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FDA rejects Regeneron lymphoma drug, setting back company’s oncology push

Bio Pharma Dive

The agency wants Regeneron to make more progress with a confirmatory trial before clearing odronextamab, a “bispecific” antibody being developed for multiple blood cancers.

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FDA approves J&J’s OPSYNVI for pulmonary arterial hypertension

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US FDA approved Johnson & Johnson's (J&J) OPSYNVI for chronic treatment in adult patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension.

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Axsome drug succeeds in narcolepsy symptoms trial

Bio Pharma Dive

Despite the late-stage victory, shares of the New York-based biotech dipped more than 3%. One analyst argued that Axsome’s drug has “largely been falling under investor radars.

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Cancer Research UK and CRIS fund lung cancer vaccine research

Pharmaceutical Technology

Cancer Research UK and the CRIS Cancer Foundation have awarded a £1.7m ($2.1m) grant for developing the lung cancer vaccine LungVax.

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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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The future of companion diagnostic (CDx) development: Why commercialization is key

Bio Pharma Dive

As precision medicine expands into a growing number of therapeutic areas, the “one size fits all” approach to drug development is becoming less common.

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Elahere secures full approval from FDA for types of ovarian cancer

Pharmaceutical Technology

The FDA granted accelerated approval for the drug back in November 2022, and granted priority review in December 2023.

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CRISPR-based assay could revolutionise diagnosis of NTM infections

Pharmaceutical Technology

The CRISPR-based assay significantly accelerates the current diagnostic process, which can last for months and could revolutionise the way NTM infections are diagnosed.

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AbbVie to buy immune drug developer Landos

Bio Pharma Dive

Worth about $138 million upfront, the deal is another example of pharma interest in new drugs for inflammatory conditions like Crohn’s.

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March 25, 2024: PCORI Announces Foundational Expectations for Partnerships in Research

Rethinking Clinical Trials

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) announced the release of its new Foundational Expectations for Partnerships in Research. The resource is an update of the 2014 PCORI Engagement Rubric. It builds on a growing body of evidence about engaging patients and other partners in patient-centered comparative effectiveness research. A webinar on April 4 will explore the foundational expectations, which PCORI describes as “building blocks for meaningful, effective, and sustaina

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Improving clinical trial design with real-world data

Bio Pharma Dive

Leveraging real-world data (RWD) transforms global clinical trials, enhancing patient engagement and improving regulatory decision-making.

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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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Birmingham University to develop lollipop for mouth cancer detection

Pharmaceutical Technology

The University of Birmingham has secured £350,000 in funding to develop a flavoured "lollipop" for the early detection of mouth cancer.

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BioNTech Hit with NIH Notice of Default over COVID-19 Vaccine Royalties

BioSpace

The National Institutes of Health claims BioNTech is in default regarding alleged royalty payments the agency contends it is owed in connection with the company’s COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty.

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Novo shells out $1.1bn to buy Cardior to expand cardiovascular pipeline

Pharmaceutical Technology

Novo Nordisk will pay up to $1.1bn in upfront and milestone-based payments, with the acquisition expected to close in Q2 2024.

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BioNTech hit with 'notice of default' from NIH in COVID-19 vaccine royalty dispute

Fierce Pharma

Even as Germany's BioNTech deals with ongoing declines of its revenue and share price, it's facing another serious concern: U.S. | Even as Germany's BioNTech deals with ongoing declines of its revenue and share price, it's facing another serious concern: U.S. officials are pressing the company to pay royalties linked to the commercialization of its lucrative Pfizer-partnered COVID-19 vaccine.

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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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Pharmaceutical packaging companies and labelling machines

Pharmaceutical Technology

Download our extensive, free list of the leading pharmaceutical packaging companies and labelling machine manufacturers today.

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In banner year, Lilly rewards CEO David Ricks with 24% boost in total pay to $26.6M

Fierce Pharma

In 2023, Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks received a 24% boost in pay from $21.4 million to $26.6 million. The increase coincides with the company's booming sales.

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Gilead acquires CymaBay Therapeutics for $4.3bn

Pharmaceutical Technology

Gilead Sciences has concluded the acquisition of CymaBay Therapeutics in a transaction valued at approximately $4.3bn.

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With Merck's key PAH approval on tap, Johnson & Johnson wins nod for combo tablet

Fierce Pharma

With the FDA expected this week to approve a first-in-class treatment from Merck for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), Johnson & Johnson has beaten its New Jersey rival to the punch with a | With the FDA expected this week to approve a first-in-class treatment from Merck for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), Johnson & Johnson has beaten its New Jersey rival to the punch with a nod from the U.S. regulator for its newest PAH treatment.

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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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Esperion snags US label expansion for cardiovascular disease drugs

Pharmaceutical Technology

Esperion Therapeutics’ Nexletol and Nexlizet are now available for patients with cardiovascular risk in the US.

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AstraZeneca’s Ultomiris Wins FDA Approval for Rare Autoimmune Disease

BioSpace

AstraZeneca’s Alexion on Monday secured the fourth indication for Ultomiris, which can now be used to treat the rare autoimmune condition neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.

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AriBio licenses Alzheimer’s pill in China for up to $770m

Pharmaceutical Technology

An unnamed Chinese partner takes on AR1001 in an APAC Alzheimer’s market predicted to be worth $2.

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Viking Touts Promising Phase I Data for Weight-Loss Pill Candidate

BioSpace

The early-stage study showed that Viking Therapeutics’ oral obesity candidate VK2735, a dual agonist of the GLP-1 and GIP receptors, elicited a 3.3% reduction in mean body weight. The company plans to start a Phase II trial.

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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.

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AstraZeneca’s rare disease unit overcomes FDA snub to expand Ultomiris in NMOSD

Fierce Pharma

Nearly five years after an FDA approval for Soliris in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), AstraZeneca’s follow-on C5 drug Ultomiris has entered the rare neurological disease, as well.< | Nearly five years after an FDA approval for Soliris in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), AstraZeneca’s follow-on C5 drug Ultomiris has entered the rare neurological disease, as well.

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Stoke’s Early-Stage Data for Genetic Epilepsy Drug Sends Stock Skyrocketing

BioSpace

Stoke Therapeutics reported results for Dravet syndrome studies showing clinically meaningful effects, including reductions in convulsive seizure frequency, supporting the potential for disease modification.

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Invivyd's COVID prophylactic scores FDA emergency nod for people with weakened immune systems

Fierce Pharma

The four years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic have yielded many advances against the coronavirus, including Moderna and Pfizer’s groundbreaking mRNA vaccines. | The agency granted emergency use authorization to Invivyd's Pemgarda, a monoclonal antibody for those who are immunocompromised and unlikely to receive adequate protection from marketed mRNA vaccines.

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Brazil and Caring Cross to Produce Affordable CAR-T, Stem Cell Gene Therapies

BioSpace

Brazil’s Ministry of Health and nonprofit Caring Cross announced a collaboration Tuesday aimed at local manufacturing of CAR-T cell and stem cell gene therapies at a much lower cost than Europe and the U.S.

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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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FTC weighs in on Teva's inhaler litigation against Amneal amid far-reaching patent crackdown

Fierce Pharma

When it comes to questioning drug patents, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) isn’t backing down. | After filing a challenge in November against more than 100 patents in the FDA’s Orange Book—and persuading several drugmakers to retract their intellectual property (IP) protections in the process—the U.S. Federal Trade Commission is now calling out uncooperative companies in court.

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Novo Nordisk agrees $1.1bn takeover of RNA biotech Cardior

pharmaphorum

Novo Nordisk has agreed to buy Cardior Pharmaceuticals for $1.1 billion, adding expertise in RNA therapeutics and a heart failure therapy in mid-stage trials.

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Axsome Therapeutics’ Small Molecule Clears Phase III Trial in Narcolepsy

BioSpace

Axsome clinched a late-stage victory for its chronic sleep disorder candidate AXS-12, which demonstrated significant improvement in cataplexy—the sudden loss of muscle tone while a person is awake—after five weeks.

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New wave of potential therapies to bring ‘paradigm shift’ in COPD treatment

BioPharma Reporter

The recent submission of clinical trial data for Sanofi/Regeneronâs Dupixent and Veronaâs Ensifentrine to the U.S. FDA indicates the entry of new therapies for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in 2024.

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The New Clinical Trial Supply Chain: Resilient, Flexible, and Patient-Centric

The global landscape of clinical trials is rapidly changing as studies become more complex. An increasing number of sponsors are seeking enhanced flexibility in their supply chains to address a variety of clinical supply challenges, including patient demand and reducing delays. Demand-led supply and direct-to-patient distribution are next-generation solutions that are helping to meet these growing needs, allowing for more streamlined processes and patient-centric studies.