Tue.Aug 29, 2023

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Bristol Myers gets key FDA approval for bone marrow disease drug

Bio Pharma Dive

A broadened clearance for Reblozyl in myelodysplastic syndromes should help Bristol Myers offset the looming loss of revenue from top-selling medicines set to soon lose market exclusivity.

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Clinical trials: How AI can help providers stay TMF inspection-ready

Pharmaceutical Technology

The clinical trials industry is facing a number of hurdles, but AI and digitalisation are being heralded as key to overcoming them, particularly when it comes to preparing for inspections and audits

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Medicare names first 10 drugs for price negotiations

Bio Pharma Dive

The list includes the top-selling blood thinners Eliquis and Xarelto, as well as the arthritis drug Enbrel and heart failure medicine Entresto.

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Brain Autopsies Reveal Potential New Culprit Behind Alzheimer’s Disease

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Analysis of human brain tissue reveals differences in how immune cells behave in the brains with Alzheimer’s disease compared to healthy brains, indicating a potential new treatment target.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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FDA sees potential in zelasudil for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Pharmaceutical Technology

On 21 August, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it had granted an orphan drug designation (ODD) to Redx’s zelasudil (RXC007), which is an oral, selective rho-associated coiled-coil containing a protein kinase 2 (ROCK2) inhibitor for the potential treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

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India’s mental healthcare landscape paints a complex picture, rife with challenges

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

India’s mental healthcare landscape paints a complex picture, rife with challenges. The persistence of age-old societal stigma surrounding mental health leads to underreporting and inadequate awareness, hindering effective intervention.

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Catalent expands board in deal with activist investor Elliott

Bio Pharma Dive

The CDMO is adding four new independent directors to its board, and has set up a committee to review its business and capital allocation priorities.

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Ipilimumab by Bristol-Myers Squibb for Metastatic Transitional (Urothelial) Tract Cancer: Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

Ipilimumab is under clinical development by Bristol-Myers Squibb and currently in Phase I for Metastatic Transitional (Urothelial) Tract Cancer.

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Pharma maintains high level of trust from UK public and doctors

Drug Discovery World

The pharmaceutical industry continues to maintain strong levels of public trust and favourability in the UK, according to data from the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI). Opinions showed consistent recognition of the sector’s support for the NHS, with 67% of respondents saying the industry is committed to developing new medicines to meet patient needs.

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Ipilimumab by Bristol-Myers Squibb for Metastatic Transitional (Urothelial) Tract Cancer: Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

Ipilimumab is under clinical development by Bristol-Myers Squibb and currently in Phase I for Metastatic Transitional (Urothelial) Tract Cancer.

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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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Lytix Biopharma completes patient recruitment for advanced melanoma trial

BioPharma Reporter

Lytix Biopharma, a clinical stage immuno-oncology company, has completed recruitment of 20 patients in its trial evaluating LTX-315, the companyâs lead drug candidate.

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US announces first ten drugs up for Medicare price negotiation

Pharmaceutical Technology

Despite Big Pharma's pushback, plans for Medicare to negotiate prices for blockbuster drugs are going ahead with the release of a new list.

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FDA grants Orphan Drug Designation to Faron’s bexmarilimab in AML

Pharma Times

The ODD will offer clinical development and commercialisation benefits that will strengthen the drug programme - News - PharmaTimes

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European PFAS ban would burden drug companies and packagers

Pharmaceutical Technology

The European PFAS ban would come into force in 2025 and would apply to pharmaceutical excipients, raw materials and packaging materials

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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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With Novo's Wegovy on the rise, AstraZeneca's Ruud Dobber thinks Farxiga can hold its own

Fierce Pharma

GLP-1 agonists such as Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide and SGLT2 inhibitors like AstraZeneca’s Farxiga are already butting heads in the treatment of diabetes. | GLP-1 agonists such as Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide and SGLT2 inhibitors like AstraZeneca’s Farxiga are already bumping heads in diabetes treatment. AstraZeneca’s biopharma business president, Ruud Dobber, said he’s not concerned about a potential upcoming clash between the two classes in heart failure.

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Q&A: How the Henrietta Lacks settlement challenges biotech’s view on ethics

Pharmaceutical Technology

Bioethicist Robert Klitzman talks about the Henrietta Lacks lawsuits and the consequences such cases can have for the biotech industry.

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Pfizer, BioNTech seek administrative review of 2 Moderna patents at heart of mRNA vaccine litigation

Fierce Pharma

As Moderna’s COVID vaccine patent lawsuits wind their way through courts around the globe, Pfizer and BioNTech contend their rival is trying to monopolize the entire mRNA field. | Pfizer and BioNTech have filed a pair of petitions seeking to invalidate two Moderna patents at the heart of the legal proceedings between the mRNA juggernauts.

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Signal: Pharma gears up for IRA-driven drug price negotiation list by CMS

Pharmaceutical Technology

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will soon release a list of 10 drugs that will be subject to drug price negotiations.

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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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Opinion: 5 Funding Sources for Biotech Companies Looking to Go Public

BioSpace

Warning signs that preceded the current economic squeeze in the biopharma sector were not heeded by investors seeking rapid profits. Now, biotechs interested in making the leap to the public markets must get creative.

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Health Canada accepts Valneva’s chikungunya vaccine filing for review

Pharmaceutical Technology

The announcement follows the release of safety data from a Phase III trial in adolescents, which will be used in other submissions.

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Novo Bolsters Obesity Pipeline with Potential $500M Embark Biotech Buy

BioSpace

This is the Danish company’s second obesity-focused acquisition in three weeks. Under the deal, Novo Nordisk receives the full rights to develop and commercialize Embark’s lead metabolic platform.

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Novartis shows up to 50% cholesterol reduction with Leqvio over six years

Pharmaceutical Technology

Data from the open-label Phase III extension study showed LDL-C levels reduced by half in 80% of the patients receiving Leqvio.

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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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Drugs from J&J, Merck, Novartis, BMS and more set for first round of Medicare price negotiations: CMS

Fierce Pharma

The day drugmakers have been dreading has arrived: Tuesday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled its list of 10 drugs up for the first price negotiations under the Inflat | The drugs that made the cut for the first price negotiations are Johnson & Johnson’s Imbruvica, Stelara and Xarelto plus Bristol Myers Squibb’s Eliquis, Merck & Co.’s Januvia, Novartis’ Entresto, Eli Lilly’s Jardiance, AstraZeneca’s Farxiga, Novo Nordisk’s Fiasp and Amgen’s Enbrel.

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Roche’s Evrysdi secures EC approval for spinal muscular atrophy in infants

Pharmaceutical Technology

The approval from the European Commission builds on the FDA's approval for usage in patients aged two months and younger.

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Takeda and ImmunoGen partner to develop and commercialise Elahere in Japan

Pharma Times

ImmunoGen is expected to receive an upfront payment from Takeda plus additional payment - News - PharmaTimes

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Bristol Myers Squibb receives FDA approval for Reblozyl to treat anaemia

Pharmaceutical Technology

Bristol Myers Squibb has received FDA approval for Reblozyl (luspatercept-aamt) as a first-line treatment for anaemia.

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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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Recalls and Shutdowns Worsen Drug Shortage Crisis

BioSpace

Lupin Pharmaceuticals' recall of Tydemy birth control is the latest in a string of problems with India-based generic drug manufacturers.

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AbbVie submits applications for risankizumab to FDA and EMA

Pharmaceutical Technology

AbbVie has submitted applications to the FDA and European Medicines Agency for a new indication of risankizumab.

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Pfizer, BioNTech Challenge Moderna’s COVID-19 Patents with USPTO

BioSpace

In the latest salvo, Pfizer and BioNTech fired back at Moderna and asked the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to invalidate patent claims over the COVID-19 vaccines they say are overly broad.

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Danaher agrees to acquire UK’s Abcam for $5.7bn

Pharmaceutical Technology

Danaher has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all the outstanding stakes in UK-based Abcam for $5.7bn.

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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.