Thu.Jun 22, 2023

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First Duchenne gene therapy approved by FDA for young children

Bio Pharma Dive

The conditional clearance for Sarepta’s Elevidys in 4- and 5-year-olds is a milestone for research into the deadly disease, and raises the stakes of an ongoing trial that could prove how well it works.

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Eli Lilly and Boehringer gain FDA approval for type 2 diabetes tablets

Pharmaceutical Technology

Eli Lilly and Boehringer Ingelheim have received approval from the US FDA for Jardiance to treat type 2 diabetes in children

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Sarepta prices Duchenne gene therapy at $3.2M

Bio Pharma Dive

The cost makes Sarepta’s treatment, called Elevidys, among the most expensive medicines in the world. But company executives said they don’t expect significant insurer pushback.

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SFDA approves Amarin’s VASCEPA to reduce CV risk in Saudi Arabia

Pharmaceutical Technology

The SFDA of the KSA has granted approval to Amarin’s VASCEPA (icosapent ethyl) capsules for reducing cardiovascular risk.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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Special Nasal Drops Could Help The Brain Recover After A Stroke

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Scientists have demonstrated how nasal drops containing a particular molecule can help mice recover from the damaging biological consequences of a stroke – and the hope is that the treatment could eventually be transferred to humans. [link] Crucially, the treatment isn’t applied straight away but is initiated seven days after the stroke.

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CDC backs GSK and Pfizer vaccines to bring RSV protection one step closer

Pharmaceutical Technology

The recommendation comes after GSK published data showing its vaccine’s protection lasts over two RSV seasons.

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Spyre, a new biotech spinout, launches via merger with Aeglea

Bio Pharma Dive

The company, which emerged from Paragon Therapeutics, is developing bowel disease drugs similar to Takeda's Entyvio and an experimental Prometheus drug just bought by Merck & Co.

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June 22, 2023: Taunton Paine Discusses New NIH Data Sharing Policy at Annual Steering Committee Meeting

Rethinking Clinical Trials

Taunton Paine, Director of the NIH Scientific Data Sharing Policy Division At the annual NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory Steering Committee meeting in May, we interviewed Taunton Paine, director of the NIH Scientific Data Sharing Policy Division, about the NIH’s new Data Management & Sharing Policy , which took effect in 2023. Under the new policy, all NIH-funded research requires a submission plan that describes how, where, and when data will be shared.

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Roivant reports more positive data for inflammation drug

Bio Pharma Dive

Some analysts see the new results as further confirmation that Roivant's medicine, which homes in on a popular drug target called TL1A, could become a blockbuster treatment for irritable bowel disease.

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Calliditas files sNDA to US FDA for TARPEYO to treat primary IgAN

Pharmaceutical Technology

Calliditas Therapeutics has submitted a supplemental new drug application (sNDA) to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for complete approval of TARPEYO (budesonide). The TARPEYO delayed-release capsule is a corticosteroid indicated for reducing proteinuria to treat primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) in adult patients at risk of quick disease progression, generally having a urine protein-to-creatinine ratio greater than or equal to 1.5g/g.

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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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Startup Tagworks raises $65M to make ‘click-to-release’ cancer drugs

Bio Pharma Dive

The biotech is borrowing from Nobel Prize-winning “click chemistry” to develop medicines that can precisely target a variety of solid tumors.

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ADVANZ PHARMA and Veeva Systems link for digital operations in Europe

Pharmaceutical Technology

ADVANZ PHARMA has collaborated with Veeva Systems to set up a unified digital-first commercial foundation in Europe. ADVANZ intends to drive a unified field strategy across all markets and strengthen field engagement with healthcare professionals (HCPs) using Veeva Commercial Cloud, a family of data, software and services for advancing commercial excellence in life sciences.

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Talaris, Tourmaline to combine in biotech’s latest reverse merger

Bio Pharma Dive

The deal is the latest in a recent string of reverse mergers, which are enabling startups to sidestep initial public offerings in a difficult funding climate.

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Olema Oncology traces pivotal trial pathway after business challenges

Pharmaceutical Technology

After facing market challenges, the company sets its sights on an upcoming Phase III study that will enroll its first patient in H2 2023.

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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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Intercept restructures as Ocaliva's NASH hopes dashed again with FDA rejection

Fierce Pharma

Even after second application attempt, Intercept’s Ocaliva wasn’t the fatty liver disease breakthrough that the company had hoped it would be. | Even after second application attempt, Intercept’s Ocaliva wasn’t the fatty liver disease breakthrough that the company had hoped it would be. Intercept is now swinging into restructuring mode, and the NASH baton passes on to Madrigal Pharma.

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Software as a Medical Device: Why companion apps are a growing MedTech trend

Pharmaceutical Technology

MedTech companies are looking to expand their scope of influence with patients and providers by partnering with regulated companion apps.

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June 22, 2023: EMBED Team Documents Rise in Fentanyl-Associated Overdose Deaths

Rethinking Clinical Trials

Researchers from EMBED, an NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory Demonstration Project, found a sharp rise in out-of-hospital overdose deaths in the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic, attributable largely to increasing involvement of fentanyl. The findings were published online ahead of print this week in the New England Journal of Medicine. EMBED was a cluster randomized trial across 21 emergency departments in 5 healthcare systems in the United States.

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Amgen secures full FDA approval for leukaemia therapy Blincyto

Pharmaceutical Technology

Based on a trial spanning nearly a decade, the FDA has approved a supplemental biologics licence application for Blincyto.

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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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Alchemab Therapeutics reveals Alzheimer’s candidate

Pharma Times

ATLX-1088 is regarded as a possible first-in-class human antibody targeting CD33 – a cell surface protein - News - PharmaTimes

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£40m GLP-1RA pilot scheme for obesity to begin in the UK

Pharmaceutical Technology

Earlier this month, plans were announced in the UK for a GLP-1RA pilot programme to take measures on obesity.

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Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly face scrutiny from EU's drug regulator over GLP-1 safety

Fierce Pharma

The EMA is scrutinizing GLP-1s, raising a safety signal about the risk that drugs from Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly and other companies could cause cancer.

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Top 5 Ransomware Attacks that Shook the Food Industry

XTalks

Ransomware attacks targeting the food industry have become increasingly prevalent and damaging over the past few years. Between 2018 and May 2023, there have been 157 confirmed ransomware attacks on the food, beverage and agriculture industries, with 2021 having the most attacks at 64. These attacks have cost the world economy $1.36 billion in downtime alone, and have resulted in the breach of 696,832 individual records.

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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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Pfizer, GSK RSV shots get tepid recommendations from CDC advisory panel

Fierce Pharma

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has recommended that adults 60 and older—in consultation with their doctors—receive vacc | The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has recommended that adults 60 and older—in consultation with their doctors—receive vaccines to prevent lower respiratory tract disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus.

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Poolbeg progress oral vaccine programme

Pharma Times

Poolbeg’s platform will possess the capability to generate vaccines for a wide range of diseases - News - PharmaTimes

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Amgen granted full FDA approval for blood cancer treatment

BioPharma Reporter

Amgen has announced that the US Food and Drug administration (FDA) has converted the accelerated approval for its blood cancer treatment Blincyto to a full approval.

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Roivant Reports Positive Results in Phase II Ulcerative Colitis Trial

BioSpace

Results of a Phase IIb trial of the company’s anti-TL1A antibody showed more than a third of ulcerative colitis patients entered remission while receiving the experimental treatment.

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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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'The Top Line': The most expensive drugs in the U.S., plus this week's headlines

Fierce Pharma

In this episode of "The Top Line," we talk with Fierce’s Eric Sagonowsky and Kevin Dunleavy about the most expensive drugs in the U.S. | This week on "The Top Line," we discuss the most expensive drugs in the U.S., plus Eli Lilly's recent acquisition, the latest company to challenge the Inflation Reduction Act, and the rest of the week's headlines.

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States Back FTC in Lawsuit Seeking to Block Amgen-Horizon Deal

BioSpace

Citing anti-trust issues, six states—California, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, Washington and Wisconsin—are joining the FTC’s legal challenge to Amgen’s nearly $27.8 billion buyout of Horizon.

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UPDATED: After delays, Sarepta's DMD gene therapy Elevidys finally crosses FDA finish line at $3.2M

Fierce Pharma

After several delays and a narrow advisory committee vote, Sarepta’s Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) gene therapy has finally won an accelerated approval. | After the FDA said it needed "modest additional time" to review the therapy, the agency has ultimately approved the Duchenne muscular dystrophy gene therapy under the accelerated approval pathway.

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FDA’s Second Rejection Ends Intercept’s NASH Aspirations

BioSpace

The FDA has again denied Intercept’s bid to have its obeticholic acid tablets approved in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, forcing the company to abandon the indication and restructure operations.

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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.