Thu.Aug 31, 2023

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Sanofi appoints a venture investor to R&D head as executive team expands

Bio Pharma Dive

Houman Ashrafian, currently a scientific advisor at SV Health Investors, will fill the role left by John Reed, who oversaw the transformation of research and development during his five years at Sanofi.

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Does Drinking Lots of Water Help You Lose Weight? An Expert Explains.

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

It’s often claimed that if you’re trying to lose weight, one of the things you should do each day is drink plenty of water – with some internet advice even suggesting this should be as much as a gallon (about 4.5 liters).

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Sage, reeling from depression drug decision, to lay off 40% of workforce

Bio Pharma Dive

Two founding executives are leaving Sage alongside a major restructuring announced weeks after the FDA approved the medicine, Zurzuvae, for much narrower use than the company had hoped.

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Novo Nordisk acquires Embark and lead asset metabolic programme

Pharmaceutical Technology

Novo Nordisk has acquired Embark Biotech and its lead asset targeting obesity and other cardiometabolic diseases.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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August 31, 2023: FDA’s Robert Califf and Coauthors Assert More Is Needed to Achieve Learning Health Care

Rethinking Clinical Trials

In an article published this month in the American Journal of Bioethics , FDA Commissioner Robert Califf and coauthors suggest that—despite the potential of embedded pragmatic research to generate information to improve clinical practice and public health policy—it is still relatively uncommon in US healthcare. “Simply stated, what we are currently doing does not work, and in the face of declining health status we lack answers to critical questions about what we should be doing in health care an

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‘We’re in the 1999 of the internet era’: a16z’s Julie Yoo on fintech’s potential and the digital health market

Bio Pharma Dive

Yoo, who leads health tech investment at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, outlined her fintech investment thesis and why the healthcare industry is at an inflection point.

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Enhertu wins two FDA breakthrough therapy designations

Pharmaceutical Technology

Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca’s blockbuster anti-cancer drug Enhertu could become a pan-tumour drug, with projected sales of $9.9bn by 2029.

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BenevolentAI doses participants in BEN-8744 study

Pharma Times

The candidate is a peripherally restricted small-molecule PDE10 inhibitor to treat ulcerative colitis - News - PharmaTimes

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Zerva acquires Acer Therapeutics to bolster rare disease portfolio

Pharmaceutical Technology

The $15m acquisition would give Zerva rights to Acer’s FDA-approved rare Urea cycle disorders drug Olpruva.

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Amit Etkin: the former Stanford professor pioneering a new treatment for depression

Outsourcing Pharma

More people are talking about mental illness than ever before. However, despite increased awareness, it remains one of the most neglected areas of public health globally, with research and quality of care lagging behind physical health conditions.

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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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Pfizer and BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine gains CHMP recommendation

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pfizer and BioNTech have received a marketing authorisation recommendation from the EMA Committee for COMIRNATY Omicron XBB.1.5.

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UCB announces approval of Bimzelx

Pharma Times

The therapy is used to treat patients with psoriatic arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis - News - PharmaTimes

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NMPA grants breakthrough therapy designation to Zai Lab’s repotrectinib

Pharmaceutical Technology

The NMPA's Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) has granted breakthrough therapy designation to Zai Lab’s repotrectinib.

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Johnson & Johnson slashes price of tuberculosis drug Sirturo after relinquishing patent protections

Fierce Pharma

Seven weeks after saying it would allow generic competition for drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) treatment Sirturo (bedaquiline) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), Johnson & Johnson h | Seven weeks after saying it would allow generic competition for drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) treatment Sirturo (bedaquiline) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), Johnson & Johnson has slashed its own drug's price by 55% to $130 for a six-month course.

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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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Alkermes fends off generic versions of Vivitrol until 2027

Pharmaceutical Technology

Alkermes settled the lawsuit with Teva, allowing the latter to market the generic version of Vivitrol from January 2027.

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Nestlé Tops List of Most Valuable Food Brands in 2023

XTalks

Food giant Nestlé has once again claimed the top spot on the list of the world’s most valuable food brands in Brand Finance’s “Food & Drink 2023” report. The report, which delves into brand strength, revenue and royalty rates to gauge brand worth, has consistently placed the Vevey, Switzerland-based brand as the most valuable food brand ever since its inception in 2015.

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Signal: Apellis sheds staff weight plus R&D in a bid to restructure company

Pharmaceutical Technology

Apellis aims to attain long-term success and focus on star candidate Syfovre by trimming staff and cutting costs.

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Several ADHD Generics Get FDA Green Light as Takeda’s Vyvanse Loses Market Exclusivity

XTalks

As Takeda’s blockbuster attention-deficit/hyperactivity (ADHD) drug Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) reached its patent cliff this month after enjoying 16 years on the market, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave approval to a slew of generics to coincide with the end of its patent protections. These are the first approved generics of the ADHD medication, which is also used for treating moderate to severe binge-eating disorder (BED) in adults.

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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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FDA issues guidance on using real-world data for drug development

Pharmaceutical Technology

The FDA has released final draft recommendations for using real-world data and evidence in drug development.

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In pleasant surprise for GSK, FDA approves Jakafi challenger Ojjaara in broad blood cancer use

Fierce Pharma

For the JAK inhibitor momelotinib, which GSK obtained in its $1.9 billion acquisition of Sierra Oncology, a three-month delay at the FDA was worth the wait. | For the JAK inhibitor momelotinib, which GSK obtained in its $1.9 billion acquisition of Sierra Oncology, the three-month extension of the FDA's review turned out to be worth the wait.

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Serina Therapeutics to merge with subsidiary of AgeX

Pharmaceutical Technology

Serina Therapeutics has entered into an agreement to merge with AgeX Therapeutics’ wholly-owned subsidiary.

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The BioInnovation Institute welcomes eight new companies to its Venture Lab program

Outsourcing Pharma

Eight new companies have joined The BioInnovation Instituteâs (BIIâs) Venture Lab acceleration program for early-stage companies, it was announced today (August 31).

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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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GEDiCube joins NVIDIA Inception to advance early cancer detection platform

BioPharma Reporter

GEDiCube is joining NVIDIA Inception, a program which guides start-ups by providing access to cutting-edge technology, technical resources, and venture capitalists.

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Sanofi shakes up leadership as specialty care head Sibold departs to pursue outside opportunity

Fierce Pharma

For six years, Sanofi's specialty care chief Bill Sibold has helped the company make the most of its Regeneron-partnered immunology superstar Dupixent. | Bill Sibold, who took over the company's specialty care unit in 2017 just after Dupixent's first approval, is leaving Sanofi effective immediately. The company further shook up its leadership by appointing a new R&D head, a chief digital officer and adding an entirely new position.

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Lonza and Vertex to build ‘groundbreaking’ cell therapy manufacturing facility

BioPharma Reporter

Lonza and Vertex Pharmaceuticals have revealed plans to open a dedicated manufacturing facility in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

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Zevra strikes $91M buyout of Acer to catapult itself into commercial rare disease space

Fierce Pharma

Zevra Therapeutics has jumped the queue to become a commercial rare disease company, thanks to a fresh acquisition and the addition of a new marketed product. | Zevra is laying out $91 million to get its hands on rare disease compatriot Acer Therapeutics, the companies announced Thursday. Under the deal, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter, Acer is also in line to receive up to $76 million in potential cash payments tied to Contingent Value Rights (CVRs) around commercial and regula

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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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Biden's Inflation Reduction Act continues to rattle big pharma as ten targeted drugs revealed

BioPharma Reporter

The moment that major pharma companies have been dreading, since the approval of Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, has arrived.

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Fierce Pharma Asia—Vyvanse generics; Lenvima's trial flop; Adagene's ADC breakup

Fierce Pharma

Generics to Takeda's blockbuster ADHD drug Vyvanse are now approved in the U.S. Merck and Eisai's Keytruda-Lenvima combo failed in another pivotal trial. | Generics to Takeda's blockbuster ADHD drug Vyvanse are now approved in the U.S. Merck and Eisai's Keytruda-Lenvima combo failed in another pivotal trial. ADC Therapeutics walked away from an antibody-drug conjugate partnership with Adagene.

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ER degrader for breast cancer receives UK Innovation Passport

Drug Discovery World

Arvinas and Pfizer UK have been awarded a UK Innovation Passport for vepdegestrant (ARV-471), an investigational PROTAC ER (estrogen receptor) degrader. It is intended for the treatment of patients with oestrogen receptor (ER)+/ human epidermal growth factor receptor (HER)2- locally-advanced breast cancer or metastatic breast cancer. The Innovation Passport is the entry point for the Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP).

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How the UK can compete with the US in biotech: Focus on the tech

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How the UK can compete with the US in biotech: Focus on the tech Nicole.

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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.