April, 2024

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Psychiatry drugs finally have pharma’s attention. Can they keep it?

Bio Pharma Dive

Recent biotech company acquisitions have put emerging schizophrenia treatments in focus. But many development hurdles still stand in the way of new medicines for the brain.

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Outrun Therapeutics announces launch with $10m seed funding

Pharmaceutical Technology

Outrun Therapeutics announced its launch with $10m seed funding to advance a protein stabilisation pipeline focused on E3 ligase inhibitors.

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Roche touts near-complete suppression of multiple sclerosis relapse for injectable Ocrevus

Fierce Pharma

One-year data continued to support a more convenient, injectable version of Roche’s blockbuster multiple sclerosis (MS) drug Ocrevus ahead of an FDA decision, the Swiss pharma said. | One-year data continued to support a more convenient, injectable version of Roche’s blockbuster multiple sclerosis drug Ocrevus ahead of an FDA decision, the Swiss pharma said.

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FDA settles ivermectin lawsuit, removes contentious COVID-19 posts

BioPharma Reporter

The FDA has agreed to permanently remove several social media posts urging people not to take ivermectin for the treatment of COVID-19, after a lawsuit brought by three doctors accused the regulatory body of interfering with their ability to practice medicine.

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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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AACR, Cancer Treatment and the Promise of Antibody-Drug Conjugates

BioSpace

This week’s American Association for Cancer Research annual meeting drove home the importance of antibody-drug conjugates as an emerging class of potential anti-cancer therapeutics.

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Smart sensor cleared for use with AZ asthma, COPD inhalers

pharmaphorum

A smart sensor developed by Adherium has been cleared by the FDA for use with AstraZeneca's asthma inhaler Airsupra and Breztri for COPD.

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India sees insignificant revision to price ceiling in 2024

Pharmaceutical Technology

The price ceiling policy has been in place for more than 20 years, but it has neither been very successful nor free of consequences for pharma companies.

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Sanofi, busy with cost-savings campaign, restructures US commercial vaccine group

Fierce Pharma

During a busy period of overhaul at Sanofi, the company is restructuring its U.S. vaccine commercial group. | During a busy period of overhaul at Sanofi, the company is restructuring its U.S. vaccine commercial group. A spokesperson said the company would offer affected employees a chance to apply for new roles, plus "outplacement services.

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Pfizer accused of 'bringing discredit' on industry with 'unnecessary' vaccine tweet

BioPharma Reporter

Pfizer has been accused of âbringing discreditâ on the pharma industry after senior employees promoted its âunlicensedâ COVID-19 vaccine through social media at the height of the pandemic.

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5 Promising MASH Therapies That Could Follow Madrigal’s Rezdiffra

BioSpace

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis experts welcomed Madrigal’s Rezdiffra as an “important first," but there are more mid- to late-stage therapies showing promising results.

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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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How long do clinical trials take?

Antidote

Before it is released onto the market, the development of any new drug or medical device must undergo rigorous testing , part of which involves clinical trials. Clinical trials are integral to making sure that any new therapy is both safe and effective for individuals, and volunteers are a vital part of the process.

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Ultragenyx says Angelman therapy is working, but safety questions remain

Bio Pharma Dive

Treatment appeared to result in functional and cognitive gains in people with the neurological disorder. Three participants experienced lower extremity weakness, however.

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AskBio’s AB-1002 gene therapy receives FDA fast-track status

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted fast-track designation to Bayer subsidiary Asklepios BioPharmaceutical’s (AskBio) investigational gene therapy AB-1002, aimed at treating congestive heart failure (CHF).

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Number of ongoing US drug shortages reaches new high, pharmacist group says

Fierce Pharma

As lawmakers, biopharma companies and others try to stabilize vulnerable pharma supply chains, drug shortages have become about as bad as they’ve ever been in the U.S. | The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists has released new data showing there were 323 drugs in shortage in the U.S. as of 2024’s first quarter—the highest number recorded since ASHP began tracking shortage data back in 2001.

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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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Has Pfizer brought discredit on the industry with misguided vaccine tweet? Industry weighs in

BioPharma Reporter

Pfizer has been accused of âbringing discreditâ on the pharma industry after senior employees promoted its âunlicensedâ COVID-19 vaccine through social media at the height of the pandemic.

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4 Investigational Weight Loss Drugs That Could Change the Market

BioSpace

GLP-1 treatments are all the rage in this space, but they aren’t the only approach in development. The pipeline assets highlighted here offer a differentiated approach, potentially increasing efficacy or reducing side effects.

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NHS trust bids to take license for abandoned gene therapy

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Great Ormond Street Hospital is applying for the license to a gene therapy for rare disease ADA-SCID that was abandoned by a biotech developer on commercial grounds.

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Cerevel, in ‘major surprise,’ finds success in late-stage Parkinson’s study

Bio Pharma Dive

Analysts had low expectations for Cerevel’s drug tavapadon, which was something of an afterthought in AbbVie’s proposed buyout of the biotech.

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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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Estetrol by Mithra Pharmaceuticals for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM): Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

Estetrol is under clinical development by Mithra Pharmaceuticals and currently in Phase III for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM).

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Novartis touts surrogate endpoint win, nabs priority review for Fabhalta in IgAN

Fierce Pharma

A Novartis drug with "pipeline in a pill" potential, according to one analyst group, has delivered on that promise once again. | In a phase 3 trial, treatment with Fabhalta led to a statistically significant 38.3% reduction of proteinuria (protein in the urine) in patients with IgA nephropathy, Novartis said on Monday.

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Eli Lilly under pressure: Can they solve GLP-1 supply squeeze?

BioPharma Reporter

Specific doses of Eli Lillyâs GLP-1 blockbuster drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound are currently facing a supply shortage, and frustrated patients are urging the pharma giant to act â fast.

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Merck Snaps Up Small Startup in $208M Deal, Seeks to Improve Safety of ADCs

BioSpace

As the antibody-drug conjugate space continues to heat up, Merck has acquired preclinical startup Abceutics—spun out of the University at Buffalo—and its novel platform that aims to make ADC therapeutics safer.

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2022 Research: The Rapid Rise of Ocean Freight Visibility

A research study conducted by The Journal of Commerce and FourKites surveyed hundreds of international shippers, exploring how their usage of global supply chain visibility technology has evolved since the onset of global disruptions caused by COVID-19. For international shippers, ocean freight visibility has evolved from optional to essential and satisfaction with visibility varies greatly depending on how it is obtained and delivered.

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ICR collaboration forms national NHS patient database registry for Lynch syndrome patients

Pharma Times

The genetic condition affects one in 279 people in England and significantly increases cancer risk

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5 FDA decisions to watch in the second quarter

Bio Pharma Dive

The FDA could soon expand use of two multiple myeloma cell therapies as well as a top-selling medicine from Sanofi and Regeneron, while Pfizer’s years of gene therapy work might finally pay dividends.

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FDA accepts Shorla’s oral liquid leukaemia drug NDA

Pharmaceutical Technology

The FDA has approved the NDA for SH-201, an oral liquid drug that slows or stops the growth of certain types of leukaemia.

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AstraZeneca, Daiichi Sankyo's Enhertu wins historic HER2 tumor-agnostic FDA nod

Fierce Pharma

With Enhertu at the heart of AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s respective goals for oncology growth, the partners have significantly expanded the antibody-drug conjugate’s (ADC's) reach in the U.S.< | With Enhertu at the heart of AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s respective goals for oncology growth, the partners have significantly expanded the antibody-drug conjugate’s reach in the United States.

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An Innovative & Creative Problem Solver Approach to Selling in the Medical Device Space

Speaker: Steve Goldstein, Sales Leader

Are you currently in sales, or involved in a business that depends on strong sales results? What about the extremely competitive world of medical device sales? What are some of the top challenges your customers face and how do you approach understanding what’s most important to them? Join Steve Goldstein, Sales Success Coach, Motivational Speaker and Medical Device Sales Leader from Gold Selling LLC., to discover critical strategies and approaches you can take to engage your customers, achieve g

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Commercialising IVDs – The complex path towards access to early diagnosis

pharmaphorum

Navigating the complex path towards commercialising In Vitro Diagnostics (IVDs) can be challenging. Learn more about the intricate process involved in bringing early diagnostic tools to market.

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FDA Requires Boxed Warning for Secondary Cancers on CAR-T Therapies

BioSpace

Following a months-long safety review, the regulator on Thursday said it is now requiring black box warnings for all commercially available CAR-T therapies to reflect the risk of secondary malignancies.

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Study suggests tumour microenvironments could predict cancer progression

Pharma Times

NSCLC is the most common type of lung cancer and is responsible for up to 85% of all cases

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Vertex to buy kidney disease drugmaker Alpine for $4.9B

Bio Pharma Dive

The deal, which company CEO Reshma Kewalramani described as “just the right fit,” is the largest acquistion in Vertex’s 35-year history.

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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.