Fri.Jun 09, 2023

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FDA sets decision dates for Vertex, CRISPR gene editing drug

Bio Pharma Dive

The regulator will issue separate verdicts on the pioneering treatment’s use in sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia, with the first expected late this year.

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China grants EUA to Covid-19 vaccine against XBB descendent lineages

Pharmaceutical Technology

WestVac Biopharma has announced that the Chinese authorities have granted emergency use authorisation (EUA) for coviccine trivalent XBB.1.5-recombinant Covid-19 trivalent (XBB.1.5+BA.5+delta) protein vaccine (Sf9 cell). This marks the world’s first Covid-19 vaccine approved for emergency use against XBB descendent lineages of SARS-CoV-2. The vaccine has been developed by WestVac Biopharma along with the West China Medical Center and Sichuan University.

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FDA panel backs full approval for Eisai, Biogen Alzheimer’s drug

Bio Pharma Dive

In a 6-0 vote, a group of independent advisers agreed recent clinical trial data confirmed the drug’s benefit, paving the way for an FDA decision early next month.

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Novaliq’s dry eye disease therapy receives US FDA approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

Biopharmaceutical company Novaliq has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for VEVYE (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution) 0.1% to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. VEVYE, the development name of which is CyclASol, is a cyclosporine, solubilised solution in a new, water-free excipient. It has been designed to address the unmet needs of patients and to provide quick action and well-tolerated dry eye drug therapy.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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Medicare sets next tranche of drugs to face price hike penalties

Bio Pharma Dive

CMS named 43 Part B drugs for which prices rose more than inflation, and which will have lower coinsurance rates next quarter as a result.

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Upstream Bio raises funds to advance clinical development of UPB-101

Pharmaceutical Technology

Clinical-stage biotech company Upstream Bio has raised $200m in a Series B financing round to advance its UPB-101 to treat allergic and inflammatory diseases. Co-led by Venrock Healthcare Capital Partners (Venrock) and Enavate Sciences, the financing round has seen participation from new investors Wellington Management and Bain Capital Life Sciences.

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Astellas Pharma signs licence deal with Kate Therapeutics for KT430

Pharmaceutical Technology

Astellas Pharma (Astellas) has entered an exclusive licence deal with Kate Therapeutics (KateTx) to develop and commercialise KT430. KateTx will receive an undisclosed upfront payment from Astellas for an exclusive global licence to develop, manufacture and commercialise KT430. KateTx will also receive additional payments linked to development, regulatory and commercial milestones, and royalties on the global sales of the product.

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AstraZeneca teams up with startup Quell, joining ‘Treg’ cell therapy hunt

Bio Pharma Dive

The pharma is the latest large drugmaker to show interest in the emerging technology, following similar deals by Bristol Myers and Regeneron.

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Rocket Pharmaceuticals’ RP-A601 receives FDA designations

Pharmaceutical Technology

Rocket Pharmaceuticals has received fast track and orphan drug designations for RP-A601 from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat plakophilin-2-related arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (PKP2-ACM). RP-A601 is an adeno-associated virus-based gene therapy currently being evaluated as a one-time, potentially curative treatment to improve survival and quality of life for PKP2-ACM patients.

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Eisai, Biogen's Alzheimer's disease drug Leqembi passes muster at FDA adcomm

Fierce Pharma

After a daylong discussion among experts on an FDA advisory committee, Eisai and Biogen's Leqembi is heading into the final stretch of its regulatory review on strong footing. | After a daylong discussion among experts on an FDA advisory committee, Eisai and Biogen's Leqembi is heading into the final stretch of its regulatory review on strong footing.

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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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Bristol Myers Squibb gains FDA approval for production at new facility

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to commence commercial production at Bristol Myers Squibb’s new advanced cell therapy manufacturing facility in Devens, Massachusetts. The new 244,000ft² facility represents Bristol Myers Squibb’s third commercial CAR T [chimeric antigen receptor T-cell] manufacturing facility in the country and the second significant expansion of its 89-acre Devens site.

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Janssen reveals data from erdafitinib study

Pharma Times

Erdafitinib boosted survival in patients with certain conditions including metastatic urothelial carcinoma - News - PharmaTimes

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GSK-4406371A by GSK for Rubella (German Measles): Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

GSK-4406371Ais under clinical development by GSK and currently in Phase II for Rubella (German Measles).

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Talk of the Towne episode 07: Melanoma Research Alliance

Antidote

Talk of the Towne is Antidote’s podcast that bridges the gap between clinical discussion and patient centricity, hosted by Dr. Richard Towne, PharmD, Antidote’s Senior Clinical Informatics Manager. Each episode, Talk of the Towne features a new guest from an Antidote partner organization, and takes an in-depth look at particular therapeutic areas, zeroing in on the story that our data is telling about how best to connect patients and research.

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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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Who’s hiring who? Hiring activity in the Asia-Pacific pharma industry increased by 2% in Q1 2023

Pharmaceutical Technology

The Asia-Pacific pharma industry experienced a 2% rise in new job postings in Q1 2023 compared with the previous quarter, with the highest share accounted for by Biocon with 8,387 job postings, according to GlobalData’s analysis of pharma company job postings. Buy the report here. Notably, Management Occupations jobs accounted for a 20% share of the Asia-Pacific pharma industry’s total new job postings in Q1 2023, rise 20% over the prior quarter.

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B2B Life Science Content Marketing: The Importance of Consistency

XTalks

Consistency is a key factor in any successful life science content marketing strategy. Maintaining consistency throughout the content you develop is essential to establish credibility and loyalty. Developing consistent content that resonates with your audience means listening to the needs of the audience, finding their pain points, responding to their questions with thoughtful pieces of content and boosting interactivity with a consistent presence.

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Gene Editing Race Between Editas and Vertex, CRISPR Heats Up

BioSpace

Data show the potential of Editas’ sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia gene therapy candidate, but it might not be enough to overtake Vertex and CRISPR Therapeutics.

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MBF-015 by Medibiofarma for Parkinson’s Disease: Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

MBF-015is under clinical development by Medibiofarma and currently in Phase I for Parkinson's Disease.

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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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Cloudbyz Pioneers Sustainability: Unleashing the Power of Regeneration

Cloudbyz

Cloudbyz, a global leader in digital transformation, announces an ambitious sustainability initiative that will set new standards in the technology industry and beyond. In a world where climate change threatens the very existence of life, our project aims to respond by converting barren lands into verdant, thriving forests, a testament to our commitment to the environment, regenerative agriculture, and biodiversity.

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Novartis reveals results from pivotal CML survey

Pharma Times

International data questions the assumption that chronic myeloid leukaemia is now a ‘solved’ disease - News - PharmaTimes

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Biden Administration Imposes Penalties on 43 Drugs Due to Price Hikes

BioSpace

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Friday it will impose inflation penalties on 43 Medicare Part B drugs in the third quarter of 2023. The action follows fines on 27 drugs in March.

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Sarissa Capital urges Alkermes shareholders to vote for its board nominees after years of rejections

Fierce Pharma

After overhauling Amarin’s board earlier this year, activist investor Sarissa Capital has set its sights on Alkermes. | Activist investor Sarissa Capital believes Alkermes' long-time CEO Richard Pops has "far too much control" of the board. It's asking for representation after years of rejections.

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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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AstraZeneca, Quell Team to Develop Cell Therapies in Potential $2B Deal

BioSpace

The company paid $85 million upfront to Quell Therapeutics to develop Treg therapies for Type 1 diabetes and inflammatory bowel disorder, with the deal potentially worth more than $2 billion.

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One size does not fit all: Why a shift is needed in how we treat depression

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One size does not fit all: Why a shift is needed in how we treat depression Mike.

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AstraZeneca, Sanofi Win FDA Panel’s Unanimous Backing for Pediatric RSV Antibody

BioSpace

The FDA’s Antimicrobial Drugs Advisory Committee voted 21–0 that the companies’ respiratory syncytial virus antibody, nirsevimab, has a favorable benefit-risk profile in infants and young children.

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AstraZeneca inks $2bn Treg cell therapy deal with Quell

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AstraZeneca inks $2bn Treg cell therapy deal with Quell Phil.

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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 patent for Vertex Pharms drug KALYDECO

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for KALYDECO Kalydeco is a drug marketed by Vertex Pharms Inc and Vertex Pharms and is included in two NDAs. It is available from one supplier.… The post New patent for Vertex Pharms drug KALYDECO appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Developing bold medicines to preserve vision and transform the treatment landscape for DME

pharmaphorum

Developing bold medicines to preserve vision and transform the treatment landscape for DME Mike.

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Medical Device Packaging Protects Life-Saving Devices

Pharma Packaging Solutions

Quality medical device packaging is crucial for the health and well-being of countless people all around the world. It keeps life-saving medical devices safe and secure throughout the supply chain. With such an important job to do, it’s essential that the medical device packaging you choose for your product is up to the task. Here are a few factors to take into consideration when selecting medical device packaging.

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Phase III pulmonary fibrosis drug trial fails

Drug Discovery World

Bellerophon Therapeutics has announced it will close its Phase III study of INOpulse, its treatment for fibrotic Interstitial Lung Disease (fILD), after the trail failed to meet its primary endpoint. The REBUILD clinical trial was designed as a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase III study evaluating the safety and efficacy of INOpulse for the treatment of patients with fILD.

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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.