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ChatGPT shows promise but remains less effective than clinical pharmacists, study finds

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

The artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT shows great promise in areas such as drug counselling but falls short of clinical pharmacists‘ skills across a range of clinical practice categories, according to a study by Chinese researchers. To date, ChatGPT has been studied in several different areas of healthcare but is not always very effective. For instance, it has been found lacking in its ability to provide answers to cardiovascular questions and suggestions in complex case vignettes.

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Janssen recruits AI startup to develop blood cancer treatments

Outsourcing Pharma

The UK startup Intelligent OMICS (Intellomx) has launched a collaboration with Johnson & Johnsonâs pharmaceutical company Janssen to use artificial intelligence (AI) to discover drug targets for the treatment of blood cancer.

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ChatGPT shows promise but remains less effective than clinical pharmacists, study finds

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

The artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT shows great promise in areas such as drug counselling but falls short of clinical pharmacists‘ skills across a range of clinical practice categories, according to a study by Chinese researchers. To date, ChatGPT has been studied in several different areas of healthcare but is not always very effective. For instance, it has been found lacking in its ability to provide answers to cardiovascular questions and suggestions in complex case vignettes.

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NICE recommends new Fabry disease treatment

European Pharmaceutical Review

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended Chiesi’s Elfabrio ÂŽ (pegunigalsidase alfa) for Fabry disease (alpha-galactosidase deficiency) in adults. A new Fabry disease treatment The agreement made in the NICE’s Final Draft Guidance means there is now a “new treatment option for people living with Fabry disease across England,” according to Dr Kamran Iqbal, Head of Medical Affairs for Global Rare Diseases at Chiesi UK&I. “Fabry disease brings a mu

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Position Your Pharmacy for Expansion

Speaker: Chris Antypas and Josh Halladay

Access to limited distribution drugs and payer contracts are key to pharmacy expansion. But how do you prepare your operations to take the next step? Meaningful data: Collect and share clinical data regarding outcomes, utilization, and more Reporting: Limited distribution models require efficient tracking and reporting systems Workflows: Align workflows with specific pharma and payer contractual requirements For in-depth, expert insights on pharmacy expansion, watch this webinar from Inovalon.

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SSRI treatment in postnatal depression linked to improved maternal and child outcomes

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

The use of postnatal selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) treatment is associated with a lower risk of postnatal depression-associated maternal mental health problems and child externalising behaviours, up to five years after childbirth, according to a recent study. Published in the journal JAMA Network Open , the study sought to examine whether postnatal SSRI treatment moderated postnatal depression-associated maternal and child outcomes across early childhood years.

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FTC order could ease biopharma competition

European Pharmaceutical Review

According to the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Amgen is to be barred from leveraging its drug portfolio to disadvantage its industry competitors. The biopharma company will be required to seek prior approval before acquiring related products. The FTC has settled on a proposed consent order with Amgen Inc. to address the potential competitive harm Amgen’s $27.8 billion acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics plc could bring.

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European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 4 2023

European Pharmaceutical Review

Included in Issue 4 of European Pharmaceutical Review : FOREWORD Dissolution testing – a dual role David Elder, David P Elder Consultancy REGULATORY INSIGHT EU packaging reform: a prescription for change? Maciej Adamczyk and Monika Pyzio-Michalik, DBS Law Firm EVENT PREVIEW Modern methods in microbiology and analytics PharmaLab Congress DRUG DELIVERY Dry powder delivery to the lungs Jnanadeva Bhat, ACG EVENT PREVIEW CPHI Barcelona 2023: what to expect Featuring company profiles from BioSpectra,

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Specific enzyme tissue expression in NSCLC could pave the way for improved immunotherapies

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

High levels of two enzymes, CD39 and CD73, involved in the adenosine pathway are associated with reduced patient survival in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) if found in tissue near the tumours , according to the findings of a new study. Understanding the pathways of immune suppression is crucial to the development of new therapeutic targets for immunotherapy.

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Layoffs as Sage Therapeutics reshuffles CNS pipeline

Outsourcing Pharma

Less than a month after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave its antidepressant drug zuranolone (Zurzuvae) a mixed welcome, Sage Therapeutics has launched plans to reorganize its operations by refocusing its drug development efforts and laying off 40% of its workforce.

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iNtRON wins US Army contract to develop bacteriophages for E.coli infections

Pharmaceutical Technology

iNtRON's contract is part of the US Army’s DEVCOM strategy to develop drugs to treat antibiotic-resistant UTIs.

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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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Roche’s Alecensa smashes phase 3 as adjuvant therapy for lung cancer

Outsourcing Pharma

The small molecule drug alectinib (Alecensa) developed by the big pharma company Roche has improved disease-free survival in patients with a specific form of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) when delivered as an adjuvant therapy in a phase 3 trial.

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Ergomed aims to go private via ÂŁ703m Permira takeover

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Ergomed aims to go private via ÂŁ703m Permira takeover Phil.

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Novo Nordisk launches Wegovy in the UK

Pharmafile

Novo Nordisk has today announced that Wegovy (semaglutide injection) is now available in the UK through a controlled and limited launch. The drug is intended to provide new treatment options to patients living with obesity. The drug will now be available via specialist NHS weight management services for patients meeting the National Institute for Health […] The post Novo Nordisk launches Wegovy in the UK appeared first on Pharmafile.

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Patient involvement at NICE: In whose interest is it anyway?

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Patient involvement at NICE: In whose interest is it anyway? Mike.

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5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software

Are you still using workarounds to manage your daily operations? To achieve peak performance, it's time to explore other options for specialty and infusion pharmacy software. Streamline pharmacy operations and improve clinical performance with automated processing, real-time data exchange, and electronic decision support. Download this helpful infographic to: Drive efficiency and patient adherence from referral receipt to delivery and ongoing care – all with our Pharmacy Cloud.

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AstraZeneca’s Calquence approved in China for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia treatment

Pharmafile

AstraZeneca has announced that Calquence (acalabrutinib) has been approved in China for the treatment of adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic leukaemia (SLL) who have already had one prior therapy. The National Medical Products Administration’s (NMPA) approval of this next generation, selective Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor follows positive results from […] The post AstraZeneca’s Calquence approved in China for chronic lymphocytic leukaemi

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Wegovy finally reaches the UK, in 'limited' quantities

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Wegovy finally reaches the UK, in 'limited' quantities Phil.

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Japan accepts GSK’s Nucala application to treat rhinosinusitis for review

Pharmaceutical Technology

The Japanese MHLW has accepted GSK’s supplementary new drug application (sJNDA) for Nucala (mepolizumab) to treat chronic rhinosinusitis

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Roche seeks early-stage lung cancer use for Alecensa

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Roche seeks early-stage lung cancer use for Alecensa Phil.

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Interview: Andrew MacGarvey COO of Phastar on opportunities for big analytical data

Outsourcing Pharma

Andrew MacGarvey is chief operating officer (COO) of Phastar. We caught up with him earlier in the summer at DIA Global in Boston to discuss the companyâs origins, opportunities for big analytical data DCTs, artificial intelligence and machine learning among many other topics.

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Companion Diagnostics Services: Future of Outsourcing

Roots Analysis

In the recent years, service industry has become a fast-growing segment in the overall healthcare domain – thanks to the steady increase in demand for contract research organizations (CROs) and contract manufacturing organizations. The need to focus on developing more efficient interventions, within stipulated timelines and budget constrains is the key driver for outsourcing operations to third-parties and the diagnostics development space is no exception.

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Centogene finds diagnostic and predictive biomarker for Gaucher disease

Pharmaceutical Technology

The company published a study showing lyso-Gb1 (glucosylsphingosine) as a diagnostic and predictive biomarker for the rare metabolic disease.

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Nestle sells underperforming peanut allergy drug

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Nestle sells underperforming peanut allergy drug Phil.

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Bidco to acquire biopharmaceutical services company Ergomed

Pharmaceutical Technology

Bidco has signed an agreement to acquire British biopharmaceutical services company Ergomed in a deal valued at about GBP703.1m ($884.79m).

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Chiesi’s Elfabrio receives NICE recommendation

Pharma Times

The therapy has been developed for the treatment of Fabry disease among adult patients - News - PharmaTimes

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Biocon Generics purchases Eywa’s manufacturing facility in US

Pharmaceutical Technology

Biocon Generics has purchased the US-based oral solid dosage manufacturing facility of Eywa Pharma for a total consideration of $7.7m.

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Marketing authorisation for AbbVie’s Aquipta

Pharma Times

The therapy has been developed for the treatment of migraine among adults - News - PharmaTimes

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Amgen and Horizon Therapeutics settle FTC lawsuit

Pharmaceutical Technology

Amgen and Horizon Therapeutics have reached a consent order agreement with the FTC to resolve the ongoing administrative lawsuit.

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Signal: UK clinical research provider Ergomed bought out in $888m deal

Pharmaceutical Technology

Private Equity firm Permira has announced that it is taking the company private, following many other UK firms.

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Minimal impact expected for first ten drugs released for Medicare price negotiation

Pharmaceutical Technology

The Biden Administration has released the anticipated list of ten drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations under the IRA.

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