Fri.Jul 26, 2024

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Leqembi voted down by European regulators

Bio Pharma Dive

Eisai plans to appeal the EMA’s negative recommendation, hoping to break into a market analysts expect could eventually bring billions of dollars in sales for the Alzheimer’s drug.

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WorldwideEdge: Driving Innovation in Bioanalytical Lab Run Success Rates

Worldwide Clinical Trials

At Worldwide Clinical Trials’ bioanalytical lab, we view challenges as opportunities to excel and set new standards. The path to drug approval is complex, with many variables and potential delays. That’s why our team is committed to continuous improvement through our initiative, WorldwideEdge, where we optimize everything from our processes to our teams’ performance for each drug development program.

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Two biotechs cut staff; AbbVie weathers biosimilar threat

Bio Pharma Dive

Glycomimetics and Cue Biopharma both revealed layoffs. Elsewhere, AbbVie’s earnings impressed Wall Street and an FDA panel recommended changing testing requirements for some lung cancer drugs.

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Mankind Pharma acquires Bharat Serums and Vaccines for $1.6bn

Pharmaceutical Technology

Mankind Pharma has announced a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Bharat Serums and Vaccines (BSV) for Rs136.3bn ($1.6bn).

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Optimizing Clinical Supply Strategy: Navigating Challenges & Finding Your Ideal Model

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Bristol Myers’ beat completes strong week of pharma earnings

Bio Pharma Dive

All five large pharmaceutical companies to report earnings this week raised either their profit or revenue guidance for the year.

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FDA approves Sun Pharma’s JAK inhibitor for alopecia

Pharmaceutical Technology

The FDA approval is based on data gathered from two Phase III studies where over 30% of the patients gained 80% or more coverage of scalp hair.

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Inside the effort to rescue a rare disease gene therapy 

Pharmaceutical Technology

Several patients are navigating ways to access innovative gene therapies with the help of enterprising research and nonprofit organisations.

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J&J's Texas two-step bankruptcy maneuver shut down again by appeals court

Fierce Pharma

Johnson & Johnson’s latest attempt to get a handle on its talc litigation using the controversial Texas two-step bankruptcy strategy has once again fallen flat after a federal appeals court rul | The ruling from the Third Circuit Court of Appeals came the night before claimants in the talc litigation were set to vote on a sweeping $6.48 billion settlement proposal from J&J.

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Bavarian Nordic wins positive CHMP opinion to amend Imvanex approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

The current approval, which is based on data from non-human primates and healthy individuals, will be updated with real-world observations.

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Bristol Myers CEO 'increasingly confident' company can handle IRA pricing on Eliquis

Fierce Pharma

Amid the sturm und drang over Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) drug price negotiations, Bristol Myers Squibb has been among the biopharma companies casting the most woe over the oncoming measures. | Bristol Myers Squibb CEO Chris Boerner said after seeing the final negotiated price for Eliquis that he is "increasingly confident" the company can navigate the impact of the IRA.

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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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AbbVie’s Q2 2024 net earnings drop to $1.37bn

Pharmaceutical Technology

AbbVie has reported a 32.1% decrease in net earnings attributable to the company of $1.37bn in Q2 2024 from $2.02bn in Q2 last year.

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AZ joins call for new UK PM to back Oxford-Cambridge hub

pharmaphorum

Leading figures from industry and academia, including AstraZeneca, have urged UK PM Keir Starmer to turn the Oxford-Cambridge region into the "crown jewel" of his industrial growth plan

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FDA committee proposes overhaul of perioperative lung cancer trials 

Pharmaceutical Technology

The ODAC highlighted that perioperative trials should separately evaluate the effectiveness of treatments pre- and post-operation.

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Shingles shot could be a simple way to delay dementia

pharmaphorum

Vaccination with GSK's recombinant shingles vaccine Shingrix could delay the onset of dementia, according to researchers in the UK.A study published in Nature Medicine suggests that people administered Shingrix have a lower risk of dementia compared to those given Zostavax - an older shingles shot based on a different technology – and builds on earlier research suggesting a benefit from this type of vaccination.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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EC conditionally approves Pfizer’s haemophilia B gene therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

The European Commission has awarded conditional marketing authorisation for Pfizer's DURVEQTIX for haemophilia B treatment.

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Chasing Pfizer and Lilly, Sun Pharma wins FDA nod for alopecia areata med Leqselvi

Fierce Pharma

After Eli Lilly’s Olumiant won the distinction of becoming the first med approved by the FDA to treat the follicle-attacking autoimmune disease alopecia areata, Pfizer followed up with a green ligh | The FDA signed off on Sun’s oral JAK inhibitor deuruxolitinib to treat adults with severe alopecia areata. The drug is now approved in 8 mg tablets under the brand name Leqselvi.

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Roche records 4% decline in H1 2024 net income

Pharmaceutical Technology

Roche has reported a net income of SFr6.6bn ($7.4bn) in H1 2024, a 4% decline compared to SFr7.5bn ($8.5bn) in H1 2023.

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In shock move, EU panel rejects Alzheimer's drug Leqembi

pharmaphorum

CHMP recommends against approval of Eisai, Biogen's Alzheimer's disease therapy Leqembi, saying side effects outweigh its benefits

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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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Cue Biopharma downsizes to focus on autoimmune pipeline

Pharmaceutical Technology

The company has fired 25% of its staff and plans to look for partnerships to further its oncology candidates.

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Study reveals blood proteins predict risk of developing many diverse diseases

Pharma Times

Researchers predicted the onset of 67 diseases, out-performing current standard models

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EMA backs Wegovy cardiovascular label update as Novo seeks EU coverage

Pharmaceutical Technology

The EMA recommended a label update that allows the drug to be used to reduce cardiovascular risk.

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Europe's CHMP endorses clutch of new medicines including Astellas, J&J and Ipsen offerings

Fierce Pharma

While it may well be the dog days of summer, European drug regulators are showing no signs of slowing down in their review of new medicines and proposed label expansions. | While it may well be the dog days of summer, European drug regulators are showing no signs of slowing down in their review of new medicines and proposed label expansions.

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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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New gut microbiome atlas could offer better treatment for digestive disorders

Pharma Times

The new Human Gut Microbiome Atlas could help treat conditions including IBS and AMR

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New tentative approval for Alembic drug dabigatran etexilate mesylate

Drug Patent Watch

Dabigatran etexilate mesylate is the generic ingredient in two branded drugs marketed by Alkem Labs Ltd, Apotex, Hetero Labs Ltd Iii, and Boehringer Ingelheim and, and is included in five NDAs.

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FDA Warns of Dosing Errors with Compounded Semaglutide Injectables

XTalks

The FDA has issued a warning about dosing errors and subsequent adverse events related to compounded semaglutide injectable products. These errors have led to some patients being hospitalized due to overdoses. These issues primarily stem from patients and healthcare providers miscalculating or incorrectly administering the drug. Compounded semaglutide products, unlike the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved ones, can vary widely in strength and packaging, making it easy for mistakes t

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New patent for Springworks drug OGSIVEO

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for OGSIVEO Ogsiveo is a drug marketed by Springworks and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are twenty-one patents protecting this drug.

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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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FDA Approves Femlyv as First Dissolvable Oral Contraceptive

XTalks

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the green light to Femlyv , a combination oral contraceptive containing norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol. Femlyv is the first orally dissolvable tablet for preventing pregnancy. Norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol are legacy drugs that have been approved since 1968 in a swallowable tablet form for the prevention of pregnancy.

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This week in drug discovery (22-26 July) 

Drug Discovery World

News round-up for 22-26 July by DDW Senior Digital Content Editor Diana Spencer. There have been some interesting developments in neuroscience this week. Perhaps most note-worthy, shingles vaccines Shingrix has been shown to reduce the risk of dementia by 17%, and TikoMed’s ALS drug caused a long-term slowing of ALS progression in a Phase II trial. The top stories: Oxford centre to address global epilepsy challenges The University of Oxford is launching The Centre for Global Epilepsy to address

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THINK Surgical gets FDA Clearance for TMINI Miniature Robotic System

XTalks

Orthopedic surgical robotics maker THINK Surgical has announced that its TMINI Miniature Robotic System (TMINI 1.1) has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The system enables minimally invasive orthopedic procedures with enhanced precision and outcomes. The TMINI Miniature Robotic System is a robotic-assisted system designed to aid surgeons in performing complex orthopedic surgeries with greater accuracy and control.

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AI revolution in pharma: Qinecsa's James Bellamy unveils groundbreaking PV tech insights

BioPharma Reporter

In a candid interview at the DIA conference, James Bellamy, leader of the Solutions Consulting team at Qinecsa, shared his insights into the evolving landscape of pharmacovigilance (PV) technology.

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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.