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Sanofi abandons phase 2 trial of Denali’s multiple sclerosis candidate

Outsourcing Pharma

The big pharma company Sanofi has discontinued a phase 2 trial of U.S. partner Denali Therapeuticsâ oditrasertib for the treatment of multiple sclerosis after the drug failed to perform.

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Opinion: Why I’m wary of the new schizophrenia miracle drug

STAT

On Sept. 26, the FDA approved the first truly new antipsychotic in decades: Cobenfy. In clinical trials, it didn’t cause certain side effects that traditionally interfere with medication adherence, including weight gain, lethargy, and movement disorders. I have schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type — a combination of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder — and I agree that this is a monumental development for my community.

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Balancing Personalized Marketing and Maintaining Data Privacy

PharmExec

In this part of her video interview, Amanda Powers-Han, Chief Marketing Officer, Greater Than One and Pharmaceutical Executive Advisory Board Member discusses how pharmaceutical companies can effectively balance personalized marketing efforts with maintaining data privacy and ensuring patient trust.

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11 experts on why gains in cardiovascular disease are stalling and what we can do about it

STAT

It was a dramatic call to action by the American Heart Association: The organization declared its decade-long goal culminating in 2020 was to slash deaths from cardiovascular disease and stroke by 20%. It also promised in its scientific journal to move all Americans toward “ideal cardiovascular health.” That never happened. Deaths did decrease by 15% from 2010, but it was a “disappointment” that fatalities linked to conditions like high blood pressure, heart failure,

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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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How a CDMO is staying on top of API and drug product manufacturing trends

Outsourcing Pharma

As active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and medicines become more complex and the demand for efficiency rises, drug developers and manufacturers must adapt their strategies to keep pace with the evolving landscape.

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Heart disease experts in their own words: ‘This is solvable and this is preventable’

STAT

Why aren’t we doing better in the battle against cardiovascular disease?  Over the last few months, STAT put that question to nearly a dozen experts in cardiology, primary care, endocrinology, and vascular disease. Nearly all of them, as a related article details, pointed to a crisis in primary care.

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Opinion: STAT+: What the Sandoz CEO is thinking about the 2024 elections

STAT

As Election Day 2024 gets closer, STAT’s First Opinion asked executives from leading biotech and pharmaceutical companies to reflect on how their industry is being portrayed in the presidential campaign — and what their hopes are for a new presidential administration.  With all eyes currently on the upcoming U.S. elections, it’s easy to forget that this year more than 75 countries have headed to the polls or will soon.

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The growing role of CDMOs in the circular economy

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pharmaceutical giants cannot work in a silo to reach net zero. Pharma contract manufactures have a duty to engage with the science-based climate targets, says ACG.

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FDA Approves Single-Dose Regimen of UCB’s Bimzelx for Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis, Active Psoriatic Arthritis

PharmExec

Expanded indication of Bimzelx offers a prefilled syringe with a single 2 mL subcutaneous injection, improving upon the previous regimen of two 1 mL injections.

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US digital health spending set to increase, survey finds

pharmaphorum

Health plans, employers, and healthcare providers plan to increase their spending on digital health technologies in the next 12 months, says PHTI survey

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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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Parenteral Solutions in Contract Manufacturing for the Pharmaceutical Industry 

Pharmaceutical Technology

Discover the leading Parenteral Solutions in Pharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing. Download the free Buyer's Guide for full contact details.

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Transgene cervical cancer shot misses the mark in phase 2

pharmaphorum

Transgene's therapeutic vaccine for cervical and anogenital cancers failed a phase 2 trial, but an efficacy signal warrants further study

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EvolutionIQ Expands AI-Powered Claims Tech

PharmExec

OncLive serves as the connection to oncology, including groundbreaking cancer news and interviews with top oncologists in multimedia formats.

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LEO launches chronic hand eczema drug in its first market

pharmaphorum

Germany is the first market for LEO Pharma's Anzupgo, the first topical treatment specifically approved for chronic hand eczema

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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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Samsung Biologics Launches High Concentration Platform

PharmExec

OncLive serves as the connection to oncology, including groundbreaking cancer news and interviews with top oncologists in multimedia formats.

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Lundbeck to acquire Longboard Pharmaceuticals for $2.6bn

Pharmaceutical Technology

Lundbeck is to acquire Longboard for $2.6bn equity value in a move set to enhance its capabilities within neuro-rare conditions.

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Pharma Pulse 10/15/24: Understanding Acceptability of eConsent, Advances in Oncology Care & more

PharmExec

OncLive serves as the connection to oncology, including groundbreaking cancer news and interviews with top oncologists in multimedia formats.

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Beyond COVID-19: mRNA vaccines aim to revolutionise cancer care

pharmaphorum

mRNA vaccines, pivotal in the fight against COVID-19, are now emerging as a promising innovation in cancer treatment.

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Regulatory Hurdles and Ethical Concerns in FDA Oversight of AI/ML Medical Devices

Pharmacy Times

The FDA faces a multitude of challenges in regulating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) medical devices.

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Boehringer partners WHO Foundation to advance healthcare access

Pharmaceutical Technology

Boehringer Ingelheim, in partnership with the WHO Foundation, has committed $5m to enhance healthcare access.

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Access Insights 2024: Commercialization’s Financial Headwinds and Tailwinds

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The conference’s opening keynote sets the scene for 2025 and the years to come.

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Alleo and Ubiquigent unite to accelerate drug discovery

Pharma Times

Partnership to harness AI for DUB-focused preclinical programmes

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Pharma Pulse 10/15/24: Today’s Playbook for Startups, Key End Points in Clinical Trials & more

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The latest news for pharma industry insiders.

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The essential ingredient of any vaccination programme? Women | Sania Nishtar and Svenja Schulze

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

We call on leaders meeting at the World Health Summit to help remove all gender-related barriers to immunisation against diseases such as polio Dr Sania Nishtar is the chief executive officer of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and Svenja Schulze is Germany’s federal minister for economic cooperation and development When confronting diseases such as polio in Gaza and mpox outbreaks in some African countries, we must remember one of the biggest lessons ever learned in global health: women are essential