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Compounding pharmacies rebut Novo’s FDA petition

STAT

Also, compounding pharmacies fire back at Novo Nordisk for its assertion that GLP-1 drugs are too difficult to compound. Lots today on GLP-1s: First we see tirzepatide outperforming semaglutide in a head-to-head study in obesity. Also, a Michael Gilman company pivots and more. Read the rest…

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Nanoparticle drug delivery innovation could enhance drug development

European Pharmaceutical Review

Researchers in Australia have created an innovative drug delivery system that utilises a metalbiomolecule network (MBN) comprising of non-toxic metal ions together with phosphonate biomolecules, eg, DNA. Any additional, non-functional components in carriers can potentially increase toxicity, Dr Xu shared.

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The Benefits of Integrated CDMO Services: Streamlining Drug Development and Manufacturing

Drug Patent Watch

This shift has led to the emergence of integrated contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs), which provide end-to-end support for drug developers. billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.3% Reshaping drug development through CRO/CDMO integration.

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STAT+: Cancer therapy’s new ‘gold rush’:  bispecific antibodies that hit key combination of targets

STAT

” Experts told STAT there’s been a surge of interest for these compounds from biotech and pharma in the last few months, spurred on most by the presentation of promising clinical data from Summit Therapeutics.

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Opinion: Adding psychotherapy to drug therapy works, but the FDA may not be able to handle it

STAT

Several things were stacked against approval: The FDA greenlights only about 50 new drugs each year. Drug development is a high-risk business with an overall success rate between 10% and 20%.

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Pharmacognosy and Drug Patents: Unveiling Nature’s Medicinal Treasures

Drug Patent Watch

Scientists in this field analyze the chemical compounds in plants, animals, and microorganisms to discover potential new drugs. “Pharmacognosy is the bridge between traditional medicine and modern pharmaceutical science, offering a treasure trove of potential new drugs waiting to be discovered.”

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STAT+: Pharmacists can make shortage drugs, but at what cost?

STAT

Hospitals’ reliance on pharmacist-made drugs, a practice called compounding, has risen in step with worsening drug shortages. When the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists surveyed its members this past summer, 59% said they increased purchases from compounders because of drug shortages.