August, 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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Clinical trials: How AI can help providers stay TMF inspection-ready

Pharmaceutical Technology

The clinical trials industry is facing a number of hurdles, but AI and digitalisation are being heralded as key to overcoming them, particularly when it comes to preparing for inspections and audits

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August 22, 2023: Distributed Research Network Shares Opportunities and Challenges for Pragmatic Research Embedded in Health Insurance Plans

Rethinking Clinical Trials

In an article published this month in Clinical Trials , researchers from the NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory’s Distributed Research Network share opportunities for conducting pragmatic trials embedded in health insurance plans. “There are unique opportunities related to the design and conduct of pragmatic trials embedded in health insurance plans, which have longitudinal data on member/patient demographics, dates of coverage, and reimbursed medical care, including prescription drug dispensing

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Why Including Patients in FDA Engagement Will Benefit Your Trial

Worldwide Clinical Trials

Patients are the backbone of clinical trials, playing an essential role in the drug development process. However, patients also play a vital role in engaging directly with the FDA. This engagement is often less understood and is underutilized by sponsors, meaning a significant element of the trial and drug experience is missed during sponsor engagement with the FDA.

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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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Amid shortage, FDA clears several generics of Takeda's popular ADHD drug Vyvanse

Fierce Pharma

After 16 years on the market, Takeda's blockbuster attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) med Vyvanse has finally reached its patent cliff. | After 16 years on the market, Takeda's blockbuster ADHD med Vyvanse has finally reached its patent cliff. And the FDA's approval of several generics comes amid a U.S. shortage of the drug.

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Why participating in research can be a rewarding experience

Antidote

At the outset, many people may experience apprehension when considering joining a clinical trial. Opting to participate in a research study is a personal one — but it can also be quite gratifying. Various types of clinical studies play a pivotal role in ensuring the approval of life-saving medications and treatments. For this to happen, we need volunteers to take part.

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Pfizer’s first-ever bispecific antibody Elrexfio holds promise in multiple myeloma

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US Food and Drug Administration's recent accelerated approval of Pfizer's Elrexfio for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) has made a significant impact in the oncology community.

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Sage Cuts Staff by 40% After FDA’s MDD Rejection

BioSpace

Following the FDA’s recent rejection of zuranolone in major depressive disorder, Sage Therapeutics has launched a strategic reorganization initiative including a 40% reduction in headcount.

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9 Ways Worldwide Optimizes Clinical Development for Your Biotech Growth Journey

Worldwide Clinical Trials

Selecting the right CRO to partner with on your development program is a pivotal decision that can shape the trajectory of your product’s development. At Worldwide, we understand the significance of this collaboration and are dedicated to becoming an extension of your team, providing personalized clinical development solutions that align with your corporate objectives and milestones.

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FDA turns down Outlook's ophthalmic version of Roche's Avastin over manufacturing, data shortfalls

Fierce Pharma

Even without an FDA approval, Roche’s cancer drug Avastin is widely used by doctors to treat certain eye diseases. | Even without an FDA approval, Roche’s cancer drug Avastin is widely used by doctors to treat certain eye diseases. Outlook Therapeutics has been trying to get an official approval for a reformulated version, but instead got a rejection letter.

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Running Decentralized Trials at Scale: Planning for Success

There’s been a rapid shift towards decentralization in clinical trials & it’s clear why. The potential for reaching a larger pool of recruits is possible when sponsors can bring more trial activities to the patient. Tele visits, digital consent, new monitoring sensors, & direct-to-patient supply are virtual tools that existed before the pandemic, but now there’s swift adoption of these methods because they’ve been proven to help launch & complete trials more effectively.

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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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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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CVS Health enters biosimilar fray with launch of new subsidiary

Pharmaceutical Technology

The newly-launched business, called Corvardis, is already targeting the Humira biosimilar landscape with Hyrimoz via a planned Sandoz-partnered launch in Q1 2024.

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FDA Approves Generics of Takeda’s ADHD, Binge Eating Drug Vyvanse

BioSpace

Amid a supply shortage of the attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and binge-eating disorder medication, the regulator has cleared a slew of generic drugs of Takeda’s Vyvanse pill.

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What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research

Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist

What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In "Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases," the FDA notes that "targeted therapies demonstrate different dose-response relationships compared to cytotoxic chemotherapy, such that doses below the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) may have similar efficacy to the MTD but with fewer toxicities.

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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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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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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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Medicare names first 10 drugs for price negotiations

Bio Pharma Dive

The list includes the top-selling blood thinners Eliquis and Xarelto, as well as the arthritis drug Enbrel and heart failure medicine Entresto.

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2022 Research: The Rapid Rise of Ocean Freight Visibility

A research study conducted by The Journal of Commerce and FourKites surveyed hundreds of international shippers, exploring how their usage of global supply chain visibility technology has evolved since the onset of global disruptions caused by COVID-19. For international shippers, ocean freight visibility has evolved from optional to essential and satisfaction with visibility varies greatly depending on how it is obtained and delivered.

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Biostax and Immgenuity to expedite HIV immunotherapies development

Pharmaceutical Technology

Biostax and Immgenuity have entered into an agreement to expedite the development of new immunotherapeutics to treat HIV and other diseases.

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Opinion: 5 Funding Sources for Biotech Companies Looking to Go Public

BioSpace

Warning signs that preceded the current economic squeeze in the biopharma sector were not heeded by investors seeking rapid profits. Now, biotechs interested in making the leap to the public markets must get creative.

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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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Johnson & Johnson's spinoff of Kenvue provides $13.2B in potential M&A firepower

Fierce Pharma

Last month, during a quarterly conference call—as Johnson & Johnson considered its future beyond the separation of its consumer health unit—Chief Financial Officer Joe Wolk described the compan | Last month, during a quarterly conference call—as Johnson & Johnson considered its future beyond separation of its consumer health unit—Chief Financial Officer Joe Wolk described the company’s appetite for M&A as “voracious.

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Deliver Fast, Flexible Clinical Trial Insights with Spotfire

Clinical research has entered a new era, one that requires real-time analytics and visualization to allow trial leaders to work collaboratively and to develop, at the click of a mouse, deep insights that enable proactive study management. Learn how Revvity Signals helps drug developers deliver clinical trial data insights in real-time using a fast and flexible data and analytics platform to empower data-driven decision-making.

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Pharma maintains high level of trust from UK public and doctors

Drug Discovery World

The pharmaceutical industry continues to maintain strong levels of public trust and favourability in the UK, according to data from the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI). Opinions showed consistent recognition of the sector’s support for the NHS, with 67% of respondents saying the industry is committed to developing new medicines to meet patient needs.

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Apellis finds faulty needles in probe of rare eye drug side effects

Bio Pharma Dive

The company doesn’t know if the needles have caused retinal vasculitis in some people receiving its geographic atrophy drug Syfovre, but is no longer recommending their use.

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Specialised Therapeutics partners with Treeway to license ALS drug

Pharmaceutical Technology

Specialised Therapeutics has entered into a licensing agreement with Treeway for TW001, designed for treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

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Novo Bolsters Obesity Pipeline with Potential $500M Embark Biotech Buy

BioSpace

This is the Danish company’s second obesity-focused acquisition in three weeks. Under the deal, Novo Nordisk receives the full rights to develop and commercialize Embark’s lead metabolic platform.

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An Innovative & Creative Problem Solver Approach to Selling in the Medical Device Space

Speaker: Steve Goldstein, Sales Leader

Are you currently in sales, or involved in a business that depends on strong sales results? What about the extremely competitive world of medical device sales? What are some of the top challenges your customers face and how do you approach understanding what’s most important to them? Join Steve Goldstein, Sales Success Coach, Motivational Speaker and Medical Device Sales Leader from Gold Selling LLC., to discover critical strategies and approaches you can take to engage your customers, achieve g

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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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Amid Medicare negotiation battle, lawmakers push for answers on insulin prices and patent reform

Fierce Pharma

It was a year ago this month that President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act. | It was a year ago this month that President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act. While the landmark bill introduces several pricing measures, Democrats on Capitol Hill are still pursuing ways to rein in the pharma industry. They are pressing insulin manufacturers on their plans to cut prices.

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Key Factors for Choosing the Right CDMO

Drug Patent Watch

In a guest column Kevin Wall, principal consultant and owner of Cincero Consulting, emphasizes the critical importance of selecting the right Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) for drug product… The post Key Factors for Choosing the Right CDMO appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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FTC pulls back on legal challenge to Amgen’s $28B bid for Horizon

Bio Pharma Dive

Urged by a judge, the antitrust regulator said it wants to start discussions “regarding the proper resolution of this matter” — a potential prelude to a settlement.

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Mandatory COVID Vaccination Policy Template

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