Tue.Feb 20, 2024

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Iovance, with approval of ‘TIL’ cell therapy, readies for complex launch

Bio Pharma Dive

The biotech set a price of roughly $515,000 per patient for its therapy Amtagvi, the first to be approved based on a decades-old technique of using tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes.

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Xolair amplifies reach after FDA approval for treating food allergies 

Pharmaceutical Technology

Xolair is the first FDA-approved drug to reduce allergic reactions in people with one or more food allergies, as per Roche’s announcement.

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IISc and BFI team up to maximise translational research projects

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Blockchain For Impact (BFI) have teamed up to maximise translational research projects where the latter aims to allocate US$1 million. The collaboration, under the BFI-Biome Virtual Network Programme, will see BFI to support various research projects at the IISc.

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FDA puts hold on Rapt trials of drug for eczema, asthma

Bio Pharma Dive

Rapt reported one case of liver failure in a study participant who received the biotech’s drug, which is seen by analysts as a possible competitor to Dupixent.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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New ‘Prosthetic’ Hacks The Brain to Recall Specific Memories

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Neuroscientists have ‘hacked’ the brain’s memory pathways with a new prosthetic system that could help improve the recollection of specific memories.

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Translating complex data into actionable insights, to create big value for smaller biotech companies

Bio Pharma Dive

Why clinical pharmacology is critical to accelerating drug development, and how it can help drive value in a complex and rapidly evolving landscape.

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AbbVie’s Cerevel deal hits an uncommon roadblock

Bio Pharma Dive

A “second request” from the Federal Trade Commission could protract the timing of AbbVie’s proposed acquisition, which is slated to close around the middle of the year.

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US FDA accepts review of argenx’s VYVGART Hytrulo for CIDP

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US FDA has accepted for priority review argenx's sBLA for VYVGART Hytrulo to treat chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy.

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Here are 7 practical ways asynchronous advisory programs can make an impact in 2024

Bio Pharma Dive

Can asynchronous advisory programs can add distinct value to your strategic mix? Yes! Here's how.

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Singapore HSA accepts AffaMed’s NDA for ocular treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

The Singapore HSA has accepted the new drug application (NDA) for AffaMed Therapeutics’ DEXTENZA to treat ocular inflammation and pain.

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The New Age of Decentralized Clinical Trials

White paper that delves into the complex topic of Decentralized Clinical Trials and how to master them within the confines of FDA Regulations

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Rick Gonzalez, longtime AbbVie CEO, to step down in July

Bio Pharma Dive

The veteran executive, who guided AbbVie through its separation from Abbott Laboratories, will be succeeded by Chief Operating Officer Robert Michael.

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Pfizer’s VELSIPITY receives EC approval for ulcerative colitis

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pfizer has obtained marketing authorisation from the European Commission (EC) for VELSIPITY to treat ulcerative colitis (UC).

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AstraZeneca gets new Tagrisso OK as drug succeeds in another trial

Bio Pharma Dive

The FDA approved the targeted therapy together with chemo for first-line metastatic lung cancer, while fresh trial results supported earlier use.

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AstraZeneca completes Icosavax acquisition for $1.1bn

Pharmaceutical Technology

AstraZeneca has concluded the acquisition of clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company Icosavax in a $1.1bn deal.

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Unlocking Excellence: How Catalent Is Transforming Japan’s Clinical Research

Planning on running clinical trials in Japan? How can you reliably supply these studies? Discover Catalent’s clinical supply packaging facility in Shiga, Japan. Strategically located between Tokyo and Osaka, and one of largest in Japan, this 6,000 square meter facility offers comprehensive services including primary and secondary clinical packaging and labelling, comparator sourcing, cold chain storage, local and global distribution, local language support and white glove service to support stud

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Daiichi Sankyo plots €1B expansion to beef up antibody-drug conjugate production in Germany

Fierce Pharma

After laying out plans to absorb a pair of production subsidiaries in October, Japan’s Daiichi Sankyo is doubling down on its quest to dominate the red-hot antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) field. | Aiming to beef up development and manufacturing of antibody-drug conjugates, Daiichi Sankyo is plugging roughly €1 billion ($1.08 billion) into an expansion of its production facility in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Germany.

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Benzalkonium Chloride: How to overcome analytical challenges

Pharmaceutical Technology

We explore the challenges when conducting analytical testing of the popular preservative Benzalkonium Chloride.

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Grand Rounds February 16, 2024: Clinical Implications of the MINT Trial: p=0.07 (Jeffrey Carson, MD, MACP)

Rethinking Clinical Trials

             Speaker Jeffrey Carson, MD, MACP Principal Investigator and Study Chair MINT Trial Provost-New Brunswick, Rutgers Biomedical Health Sciences Distinguished Professor of Medicine Richard C. Reynolds, M.D. Chair in General Internal Medicine Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Keywords Transfusion; MI; MINT; Anemia; Clinical trials Key Points Anemia is common in patients with acute MI.

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CX-2029 by CytomX Therapeutics for Pancreatic Cancer: Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

CX-2029 is under clinical development by CytomX Therapeutics and currently in Phase II for Pancreatic Cancer.

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The New Age of Decentralized Clinical Trials

This new white paper defines and details the impact of Decentralized Clinical Trials on the Pharmaceutical industry and how the impact can be measured along with steps companies can take to ensure adoption.

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FDA starts review of Argenx drug in rare disease CIDP

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The FDA has said it plans to deliver a decision in June on the use of Argenx’ Vyvgart Hytrulo in rare autoimmune disease chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP).

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Touting commercial and R&D progress, AstraZeneca hikes CEO Pascal Soriot's pay to nearly £17M

Fierce Pharma

AstraZeneca, having surpassed its long-term $45 billion revenue goal last year, has handsomely rewarded its chief executive. | AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot’s compensation package makes him the current top contender for 2023’s highest-paid pharma CEO in Europe. Still, as in years past, not everyone is pleased with Soriot’s 2023 windfall.

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Pfizer’s ulcerative colitis drug Velsipity gets EU okay

pharmaphorum

The European Commission has approved Pfizer’s S1P receptor modulator Velsipity as a treatment for ulcerative colitis (UC), raising the pressure on Bristol-Myers Squibb’s first-to-market Zeposia.

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Another tough decision for Bayer as it plans to slash dividend by 95% to reduce debt

Fierce Pharma

Since he took over as CEO at Bayer nine months ago, Bill Anderson had had to make tough decisions to try to get the floundering conglomerate back on track. | Bayer plans to cut its investor dividends to help reduce the company’s debt. Over three years, Bayer intends to pay out the legal minimum. For 2023, that comes to €0.11 per share compared to the €2.40 the company paid out per share in 2022.

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Roles and Responsibilities of Specialized Clinical Supply Experts

When selecting a clinical supply provider, consideration often focuses upon the manufacturing, packaging, storage and distribution capabilities available that will, at face-value, be sufficient to meet the needs of the sponsor and their trial. However, there are human-based and knowledge-driven factors that are often overlooked that go beyond these basic physical capabilities and are integral to the development and delivery of high performing clinical supply chains.

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Patient feedback is creating next-gen drug delivery devices

pharmaphorum

Patient feedback is driving innovation in next-generation drug delivery devices, improving patient adherence and experience. Learn how these advancements are shaping the future of healthcare.

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Not Disclosed Neurodegeneration by Eli Lilly and Co for Neurodegenerative Diseases: Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

Not Disclosed Neurodegeneration is under clinical development by Eli Lilly and Co and currently in Phase I for Neurodegenerative Diseases.

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AbbVie CEO telegraphs retirement and prepares to pass baton to long-time deputy Robert Michael

Fierce Pharma

On AbbVie’s latest earnings call, analysts were curious whether long-time CEO Richard Gonzalez was weighing a succession plan now that Humira’s loss of U.S. exclusivity has passed. | Robert Michael, AbbVie’s current president and chief operating officer, has been tapped by the company’s board of directors to take over Richard Gonzalez’s CEO post on July 1.

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Novo Nordisk and Catalent deal: net positive or negative for industry?

BioPharma Reporter

Novo Nordisk recently acquired three manufacturing facilities from contract development and manufacturing organization Catalent, in a bold move that has sparked a great deal of debate and some backlash.

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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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ST101 by Sapience Therapeutics for Signet Ring Cell Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

ST101 is under clinical development by Sapience Therapeutics and currently in Phase II for Signet Ring Cell Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

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How transparent is the VPAG?

pharmaphorum

Learn about the transparency of the Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing, Access and Growth (VPAG) regarding medicines pricing and the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI). Explore how these factors impact the pharmaceutical industry.

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ST101 by Sapience Therapeutics for Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM): Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

ST101 is under clinical development by Sapience Therapeutics and currently in Phase II for Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM).

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Opening the digital front door to advanced healthcare

pharmaphorum

In a new episode of the pharmaphorum podcast, host Nicole Raleigh speaks with Dr Brigham Hyde, co-founder and CEO of Atropos Health, and Ardy Arianpour, co-founder and CEO of SEQSTER, about their latest partnership, with its goal of personalised registries and the notion of the digital front door for patient information.

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Accelerating Clinical Supply Through Integrated Drug Development

As the development pipeline for new drugs continues to grow, biopharmaceutical companies are re-evaluating how to best manage and balance resources across an increasing number of development projects and complex clinical trials. There are two approaches that can be used to speed a drug from development to clinic faster: timeline compression and parallel processing, but only one that considers the benefits of integrating clinical supply into the overall drug development process.