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NICE, NHS England unveil new pathway for medtech

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NICE and NHS England are seeking feedback on proposed new rules and commissioning principles for medtech products.

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With Duchenne decision ahead, FDA’s Marks pushes for speedy gene therapy approvals

Bio Pharma Dive

But the head of the FDA’s CBER office didn’t tip where the agency stands on potentially broadening use of Sarepta’s Duchenne gene therapy Elevidys.

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FDA advisory committee reviews Novo Nordisk insulin icodec for T1D

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US FDA's EMDAC is set to hold a meeting to assess the benefit-risk profile of Novo Nordisk's insulin icodec, to treat type 1 diabetes.

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Latest Ozempic results 'move the needle' for treating patients with diabetes, chronic kidney disease: Novo exec

Fierce Pharma

While it’s hard to overstate the success Novo Nordisk’s GLP-1 franchise has already achieved, the company’s latest deep dive into semaglutide data in chronic kidney disease (CKD) could help set a n | Early Friday, Novo shared full, positive results from the FLOW trial assessing the ability of once-weekly semaglutide 1.0 mg to help combat major kidney outcomes such as kidney failure, loss of kidney function and death from kidney or cardiovascular causes in people with Type 2 diabetes and chronic

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Optimizing Clinical Supply Strategy: Navigating Challenges & Finding Your Ideal Model

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ASCO 2024: Merus touts positive Phase II data for head and neck cancer antibody

Pharmaceutical Technology

Shares in Merus rose by 15% in premarket trading, following the announcement of positive Phase II data to be presented at ASCO.

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This week in clinical trials: 20th to 24th May

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Exciting advancements in the world of clinical trials - Arecor Therapeutics, Faron, AstraZeneca, Volta Medical, J&J, Pneumagen, and Nimbus Therapeutics make headlines. Dive into this week's top stories impacting the future of medicine.

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ASCO: AffyImmune claims a first with CAR-T for solid tumours

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AffyImmune Therapeutics has recorded what it says is the first documented complete response in a patient with a solid tumour treated with CAR-T therapy. The case comes from a phase 1 study of its ICAM-1 targeting CAR-T autologous candidate AIC100 in patients with relapsed/refractory poorly differentiated thyroid cancer (PDTC) and anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC), which will be reported at the ASCO congress next week.

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ASCO 2024: MediLink’s NSCLC and breast cancer ADC shows early safety success

Pharmaceutical Technology

The clinical-stage biotech will share preliminary safety and efficacy data with its ADC at the 2024 ASCO meeting.

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Even after sharp sales drop, Pfizer sees bright side with priority review voucher from Paxlovid approval

Fierce Pharma

In a change of pace from the recent COVID-related business struggles for Pfizer, the drugmaker has picked up a valuable reward from the FDA in the form of a priority review voucher (PRV). | The FDA awarded the voucher based on Paxlovid's status as a countermeasure to a material medical threat, according to a notice in the Federal Register.

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Grey Wolf gains $50m boost for antigen modulation tech

Pharmaceutical Technology

Grey Wolf Therapeutics has concluded an oversubscribed $50m in Series B financing expansion to advance its antigen modulation technology.

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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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ADC developer Pheon raises $120m, and other bio financings

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This week’s round-up of biotech financings is led by a $120 million round for UK-based antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) developer Pheon, with SixPeaks also pulling in nine figures and smaller rounds for Progentos, LabGenius, and Grey Wolf, and Imvax.

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Cystic fibrosis: global clinical trials landscape and treatments

Pharmaceutical Technology

Affecting more than 162,000 patients worldwide, global clinical trials are researching innovative new treatments for cystic fibrosis.

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King’s Doctoral Training Centre to investigate MS symptom management

Pharma Times

The lifelong autoimmune disease affects more than 150,000 people living in the UK

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ASCO 2024: MSD’s ADC shows efficacy in lung and breast tumours

Pharmaceutical Technology

MSD licenced the antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) therapy, sacituzumab tirumotecan, from China-based Sichuan Kelun-Biotech in 2022.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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ASCO: Merus bispecific garners attention after abstract drop

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Shares in Merus spike on ASCO abstract on phase 2 trial of EGFRxLGR5 bispecific petosemtamab in head and neck cancer.

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Biocon and Handok link to commercialise Liraglutide in South Korea

Pharmaceutical Technology

Biocon has entered an exclusive licence and supply agreement with Handok to commercialise synthetic Liraglutide in South Korea.

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Agenda announced for FlyPharma Vienna 2024

Pharma Times

The conference will take place on 23 to 24 October at Vienna AirportCity

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ASCO 2024: Verastem’s combo therapy for pancreatic cancer hits early trial success

Pharmaceutical Technology

Shares in the pharma company rose 40% in premarket trading.

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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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Fierce Pharma Asia—AstraZeneca eyes China's innovation, plots Singapore ADC plant; FDA rejects Hengrui's PD-1 drug

Fierce Pharma

AstraZeneca's CEO wants to tap into China's innovation explosion. The company inked an oncology antibody deal with Harbour BioMed, and it plans to build a $1.5 billion ADC plant in Singapore. | AstraZeneca's CEO wants to tap into China's innovation explosion. The company inked an oncology antibody deal with Harbour BioMed, and it plans to build a $1.5 billion ADC plant in Singapore.

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Buyer’s Checklist for selecting the right EDC vendor

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Selecting the right Electronic Data Capture (EDC) system is vital for the success of clinical trials. An effective EDC system streamlines operations, ensures data quality, and enhances regulatory compliance while prioritizing patient engagement. To help you make an informed decision, we’ve created a comprehensive buyer’s checklist. This checklist covers essential features such as product/ user administration, data management, regulatory compliance, and user support.

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Therapy reprogrammes immune cells to shrink prostate and bladder cancers

Pharma Times

JHU083 reduced tumour growth and triggered tumour cell death in mice

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New patent expiration for Haleon Us drug CHILDREN’S ADVIL ALLERGY SINUS

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for CHILDREN%27S+ADVIL+ALLERGY+SINUS For more information on how DrugPatentWatch can help with your pharmaceutical business intelligence needs, contact admin@DrugPatentWatch.com or visit www.DrugPatentWatch.

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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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This week in drug discovery (20-24 May) 

Drug Discovery World

News round-up for 20-24 May by DDW Senior Digital Content Editor Diana Spencer. The headline news this week emphasises the importance of shared expertise and collaboration, whether that be between nations, companies or research institutions, to enable the greatest advances in drug discovery. The top stories: Partners explore precision medicine approach to heart disease PlaqueTec and the Welch research group at the Babraham Institute have announced the completion of their collaboration to evaluat

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New patent expiration for Haleon Us drug CHILDREN’S ADVIL-FLAVORED

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for CHILDREN%27S+ADVIL-FLAVORED For more information on how DrugPatentWatch can help with your pharmaceutical business intelligence needs, contact admin@DrugPatentWatch.com or visit www.DrugPatentWatch.

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World Hunger Day 2024: How the Food Industry Can Get Involved

XTalks

World Hunger Day 2024 is fast approaching, offering an opportunity to address global food insecurity. This day, observed annually on May 28, brings together organizations, communities and individuals to fight hunger worldwide. World Hunger Day was founded by The Hunger Project in 2011. This global initiative aims to raise awareness about the hundreds of millions of people who suffer from chronic hunger.

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New patent expiration for Galderma Labs drug MIRVASO

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for MIRVASO Mirvaso is a drug marketed by Galderma Labs Lp and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier.

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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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Imdelltra Approved as First T-Cell Engager Therapy for Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer

XTalks

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Amgen’s Imdelltra (tarlatamab-dlle) for the treatment of extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) in patients who have experienced disease progression after platinum-based chemotherapy. The approval is based on the overall response rate and duration of response observed in the DeLLphi-301 study , with continued approval depending on the demonstration of clinical benefit in a future confirmatory trial(s).

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Autoimmune mRNA therapeutics research collaboration 

Drug Discovery World

etherna has entered a research collaboration with Hasselt University (UHasselt) to develop an mRNA based treatment for autoimmune disorders. Funded by Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship (VLAIO), the project aims to combine etherna’s vast expertise in developing customised mRNA and lipid-based nanoparticle technologies for immuno-modulation with UHasselt’s research into autoimmune diseases with a particular focus on multiple sclerosis.

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New patent expiration for Abbvie drug LATISSE

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for LATISSE Latisse is a drug marketed by Abbvie and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier.

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The biosimilars dance: How drugmakers game the US patent system

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The biosimilars dance has big pharma and regulators tangled in a complex patent battle. At stake: billions in profits and affordable access to vital meds.

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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.