pharmaphorum
MAY 4, 2022
Testing drug compounds on a chip designed to mimic human organs sounds closer to science fiction than reality, yet the technology already exists and is already being put to use. Ben Hargreaves discovers how the technology could provide more accurate safety predictions and even discover new treatments. The limits of animal models in drug discovery are well known.
Outsourcing Pharma
MAY 4, 2022
CPhI North America 2022 host city Philadelphia is set to become one of the worldâs biggest cell and gene therapy manufacturing hubs. But itâs just one of many centers of innovation that are helping drive the US pharma and biopharma industry.
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Impact Pharmaceutical Services
MAY 4, 2022
May 4, 2022 | Nathaniel DiTommaso, MS, Regulatory Affairs Manager. In May of 2014 and February of 2019 , the FDA released final Guidance for Industry outlining the Agency’s policies and procedures regarding expedited development and review programs for new drugs and biologics intended to treat serious or life-threatening conditions. Image courtesy of qimono at pixabay.com.
Compounding Pharmacy of America
MAY 3, 2022
When a loved one is in hospice care, family members and caregivers need to make difficult, often emotional decisions. This often comes after an already-long road of supporting your loved one as they battle disease or through declining health. As a caregiver, you need to make sure your loved one is comfortable and getting everything […]. The post Loved Ones in Hospice Benefit From Compounding Meds appeared first on The Compounding Pharmacy of America.
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.
pharmaphorum
MAY 3, 2022
Israeli cancer diagnosis startup Imagene AI has raised $21.5 million in first-round financing for its cancer diagnosis platform based digitised imaging of biopsy samples. The Series A – led by Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison and fellow investors Dr David Ahus and Zebra Medical Vision founder Eyal Gura – includes $3 million in seed funding from venture capital firm Blumberg Capital.
Outsourcing Pharma
MAY 4, 2022
An expert from Pharmatech Associates offers a glimpse into the evolution of CM and previews a lively discussion during the upcoming CPhI North America event.
Pharmacy Technician Pulse brings together the best content for pharmacy technicians from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
NF2 BioSolutions
MAY 4, 2022
Are you NF2 Aware? Get yourself selfie ready with our downloadable poster and SNAP! Send us your pictures or videos like this one! We have created a poster that you can print off, we would like everyone to get involved, take a selfie with the poster, or get someone else to take a photo of you and send it to us or post it onto your timeline (tag us please!).
pharmaphorum
MAY 4, 2022
Cognitive problems affecting memory and attention can be substantial and long-lasting in patients who suffer severe COVID-19 infections, according to a study by researchers in the UK. The study used computerised cognitive assessments to follow-up 46 people who were hospitalised with COVID-19 at the Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge over a three-month period in 2020, comparing the results with 460 matched control subjects.
Outsourcing Pharma
MAY 5, 2022
According to the 2022 EY CEO survey, life science executives are seeking to build resilience into their supply chains and dive into M&A opportunities.
Board Vitals - Pharmacist
MAY 3, 2022
Happy Nurses Week 2022! During this week, which occurs annually on May 6-12, we take the time to recognize nurses and the impact they’ve made on the patient population. Many businesses offer discounts and freebies to show their support for nurses around the country. Here are some of the top Nurses Week promotions for 2022. . The below information was collected for Nurses Week 2022 and may include the previous year’s offers as some companies have not announced their offers as of publishing.
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.
Roots Analysis
MAY 3, 2022
Blue ocean strategy, a concept first introduced in 2004, by W Chan Kim, and Renee Mauborgne in their bestselling book of the same name, talks about how to achieve a breakthrough in a highly saturated market by focusing on creating a new uncontested market. Blue ocean strategy is a systematic approach that helps emerging service providers to create a new demand, rather than competing for an already existing demand.
pharmaphorum
MAY 3, 2022
Alain Labrique, PhD, professor and associate chair of research at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (JHSPH) and chair of the World Health Organization (WHO) digital health guidelines development group discusses with us the ongoing research study, National Pandemic Pulse, he and his colleagues are performing in the US. Using comprehensive, repeat surveys deployed across the US population, Labrique and fellow researchers at JHSPH are measuring disparities and inequities due to COVID
Outsourcing Pharma
MAY 5, 2022
A leader from the clinical technology company discusses some of the pain points in data collection and analysis, and tools that can help users level up.
Pharma Marketing Network
MAY 2, 2022
Tune in and watch the Pharma Marketing network and industry experts from Otsuka, Biogen, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, and more during part 2 of a 2-part series on engagement. This PMN DTC Engagement Summit focused on DTC engagement throughout the following panels: Marketing at the Speed of Digital: Patient Engagement. Effective Use of Data in DTC Marketing.
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Roots Analysis
MAY 2, 2022
In the past few years, plants have been gaining a rapid traction, involving genetic modification and expression of new genes in plant host cells. Owing to significant advantages over conventional expression systems, such as low production costs, product safety, and ease of scaling up, plants are being widely recognized as a potential platform for the development and manufacturing of wide range of biopharmaceuticals.
pharmaphorum
MAY 3, 2022
Idorsia has become the first drugmaker in the EU to claim approval for a drug for chronic insomnia in the dual orexin receptor antagonist class, ahead of rival drugs from Merck & Co and Eisai. The new drug – Quviviq (daridorexant) – has been approved by the European Commission for adults who have been suffering insomnia for at least three months and are experiencing “considerable impact” on daytime functioning, according to the Swiss pharma company.
Outsourcing Pharma
MAY 4, 2022
An expert from the organization discusses ahead of his CPhI North America presentation how tomorrowâs drugs canât all be formulated with yesterdayâs excipients.
Med Ed 101
MAY 4, 2022
As you may or may not be aware, Adderall and vitamin C can interact with each other. The primary issue for this drug interaction involves an alteration of Adderall’s gastrointestinal absorption. Having a more acidic gut environment can reduce the absorption of Adderall. Here’s my take on the Adderall vitamin C interaction and some questions […].
Pharma Times
MAY 6, 2022
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals Foundation Trust opens centre to increase survival rate among pregnant women managing other conditions
pharmaphorum
MAY 6, 2022
Throughout my 30-year career, there have been many times it was obvious I stood out just because of my gender. I was often the only woman in the room, the meeting, or on the committee. Many colleagues had never worked with a woman leader before, let alone reported to a female boss. I’ve certainly faced barriers – sometimes literally. Exclusive behavior has many faces.
Outsourcing Pharma
MAY 5, 2022
This monthâs news on partnerships, appointments, expansions, and investment includes Javara, ACG, Phastar, Elligo Health Research, and other notable companies.
Med Ed 101
MAY 1, 2022
Working with a lot of geriatric patients, I run into patients complaining of dry eyes all the time. While many will readily admit that they have this issue, many will not even think to mention it because they have been dealing with it for a long time or they may consider it more of a […]. The post Patient Complains of Dry Eyes – What’s The Pharmacist’s Next Move?
Pharma Times
MAY 6, 2022
WHO have stated that Veklury recommendation is being updated following compelling new evidence of hospital reductions
pharmaphorum
MAY 3, 2022
A scientist working in Switzerland has become the fifth person to be convicted of attempting to steal trade secrets from pharmaceutical group GlaxoSmithKline in a case that stretched back several years. Gongda Xue (52), a Chinese citizen formerly working at the Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research in Switzerland, has been found guilty of conspiracy to steal trade secrets in relation to medicines under development at GSK between January 2010 and January 2016.
Outsourcing Pharma
MAY 2, 2022
A leader from the life-science organization discusses how collaboration could lead to a broad range of benefits for everyone along the drug discovery pipeline.
pharmaphorum
MAY 4, 2022
Hello Heart has raised $70 million in fourth-round financing to help grow its smartphone-based technology for people seeking to improve their heart health. Hello Heart blood pressure monitor. Hello Heart’s digital platform is based on a blood pressure monitor and smartphone app. It deploys artificial intelligence to help users track their blood pressure, pulse rate, weight and activity levels – as well as any medications taken – and give feedback and advice on how to adopt healthy practice
pharmaphorum
MAY 5, 2022
AstraZeneca’s SGLT2 inhibitor Farxiga has hit the mark in a phase 3 heart failure trial that brings it back into contention with its main rival Jardiance from Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly. Top-line results from the DELIVER trial showed that Farxiga (dapagliflozin) was able to reduce the risk of cardiovascular deaths or worsening heart failure in patients who have heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), setting up filings for the new indication in the coming months.
pharmaphorum
MAY 3, 2022
Gilead Sciences has made another foray into the natural killer (NK) cell category, paying $300 million upfront to access Dragonfly Therapeutics’ TriNKET platform to find therapies for cancer and inflammatory diseases. The deal initially focuses on preclinical-stage immunotherapy DF-7001 which targets 5T4, a protein found on cancer cells and stromal cells that is though to drive growth of various solid tumours, including non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), breast cancer, pancreatic cancer a
pharmaphorum
MAY 6, 2022
A digital therapeutic (DTx) developed to help people suffering from insomnia has been shown to improve sleep and mental health in people recovering from a stroke in a clinical trial. The use of the Sleepio app improved sleep quality in 48% of patients enrolled into the study, which was conducted with the University of Oxford. The study found Sleepio users experienced less depression and anxiety after eight weeks follow-up, according to the results, which were presented this week at the European
pharmaphorum
MAY 6, 2022
Biogen has licensed rights to a digital therapeutic (DTx) developed by MedRhythms which combines sensors, software, and music to help people with multiple sclerosis tackle mobility problems. The biopharma company – which is one of the top players in MS drug therapies – is paying $3 million upfront to claim rights to the DTx, known as MR-004, and is also on the hook for an additional $117.5 million in development and commercial milestones plus royalties on any eventual sales.
pharmaphorum
MAY 6, 2022
The PING Conference 2022 is back in person this year, with opportunities to network face-to-face with people from right across the life sciences ecosystem. We will be going back to the future…with a historic twist! Be informed and be inspired from leading speakers, be networked, be fed, and be entertained! We are delighted to bring you this year’s PING Conference 2022 with a high calibre of inspirational and informative speakers taking part in an entertaining in person format at The Old Palace
pharmaphorum
MAY 6, 2022
For life science companies around the world, enabling faster access to innovative drugs and therapies is a complicated challenge. As this issue’s contributors discuss, changes in technologies and processes across the industry are disrupting traditional market access solutions and creating opportunities for companies to explore new avenues for innovation.
pharmaphorum
MAY 6, 2022
Forget the number of deaths worldwide from COVID-19 estimated by the various trackers of around six million. The true figures is much higher, at nearly 15 million, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The agency believes many countries have underestimated the number of deaths that can be directly or indirectly attributed to the coronavirus, in some cases by a massive margin.
pharmaphorum
MAY 6, 2022
Novartis has shut down production of its radioligand therapies – one of its key growth areas – at facilities in Europe and the US after discovering potential quality issues at the plants. The suspension affects sites at Ivrea in Italy and Millburn in New Jersey, and will affect both commercial and clinical trial supplies of its Lutathera for neuroendocrine tumours (NET) and recently-approved prostate cancer therapy Pluvicto.
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