2024, Hospitals and Insurance - Pharmacy Technician Pulse

STAT+: UnitedHealth continues making stealthy deals, pushing deeper into medical care as scrutiny mounts

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MARCH 7, 2025

The sprawling conglomerate — which owns a major health insurance company, physician practices, a pharmacy benefit manager, and numerous other firms — acquired or created more than 250 subsidiaries in 2024. UnitedHealth Group, the largest health care company in the U.S., has clear ambitions of getting bigger.

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CNS innovator oligonucleotide licensing value up 339% from £2bn in 2024

Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 19, 2025

Innovator oligonucleotide-based drugs targeting central nervous system (CNS) indications witnessed a 339% ($2.17bn) increase in total licensing agreement deal value from 2023 to 2024, reaching a total deal value of $2.81bn, according to GlobalData’s Pharma Intelligence Center Deals Database.

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Gabapentin overdose in dogs: Symptoms and prevention

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DECEMBER 30, 2024

According to a 2024 study in Animals, gabapentin is also safe and well-tolerated for dogs with behavior disorders. Toxicity depends on multiple things, such as the dose ingested, the dogs size, and overall health, adds Dr. Nita Vasudevan, DVM, a veterinarian and veterinary consultant for Embrace Pet Insurance.

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The European Market Access Lag: 2021–2024

Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 9, 2025

On average, 58% of branded drugs approved between 2021 and 2024 in Europe have either fully or restricted reimbursement. First, the access landscape for 220 originator medicines approved by the EMA between 2021–2024 was assessed. Reimbursement status for each brand per European market was analysed during this period.

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UK enacts law to decentralise manufacture of personalised treatments

Pharmaceutical Technology

JULY 23, 2025

Find out more Introduced by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), it will allow patients to receive personalised treatments made at their hospital, clinic or near their homes. Reports Prescriber Opinions on Biosimilars in Immunology Data Insights The gold standard of business intelligence.

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FDA approves Sanofi and Regeneron’s Dupixent for bullous pemphigoid

Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 25, 2025

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Vutrisiran marks first silencer approved for ATTR-CM

Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 12, 2025

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Bharat Biotech acquires licence for GSK’s Shigella vaccine development

Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 13, 2025

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Pharmacists Push Forward: Innovative Clinical Solutions Highlighted at McKesson ideaShare 2025

Pharmacy Times

JULY 12, 2025

1 Howard’s team built their telehealth service in collaboration with hospitals and health systems, especially to tackle the issue of hospital readmissions for Medicare and Medicaid patients—each of which can cost hospitals thousands of dollars.

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The Lifesaving Role of Continuous Glucose Monitors and Wearable Devices

Pharmacy Times

JULY 21, 2025

The most common concerns include the following 1,3-5 : • Cost and insurance barriers: Affordability remains a major barrier, as patients have difficulty accessing CGMs due to high out-of-pocket costs or limited insurance coverage. Subscribe Now!

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Mosanna Therapeutics gains $80m to advance OSA nasal spray

Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 10, 2025

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Pharmacists Weigh Promise and Challenges of Finerenone for Patients With HFpEF

Pharmacy Times

JULY 24, 2025

New Hope: Finerenone and the FINEARTS-HF Trial The 2024 release of the FINEARTS-HF (NCT04435626) trial data has renewed attention on finerenone, which has shown promise in patients with mildly reduced or pEF. Unlike the steroidal MRAs spironolactone and eplerenone, finerenone is nonsteroidal and may offer better tolerability and adherence.

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Real-World Data Shows Similar Clinical Outcomes in Patients Receiving Biosimilars Following Switch From Reference Product

Pharmacy Times

JULY 4, 2025

SHOW MORE Real-world data shows patients switching from Humira to biosimilars Hadlima and Hyrimoz achieve similar outcomes without hospitalization. The research also demonstrated that no patients were hospitalized to treat their inflammatory condition during the study period.

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EC approves argenx’s efgartigimod alfa for CIDP treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 23, 2025

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Juvenescence enhances AI drug discovery with Ro5 acquisition

Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 6, 2025

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EC authorises Sydnexis’ paediatric myopia treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 6, 2025

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How AI Brings Pharmacogenetics to the Frontline of Precision Medicine

Pharmacy Times

JULY 22, 2025

Personalized drug selection can lead to faster symptom control, fewer hospitalizations, and improved adherence—all of which contribute to better outcomes and a more streamlined care process. billion in July 2024. Real-World Evidence, Emerging Therapies, and Demonstrating Value Technological advances are accelerating this progress.

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Orion and Glykos extend ADC collaboration

Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 18, 2025

The financial conditions outlined in the extended agreement covering the three new ADC projects remain consistent with those specified in the original agreement signed in January 2024 for the initial three projects. In September 2024, Orion entered a partnership with Aitia to leverage AI in drug discovery and simulation in the oncology field.

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Opioid statistics, 2025

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JUNE 24, 2025

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2024) The state with the highest opioid dispensing rate in 2023 was Arkansas, with about 72 opioid prescriptions given per 100 people. CDC, 2024) There were more than 125 million opioid prescriptions given to Americans in 2023, a number that’s slowly been decreasing since 2019. (

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Harbour BioMed partners Otsuka on new T-cell therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 23, 2025

In 2024, Otsuka announced the acquisition of US-based Jnana Therapeutics in a deal worth up to $1.1bn. Cell & Gene Therapy coverage on Pharmaceutical Technology is supported by Cytiva. Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights. Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights.

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Big pharma braces for revenue headwinds as patent expiries loom

Pharmaceutical Technology

JULY 4, 2025

Only 4% of global drugs sales will have patent protection, compared to 12% and 6% in 2022 and 2024. Keytruda, approved to treat a range of solid tumours, was the top selling drug in the world in 2024, netting over $29bn in annual sales. GlobalData Strategic Intelligence US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?

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MSD receives FDA approval for Enflonsia to prevent RSV

Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 10, 2025

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OTC Assessments With Recommendations and Counseling Should Be a Billable Encounter

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 17, 2025

That means that pharmacists in the twilight of their career have, at some point, filled a prescription, engaged in drug utilization review, filed insurance claims, and counseled per the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 regulations for many of the products now found in front of the counter. Consumer Healthcare Products Association.

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DoH – Abu Dhabi and Sanofi link for vaccine development

Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 20, 2025

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Porton Advanced and EVA Pharma collaborate for CAR T-cell therapies

Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 27, 2025

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FDA approves label updates for BMS’ CAR T cell therapies

Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 27, 2025

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SCHOTT Pharma invests in RTU cartridge capacity expansion

Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 6, 2025

In June 2024, the company opened a new facility at the same site, which has already begun producing high-quality prefillable glass syringes. By GlobalData Learn more about Strategic Intelligence SCHOTT Pharma CEO Andreas Reisse stated: “To meet growing demand, we are expanding our capabilities and presence in the diabetes and obesity fields.

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GPhC confirms 6% fee increase from September and postpones 2026 decision

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

JULY 21, 2025

in April 2024 amidst plans to introduce regular incremental fee increases going forwards. Like all organisations, our operational costs have continued to increase due to larger utility bills, supplier costs and National Insurance contributions. ‘We Its fees increased by 7.5%

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Ethris and Thermo Fisher partner on mRNA solutions

Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 16, 2025

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J&J seeks FDA approval for icotrokinra to treat psoriasis

Pharmaceutical Technology

JULY 22, 2025

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Fangzhou and Novo Nordisk link on chronic disease management

Pharmaceutical Technology

JULY 21, 2025

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European pharma needs scalable models to succeed in US

Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 17, 2025

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Madrigal poised to enter European MASH market after CHMP endorsement

Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 20, 2025

Madrigal accessed a large US market when it won accelerated US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in March 2024 for the first MASH treatment in the region. in 2024, with $103.3m If approved in Europe, Rezdiffra would have the same indication. Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. of that coming in Q4 alone.

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AstraZeneca announces $50bn US investment plans by 2030

Pharmaceutical Technology

JULY 23, 2025

The investment represents a substantial capital infusion to the $3.5bn announced in November 2024. AstraZeneca has announced $50bn investment plans in the US by 2030 for drug manufacturing, and research and development (R&D). Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights.

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MHRA approves needle-free adrenaline nasal spray for anaphylaxis

Pharmaceutical Technology

JULY 18, 2025

The spray’s UK approval follows its launch in Spain in 2024 and in Germany last month. ALK signed an agreement with ARS for the exclusive licensing and commercialisation rights to EURneffy in the UK and EU last year. GlobalData Strategic Intelligence US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?

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EU’s Pharma Package falls short of Europe’s goal of global competitiveness

Pharmaceutical Technology

JULY 1, 2025

By GlobalData Learn more about Strategic Intelligence These concerns were made clear on 14 April 2024, when the European Parliament assigned its position of a baseline RDP at 7.5 Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis. Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights.

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Acumen and JCR partner on brain delivery therapy for Alzheimer’s

Pharmaceutical Technology

JULY 16, 2025

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Piramal Pharma announces $90m investment to expand US sites

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JULY 1, 2025

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Bayer’s Eylea market grip set to slip as Alvotech biosimilar closes in

Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 23, 2025

Indeed the $9.5bn in sales it generated in 2024, which includes revenue from a high-dose version, means it is one of the top-selling drugs in the world. Eylea’s glory days ending Alvotech is just the latest pharma company to spur an Eylea biosimilar into the European market after Bayer’s blockbuster lost regulatory exclusivity in mid-2024.

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Fentanyl facts and statistics

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MAY 6, 2025

30, 2024 , TIRF manufacturers stopped production of these forms of medications. DEA, 2024) Fentanyl currently comes as an intravenous (IV) injection and a topical patch. Fentanyl lozenges, lollipops, sublingual tablets, and nasal sprays are no longer produced as of September 30, 2024. DEA, 2024) Another report found that U.S.

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