Tue.May 30, 2023

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SK Bioscience gains UK authorisation for SKYCovion Covid-19 vaccine

Pharmaceutical Technology

SK Bioscience has received marketing authorisation from the UK’s medicines and healthcare products regulatory agency (MHRA) for its Covid-19 vaccine, SKYCovion. SKYCovion is intended for the prevention of Covid-19 resulting from SARS-CoV-2 infection in individuals aged 18 years and above. The authorisation allows the distribution of the vaccine in Scotland, Wales and England.

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Amylyx’s ALS drug could face rejection in Europe

Bio Pharma Dive

The biotech said a committee advising the European Medicines Agency is “trending” toward issuing a negative opinion of its drug Relyvrio, which was approved in the U.S. last year.

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US companies drive 2023 drug launches positioned for blockbuster success by 2028

Pharmaceutical Technology

According to GlobalData’s Looking Ahead to 2023 – the Future of Pharma report, five drugs set for approval in 2023 are projected to attain blockbuster status or near-blockbuster status by 2028 with US company dominance. Lecanemab by Eisai Co Ltd, a monoclonal antibody therapy marketed for Alzheimer’s disease, is predicted to achieve the most significant commercial debut.

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Pfizer says hemophilia drug succeeded in Phase 3 study

Bio Pharma Dive

The drug, called marstacimab, outperformed factor treatment in the study, and wasn’t associated with the kind of safety signals that have dogged other medicines in its class.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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Amplo Biotechnology receives NIH-NIAMS grant for gene therapy AMP-201

Pharmaceutical Technology

Amplo Biotechnology has received a fast track phase I/II STTR grant from the NIH-NIAMS [National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases] for its gene therapy AMP-201. The company will receive substantial funding to advance AAV-ColQ gene therapy. AMP-201 addresses the severe congenital myasthenic syndrome (CMS) caused by collagen Q (ColQ) deficiency.

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Akebia says FDA will give its once-rejected anemia pill a second chance

Bio Pharma Dive

The regulator denied an appeal of its decision to turn back vadadustat, but outlined a path forward for the company to resubmit an application without running another clinical trial.

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Overcoming common pitfalls in lentiviral cell and gene therapies

Bio Pharma Dive

See how ddPCR technology can take your lentiviral cell and gene therapies to the next level.

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Catalent CEO drops FY2023 revenue forecast by $450m after “disappointing” quarter

Pharmaceutical Technology

Catalent’s (Somerset, NJ, US) CEO has admitted to the company’s “disappointing” and “poor performance” over the past quarter, and dropped expected annual revenue for FY2023 by $450m. The company plans to slash CapEx and other costs to recover and has replaced many of its executives. In an investor call on 19 May, Catalent reduced its annual net revenue forecast by approximately 10% compared to its February predictions.

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Rain Oncology to cut workforce by 65% after study failure

Bio Pharma Dive

The biotech, which went public in 2021 to develop a cancer drug licensed from Daiichi Sankyo, may try to acquire a different tumor-targeting medicine to grow its pipeline.

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Medsenic amends licence agreement with Phebra for arsenic trioxide

Pharmaceutical Technology

Biotechnology company BioSenic’s affiliate Medsenic has amended its licence agreement with Australia-based pharmaceutical company Phebra for the oral formulation of arsenic trioxide (OATO). Medsenic reached licensing, marketing and supply agreements with Phebra for OATO in May 2021. The formulation is intended for indications, including systemic sclerosis, graft versus host disease, systemic lupus erythematosus 151, central nervous system inflammatory diseases associated with multiple sclerosis

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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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Atea rejects takeover bid from Concentra

Bio Pharma Dive

The COVID-19 drug developer said the offer from the firm that recently took over Jounce Therapeutics “fundamentally undervalues the company.

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Sun Pharma and Philogen sign licence agreement for anti-cancer therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has reached a licence agreement with Philogen for the commercialisation of Philogen’s Nidlegy (Daromun) in Australia, New Zealand and Europe. Nidlegy is a new anti-cancer biopharmaceutical being developed to treat patients with melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers. It is currently undergoing Phase III clinical studies.

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2023 Veeva trends in HCP omnichannel engagement report

Bio Pharma Dive

Boost campaign effectiveness by 23% by synchronizing sales and marketing.

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Roche Canada and pCPA conclude talks for Vabysmo eye therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

Roche Canada has successfully concluded talks with the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance (pCPA) for Vabysmo (faricimab injection). Vabysmo is administered into the eye to treat patients with neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic macular oedema (DME). Canada’s health technology assessment bodies, including the Canadian agency for drugs and technologies in health (CADTH) and the institut national d’excellence en santé et en services sociaux (INESSS) have bo

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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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Building Connections on World MS Day 2023

XTalks

World Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Day is a global event dedicated to raising awareness about MS, a chronic and debilitating neurological disease that currently affects millions of individuals worldwide. Celebrated annually on May 30 every year, the day puts a spotlight on the strength, resilience and unity of the global MS community, along with driving international collaboration in the fight against this disease.

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Alnylam sticks with aggressive litigation strategy against Pfizer and Moderna, filing yet another patent lawsuit

Fierce Pharma

Alnylam sticks with aggressive litigation strategy against Pfizer and Moderna, filing yet another patent lawsuit zbecker Tue, 05/30/2023 - 10:24

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A Biodegradable Nanocellulose ECG Patch: The Sustainable Alternative

XTalks

The electrocardiogram (ECG) is an invaluable tool for monitoring heart conditions, as it records the heart’s electrical signals. Personal health monitoring devices, such as ECG patches and holter monitors, have become increasingly popular for medical applications due to their ease of use and relatively low cost; however, these devices are commonly made from fossil fuel-based sources that are difficult to recycle, creating a demand for sustainable materials to decrease the waste generated b

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7 Clinical trial advertising sample ideas

Antidote

To successfully advertise a clinical trial , it is important to create materials that engage patients and adhere to the strict guidelines of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in equal measure. It can be challenging to come up with creative and captivating material within these confines, but by developing a strategic advertising plan , it’s possible to find the appropriate balance.

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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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AstraZeneca’s Ultomiris approved in Japan for prevention of relapses in patients with NMOSD

Pharma Times

The drug has already been approved for this indication in the EU, with regulatory reviews continuing elsewhere including in the US

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AbbVie’s Rinvoq Maintains Durability in Phase II Lupus Study

BioSpace

The company’s blockbuster JAK inhibitor, alone or as a combination therapy, showed durable improvements in systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity at 48 weeks.

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EU regulator recommends revoking approval for Novartis’ sickle cell disease drug

Pharma Times

The EMA's human medicines committee concluded that the benefits of Adakveo did not outweigh its risks

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The benefits of adopting a truly digital mindset for pharmaceuticals

pharmaphorum

The benefits of adopting a truly digital mindset for pharmaceuticals Mike.

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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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Lexicon finally scores FDA nod for heart failure drug Inpefa

Fierce Pharma

Lexicon finally scores FDA nod for heart failure drug Inpefa kdunleavy Tue, 05/30/2023 - 05:46

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Parkinson’s wearable matches experts in clinical trial

pharmaphorum

Parkinson’s wearable matches experts in clinical trial Phil.

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Persistent Sun Pharma ready to complete Taro buyout—16 years after initial offer

Fierce Pharma

Persistent Sun Pharma ready to complete Taro buyout—16 years after initial offer kdunleavy Tue, 05/30/2023 - 09:57

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Drug Channels News Roundup, May 2023: 340B Shame, OptumRx vs. Humira Biosimilars, ICER on White Bagging, Hospitals vs. Taxes, and Dr. G

Drug Channels

Summer unofficially began over the weekend. Check out these noteworthy delicacies, seared to perfection on the Drug Channels grill: Fresh evidence of 340B abuses by hospitals and contract pharmacies OptumRx rewrites its biosimilar Humira strategy ICER discovers channel markups Tax-exempt hospitals are not holding up their end of the bargain Plus, Dr.

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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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With court's blessing, billionaire Sackler family awarded legal protections in Purdue's $6B settlement

Fierce Pharma

With court's blessing, billionaire Sackler family awarded legal protections in Purdue's $6B settlement zbecker Tue, 05/30/2023 - 15:41

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Accelerated Approval of Gene Therapies Intensifies Reimbursement Questions

BioSpace

Accelerated Approval of Gene Therapies Intensifies Reimbursement Questions 5/31/2023

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After price cuts, Eli Lilly inks $13.5M settlement in long-running insulin lawsuit

Fierce Pharma

After price cuts, Eli Lilly inks $13.

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Clinical Research Supply Chains: Disruptions Easing, But New Problems Emerge

Imperical Blog

Clinical research supply chains ensure trial sites have the supplies needed throughout the study. This allows patient visits to occur without delays due to missing drugs, supplies, or equipment. This is an update to a blog post from last year: Clinical Trial Supply Chains: The Key… The post Clinical Research Supply Chains: Disruptions Easing, But New Problems Emerge appeared first on Imperial Clinical Research Services Blog.

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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.