Wed.Nov 08, 2023

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eCOA roadmap: Five key steps to patient-focused drug development

Pharmaceutical Technology

For clinical trial providers, the paper-based COA process has been rife with challenges and subject to error. Digitalisation offers a better way.

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What if a CRISPR cure isn’t such an easy choice?

Bio Pharma Dive

A gene editing therapy developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics can mute sickle cell disease’s most damaging symptoms. Yet treatment may not be as simple as its dramatic benefit makes it seem.

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Huge Study Implicates Salt in Type 2 Diabetes, But Let’s Look At The Facts

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

When people think of foods related to type 2 diabetes, they often think of sugar (even though the evidence for that is still not clear). Now, a new study from the US points the finger at salt.

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Lilly weight loss drug approved by FDA

Bio Pharma Dive

The pharmaceutical company will sell the GLP-1 drug, branded as Zepbound, at a list price about 20% lower than Novo Nordisk's competing drug Wegovy.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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US FDA India Office soon to initiate US FDA-Telangana DCA Regulatory Forum for future strategic collaborations

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

The US FDA India Office has proposed to initiate US FDA – Telangana Drugs Control Administration (DCA) Regulatory Forum for future strategic collaborations and initiatives during their recent visit to the Telangana DCA office in Hyderabad.

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Biogen says growth is coming, but won’t specify when

Bio Pharma Dive

CEO Chris Viehbacher said the company has “the elements to think about a return to topline growth.” Yet, that goal hinges on the successful commercialization of multiple new products.

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Bayer’s new CEO signals business shake-up, plans to slash management

Bio Pharma Dive

Company head Bill Anderson said Bayer may separate its consumer health or crop science business, and signaled “significant” layoffs are in the future.

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What in the world has happened since COP27?

Pharmaceutical Technology

Since last year’s COP27 summit, what events and government acts, if any, have made a positive impression on the climate?

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FTC challenges patents held by nine big drugmakers, citing unfair competition

Bio Pharma Dive

The agency claims intellectual property for emergency allergy shot EpiPen and asthma medication Advair was “improperly listed” in an FDA database.

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Telix strikes deal to distribute cancer imaging agent in the Nordics

Pharmaceutical Technology

The manufacturer of a prostate cancer imaging agent has struck a deal with the Danish Wiik Pharma to distribute its product across the Nordics.

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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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With FDA approval, Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug Zepbound arrives to challenge Novo Nordisk

Fierce Pharma

In the Big Pharma battle to treat obesity, Novo Nordisk sprinted to an early lead, but Eli Lilly is catching up quickly. | In the Big Pharma battle to treat obesity, Novo Nordisk sprinted to an early lead, but Eli Lilly is catching up quickly. Wednesday's FDA approval of Lilly's Zepbound to treat obesity closes the gap further. In addition, Lilly said it will charge 20% less than Novo for its obesity med in an attempt to provide increased access.

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OMERS snaps up drug royalties and milestones from Xencor for $215m

Pharmaceutical Technology

OMERS has gained financial upsides for Ultomiris and Monjuvi sales from July 2023, with Xencor retaining a portion of sales-based milestones.

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Innoviva and GARDP reveal positive results for antibiotic to treat gonorrhoea

Pharma Times

Zoliflodacin inhibits the vital bacterial enzyme for bacterial function and reproduction - News - PharmaTimes

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Putting compliance and quality at the heart of pharmaceutical supply chains?

Pharmaceutical Technology

With an era of digital transformation promising to optimise pharmaceutical supply chains, how are companies learning to embrace the change?

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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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Bayer CEO Anderson says 'radical realignment' is underway

Fierce Pharma

In three years as the pharma chief at Roche, Bill Anderson executed a massive overhaul of the division, lopping off layers of management and recharting its course. | In three years as the pharma chief at Roche, Bill Anderson executed a massive overhaul of the division, lopping off layers of management and recharting its course. Now in his fifth month as CEO at struggling conglomerate Bayer, Anderson is focused on an even larger renovation, saying the company is on its way to a “radical realignme

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NICE expedites medicine evaluations by 17% in current year

Pharmaceutical Technology

NICE is also working on incorporating real-world and AI-generated evidence into medicine evaluation submissions.

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Novo to Discontinue Long-Acting Insulin Injection Levemir by the End of 2024

BioSpace

Citing manufacturing concerns and formulary losses, Novo Nordisk will discontinue its long-acting insulin Levemir by the end of next year amid strong pressure from U.S. lawmakers to lower insulin prices.

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Gilead posts rise in Q3 2023 net income to $2.17bn 

Pharmaceutical Technology

Gilead Sciences has posted a net income of $2.17bn for the third quarter (Q3) of 2023 compared with $1.78bn in the same quarter of 2022.

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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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Takeda Wins FDA Approval for Fruquintinib in Certain Colorectal Cancer Patients

BioSpace

The oral targeted therapy, now sold under the brand name Fruzaqla, is approved for adults with metastatic colorectal cancer who have received certain previous treatments for the disease.

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What does Biden’s executive order mean for worldwide AI regulation?

Pharmaceutical Technology

The executive order highlights the US sentiment towards AI regulation, but presents a fragmented approach with possibility of discord.

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Drug halves alcohol consumption to aid alcohol dependence

Drug Discovery World

Kinnov Therapeutics’ Phase II study for its lead compound KT-110 has shown that the treatment can halve alcohol consumption amongst heavy drinkers in three months. The trial showed that KT-110 has superior efficacy in significantly reducing alcohol consumption in heavy drinkers by 26 to 30 grams (2.6-3 drinks) per day compared to the placebo. This increased to 50 grams (five drinks) per day compared to the baseline measure at the start of treatment.

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Alfasigma opens new doors in the US with Intercept acquisition

Pharmaceutical Technology

Alfasigma will also gain access to Intercept’s severe alcohol-associated hepatitis (sAH) drug INT-787 currently in a Phase IIa study.

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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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How to use Google to stay up to date with your medical condition

Antidote

The medical research industry is fast-moving. Despite the fact that the average clinical trial lasts about 10 years , new discoveries are happening all the time. However, keeping up with new developments can be a challenge.

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Pyxis cuts staff by 40% and pours resources into two cancer therapies

Pharmaceutical Technology

The company’s cash reduction measures are expected to extend its cash runway into 2026.

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In Hiring, Some Companies Move Toward Focus on Skills Over Experience

BioSpace

Newer hiring models based on skills applicants have learned and their general potential for growth could avoid the drawbacks of relying on degrees and experience.

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BIO-Europe 2023: Translational funding needed to spur pharma innovation in Europe

Pharmaceutical Technology

At the BIO-Europe conference, early-stage investors highlighted the importance of translational funding in a risk-averse climate.

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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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New hubs receive over £32m to improve access to vaccines in LMICs

Pharma Times

Communicable diseases account for 50% of all deaths in LMICs - News - PharmaTimes

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Menarini and SciClone partner for Orserdu development in China

Pharmaceutical Technology

Menarini has signed an agreement with SciClone for the development and commercialisation of Orserdu (elacestrant) in China.

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Major issues in clinical research addressed by AI-powered community

Outsourcing Pharma

myTrialsConnect, a research community powered by artificial intelligence (AI) has been launched following a partnership between Elligo Health Research and Avallano.

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Dewpoint and Evotec partner for oncology drug development

Pharmaceutical Technology

Dewpoint Therapeutics and Evotec have partnered for the research and development of oncology programmes comprising c-mods.

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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.