Fri.Dec 08, 2023

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CRISPR therapy for sickle cell approved by FDA in gene editing milestone

Bio Pharma Dive

In addition to clearing Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics’ Casgevy, the FDA also granted an early OK to Bluebird bio’s sickle cell treatment Lyfgenia.

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Pfizer’s multiple myeloma treatment secures conditional approval in EU

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pfizer has added the EU to its growing number of markets for its targeted immunotherapy intended for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

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Pricey new gene therapies for sickle cell pose access test

Bio Pharma Dive

Casgevy, the first CRISPR therapy approved by the FDA, will cost $2.2 million, while a competing genetic medicine also cleared Friday is priced at $3.1 million.

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Signal: US lays out plan to seize govt-funded drug patents to lower cost

Pharmaceutical Technology

The newly announced plans would allow third parties to manufacture such drugs if manufacturers make them unaffordable.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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Merck suffers bad week as 3 Keytruda combination trials fail

Bio Pharma Dive

The setbacks for Merck demonstrate the challenge drug developers face in improving on Keytruda, which has brought in at least $18 billion so far this year for its maker.

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MSD’s Keytruda and Eisai’s Lenvima fail in Phase III uterine cancer trial

Pharmaceutical Technology

The combination therapy of Keytruda and Lenvima failed to meet the dual primary endpoints in a Phase III advanced endometrial cancer trial.

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FDA accepts Alpha Cognition’s NDA for Alzheimer’s disease

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US FDA has accepted Alpha Cognition’s new drug application (NDA) for ALPHA-1062 to treat mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease.

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FDA approves bluebird's sickle cell disease gene therapy. Can Lyfgenia overcome CRISPR’s halo?

Fierce Pharma

Alongside a historic approval for the first therapy utilizing the Nobel Prize-winning CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing technology, the FDA has cleared a rival gene replacement therapy, also for sickle cell | Alongside a historic approval for the first therapy utilizing the Nobel Prize-winning CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing technology, the FDA has cleared a rival gene replacement therapy, also for sickle cell disease (SCD).

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FDA accept NextPoint Therapeutics IND for HHLA2 targeting mAb

Pharmaceutical Technology

NextPoint plans to kickstart the first-in-human Phase I clinical trial in early 2024, investigating NPX887 in patients with HHLA2-positive tumours.

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Vertex, CRISPR score landmark FDA approval for sickle cell disease gene therapy Casgevy

Fierce Pharma

Groundbreaking? Game-changing? Transformational? Historic? | Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics have won an historic FDA approval for their sickle cell disease gene therapy Casgevy. The transformational treatment is a potential cure for the debilitating and life-threatening disease which affects more than 100,000 in the United States, most of them Black.

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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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Kymera’s protein degrader starts Phase II trial in atopic dermatitis

Pharmaceutical Technology

Following the dosing of the first patient in Phase II atopic dermatitis trial, Kymera received a $15m milestone payment from Sanofi.

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Bristol Myers Squibb bids farewell to dealmaking czar Elizabeth Mily

Fierce Pharma

Three years on, Bristol Myers Squibb is bidding adieu to its top dealmaker. | Three years on, Bristol Myers Squibb is bidding adieu to its top dealmaker. Elizabeth Mily, who replaced BMS’ former M&A czar Paul Biondi back in 2020, is headed for the exit, the company confirmed Friday.

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AbelZeta and AstraZeneca enter CAR-T cell therapy development deal

Pharmaceutical Technology

AbelZeta Pharma and AstraZeneca have signed an agreement to jointly develop a CAR-T therapy, C-CAR031, for hepatocellular carcinoma.

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Cambridge researchers redesign future mRNA therapeutics

Pharma Times

One-third of patients who received Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine had unintended immune responses - News - PharmaTimes

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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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Vittoria’s CAR-T therapy secures clinical approval amid FDA scrutiny on sector

Pharmaceutical Technology

VIPER-101 has received FDA clearance to begin clinical studies in the midst of a broader investigation on CAR-T cell therapies.

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Merck and Eisai's Keytruda-Lenvima combo comes up short yet again, this time in endometrial cancer

Fierce Pharma

Merck and Eisai’s combo of Keytruda and Lenvima has missed the mark yet again, rounding out a year of multiple trial flops for the pairing. | The combo missed both endpoints in a phase 3 study in certain patients with advanced or recurrent endometrial carcinoma, adding yet another entry to a long list of recent trial failures.

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Vanda acquires rights to Actelion’s multiple sclerosis drug

Pharmaceutical Technology

Vanda Pharmaceuticals has acquired rights to Actelion Pharmaceuticals’ Ponvory for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (RMS).

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Pizza Vending Machines: Revolutionizing Fast Food in 2023

XTalks

In 2023, a significant trend has reshaped the landscape of the fast food industry: the rise of the pizza vending machine. This innovative concept isn’t just a novelty; it’s a strategic business move that’s changing how companies approach quick-service dining. Let’s look at some of the players in this burgeoning field, including PizzaForno, as well as some of the challenges and environmental considerations of operating a pizza vending machine.

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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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ARTBIO secures $90m to advance ART pipeline 

Pharmaceutical Technology

ARTBIO has secured $90m in a Series A funding round to advance its pipeline of targeted alpha radioligand therapies (ARTs).

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Why Are Placebos Used in Clinical Research?

My Local Study

Clinical trials are the backbone of medical research, paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries and advancements in healthcare. One crucial element of these trials is the use of placebos, inert substances with no therapeutic effect. While the idea of administering something that lacks active ingredients may seem counterintuitive, the use of placebos plays a vital.

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Patient perspectives: Meeting the wonderful “e-patient Dave”

Antidote

At Antidote, matching individuals to clinical trials is our driving force — and one of the key ways we do this is by prioritizing our connection to patients. Understanding the real-world impact of our work allows us to continually improve our processes and approach clinical trial recruiting from a patient-centric perspective.

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BioMed X launches call for applications in autoimmune disease research

Pharma Times

The project will explore the biology of human autoreactive plasma cells - News - PharmaTimes

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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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Transforming Medication Access with the Next Generation of Patient Support Services

Drug Channels

Today’s guest post comes from Kelly Martin, Vice President of Product Management at CoverMyMeds. Kelly discusses the obstacles that patients face when attempting to access, afford, and adhere to specialty therapies. She describes how CoverMyMeds improves the patient experience by blending technology with human expertise and connection. Click here to learn about CoverMyMed’s next-generation patient support services.

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A Guide on Determining Stability of Molecular Crystals in Pharmaceutical Drug Development

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Study analyzes and predicts how conditions in research and development can be predicted via computer simulation.

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Roquette and Qualicaps combine to expand global footprint

Outsourcing Pharma

Pharma and plant-based ingredient giant, Roquette, has confirmed its acquisition of Qualicaps from the Mitsubishu Chemical Group.

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FDA clears two sickle-cell gene therapies, including CRISPR first

pharmaphorum

The US FDA has cleared two novel gene therapies for sickle cell disease: Vertex Pharmaceuticals' Casgevy and bluebird bio's Lyfgenia.

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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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Can vertical AI advance cell and gene therapies? 

Drug Discovery World

Andrew Busey , Co-Founder, Form Bio discusses why vertical AI is set to reshape the cell and gene therapy sector. The once-fictional artificial intelligence (AI) depicted in literature and movies has transitioned into a tangible and easily accessible tool in our modern world. General AI tools such as ChatGPT have acted as a catalyst, igniting a wave of AI innovation akin to the early days of the internet era.

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Why pharma needs to leave digital transformation behind and embrace digital business

pharmaphorum

Why pharma needs to leave digital transformation behind and embrace digital business Mike.

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New patent for Kaleo Inc drug AUVI-Q

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for AUVI-Q Auvi-q is a drug marketed by Kaleo Inc and is included in one NDA. It is available from three suppliers. There are thirty-one patents… The post New patent for Kaleo Inc drug AUVI-Q appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Pfizer’s initiative to return clinical trial data to patients

pharmaphorum

Pfizer’s initiative to return clinical trial data to patients Mike.

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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.