Wed.Jan 29, 2025

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New FDA Approval Adds Chronic Kidney Disease to Ozempic’s Label

MedCity News

Novo Nordisks type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic has expanded its label to include chronic kidney disease. The new FDA approval comes as makers of GLP-1 drugs work to expand the uses of these products. The post New FDA Approval Adds Chronic Kidney Disease to Ozempics Label appeared first on MedCity News.

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Executive hiring changes reflect a broader biotech comeback

PharmaVoice

Executive hiring shifts are often indicators of wider trends in the market. Here’s how the hiring landscape for pharma leaders is changing.

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Sustainability in Pharmaceutical Outsourcing

PharmaTech

Pharmaceutical Technology spoke with Saharsh Davuluri, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, Neuland Laboratories, to see how the push to sustainability is impacting contract manufacturers.

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A long-awaited alternative to opioids is on the FDA doorstep. Can Vertex seal the deal?

PharmaVoice

Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ non-opioid pain medication is up for FDA approval this week. Other drugmakers have found safer alternatives to expand the pain management landscape.

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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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Industry Outlook 2025: Through the Lens of a Service Provider

PharmaTech

Pharmaceutical Technology spoke with Adam Sherlock, CEO of Qinecsa, about the industry trends of 2024, the future technology agenda, and M&A prospects in 2025.

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European Drug Shortage Monitoring Platform Fully Operational

PharmaTech

The platform is live with full functionality for use by marketing authorization holders and national competent authorities to report drug supply information.

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Lyfegen partners EVERSANA on pricing, access resource

pharmaphorum

Lyfegen and EVERSANA have joined forces to help pharma companies navigate an increasingly complex global drug pricing and access environment

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Will European PFAS ban disrupt pharma supply chains?

Pharmaceutical Technology

A proposed ban on PFAS chemicals is being challenged over concerns about potential supply chain disruption in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Troubled 23andMe is exploring a sale of the business

pharmaphorum

Genetic testing specialist 23andMe has launched a strategic review that could result in a sale of the company.

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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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FDA Approves Ozempic Indications for Reducing Risk of Kidney Failure, Cardiovascular Death

PharmaTech

Drug manufacturer Novo Nordisk said the approval establishes Ozempic as the most broadly indicated GLP-1 RA in its class.

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RFK Jr. denies being anti-vaccine during intense Senate confirmation

Pharmaceutical Technology

The potential secretary for Health and Human Services has been forced to defend his previous anti-vaccine stances at his senate hearing.

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Upperton Pharma Solutions Finalizes Construction of Sterile Manufacturing Plant

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The 7,000 square-foot GMP facility will provide formulation development support, along with analytical testing services.

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Lantheus acquires radiopharma CDMO Evergreen for up to $1bn

Pharmaceutical Technology

The deal includes an upfront payment of $250m, with the potential for an additional $752.5m in milestone payments.

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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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Challenges Facing Pharma Supply Chains

Pharmaceutical Commerce

In the first part of his video interview with Pharma Commerce Editor Nicholas Saraceno, Alex Guillen, global pharma and life sciences director at Tive, outlines the technological obstacles that lie ahead for the industry this year.

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FDA expands Enhertu approval to include HER2-ultralow breast cancer patients

Pharmaceutical Technology

Enhertu is projected to reach $13.9bn in sales by 2030, according to GlobalDatas Pharma Intelligence Center.

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Pharma Pulse 1/29/25: USP Calls for Pharmacists to Volunteer, Regulatory Response to Abuse-Deterrent Drugs & more

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The latest news for pharma industry insiders.

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Lyndra Therapeutics appoints Adam Sayer new CEO and president

Pharmaceutical Technology

Lyndra Therapeutics has announced the immediate appointment of Adam Sayer as its new president and CEO, succeeding Jessica Ballinger.

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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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RFK cousin delivers broadside ahead of confirmation hearing

pharmaphorum

RFK Jr is unfit to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), according to members of his own family.

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Sonnet BioTherapeutics secures EU patent for FHAB technology

Pharmaceutical Technology

Sonnet BioTherapeutics has received a patent from the European Patent Office (EPO) for its fully human albumin binding (FHAB) technology.

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EMA abandons X in favour of rival Bluesky

pharmaphorum

The EMA has abandoned X for Bluesky, saying Elon Musk's social media platform "no longer suits our communication needs.

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Novo Nordisk secures FDA approval for Ozempic in diabetes with CKD

Pharmaceutical Technology

The approval solidifies Novo Nordisks Ozempic as the most broadly indicated GLP-1RA in the US.

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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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Biosimilars: The Future of Affordable Biologic Therapies

Pharmaceutical Representative Training

Biosimilars: The Future of Affordable Biologic Therapies Biologics are some of the most expensive forms of therapy in modern healthcare. These high prices are the result of multiple factors: theyre derived from living organisms making them sensitive and complex for both manufacturers and patients, research requires advanced technology to test for safety and effectiveness, and theyre in high demand without much competition.

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FDA RMAT designation for Beacon’s retinitis pigmentosa treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

The FDA has granted RMAT designation to Beacon Therapeutics gene therapy, laru-zova, for treating X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP).

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Fixing Healthcare’s Biggest Pain Points: Medicare Payments, Prior Authorization, and Physician Burnout

Pharmaceutical Representative Training

Resolving The Biggest Problems in Healthcare: Medicare Expenses, Prior Authorization, and Physician Burnout The United States has high healthcare spending and inequitably distributed unfavorable health outcomes compared to other high income countries. The access to higher quality physician care has been challenged by the Medicare pay cuts physicians have experienced over the past.

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Top Pharmaceutical Trends Shaping the Future of Pharma Marketing in 2025

Pharma Marketing Network

Introduction The pharmaceutical industry is transforming at lightning speed. In 2025, pharmaceutical trends are redefining how brands connect with healthcare professionals (HCPs), patients, and stakeholders. Marketers must adapt to cutting-edge technology, personalized engagement, and regulatory shifts to stay ahead. But what exactly is shaping the future of pharma marketing this year?

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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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The Future of Pharma Sales and Emerging Trends in Pharma CRM Tools: Transforming Customer Engagement

Pharmaceutical Representative Training

Introduction The changing pharmaceutical sales landscape holds the promise of a metamorphosis that is now being augmented by digital technology and shifting market dynamics. At the core, e-detailing has created a 75% increase in digital engagement during this time of transformation compared to traditional methods of reaching HCPs. And this digital journey has only begun.

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FDA Approves Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic to Reduce Kidney Disease in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes, Chronic Kidney Disease

PharmExec

Approval was based on results from the Phase IIIb FLOW trial, which demonstrated a 24% relative risk reduction in kidney disease, kidney failure, and cardiovascular death in patients treated with Ozempic.

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Pharmacy Focuses on Prevention for the Community in Owasso, Oklahoma

Pharmacy Times

Kathy Campbell, PharmD, shares her experiences helping 4 generations of patients.