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The Disconnect between R&D Costs and High Drug Prices

MedCity News

Multiple studies have shown no correlation between R&D costs and the launch price of new drugs though that is an argument often used by drugmakers to prevent a cap on pricing. Still, one way to keep costs low, is for organizations to leverage health technology like AI and improve formulary compliance.

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Moderna loses a COVID vaccine patent in Europe amid heated clash with BioNTech, Pfizer

Fierce Pharma

With litigation spanning many countries, the COVID-19 vaccine giants remain engaged in a heated patent war. | Moderna pledged to appeal after the European Patent Office ruled one of its patents invalid in the intellectual property battle that spans multiple countries.

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Texas AG sues Pfiz­er and Tris Phar­ma for adul­ter­at­ed ADHD drug

Pharmaceutical Technology

Texas AG has sued Pfizer and Tris Pharma for providing adulterated attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder drug, Quillivant XR, to children.

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AstraZeneca joins KRAS push in cancer with Chinese deal

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AstraZeneca joins KRAS push in cancer with Chinese deal Phil.

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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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New York Proposes Regulations For Stronger Hospital Cybersecurity

MedCity News

New York Governor Kathy Hochul released a proposed set of cybersecurity regulations that require hospitals to establish new policies and procedures to protect themselves from ever-intensifying cyber threats. The state also put aside $500 million in funding to help hospitals upgrade their technology systems to comply with these new rules.

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With filing in Sanofi and Mylan insulin lawsuit, FTC amps up scrutiny on pharma's patent tactics

Fierce Pharma

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission isn’t letting up in its effort to crack down on pharma’s alleged misuse of a patent mechanism in the FDA’s regulatory process. | The U.S. Federal Trade Commission isn't letting up in its effort to crack down on pharma's alleged misuse of a patent mechanism in the FDA's regulatory process. And it's Sanofi’s turn to land in the crosshairs.

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Eli Lilly supports Alto Neuroscience in $45m Series C round

Pharmaceutical Technology

The funding will go towards the development of the company's four CNS candidates, with Phase II study data readouts expected by early 2025.

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The Power of Value-Based Digital Transformation for Specialties

MedCity News

There is a huge opportunity for specialties to play a critical role in complementing primary care and tertiary care by transforming into a sustainable model that is preventive, boundaryless, and one that empowers patients and caregivers.

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To address shortage, Novo Nordisk will cut production of Victoza to boost supply of Ozempic

Fierce Pharma

Unable to scale up its manufacturing fast enough to meet the spiraling demand for its GLP-1 weight loss products, Novo Nordisk is employing a new strategy—reducing production of diabetes drug Victo | Unable to scale up its manufacturing fast enough to meet the spiraling demand for its GLP-1 weight loss products, Novo Nordisk is employing a new strategy—reducing production of diabetes drug Victoza to make more Ozempic.

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Boehringer Ingelheim to advance bacterial cancer therapeutics

European Pharmaceutical Review

Boehringer Ingelheim is acquiring Swiss biotech T3 Pharmaceuticals AG (T3 Pharma), for up to £406 million (450 million CHF), boosting its immuno-oncology portfolio. The pharmaceutical company will utilise T3 Pharmaceutical’s proprietary bacterial cancer therapy platform that consisting that delivers immune-modulating bioactive proteins to cancer cells and tumour micro-environments.

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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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Blow to Moderna as EU nixes mRNA vaccine patent

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Blow to Moderna as EU nixes mRNA vaccine patent Phil.

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Remote Patient Monitoring: Pioneering Healthcare Through Quality Assurance

MedCity News

RPM has ushered in a new era of healthcare. However, navigating the complexities and challenges of this landscape requires a thoughtful QA strategy.

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Pfizer's cost-savings mission continues with office shuffle, job cuts in Ireland

Fierce Pharma

Pfizer, working through a $3.5 billion cost-cutting drive, is not done yet making changes to its workforce in Ireland. | Pfizer's commercial office in Citywest, Dublin, will move to its Ringsend office building, the Irish Independent reports. The moves could end in more job cuts in the company's commercial division.

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GSK propels its progress to Net Zero

European Pharmaceutical Review

Phase III trials of a low carbon version of GSK’s metered dose inhaler, Ventolin (salbutamol), using a next generation, lower carbon propellant, are set to start in 2024. The pharma company stated that if successful, it has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from use of the inhaler by approximately 90 percent. According to GSK, thirty-five million patients with respiratory conditions globally relying on its metered dose inhaler.

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

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GSK says new inhaler will help slash its carbon footprint

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GSK says new inhaler will help slash its carbon footprint Phil.

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HHS Proposes Rule to Bolster Prohibitions Against Discrimination on the Basis of a Disability in HHS Programs

MedCity News

With proposed requirements ranging from accessible self-service kiosks to accessible medical equipment, the impact of this new rule will be wide-ranging with financial, operational, and practical consequences.

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Texas accuses Pfizer and contract manufacturer of providing ineffective ADHD drug to state's Medicaid program

Fierce Pharma

Texas has accused Pfizer and manufacturer Tris Pharma of knowingly providing compromised ADHD medicine to a state Medicaid program for children of low-income families. | In its lawsuit, Texas says the companies knew that deficient manufacturing processes compromised the effectiveness of Quillivant XR. The lawsuit further accuses the companies of manipulating quality-control testing from 2012 to 2018 to ensure samples received passing grades.

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Two charities co-fund £5.5m childhood cancer research programme

PharmaTimes

SMPaeds2 aims to advance precision medicines for children with relapsed cancer - News - PharmaTimes

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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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Boehringer buys cancer immunotherapy firm T3 for $507m

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Boehringer buys cancer immunotherapy firm T3 for $507m Phil.

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Surviving and Thriving in the Age of AI: How Healthcare Leaders Can Learn What They Need to Know

MedCity News

AI may transform health care across the board, but not by itself. It’s a tool, and like any tool, it will work more effectively and more safely in trained hands. As the AI revolution continues to grow, we believe organizations should invest in that training now.

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AbbVie flexes litigation muscle with Rinvoq patent lawsuit against Sandoz, other generic players

Fierce Pharma

Looking to protect its lucrative immunology drug Rinvoq, AbbVie is suing a clutch of generic drug makers that are attempting to market copycat versions of the blockbuster. | In a lawsuit filed in Delaware federal court Monday, AbbVie accused Sandoz, Hetero Labs, Aurobindo Pharma, Intas Pharmaceuticals and Sun Pharmaceutical of trying to sidestep dozens of patents protecting Rinvoq through the next decade.

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BHF and UKDRI announce first UK centre for vascular dementia research

PharmaTimes

The centre will help discover new treatments to prevent, halt and cure the condition - News - PharmaTimes

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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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Eversana taps Adobe Firefly in quest to ‘pharmatise’ genAI

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Eversana taps Adobe Firefly in quest to ‘pharmatise’ genAI Phil.

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Merck Neuroscience Acquisition Brings a Startup With Parkinson’s, ALS Programs

MedCity News

Merck’s acquisition of Caraway Therapeutics adds programs for genetically defined neurodegenerative diseases. One of those programs addresses a target that was the focus of a different startup purchased by Merck in 2019.

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After protests, pharma industry reaches 'landmark' drug spending deal with UK government

Fierce Pharma

After blasting the U.K.’s drug pricing policy, the pharma industry has secured a new government spending deal featuring a higher revenue cap and an innovative drug-friendly rebate mechanism. | After blasting the U.K.’s drug pricing policy, the pharma industry has secured an improved government spending deal. The agreement will double the annual growth rate for prescription meds over the coming years.

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NHS expands COVID-19 research platform for other major diseases

PharmaTimes

The OpenSAFELY platform will support the discovery of new treatments - News - PharmaTimes

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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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'Landmark' deal reached on UK voluntary rebate scheme

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'Landmark' deal reached on UK voluntary rebate scheme Phil.

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PBMs Are in Regulators’ Crosshairs But Are Regulators Missing the Point?

MedCity News

Proposals targeting misaligned financial incentives, price transparency, and pharmacy access are important and necessary reforms. But the consequences of failing to address pharmacy benefit managers’ use of market power to block competition and extract monopoly profits from payers and consumers will not be limited to drug costs – it will change all of healthcare for generations.

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GSK aims to slash carbon emissions with next-generation inhaler

Fierce Pharma

Joining drugmakers like AstraZeneca and Novo Nordisk, GSK is making big strides in its quest to clean up its carbon footprint. | GSK plans to start late-stage trials of a low-carbon version of its metered dose inhaler (MDI) Ventolin utilizing a next-generation propellant in 2024. If the new product proves successful, it has the potential to slash greenhouse gas emissions from Ventolin use by roughly 90%.

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Signal: Moderna mRNA patent revoked by EPO after Pfizer suit

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pfizer and BioNTech countersued Moderna following an initial August 2022 suit alleging that its patents were overly broad.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time