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STAT+: Pharmalittle: WHO pandemic accord may force pharma to disclose prices; FDA OKs first therapy to delay type 1 diabetes

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The document says that public funding for the development of vaccines and treatments should be more transparent, and include provisions to ensure that any resulting products are distributed evenly around the world. The first therapy that delays the onset of type 1 diabetes received approval from the U.S.

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Biosimilars vs. Interchangeable Biological Products: FDA Fact Check

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They include proteins, monoclonal antibodies and vaccines that are considered to be “ highly similar ” to biological products that have already been approved by the FDA. Significantly, insulin was deemed to be a biologic as of March 23, 2020, making it a reference product for the development of biosimilar versions.

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Public Comment to the WHO About Online Access to Imported Medicines and SDG 3.8

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One of the Sustainable Development Goals, 3.8 , created under UN auspices is: “Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all.” My comment is below. Author: Gabriel Levitt.

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Health Care After COVID: The Rise of Telemedicine

The Pharma Data

Besides giving telemedicine a boost, the pandemic has also fostered the rise of innovative medical services, everything from getting prescriptions by mail to drive-through virus testing and pharmacy-based vaccinations. Pharmacies also fill gaps. “We saw the benefits that telehealth provided,” Stewart said.

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Nine for 2023, part three: thriving or surviving?

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Wholesalers and pharmacies operate under regulations which define storage, supply, and service standards, and these come with energy requirements. Where medicines are biologics, such as vaccines, insulin, blood products, and numerous specialty medicines, failsafe cold chains will be necessary from manufacturer to patient.

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A history of the pharmaceutical industry

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The 21st century pharmaceutical and biotech sector has come a long way from its roots in 19th century pharmacy. Originating as a pharmacy founded in Darmstadt in 1668, it was in 1827 that Heinrich Emanuel Merck began the transition towards an industrial and scientific concern, by manufacturing and selling alkaloids.

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Pricing, Profits and Progress: Pharma’s Post-COVID Priorities

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The need for firms to make a reasonable profit is paramount in today’s world; healthy pharmaceutical research and manufacturing are the keys to ending disease, curing chronic conditions, and discovering new therapies and vaccines that address the latest medical challenges. Is the Middleman at Fault?