Wed.Nov 06, 2024

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After Lilly's GLP-1 sales fumble, Novo reports mixed results on Ozempic, Wegovy

Fierce Pharma

Following a disappointing earnings showing from Eli Lilly last week, Novo Nordisk’s latest report on the performance of its GLP-1 stalwarts Ozempic and Wegovy is more of a mixed bag. | Among Novo’s semaglutide-based drugs, diabetes blockbuster Ozempic fell short of analysts' expectations during the third quarter while weight-loss med Wegovy came above a consensus estimate.

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Patients Across the Country Deserve Better Access to Healthcare

MedCity News

By focusing on integrating care teams, expanding community programs, and addressing SDoH through policy reform, we can create a healthcare system that serves all patients — especially those most in need. The post Patients Across the Country Deserve Better Access to Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News.

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Novavax coughs up $123.8M to settle COVID vaccine supply dispute with UK

Fierce Pharma

Novavax has inked another settlement for a past COVID-19 vaccine supply deal. | Novavax has inked another settlement for a past COVID-19 vaccine supply deal. The Maryland biotech has agreed to pay $123.8 million to end a COVID vaccine supply pact with the U.K.

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Top 20 biopharmas’ market cap rises 2% in Q3 2024 amid flurry of drug approvals

Pharmaceutical Technology

The top 20 biopharmaceutical companies demonstrated signs of recovery during the third quarter (Q3) of 2024 as investor optimism improved following the interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve in September 2024.

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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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Drugs for unmet needs and those from experienced companies had the best chance for successful launches in 2023: report

Fierce Pharma

Drugs for unmet needs and those from experienced companies had the best chance for successful launches in 2023: report kdunleavy Wed, 11/06/2024 - 09:23

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Acadia Pharma Sells Voucher for Speedier FDA Drug Review for $150M

MedCity News

Acadia Pharmaceuticals did not disclose the buyer of the priority review voucher. The biotech received the voucher last year alongside the regulatory decision that made its drug Daybue the first FDA-approved treatment for the rare disease Rett syndrome. The post Acadia Pharma Sells Voucher for Speedier FDA Drug Review for $150M appeared first on MedCity News.

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What My Daughter’s Harrowing Alaska Airlines Flight Taught Me About Healthcare

MedCity News

As a leader who has committed much of his career to improving healthcare — an industry that holds millions of people’s lives in its hands — I took from this terrifying incident a new guiding principle. Healthcare needs to pursue a zero-failure rate. The post What My Daughter’s Harrowing Alaska Airlines Flight Taught Me About Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News.

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Wegovy romps ahead after key rival sees slowdown

pharmaphorum

Novo Nordisk's sales of blockbuster obesity drug Wegovy grew by a massive 79% in the third quarter, in a relief to investors after disappointing results three months ago.

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4 Areas Within Mental Health Care that Give Executives Hope

MedCity News

Mental health experts are hopeful about the de-stigmatization of behavioral health, the promise of AI and other areas, they shared at a recent conference. The post 4 Areas Within Mental Health Care that Give Executives Hope appeared first on MedCity News.

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Alligator pancreatic cancer drug 'nearly doubles' survival

pharmaphorum

New results with Alligator's CD40 agonist mitazalimab show it nearly doubled survival in pancreatic cancer, ahead of phase 3 trial next year.

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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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First-of-a-kind EU approval granted for eosinophilic esophagitis medicine

European Pharmaceutical Review

Dupixent (dupilumab) has been approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) as the first treatment for young children with eosinophilic esophagitis in the EU. This authorisation is based on Phase III data which found that 68 percent of children aged one to 11 years given Dupixent (dupilumab) achieved histological disease remission at 16 weeks. This result was maintained for up to one year.

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XRHealth buys NeuroReality in health XR marriage

pharmaphorum

Two players in medical extended reality (XR) – XRHealth and NeuroReality – have come together in a quest to build the biggest company in the sector.Boston, US-based XRHealth is leading the deal, acquiring NeuroReality of the Netherlands for an undisclosed sum, combining their products and expertise in the use of XR and virtual reality software for healthcare applications.

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The Future of Temperature-Controlled Technology

Pharmaceutical Commerce

In the final part of her video interview with Pharma Commerce Editor Nicholas Saraceno, Delphine Perridy, chief commercial officer, Envirotainer, forecasts the future of the pharma cold chain regarding technological advancements and changes in market dynamics.

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MHRA grants approval for bladder cancer drug erdafitinib

PharmaTimes

New therapy targets specific genetic alterations, promises extended survival

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

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Revolutionizing Digital Marketing in Pharma: Strategies for Success

Pharma Marketing Network

The world of digital marketing in pharma is evolving rapidly. With technological advances and changing consumer expectations, the industry must adapt or risk falling behind. Pharma marketing executives face the unique challenge of staying compliant while engaging audiences in meaningful ways. So, how can digital marketing truly revolutionize the pharma space?

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Leveraging healthcare data analytics to ensure provider quality and profitability

Clarify Health

Now more than ever, health plans are under increasing pressure to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care across their provider networks. Balancing quality and profitability requires more than just contracting with providers; it demands a strategic approach to network management that prioritizes both performance and efficiency. One of the most powerful tools available for achieving this balance is healthcare data analytics.

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Dealmaking and Partnerships: The Future of Financing Innovation

PharmExec

At the Financial Times’ Global Pharma and Biotech Summit 2024, a breakout panel discussed how dealmaking remains vital for biopharma companies facing pipeline and revenue pressures.

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A diabetes drug, twice rejected, stumbles again — but its developer persists

PharmaVoice

After multiple rejections, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals is inching toward an FDA decision date next month for its adjunct type 1 diabetes therapy.

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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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How to Bring World’s Most Innovative Treatments to Least Wealthy Places

PharmExec

At the Financial Times’ Global Pharma and Biotech Summit 2024, a panel discussed initiatives aimed at bringing cell and gene therapies to low- and middle-income countries.

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Tevogen Bio partners Microsoft for HPV treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

Tevogen Bio’s AI effort Tevogen.AI has partnered with Microsoft to advance the development of an HPV specific CTL treatment.

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Experts Weigh-In on Compounded GLP-1/Semaglutide Solution

PharmExec

Industry experts comment on the increasing popularity of compounded medications, particularly GLP-1s, due to drug shortages and the desire for personalized treatments.

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Data Governance, Data Integrity, and Data Quality: What’s the Connection?

PharmaTech

Data governance, data integrity, and data quality are all widely used terms, but what do they actually mean and how are they connected?

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Potential Implications of Phasing-Out Cookies

PharmExec

Ted Sweetser, VP, Ad Partnerships and Strategy, PurpleLab explored the potential implications of the phase-out of cookies for the broader advertising industry.

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Intra-Cellular bolsters Caplyta data with another Phase III win

Pharmaceutical Technology

The FDA-approved schizophrenia and bipolar disorder therapy met the primary and secondary endpoint in a Phase III “withdrawal trial”.

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Pharma Pulse 11/6/24: Enacting Sustainable Practices, Pharmacist Provider Status Is Growing & 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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Arcellx to present positive data on multiple myeloma treatments

PharmaTimes

Phase 1 and 2 studies show promising results for anito-cel therapy

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What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research

Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist

What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In "Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases," the FDA notes that "targeted therapies demonstrate different dose-response relationships compared to cytotoxic chemotherapy, such that doses below the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) may have similar efficacy to the MTD but with fewer toxicities.

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Zentiva voices UWWTD concerns as EU grants approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

The UWWTD will require manufacturers to fund micropollutant removal, but Zentiva says the financial squeeze could mean shortages.

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Navigating Digital Transformation Fatigue: The Strategy for Success in Regulated Industries

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Digital transformation initiatives are often complex endeavors that can significantly impact the way organizations operate.

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DeepMind Nobel Prize winner says AI will have “electricity” type of impact

Pharmaceutical Technology

Demis Hassabis, joint winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024, shared insights on AI at the FT Pharma and Biotech Summit.

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Opioid Stewardship Pharmacist: Innovative Approaches to Pain Management

Pharmacy Times

Jeff Boyer, PharmD, BCPS, discusses his role in opioid stewardship at the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System, highlighting his work in pain management coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient and provider education, and data-driven strategies to support safe opioid use and address the opioid crisis.

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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