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Supreme Court undercuts regulators’ authority across government

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Federal agencies’ longtime authority to regulate industries was significantly weakened by a Supreme Court decision on Friday. The 6-3 decision, though it stems from cases on fishing regulations , will ripple across government agencies that have broadly interpreted the powers handed to them by Congress since a 1984 decision known as Chevron. The so-called Chevron doctrine laid out that courts should generally defer to federal agencies’ reasonable interpretations of their authority w

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Up-and-comers look for an edge in the bustling ADC field

PharmaVoice

The next wave of targeted ADC therapies is on the horizon, and these three potential rising stars could help carry the field forward.

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Blind employee takes VA to court saying new EHR from Oracle is inaccessible

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A blind employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs is suing the federal agency on grounds that their new electronic health records system makes it impossible for her to do her job. A clinical social worker, Laurette Santos has worked for the VA for a decade, but when the agency switched to Oracle Health’s Cerner EHR in 2022, her productivity plummeted.

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House committee backs some Medicare cover for obesity drugs

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The House Ways and Means Committee in the US voted in favour of a new bill which would end a two-decade-long restriction on the coverage of drugs to treat obesity under Medicare.The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023 (TROA) was originally intended to overturn the restriction completely, but has been hugely scaled back in its scope.

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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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How U.S. responses to public health emergencies could be hamstrung by the Supreme Court

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. response to the Covid-19 pandemic got politically messy. A Friday Supreme Court ruling could frustrate government responses to public health emergencies even further. The Supreme Court struck down a long-standing legal doctrine that directed judges to defer to reasonable federal agency interpretations of ambiguous or technically challenging aspects of the law.

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10th edition of PharmaLytica held in Hyderabad

Express Pharma

The 10th edition of PharmaLytica, organised by Informa Markets in India concluded at HITEX, Hyderabad. With a focus on redefining the pharmaceutical industry in the post-COVID era, PharmaLytica 2024 offered a platform for stakeholders to engage in discussions covering the full spectrum of pharma machinery and packaging, lab analytical and cleanroom solutions, and pharmaceutical ingredients.

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Pride in Pharmacy: confidence in providing equitable healthcare

The Pharmacist

Reuben Dunbar shares how the Pride in Pharmacy training and support programme aims to help pharmacy teams feel confident in the ways they can provide more equitable healthcare to LGBTQ+ people. Why is Pride in Pharmacy important for both pharmacy teams and patients? The aim of Pride in Pharmacy is for every LGBTQ+ person to […] The post Pride in Pharmacy: confidence in providing equitable healthcare appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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STAT+: Don’t write off MDMA yet: How the FDA got on board with psychedelics

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Days after an advisory committee resoundingly voted for the Food and Drug Administration to reject MDMA as medical treatment, the founder of the company that applied for approval was ebullient. Rick Doblin, who has spent decades driving forward MDMA research, told a psychedelics conference in the Netherlands that his dream was not simply possible, but likely.

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IPA hosts Global Pharmaceutical Quality Summit 2024

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Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) concluded the 9th edition of the Global Pharmaceutical Quality Summit 2024. The theme for the summit was, ‘Advances in Manufacturing and Quality – Patient Centricity’. The two-day summit brought together industry leaders, global regulators, quality experts, and stakeholders to foster knowledge exchange and deliberate on areas of importance in shaping the pharmaceutical landscape in India.

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Upending Purdue Pharma’s settlement does little to help today’s opioid crisis, advocates say

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The drug policy world has been left torn by the Supreme Court’s ruling on Thursday that Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy deal could not move forward if it included legal protections for the company’s billionaire owners. In one camp are those who were eager to see the agreed-upon $6 billion settlement put to work preventing and treating opioid addiction.

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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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Amylyx ventures into metabolic diseases market with $35.1m deal

Pharmaceutical Technology

On 17 June, Amylyx acquired the rights to Eiger Biopharmaceutical’s experimental GLP-1 receptor antagonist, avexitide, for $35.1m.

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STAT+: FDA rejects Rocket Pharmaceuticals’ gene therapy for ultra-rare condition, another setback for field

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Rocket Pharmaceuticals said Friday that the Food and Drug Administration rejected its gene therapy for an ultra-rare, sometimes fatal immuno-deficiency syndrome, saying the company needed to submit more information to prove it can safely manufacture the product. The New York-based biotech said the FDA asked for only “limited” additional information.

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Supreme Court overturns Chevron doctrine, limiting reach of federal agencies

BioPharma Dive

Federal courts will no longer have to defer to agency regulations for interpretation of ambiguous statutes, a ruling that could have significant impact on the FDA and CMS.

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Opinion: To secure the U.S.’s biotech supply chain, pay attention to domestic companies

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Scientific breakthroughs will enable a future of personalized drug discovery, where precision medicine makes it possible to receive the right dose of the right medicine at the right time. America’s ability to lead this global frontier of medicine is contingent upon our willingness to recognize China as a competitor and respond accordingly. But often overlooked in this essential conversation is the importance of investing more in U.S. biotech firms and innovation ecosystems — includ

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Osteoporosis market to reach $17.9 bn across 7MM in 2033: GlobalData

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The osteoporosis market, the prevailing metabolic bone disorder globally, which is characterised by reduced bone mineral density and increased fracture risk, is set to experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4 per cent across the seven major markets (7MM*) from $10.5 billion in 2023 to $17.9 billion in 2033, forecasts GlobalData. GlobalData’s latest report, “Seven-Market Drug Forecast and Market Analysis”, reveals the rising popularity of expensive anabolic therapies and increasing

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Will Medicare finally begin covering weight loss drugs like Zepbound and Wegovy?

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Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today?  Sign up  to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Morning! Today, we discuss how a House committee has overwhelmingly voted in support of four health-related bills. Also, there’s still reason to believe that MDMA-assisted therapy could win FDA approval, and more.

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NHSE updates on PGD change for pharmacy technicians

The Pharmacist

NHS England (NHSE) is has issued an update on potential changes to its service specifications in light of recent legislative amendments that allow pharmacy technicians to supply medicines under patient group directions (PGDs). In a primary care bulletin sent last night, NHSE said it was ‘developing processes’ to ‘consider updating’ NHS service specifications ‘in light […] The post NHSE updates on PGD change for pharmacy technicians appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Opinion: Medicare’s Part D policy is blocking progress needed to achieve Black health equity

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A new and effective class of anti-obesity medicines, along with lifestyle interventions and sometimes bariatric surgery, can help stem the rising tide of obesity in the United States. But outdated rules set by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services make access to these new medicines nearly impossible for the 50 million Americans covered by Medicare and its prescription drug coverage program.

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Amazon bundles its telehealth services under one brand

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Amazon’s strategy in telehealth has coalesced around a pay-per-visit and subscription-based model under a new brand – Amazon One Medical.

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STAT+: Cassava Sciences collaborator charged with defrauding NIH in grants supporting its Alzheimer’s drug

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A Cassava Sciences collaborator and paid consultant has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of defrauding the National Institutes of Health in grant applications supporting the company’s controversial Alzheimer’s drug, the U.S. Department of Justice announced on Friday. Hoau-Yan Wang, 67, a neuroscientist at the City University of New York, published key papers supporting the effectiveness of simufilam, an experimental Alzheimer’s therapy Cassava is now testing

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Orchid Pharma, Cipla to launch antibiotic Cefepime-Enmetazobactam in India

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Orchid Pharma, announced the launch of its new drug – Cefepime-Enmetazobactam, which has been approved for the treatment of complicated Urinary Tract infections (cUTI), Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (HAP) and Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) indications. Orchid Pharma has partnered with Cipla to ensure widespread and rapid distribution of this antibiotic combination across India.

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STAT+: Optum walks away from its agreement to buy Steward’s doctors network

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Health care provider Optum has backed away from its plan to purchase Steward Health Care’s national physicians group, dealing a major setback to Steward’s efforts to bolster its finances after filing for bankruptcy. Optum, an arm of health insurance giant UnitedHealth, struck a preliminary deal in March to acquire Stewardship Health for an undisclosed sum.

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Merck’s pneumococcal vaccine gets CDC panel backing

BioPharma Dive

Advisers to the agency unanimously recommended use of Capvaxive in older adults and in certain younger ones, putting it in the same tier as Pfizer's competing Prevnar shot.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about the Purdue bankruptcy ruling, a Merck rejection, and more

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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 fairly modest. We hope to catch up on our reading, spend time with our Pharmalot ancestor, and promenade with the official mascots. We also hope to hold another listening party, where the rotation will likely feature this , this , this , this , and this.

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Ayurveda market anticipated to hit $25 bn with international exports, says Dr Manoj Nesari

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At the 2nd Conference on Traditional Medicine ‘AYUSH Practices for Sustainable Wellness’ Chief Guest Dr Manoj Nesari, Advisor, Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India spoke on how The Ministry of AYUSH has seen growth, evidenced by a series of initiatives and substantial market expansion. In 2014, the market size for Ayurveda products was around $3 billion.

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STAT+: Vape makers see Supreme Court ruling as a weapon in fighting FDA

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WASHINGTON — Vape manufacturers are taking a victory lap over a Supreme Court decision that could dramatically weaken the Food and Drug Administration’s power to regulate tobacco and nicotine products as regulators see fit. The court on Friday overturned a judicial rule, known as the Chevron doctrine, which instructed courts to defer to regulators on certain legal issues.

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PTC faces another Duchenne drug rejection; Coherus sells Humira biosimilar

BioPharma Dive

European drug regulators voted for a third time not to renew the approval of Translarna. Elsewhere, Sanofi invested in a brain disease biotech and Esperion sold royalties to help pay off a loan.

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STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings

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Hired someone new and exciting? Promoted a rising star? Finally solved that hard-to-fill spot? Share the news with us, and we’ll share it with others.  That’s right. Send us your changes, and we’ll find a home for them. Don’t be shy. Everyone wants to know who is coming and going. And here is our regular feature in which we highlight a different person each week.

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UK study reveals persistent challenges in heart health and cardiovascular diseases

Pharma Times

The study found an increase in incidence among young people and people from deprived areas

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STAT+: Drug wholesaler owners indicted for alleged role in diverting Gilead and J&J HIV medicines

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The owners of a drug wholesaler have been indicted for their alleged role in a conspiracy to distribute misbranded and diverted HIV pills, the latest effort by federal authorities to target a widespread scheme to pump the medicines into the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain. Patrick Boyd and Charles Boyd, who own Safe Chain Solutions, along with a broker, Adam Brosius, were indicted for allegedly buying more than $90 million of “heavily discounted” prescription drugs from a handful

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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 grants Fast Track designation to Tubulis’ TUB-040 for ovarian cancer treatment

Pharmaceutical Business Review

This designation is a significant milestone in the development of TUB-040, which is based on Tubulis’ proprietary P5 technology. TUB-040 is a next-generation NaPi2b-targeting Exatecan ADC with superior biophysical properties. It has demonstrated effective and durable responses in preclinical models, including those for ovarian cancer. The candidate is currently undergoing a multicentre Phase I/IIa study, NAPISTAR 1-01 (NCT06303505), focusing on patients with platinum-resistant high-grade ovarian

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New patent for Abbvie drug RINVOQ

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for RINVOQ Rinvoq is a drug marketed by Abbvie and is included in two NDAs. It is available from one supplier. There are thirty-three patents protecting this drug.

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Pharma Pulse 6/28/24: Pharmacy Closure Contributors, The Long-Term Consequences & more

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The latest news for pharma industry insiders.

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New patent for JAZZ drug XYWAV

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for XYWAV Xywav is a drug marketed by Jazz and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are thirteen patents protecting this drug.

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