July, 2023

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The AI Revolution Has Arrived: Shaping the Next Generation of Pharma Marketing

PharmExec

Join five industry leaders as they unpack the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in the pharmaceutical industry, offering insights into real-world applications and the future of life sciences marketing in an era shaped by rapid technological evolution.

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Bernie Sanders proposes price caps on drugs developed with federal funds

Fierce Pharma

After becoming chairman of the powerful Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee earlier this year, Sen. | After becoming chairman of the powerful Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee earlier this year, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont—a longtime opponent of Big Pharma—has become even more ubiquitous in his efforts to reduce drug prices.

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Study: Telehealth Visits Lead to Fewer Follow-Up Visits Than Office Visits

MedCity News

An Epic Research study found that 16 out of 24 specialties had higher follow-up rates within 90 days of an initial office visit than a telehealth visit. This includes mental health, physical medicine and rehabilitation and pain medicine, which all had a more than 20% higher follow-up rate after an in-person office appointment than a telehealth appointment.

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ISO publishes standard on bacterial endotoxin testing

European Pharmaceutical Review

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published its new standard Sterilization of health care products — Microbiological methods — Part 3 Bacterial endotoxin testing ( ISO 11737-3:2023). The document contains requirements and guidance for testing for bacterial endotoxins. This includes products that must be non-pyrogenic based on either intended use or non-pyrogenic label claim, or both.

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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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Digital health tech: a solution to substance use disorders?

Pharmaceutical Technology

Substance use disorders leave people with long-term negative mental and physical health implications and can lead to death.

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DigitalHealth.London’s Accelerator programme selects Aide

PharmaTimes

Project aims to boost the adoption of technology across London’s NHS and help patients manage conditions - News - PharmaTimes

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Moderna mounts 2 new patent lawsuits against mRNA rivals Pfizer, BioNTech: report

Fierce Pharma

Caught in a litigation crossfire, Moderna has reportedly opened two new fronts in its COVID-19 vaccine patent war with Pfizer and BioNTech. | Moderna has lodged two new lawsuits at the High Court in Dublin, Ireland, and the Brussels Commercial Court in Belgium, Juve Patent first reported. This adds to a complex web of ongoing mRNA patent litigation.

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‘Hope Is Not a Business Model’: Digital Health Fundraising Advice from 2 VCs

MedCity News

Two VCs from Merck Global Health Innovation Fund recently offered fundraising advice for digital health companies. They told these firms to expect slower funding timelines, urged them not to be afraid of down or flat rounds, and advised them to spend time nailing down the specifics of their growth narrative.

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FDA releases analysis on drug product quality in 2022

European Pharmaceutical Review

The Office of Pharmaceutical Quality (OPQ) in the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s Center Pharmaceutical Quality for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) has released its 2022 annual report analysing drug manufacturers and their products. US drug product quality: drug recalls in FY2022 During the 2022 financial year, 166 manufacturing sites generated 912 drug recalls, the highest number of recalls in five years, according to the data.

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Eli Lilly’s retatrutide sets new record for weight loss in obesity space

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pipeline developments within the obesity space have recently garnered interest following recent results published on Eli Lilly’s retatrutide.

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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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Libraries, Publishers Together in Chicago

Copyright Clearance Center

According to PW’s Andrew Albanese, the ALA conference highlighted an organized response from the library and publishing communities to politicized attacks on the freedom to read.

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Pharma Not the Only Ones Upset with PBM Practices

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions releases resources for employers/health plan purchasers to offer insights on PBMs role in high prescription drug costs.

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Teva weighs sale of $2B API business as CEO Richard Francis embarks on 'Pivot to Growth' strategy: reports

Fierce Pharma

Less than two months into its "Pivot to Growth" strategy under a new CEO, Israeli-American generics giant Teva Pharmaceutical could be weighing a major shake-up of its key drug ingredients business | Teva is looking at strategic options for its active pharmaceutical ingredient unit, with a potential sale on the table, BNN Bloomberg and Benzinga have reported.

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Have Insurtechs Truly Disrupted the Mainstream Health Insurance Industry?

MedCity News

Insurtechs like Bright Health Group, Clover Health and Oscar Health set out to disrupt health insurance — but have they actually done so? Not in a positive way, several experts say.

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

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Innovation key for boosting UK biopharma competitiveness

European Pharmaceutical Review

New recommendations to boost the competitiveness in UK biopharma and Medtech sectors have been published by Imperial College London. The ‘Sectoral Systems of Innovation and the UK’s Competitiveness’ reports assess the value-added per capita of each sector and how they compare internationally. Technological solutions and policy recommendations for government have been identified as a way to help make sectors such as biopharma and Medtech more innovative and increase their value added.

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Biosimilars Gain Traction in Oncology but Nuances Incorporating Them Discussed at ACCC 49th Annual Meeting & Cancer Center Business Summit

PM360

As biosimilars make inroads across various disease states, oncology especially appears to have embraced the new breed of therapies. Biosimilar adoption, however, is not as simple as picking the lowest-cost option, according to one expert. Deciding which biosimilars to use requires a complex set of considerations for oncology clinics, notes Andre Harvin, PharmD, Executive Director of Pharmacy and Oncology Services at Cone Health.

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The Powerful Potential of Improving User Experience in Open Scholarly Publishing

Copyright Clearance Center

Together, this panel reflected on successful collaborations that streamline OA processes, remove unnecessary work for the researchers, and enable cross-stakeholder transparency.

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B2B Sales: How To Get Results In 2023

Spotio

B2B sales has evolved over the years. Cold calling and direct mail are still useful for some sales processes, but the way in which we do business has changed a lot. More companies are investing in B2B sales teams — inside and outside — across a range of industries. The B2B buying process now has more decision-makers and touchpoints than it did just a few years ago.

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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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Novo Nordisk's GLP-1 drugs under review in Europe after reports flag possible suicide risks

Fierce Pharma

Two cases of suicidal thoughts and one case of self-harm from users in Iceland of Novo Nordisk’s diabetes and obesity drugs have prompted the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to review the blockbust | Two cases of suicidal thoughts and one case of self-harm from users in Iceland of Novo Nordisk’s diabetes and obesity drugs have prompted the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to review the blockbuster products.

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Butterfly Network Launches AI Tool for Point-Of-Care Lung Ultrasounds

MedCity News

Butterfly Network recently launched an AI tool that can provide medical practitioners with an accurate B-line count from just a six-second lung ultrasound clip. By automatically counting B-lines in a lung image, the tool helps doctors quickly identify and assess a patient’s lung issues at the point of care.

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CDKL5 deficiency-associated seizure treatment approved in EU

European Pharmaceutical Review

The first treatment for children and adolescents who have epileptic seizures associated with cyclin-dependent kinase-like 5 (CDKL5) deficiency disorder (CDD) has been approved in the EU by the European Commission (EC). EC has granted approval of ZTALMY ® (ganaxolone) oral suspension as adjunctive treatment in CDD patients from two to 17 years old. The European regulatory body’s decision “represents a significant milestone” according to Dr Scott Braunstein, Chairman and Chief Executive Off

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A New Era for Healthcare Delivery: The Impact of Telemedicine on the Concept of “Point-of-Care”

PM360

Today, the U.S. is facing an aging population, a mounting physician shortage, and increasing demands for a more equitable healthcare system. 1 According to the U.S. Surgeon General, burnout among healthcare workers has reached crisis levels. 2 It’s no wonder physicians across the country are limiting time with the industry and prioritizing their limited time with their patients.

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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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How to Find the Best Digital Marketing Agency for Your Business 

Pharma Marketing Network

In today’s digital world, partnering with a competent and reliable digital marketing agency is crucial for businesses seeking to enhance their online presence, reach their target audience, and achieve their marketing goals. However, with countless agencies available, it can be overwhelming to find the right one that aligns with your business objectives.

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Attracting Young Talent in Pharma

PharmExec

Rebekah Martin, senior VP of reward, inclusion, and talent acquisition at AstraZeneca, discusses ways to address the need for talent in pharma, how pharma can increase more interest in young talent, and how many roles in pharma will require a degree in the coming years in this Pharmaceutical Executive Podcast video.

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Novo Nordisk brings new round of lawsuits against compounded versions of Ozempic and Wegovy

Fierce Pharma

As demand skyrockets for GLP-1 drugs that can trigger significant weight loss, unauthorized versions of the treatments have started to fill pharmacies. | In late May, the FDA warned of illegal knockoffs of Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Wegovy. And now, the Danish company has filed its second wave of lawsuits against pharmacies in the U.S. that are producing the copycats.

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Why Digital Health Startups Should Embrace a Provider-Centric Approach, Per an AMA Exec

MedCity News

Providers often have a checklist of requirements they use to determine whether they should bring new technology into their organization. Digital health startups would be wise to learn about these criteria when taking their products to market, said Meg Barron, the AMA’s vice president of digital health strategy, at a recent conference. That way, startups can build their products around meeting providers’ needs.

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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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Paper reports on QbD in bilayer tablet development

European Pharmaceutical Review

A research paper has reported a practical framework suitable for a systematic step-by-step quality by design (QbD) approach for the pharmaceutical development of bilayer tablets. According to the authors, bilayer tablets have been considered one of the best options for the development of fixed-dose combination (FDC) formulations. By delivering active substances, they can avoid incompatibilities in solubility, stability, and therapeutic efficacy in a single dosage form.

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Send in the Clones—Threads is Here and Likely to Stick Around

PM360

Digital fireworks were launched just hours after the July 4 th holiday in the U.S. with the official launch of Threads by Meta, a new platform that is a direct competitor of Twitter. It should be of no surprise to anyone that a flurry of Twitter competitors is now entering the marketplace. Ever since Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter, a target has been on the back of one of the original and most polarizing social platforms.

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CCC Announces Enhancement to Consortia Processing of Open Access Agreements In Its Innovative RightsLink for Scientific Communications Workflow Solution

Copyright Clearance Center

July 18, 2023 – Danvers, Mass. – CCC , the leading provider of Open Access (OA) workflow solutions, announces an enhancement to the processing of OA Agreements for university library consortia in its innovative scholarly communications workflow solution for the OA community, RightsLink for Scientific Communications (RLSC). Earlier this year, CCC engaged with members of the ESAC Initiative and administrators at university libraries representing nine global consortia across the U.S. and Europe to

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Engaging Communities through High-Impact Healthcare Sponsorships in the Pharmaceutical Industry 

Pharma Marketing Network

Sponsorships can be a powerful tool for pharmaceutical companies to engage with communities and make a positive impact on health and wellness. When done right, sponsorships can help pharmaceutical companies connect with their target audience, build relationships with key stakeholders, and promote their brand in a meaningful way. Here are some examples of how pharmaceutical companies can use sponsorships to engage communities: Sponsoring community health events: Pharmaceutical companies can s

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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