May, 2023

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How AI Will Change the Way Patients Get Medication

MedCity News

There is a huge opportunity for PBMs and health systems to use AI to help address the challenges surrounding the affordability and accessibility of medicines, from navigating formularies to resolving prior authorization. More automation in pharmacies and with ordering workflows is one piece of that puzzle.

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Your Guide to Virtual Reality Reimbursement in the U.S. Healthcare Market

Nixon Gwilt Law

As a law firm focused specifically on healthcare innovation, we get really excited about developing areas of the healthcare industry. One area we are particularly excited about? Virtual Reality. Providers are already integrating Virtual Reality ( VR ) into patient care in a variety of ways. For example, using VR to gamify physical therapy exercises for pediatric patients to keep them engaged in their treatment, or to provide targeted exposure therapy in a controlled environment for patients with

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In Therapeutic Innovation, Digital Must Be Held to the Same Rigor as Biotech

MedCity News

While these are key benefits of digital therapeutics and this optimism may have been laudable, this approach to market relies on promise without proof of efficacy and ignores the fact that not all digital therapeutics are created equal.

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Johnson & Johnson cites rebates and discounts for drug price increases

Fierce Pharma

Johnson & Johnson cites rebates and discounts for drug price increases kdunleavy Fri, 05/26/2023 - 07:36

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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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BioNTech’s RNA vaccine sparks potential in pancreatic cancer

Pharmaceutical Technology

Results published in Nature for a personalised pancreatic cancer vaccine that uses neoantigens from patients’ tumours have lent further support to early positive signals. The vaccine, developed by BioNTech, led to half of the patients with pancreatic cancer in the Phase I trial remaining cancer-free 18 months later. In the study, 16 patients were treated with a vaccine called autogene cevumeran that contained a maximum of 20 neoantigens, alongside Roche’s anti-PD-L1 immunotherapy Tecentriq (atez

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Webinar: HCP customer experience in pharma

Dominic Tyer

On Wednesday 24 May I’ll be discussing recent DT Consulting research on how to best engage HCPs over digital and non-digital channels and what content experiences best connect with them

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European biotechs choosing Switzerland as base, research shows

European Pharmaceutical Review

New research by IQVIA and recently published in the 2023 Swiss Biotech Report shows that 20 percent of European biotech companies are now headquartered in Switzerland. Sixty three out of a total of 265 companies settling in Switzerland were biotechs. This makes it the second most important sector after ICT, the research found. 2022 statistics by the Swiss federal government confirm that the trend to base here is continuing.

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Telehealth Companies Applaud DEA for Delaying Telemedicine Restrictions of Controlled Substances

MedCity News

The Drug Enforcement Administration received 38,000 comments on its proposed rule that would roll back Covid-19 flexibilities for the prescribing of controlled substances via telemedicine. In response, the DEA chose to temporarily extend the flexibilities, a decision telehealth companies like Bicycle Health and Mindbloom are in support of.

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Krystal's Vyjuvek becomes first topical gene therapy with FDA nod to treat rare skin disease

Fierce Pharma

Krystal's Vyjuvek becomes first topical gene therapy with FDA nod to treat rare skin disease zbecker Fri, 05/19/2023 - 16:25

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US FDA approves Bausch + Lomb and Novaliq’s DED treatment Miebo

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to Bausch + Lomb and Novaliq’s Miebo (perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution) to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease (DED). Formerly known as NOV03, Miebo is a first-in-class eye drop designed for preventing the evaporation of excessive tears and restoring tear balance in evaporative DED patients.

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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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Pharma’s social media problem

Dominic Tyer

Pharma has an opportunity to make more effective - and wider - use of social media, but companies are not currently meeting HCP expectations

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Building trust through transparency: Our pledge to provide more clarity around Web of Science journal coverage

Clarivate

As part of our on-going commitment to research integrity, we recently shared that we planned to investigate how we can provide greater transparency regarding which journals are covered in the Web of Science Core Collection. We thank our many community partners for their feedback and acknowledge the request for even more clarity around which journals are added or removed.

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Can GLP-1 obesity therapy restore NK cell function?

European Pharmaceutical Review

NK cell functionality was restored in participants following gold-standard pharmacological obesity GLP-1 analogue treatment, according to a study published in Obesity. This may contribute to the benefits reported with these medications in people with obesity, the data showed. Reducing the risk of cancer in obese individuals Boosting function of NK cells Previous research has found that people with obesity are at higher risk for developing cancer.

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Why Patients Are Demanding a More Digital Healthcare Payment Process

MedCity News

Patient demand for digital payment communication — both reminders about bills, as well as text messages that enable bill payment — is on the rise, according to a recent report. This is in line with growing consumerism trends in the U.S. — patients want their healthcare payment experience to mimic the convenience and ease they have when they pay for things like travel or retail goods.

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

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Blueprint's Ayvakit picks up long-awaited FDA approval in indolent systemic mastocytosis

Fierce Pharma

Blueprint's Ayvakit picks up long-awaited FDA approval in indolent systemic mastocytosis zbecker Mon, 05/22/2023 - 14:43

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SK Bioscience gains UK authorisation for SKYCovion Covid-19 vaccine

Pharmaceutical Technology

SK Bioscience has received marketing authorisation from the UK’s medicines and healthcare products regulatory agency (MHRA) for its Covid-19 vaccine, SKYCovion. SKYCovion is intended for the prevention of Covid-19 resulting from SARS-CoV-2 infection in individuals aged 18 years and above. The authorisation allows the distribution of the vaccine in Scotland, Wales and England.

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Mobile Printer Produces Microneedle Vaccines

Medgadget

Researchers at MIT have developed a printer that can create large numbers of microneedle patch-style vaccines in places where they are needed quickly. Moreover, the printed patches can deliver thermostable mRNA vaccines, whereby the mRNA therapeutic is encapsulated in lipid nanoparticles before printing to enhance its shelf-life at room temperature and avoid the need for cold storage and transport.

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How Clarivate uses Artificial Intelligence you can trust to transform your world

Clarivate

From self-driving cars to ChatGPT and Amazon Bedrock, the world is quickly waking up to the enormous potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to change our world. Much discussion has focused on whether this will ultimately be for better or worse; but as with any seismic shift in technology, the answer will depend on how we choose to engage with and deploy the new tools.

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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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Novel device opens blood-brain barrier to deliver chemotherapy

European Pharmaceutical Review

The blood-brain barrier (BBB) in glioblastoma patients was opened temporarily using a novel, skull-implantable ultrasound device to deliver chemotherapy to the brain in a first in-human trial. Scientists at Northwestern Medicine in the US showed that opening the BBB led to an approximately four- to six-fold increase in drug concentrations in the human brain, results from the study found.

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Is Generative AI Safe for Healthcare? Yes, With Expert Oversight

MedCity News

We cannot foresee how generative AI will play out, but much like a smartphone with Tiktok, it is only limited by our imaginations and ingenuity.

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FDA warns patients about compounded versions of Novo Nordisk's Ozempic, Wegovy

Fierce Pharma

FDA warns patients about compounded versions of Novo Nordisk's Ozempic, Wegovy kdunleavy Wed, 05/31/2023 - 13:02

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Sentiment towards Brexit has worsened three years after UK left EU

Pharmaceutical Technology

More than half (54%) of the surveyed healthcare industry professionals indicated that their sentiment towards Brexit had become more negative. The largest proportion of them were based in the UK and the EU, with 71% and 70% recorded respectively in GlobalData’s report Thematic Intelligence: Brexit and the Healthcare Industry 2023 (Figure 1). A Brexit survey conducted previously by GlobalData in 2021 found that the majority (60%) of the respondents had a more neutral sentiment towards Brexi

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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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2022 Prescription Trends

PharmExec

The market for prescription medicines in the United States was subject to major shifts in use across therapeutic areas in 2022, reflecting changes in patient health needs, the development, and availability of novel medicines, and complex market dynamics.

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ImmunoGen touts 'home run' as ovarian cancer drug Elahere extends lives in landmark trial win

Fierce Pharma

ImmunoGen touts 'home run' as ovarian cancer drug Elahere extends lives in landmark trial win aliu Wed, 05/03/2023 - 14:50

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Intercept's NASH dreams may be dashed after FDA panel votes against Ocaliva's approval bid

Fierce Pharma

Intercept's NASH dreams may be dashed after FDA panel votes against Ocaliva's approval bid fkansteiner Fri, 05/19/2023 - 17:30

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Bausch + Lomb bags FDA approval for dry eye disease treatment Miebo

Fierce Pharma

Bausch + Lomb bags FDA approval for dry eye disease treatment Miebo zbecker Fri, 05/19/2023 - 09:39

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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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ASCO: Novartis pressures Lilly with Kisqali, targeting $3B opportunity in early breast cancer

Fierce Pharma

Adding Kisqali to endocrine therapy after surgery reduced the risk of invasive tumor recurrence or death by 25% in certain early-stage breast cancers.

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Regulatory tracker: Another China-made PD-1 starts FDA journey as Elevar, Hengrui target big cancer type

Fierce Pharma

Regulatory tracker: Another China-made PD-1 starts FDA journey as Elevar, Hengrui target big cancer type aliu Wed, 05/17/2023 - 09:41

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Teva, MedinCell win FDA approval for slow-release schizophrenia drug Uzedy

Fierce Pharma

Teva, MedinCell win FDA approval for slow-release schizophrenia drug Uzedy kdunleavy Mon, 05/01/2023 - 07:35

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Pfizer, Seagen kick off antitrust review of $43B merger. Will FTC get on board?

Fierce Pharma

Pfizer, Seagen kick off antitrust review of $43B merger. Will FTC get on board?

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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