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Kenvue maps out hundreds of layoffs as service pact with J&J winds down

Fierce Pharma

Even after consumer outfit Kenvue split from Johnson & Johnson one year ago, the company has been performing certain services for the pharma and medtech giant as part of a transition process. | Kenvue’s board of directors on Monday approved a plan to cut 4% of the company’s global workforce. The J&J spinoff employed about 23,000 staffers at the end of last year, so the layoff initiative could affect some 920 workers.

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Tech-Driven Healthcare: Paving the Way for Scalable Solutions 

MedCity News

There is a growing urgency for alternative solutions that support consumers where they are, and this is where the promise of digital health can be transformative. The post Tech-Driven Healthcare: Paving the Way for Scalable Solutions appeared first on MedCity News.

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Sandoz delivers 6% sales growth with Humira biosimilar leading the charge

Fierce Pharma

In its opening months, after spinning off as a separate business from Novartis, Sandoz is riding the wave of a strong launch of its biosimilar version of AbbVie’s Humira (adalimumab). | After spinning off as a separate business from Novartis, Sandoz is riding the wave of a strong launch of its biosimilar version of AbbVie’s Humira (adalimumab). With Hyrimoz leading the way, sales of the company’s biosimilars reached $623 million in the first three months of this year.

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Report: More Employers Are Looking To Deploy Value-Based Care

MedCity News

More than a third of employers are integrating accountable care into their health benefits, according to a new report from the Milken Institute. However, there are several barriers. The post Report: More Employers Are Looking To Deploy Value-Based Care appeared first on MedCity News.

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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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Vertex's Casgevy launch progresses as CF business posts impressive growth

Fierce Pharma

While cystic fibrosis has long been Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ bread and butter, the company has been eager to diversify its revenue base in recent years. | As of mid-April, Vertex said it had collected 5 patients' cells for eventual treatment with sickle cell disease therapy Casgevy. That puts Vertex ahead of its gene therapy rival bluebird bio, which recently said it had collected just one patient's cells for its own SCD treatment Lyfgenia.

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Sorcero genAI conjures plain language from scientific papers

pharmaphorum

Understanding complex scientific studies is often a challenge for patients as well as healthcare professionals, but one that may become easier thanks to artificial intelligence.

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FDA Grants First-Ever Approval to an RNA-Based Diagnostic for Colorectal Cancer

MedCity News

Geneoscopy received approval for its noninvasive colorectal cancer screening test, which the FDA designated as a breakthrough device. This marks only the second time the FDA has issued an approval for a molecular diagnostic test for colorectal cancer — and the first time the agency has done so for a colorectal cancer test that uses RNA. The post FDA Grants First-Ever Approval to an RNA-Based Diagnostic for Colorectal Cancer appeared first on MedCity News.

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‘Remarkable interest’: Madrigal touts early launch progress for first MASH drug Rezdiffra despite VA hurdle

Fierce Pharma

With $1.1 billion cash on | With $1.1 billion cash on Madrigal Pharmaceuticals’ balance sheet, CEO Bill Sibold believes the company can “fully resource” the launch of Rezdiffra, the first FDA-approved therapy for fatty liver disease.

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Using a body as ‘a bioreactor’ — a regenerative medicine expert on where the field is headed

PharmaVoice

The director of the University of Pittsburgh’s McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine believes the industry is “turning a corner.

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Intravesical drug delivery system exhibits bladder cancer benefit

European Pharmaceutical Review

A novel intravesical targeted drug delivery system for patients with bladder cancer has demonstrated positive data in updated results from a Phase I trial. Johnson & Johnson’s Phase I study is assessing the safety and efficacy of TAR-210 as a delivery method for sustained, local release of erdafitinib into the bladder. The treatment is being evaluated in patients with non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) with select FGFR alterations.

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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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Pfizer pauses DMD gene therapy trial after boy’s death

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Pfizer has paused dosing in a study of its Duchenne muscular dystrophy gene therapy after a sudden patient death in another trial

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MHRA approves new medicine formulations for HIV prevention

European Pharmaceutical Review

Two new formulations cabotegravir (cabotegravir extended-release injectable suspension and tablets) have been approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency ( MHRA ). The treatment consists of Apretude 30mg film-coated tablets and Apretude 600mg prolonged-release suspension for injection. These treatments are indicated for the prevention of sexually transmitted HIV-1 infection — pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in adults and adolescents weighing at least 35kg with a higher in

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Using Informed Awareness to Transform Care Coordination and Improve the Clinical and Patient Experience

MedCity News

This eBook, in collaboration with Care Logistics, details how hospitals and health systems can facilitate more effective decision making via elevated awareness. With the right tools in place, organizations can expedite strategic achievement across every area of the system. The post Using Informed Awareness to Transform Care Coordination and Improve the Clinical and Patient Experience appeared first on MedCity News.

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Injectable drug delivery market to value $1139.4b by 2029

European Pharmaceutical Review

A new report by MarketsandMarkets has predicted that the injectable drug delivery market will reach an 8.6 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2024 to 2029. The market is anticipated to value $1139.4 billion by 2029. Injectable drugs are adopted widely as treatments for chronic infections such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis (TB). Treatment approaches for the latter condition is often a combination of oral antibiotics plus injectable drugs such as rifampin, isoniazid, and streptomyci

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How to Prove Marketing Value: Demonstrate Content ROI and Contribution to Sales

Every marketer knows how important it is to prove their efforts drive sales opportunities, but that’s easier said than done. When problems like sales and marketing misalignment, lack of data, and wasted efforts persist, marketers can’t measure, prove, or increase their impact on revenue at a time when demonstrating marketing value is critical. Using analyst and expert data, this guide to marketing impact and content attribution explains: How B2B buyers use content The most common types of conten

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eyeDNA plans pivotal trial of retinitis pigmentosa therapy

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Two-year data from a phase 1/2 trial of eyeDNA Therapeutics' gene therapy for retinitis pigmentosa sets up pivotal trials, says the new biotech.

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AstraZeneca concludes equity investment in Cellectis

Pharmaceutical Technology

AstraZeneca has concluded an equity investment in clinical-stage biotechnology company Cellectis following a deal signed in November 2023.

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Myonex Finalizes Creapharm Deal

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The acquisition, the parties say, will benefit pharma and biotech in the clinical and commercial stages.

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Psilocybin effective in treating depression

Pharmaceutical Technology

A new study has further supported psilocybin's potential to treat depression, which impacts around 300 million people globally.

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

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NHS to roll out fibre optic laser therapy to prevent seizures in epileptic patients

PharmaTimes

The chronic brain disease that causes seizures currently affects around 600,000 people living in the UK

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Double ApoE4 gene a 'distinct form' of early Alzheimer’s

pharmaphorum

Having two copies of the ApoE4 gene is not just a risk factor for the development of Alzheimer’s, but is a likely cause of the disease, according to researchers in Spain

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Francis Crick Institute and Broken String Biosciences partner for ALS research

PharmaTimes

The rare and fatal progressive neurodegenerative disease is estimated to affect 5,000 people in the UK

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GSK commits to further support of BioVersys’ TB drug

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GSK commits to further support of BioVersys’ TB drug Phil.

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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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How sham patents are hurting the pharma industry

Pharmaceutical Technology

The FTC is cracking down on pharma companies filing sham patents in the Orange Book to delay generics competition.

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What If You Could Supercharge Your Brand Plan?

Eversana Intouch

Asking yourself “what if” can provide a surge of energy to your thoughts – a mental supercharger, if you will. In this blog post, we’ll explore how these two words can not only transform your perspective, but also supercharge your brand plan. What does it mean to ask yourself “what if”? The idea comes from a curiosity to try something new, inspirational, bold or exciting.

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Pharma Pulse 5/7/24: Biosimilars May Save Money — But What About Out-of-Pockets? How Diverse Skills Can Drive Success in Biotech & more

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The latest news for pharma industry insiders.

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Unlocking the Potential of Healthcare Claims Data Part III: Improving Patient Satisfaction  

Clarify Health

This is part three of our three-part series about how health plan leaders can leverage healthcare claims data to reduce costs , strategically grow their networks , provide best-in-class member services , and enhance outcomes for their members. In healthcare, the shift towards personalized, value-based care is no longer a preference but a necessity.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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Building Trust Through Healthcare Influencer Partnerships

LEVO Health

Healthcare organizations are increasingly partnering with influencers to build trust with their audience and expand their reach. By collaborating with influencers, healthcare brands can share their message with humanity, connect with consumers personally, and establish credibility within their target communities. Additionally, this marketing avenue helps practices and healthcare providers create meaningful patient relationships, foster loyalty, and drive business growth.

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The Quest for Greater Channel Visibility in Pharma

PharmExec

In this Pharmaceutical Executive video interview, Jesse Mendelsohn, senior vice president at Model N, discusses how more granular insights into channel, tracing, and chargeback data can help drugmakers make smarter provider and payer contracting decisions.

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Elevating Pharmacists, Empowering Pharmacy Technicians: A Symbiotic Journey in Health Care Excellence

Pharmacy Times

As pharmacy practice continues to evolve, it is imperative to recognize the vital contributions of all members of the pharmacy team, including pharmacy technicians.

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FDA Approves Two of Scientia Vascular’s Neurovascular Catheters

PharmExec

The catheters approved by the FDA include the Plato 17, a DMSO-compatible microcatheter, and the Socrates 38, an aspiration catheter specifically designed for treating ischemic strokes.

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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