seeks to give OMNY’s life sciences and health system partners a vast source of GLP-1 data that is related to patient demographics and social determinants of health.

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J&J's Balversa is first pan-FGFR bladder cancer drug in EU

pharmaphorum

J&J's Balversa has been approved in the EU for advanced bladder cancer with FGFR3 genetic alterations after one line of prior therapy

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National campaign launches to end prostate cancer postcode lottery

PharmaTimes

Over 135,000 people have signed a petition to prioritise a national screening programme

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HDA 2024 Traceability Seminar: An FDA Perspective on DSCSA

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The agency provides an update surrounding the Act’s implementation efforts.

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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

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MBX joins IPO queue with $100m Nasdaq filing

pharmaphorum

US biotech MBX Biosciences, files for an IPO, seeking around $100 million to take a hypoparathyroidism candidate into phase 3

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Shortages improve for Lilly’s GLP-1 weight loss drugs, bumping sales forecast by $3bn

Pharmaceutical Technology

Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have announced that the supply of their GLP-1 weight loss drugs has improved with increased availability of Zepbound, Mounjaro, Wegovy, and Trulicity.

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Pharma Pulse 8/27/24: Inside a Love-Hate Relationship With ChatGPT, Virtual Care's Role in Behavioral Health & more

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The latest news for pharma industry insiders.

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Roche Treatment for Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria Approved in EU

PharmaTech

PiaSky (crovalimab) has previously been approved in countries such as the United States and Japan for monthly, subcutaneous use that may be self-administered with adequate training.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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Navigating Real Estate for Your Growing Medical Practice

Referral MD

Expanding your medical practice is an exciting venture, but it comes with its own challenges—especially regarding real estate. In the latest episode of our podcast , we dive deep into essential real estate tips tailored for growing medical practices. Whether you’re looking to lease new space, select the perfect location, or optimize your current practice layout, these expert insights will guide you through the process.

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Are We Entering the Nuclear Medicine Industrial Revolution?

PharmExec

Achieving better outcomes for patients and advancing the fields of nuclear medicine and oncology are not just about adopting new technologies, but also about embracing a profound change in how care is delivered.

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Improving tracking of AMR bacteria in hospitals using new genomic technique

PharmaTimes

The spread of multiple bacteria could be tracked simultaneously through sequencing method

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Merck Launches Shorespan-007 Clinical Trial of Bomedemstat for Essential Thrombocythemia

PharmExec

Shorespan-007 is expected to enroll approximately 300 patients with essential thrombocythemia and will compare bomedemstat to hydroxyurea, the current standard of care.

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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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FDA grants fast track status to BeiGene’s BGB-16673 for CLL/SLL

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US FDA has granted fast track designation for BeiGene’s BGB-16673 to treat lymphocytic leukaemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL).

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FDA Clears Insulet’s Omnipod Automated Insulin Delivery System for Type 2 Diabetes

PharmExec

Expanded indication makes Omnipod the first automated insulin delivery system to be approved for the management of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

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SIFI’s AKANTIOR gains EC approval for acanthamoeba keratitis

Pharmaceutical Technology

SIFI has received the European Commission approval for AKANTIOR to treat acanthamoeba keratitis (AK), a rare and severe corneal infection.

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A Case for Payer Engagement and Participation in Clinical Research

PharmExec

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

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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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EC approves Roche’s monoclonal antibody PiaSky to treat PNH

Pharmaceutical Technology

The EC has granted approval to Roche’s PiaSky for the treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria in adult and adolescent patients.

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Pharma Pulse 8/27/24: The Clinical and Economic Impact of Care, Capabilities of a 3PL Provider & 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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UCB to divest China neurology and allergy business for $680m

Pharmaceutical Technology

UCB has entered a divestment agreement in China to sell its mature neurology and allergy business to CBC Group and Mubadala for $680m.

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FDA Approves True Sight Oncology Comprehensive Test to Identify NTRK Solid Tumors

Pharmacy Times

With diagnostic tools, oncology pharmacists and other health care providers can help to identify treatments that have the best probability of working for a specific patient.

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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.