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The recovery community says it offers refuge from opioid addiction. But it’s still hostile to lifesaving addiction medications 

STAT

The last time Mark Palinski went to a Narcotics Anonymous meeting, he was asked to leave and never come back. He stills remembers the argument: All he had done was advocate for the use of the “gold standard” treatment opioid addiction, a common medication called buprenorphine.  To Palinski, buprenorphine is a godsend.

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NHS England announces relaunch of anti-smoking pill varenicline

The Pharmacist

NHS England will relaunch ‘improved’ anti-smoking pill varenicline after withdrawal of a branded version in 2021. Varenicline, previously available as Champix, will be offered by pharmacy and council-led stop smoking services in England and is expected to help over 85,000 people try to stop smoking each year. It will be used as an additional treatment […] The post NHS England announces relaunch of anti-smoking pill varenicline appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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STAT+: How Pfizer used wearables to tap into the promise of an experimental drug

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Pfizer’s promising research on a treatment for a dangerous cancer-related condition is also helping prove out the value of wearables in clinical trials. In September, the pharma giant reported results showing that an experimental antibody could positively impact people with cachexia, a complication sometimes called “wasting syndrome” that can cause people with cancer to lose weight and make it harder for them to tolerate treatments.

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Tabloid changes Pharmacy First antibiotics headline following sector concern

The Pharmacist

A national newspaper headline about obtaining antibiotics through Pharmacy First has been changed following concerns raised by the sector's negotiator, The Pharmacist can reveal. The article, published yesterday (11 November) on the Mail Online, was originally headlined 'Revealed: What you need to say to a pharmacist to get antibiotics for your sore throat'.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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OpenAI isn’t built for health care. So why is its tech already in hospitals, pharma, and cancer care?

STAT

The company behind ChatGPT didn’t set out to tackle health care.

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STAT+: RNA startup Orna Therapeutics cuts more jobs

STAT

Biotech startup Orna Therapeutics has cut more jobs in its second round of layoffs in the last year, STAT has learned.  Orna was part of a buzzy cohort of companies established in the wake of the Covid pandemic, planning to create a new, more durable type of RNA-based medicines. It launched in 2021 and quickly garnered attention from Gilead subsidiary Kite Pharma, Bristol Myers Squibb, Novartis, and Merck.

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STEERLife and Callidus Research Laboratories partner to accelerate drug development

Express Pharma

STEERLife, and Callidus Research Laboratories have forged a strategic partnership to accelerate drug development for global markets. The collaboration combines STEERLife’s advanced hot melt extrusion (HME) and continuous processing technologies with Callidus’ Pharmaceutical drug development expertise, to address the global demand for innovative drug formulations and development.

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STAT+: AstraZeneca, Daiichi Sankyo change strategy on closely watched cancer drug

STAT

LONDON — AstraZeneca said Tuesday it has had to resubmit a closely watched medicine for U.S. approval in a different form of lung cancer, a step that will delay the drug’s arrival on the market and that will add to questions about how widely it could be used.  The medicine, datopotamab deruxtecan, or Dato-DXd, is a type of next-generation chemotherapy called an antibody-drug conjugate that AstraZeneca and other companies have been pouring investments into.

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Infinitopes to showcase cancer vaccine breakthroughs at SITC

Pharma Times

Insight into double-blind, phase i/ii clinical trial for oesophageal cancer

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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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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about 23andMe retrenching, AstraZeneca reworking cancer drug plans, and more

STAT

Top of the morning to you. And a fine one it is. Lots of sunshine and clear blue skies are once again enveloping the Pharmalot campus, where the official mascots are bounding about the grounds in search of creatures to annoy. As for us, we are as busy as ever hunting and gathering items of interest. We trust you have your own hectic agendas. So join us as we hoist the ever-present cup of stimulation — our choice today is coconut rum — and attack the fast-growing to-do list.

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Lupin to develop near-zero global warming inhalers

Pharma Times

Eco-friendly inhalers aim to reduce environmental impact

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Pfizer and Lilly’s telehealth prescribing platforms draw Senate scrutiny for ‘potential fraud’

PharmaVoice

As Big Pharma embraces telehealth to sell medicines directly to patients, lawmakers wonder whether the programs skirt anti-kickback rules.

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New $3.5b AstraZeneca investment to accelerate US R&D and manufacturing

European Pharmaceutical Review

To boost AstraZeneca’s research and manufacturing footprint by the end of 2026, it is dedicating $3.5 billion of capital investment in the US. Of this amount, $2 billion will generate over 1,000 new jobs, the company added. AstraZeneca highlighted its US footprint is expanding in multiple areas such as: • a state-of-the-art R&D centre in Kendall Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts • next generation biologics manufacturing facility based in Maryland • cell therapy manufacturing capacity on the W

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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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Daiichi and AZ pull Dato-DXd filing with FDA and try again

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Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca give up on their NSCLC application for Dato-DXd, and refile seeking a narrower label

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FDA clears Novavax to resume trials of Covid-19 and flu combo vaccine 

Pharmaceutical Technology

The FDA agreed for Novavax to continue trials of its vaccine combo after addressing a serious adverse event that paused trials.

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NHS England relaunches anti-smoking pill programme

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'Game-changer' daily pill to quit smoking returns to NHS after three-year absence after a deal between Teva and NHS England

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Pharma’s grip on cancer R&D is having unintended consequences

PharmaVoice

A pair of studies paint a complicated picture of funding and missed research opportunities.

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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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Neurogene shares fall on Rett syndrome gene therapy data

pharmaphorum

Neurogene says Rett syndrome gene therapy improves clinical symptoms, but a serious adverse event causes shares to fall

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Abbisko’s pimicotinib hits primary endpoint in phase 3 TGCT trial

Outsourcing Pharma

Abbiskoâs small molecule drug pimicotinib has smashed the primary goal of a phase 3 trial for the treatment of tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT), taking the asset a step further to the market in China and elsewhere.

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Growing threat of AMR: UN calls for urgent global action

pharmaphorum

The United Nations is calling for urgent global action to address the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Learn more about this pressing issue and what steps can be taken to combat it effectively.

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Abbisko’s pimicotinib hits primary endpoint in phase 3 TGCT trial

Outsourcing Pharma

Abbisko’s small molecule drug pimicotinib has smashed the primary goal of a phase 3 trial for the treatment of tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT), taking the asset a step further to the market in China and elsewhere.

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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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How immune cells "sniff out" pathogens

World Pharma News

Immune cells are capable of detecting infections just like a sniffer dog, using special sensors known as Toll-like receptors, or TLRs for short. But what signals activate TLRs, and what is the relationship between the scale and nature of this activation and the substance being detected? In a recent study, researchers from the University of Bonn and the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) used an innovative method to answer these questions.

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Gifthealth and United Digestive partner for enhanced GI care access

Outsourcing Pharma

Gifthealth Partners with United Digestive to boost patient access and procedure prep.

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Biotech investors, including Third Rock, pump $100M into a startup’s genetic medicine for ALS

BioPharma Dive

Trace Neuroscience aims to advance an RNA-binding therapy designed to preserve — and potentially improve — muscle function in people living with the nerve-destroying disorder.

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Jennifer Visser-Rogers: Leading science transformation at Coronado Research

Outsourcing Pharma

In a conversation with Professor Jennifer Visser-Rogers, chief scientific officer at Coronado Research, she shares insights on the evolving landscape of pharmaceutical development.

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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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AstraZeneca, Daiichi revise approval plans for Enhertu successor

BioPharma Dive

Following mixed study results, the partners have backed away from seeking broad clearance of dato-dxd in lung cancer and instead are aiming for a narrower approval.

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Gifthealth and United Digestive partner for enhanced GI care access

Outsourcing Pharma

Gifthealth Partners with United Digestive to boost patient access and procedure prep.

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Understanding the FDA's Exemption for DSCSA Compliance

Pharmaceutical Commerce

In the quest for achieving full traceability, the exemption applies to certain trading partners under the Act, and postpones enforcement of final compliance requirements while acknowledging progress and ongoing challenges.

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