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STAT+: Pharma giant GSK is quitting BIO in latest setback for the lobbying group

STAT

WASHINGTON — Pharmaceutical industry giant GSK plans to depart the biotechnology industry’s largest trade group, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization.

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What RFK Jr.’s influence could mean for pharma

PharmaVoice

Past comments hint at the changes Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could make across the various sectors of healthcare.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about FDA plans to ban a cold med; Eisai Alzheimer’s drug sales, and more

STAT

And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too soon, yes? This is, you may recall, our treasured signal to daydream about weekend plans. Our agenda is rather modest. We expect to continue the never-ending quest to manicure the Pharmalot grounds, promenade with the official mascots, and catch up on napping. We also hope to hold another listening party, where the rotation will likely include this , this , this , this and this.

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AZ confirms China president has been detained

pharmaphorum

AstraZeneca has revealed that its top executive in China, Leon Wang, has been detained by Chinese authorities

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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Quantiphi and DDReg announce partnership to streamline regulatory processes in life sciences

Express Pharma

Quantiphi, an AI-first digital engineering company, and DDReg, a global leader in regulatory expertise, have announced a partnership aimed at addressing regulatory challenges faced by pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and cosmetics manufacturers. The collaboration seeks to expedite the process of bringing innovations to market by utilising artificial intelligence.

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Eisai dials back forecasts for Alzheimer's drug Leqembi

pharmaphorum

Eisai has scaled down its sales expectations for Alzheimer's disease drug Leqembi after sluggish sales growth in the first half of the current fiscal year.

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Daiichi Sankyo partners Alteogen on subcutaneous Enhertu

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Daiichi Sankyo signs a $300m deal with Alteogen to develop a subcutaneous version of anti-HER2 cancer drug Enhertu.

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AstraZeneca and Amgen’s Tezspire succeeds in Phase III nasal polyps trial

Pharmaceutical Technology

A Phase III trial with the companies’ monoclonal antibody in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps met its primary endpoint.

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How to conduct a cybersecurity audit on your pharma supply chain

pharmaphorum

Conducting a cybersecurity audit on your pharmaceutical supply chain is crucial for protecting sensitive data. Learn how to properly assess and strengthen your cybersecurity measures with this guide.

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GP leaders to debate community pharmacy funding

The Pharmacist

GP leaders in England will vote on whether to lobby NHS England to ‘appropriately’ fund dispensing in community pharmacies and to put an end to pitting the two sectors against each other. The national Local Medical Committee (LMCs) conference later this month will debate a motion focused on the ‘necessity’ of community pharmacy. However, the […] The post GP leaders to debate community pharmacy funding appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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It’s time to end America’s testosterone paranoia

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Explore the controversial issue of Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome (TDS) and the impact of America's testosterone paranoia with insightful analysis and perspectives on the topic.

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Pharma cold chains: Major trends shaping the next decade

Pharmaceutical Technology

Analysis of future trends highlights that the cold chain logistics sector is at a critical juncture, with tech advancements driving change.

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NHS Wales partners with Illumina on genomics drive

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Wales has extended a scheme to harness the power of genomics to improve cancer care and prevention via an alliance with gene-sequencing giant Illumina.

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Eisai lowers Leqembi revenue forecast after rocky entry to market

Pharmaceutical Technology

Leqembi is approved for Alzheimer’s patients in multiple territories, but questions remain over its cost-effectiveness.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Ensuring product authenticity in the pharmaceutical industry with cloud technology

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Implementing cloud technology can help ensure the authenticity of pharmaceutical products like Ozempic, used for type 2 diabetes treatment. Learn how this technology is enhancing product security in the pharmaceutical industry generally.

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Researchers make glioblastoma cells visible to attacking immune cells

World Pharma News

Even treated with the most advanced therapies, patients with glioblastoma - an aggressive brain cancer - typically survive less than two years after diagnosis. Efforts to treat this cancer with the latest immunotherapies have been unsuccessful, likely because glioblastoma cells have few, if any, natural targets for the immune system to attack. In a cell-based study, scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St.

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UK health data ecosystem 'is hampering research'

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The UK is squandering the vast resource of NHS patient data because too many obstacles are being placed in front of researchers trying to tap into it – holding back medical advances. That is the conclusion of the much-anticipated Sudlow Review – carried out by Prof Cathie Sudlow, chief scientist of Health Data Research (HDR) UK – which found that accessing patient data can take months or even years, hampering research into areas like dementia, cancer and heart disease.

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Insights from Tjoapack’s CEO: 35 years of pharma packaging:

Outsourcing Pharma

Celebrating 35 years of innovation, Tjoapack has evolved into a leading force in pharmaceutical packaging.

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.

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Athira exploring strategic alternatives after Alzheimer’s failure

BioPharma Dive

On the heels of its most advanced medicine flunking a key study, the drugmaker is looking at the different paths it could take to “maximizing stockholder value.

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Mustang Bio’s MB-108 receives FDA orphan drug status for glioma treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

Mustang Bio has received orphan drug designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for MB-108, a herpes simplex virus type 1 oncolytic virus and a component of MB-109, designed to treat malignant glioma.

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Tezspire succeeds in chronic rhinosinusitis; Gilead writes down Trodelvy value

BioPharma Dive

AstraZeneca and Amgen's drug could have a new use after positive Phase 3 study results. Elsewhere, Jazz set new plans for a narcolepsy drug and CDMO Avid Bioservices agreed to be taken private.

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Moderna Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine More Effective at Preventing Hospitalization in High-Risk Patients Compared With Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine

Pharmacy Times

Though both vaccines remain effective at preventing severe illness, Moderna’s mRNA-1273.222 vaccine was found to be significantly more effective among adults with underlying medical conditions.

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Position Your Pharmacy for Expansion

Speaker: Chris Antypas and Josh Halladay

Access to limited distribution drugs and payer contracts are key to pharmacy expansion. But how do you prepare your operations to take the next step? Meaningful data: Collect and share clinical data regarding outcomes, utilization, and more Reporting: Limited distribution models require efficient tracking and reporting systems Workflows: Align workflows with specific pharma and payer contractual requirements For in-depth, expert insights on pharmacy expansion, watch this webinar from Inovalon.

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Kalaris to go public via reverse merger with AlloVir

BioPharma Dive

After Kalaris and AlloVir combine, the new company will have about $100 million to advance a treatment for age-related macular degeneration.

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FDA Grants Orphan Drug Designation to Ifetroban for Treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy-Associated Cardiomyopathy

Pharmacy Times

The drug is being investigated for its potential to reduce fibrosis associated with muscular dystrophy that can cause scarring of the heart tissue.

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Application of Validation Principles to the Training Quality System: Part 9, Quality Risk Management Hazard Identification

PharmaTech

Pharmaceutical training programs are enhanced by integrating ICH quality risk management considerations.

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Johnson & Johnson Submits Regulatory Applications for Darzalex Faspro for High-Risk Smoldering Multiple Myeloma

PharmExec

Submissions to the FDA and EMA for new indication of Darzalex Faspro are based on results of the Phase III Aquila trial in patients with high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma.

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5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software

Are you still using workarounds to manage your daily operations? To achieve peak performance, it's time to explore other options for specialty and infusion pharmacy software. Streamline pharmacy operations and improve clinical performance with automated processing, real-time data exchange, and electronic decision support. Download this helpful infographic to: Drive efficiency and patient adherence from referral receipt to delivery and ongoing care – all with our Pharmacy Cloud.

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Why Pharmaceutical Products Need Sustainable Packaging

Pharmaceutical Commerce

One packaging aspect—the tape—is often overlooked, but is a valuable component of the shipping process.

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Key Findings of the NIAGARA and HIMALAYA Trials

PharmExec

In this episode of the Pharmaceutical Executive podcast, Shubh Goel, head of immuno-oncology, gastrointestinal tumors, US oncology business unit, AstraZeneca, discusses the findings of the NIAGARA trial in bladder cancer and the significance of the five-year overall survival data from the HIMALAYA trial, particularly the long-term efficacy of the STRIDE regimen for unresectable liver cancer.

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Bespak and Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials Collaborate on Climate-Friendly Inhalers

PharmaTech

The companies will work to create climate-friendly pMDIs using Orbia’s low global warming potential propellant.

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Biotech Investor Sentiment Climbing Steadily, with Growing Enthusiasm Heading into 2025

PharmExec

OncLive serves as the connection to oncology, including groundbreaking cancer news and interviews with top oncologists in multimedia formats.

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UK Medicines Manufacturing Skills Centre Stresses Skill Development after Budget Announcement

PharmaTech

A £520 million investment for manufacturing capacity was announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, but academic and industry leaders stress the money should be used to train personnel.

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