STAT

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Disease investigators have not been able to determine how a person in Missouri with no known exposures to animals or poultry became infected with an H5 bird flu virus, the principal deputy director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. But Nirav Shah said the ongoing investigation has turned up no evidence of onward spread of the virus, suggesting this case may turn out to be a one-off infection that defies explanation.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Eli Lilly’s head of ESG is maintaining a focus on sustainability even as the company’s expansion plans in weight loss drive a larger footprint and more social scrutiny.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

After his son Michael was diagnosed with a devastating, ultra-rare disease in 2019, Terry Pirovolakis dedicated himself to eradicating it.  Pirovolakis, a Canadian IT director, recruited academics and raised $3 million to design a gene therapy. He got Michael treated, an intervention that seems to have helped the 6-year-old stand on his heels for the first time and slow the course of a disease that can be severely cognitively and physically disabling.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The offerings by Bicara, Zenas and MBX give a glimpse into what industry insiders describe as a backlog of mature startups waiting for the right opportunity to test public markets.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

After years of dabbling in hearing health, Apple earlier this week went all-in, announcing that AirPods Pro, the tech giant’s top wireless earbuds, will soon double as hearing aids for people with milder forms of hearing loss. Apple’s redoubled effort on hearing also includes software to test a person’s hearing and to customize the output of the hearing aid.

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The Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has today (12 September) announced proposals to become the 'Royal College of Pharmacy', with charitable status. It said the suggestion was the outcome of a 'comprehensive independent review' of its constitution and governance, which has taken place over the past 18 months. As a Royal College, the RPS said it […] The post RPS announces proposals to become Royal College appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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BioPharma Dive

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Spun out of research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Vironexis claims it will be the first company to start a study testing a cancer drug delivered via the adeno-associated viruses commonly used in genetic medicines.

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STAT

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

In a rare display of bipartisan agreement, Congress is getting serious about addressing China’s influence in key industries. This spring’s “TikTok ban” is the most obvious example of this effort. Legislation currently under debate would extend these same principles to the life sciences sector, with major implications and opportunities for the country.

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pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Keir Starmer has promised the biggest 'reimagining' of the NHS in its history but said there will be no more funding without sweeping reforms

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

What’s next for Akeso and Summit Therapeutics after their cancer immunotherapy outperformed Merck’s Keytruda in a large Phase 3 clinical trial? Who’s the iconoclastic outsider behind Summit’s success? Why can’t Moderna turn a profit? And should we be giving weight loss drugs to kids? We talk about all that and more on this week’s episode of “The Readout LOUD.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

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Drug Patent Watch

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

In the labyrinthine world of pharmaceuticals, where the cost of life-saving medications can often feel like a roll of the dice, the FDA is implementing a strategy that aims to bring some much-needed transparency and affordability to the market. This strategy, known as the ‘Rule of Three,’ is a game-changer in the battle against soaring drug prices.

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STAT

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

This is the online edition of Adam’s Biotech Scorecard, a subscriber-only newsletter. STAT+ subscribers can sign up  here  to get it delivered to their inbox. I ate three dozen oysters last Saturday while taking a tour of the Island Creek Oyster Farm in Duxbury, Mass. AMA.

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The Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The Welsh Government has announced an 'above-inflation investment' for community pharmacies in Wales – the details of which will be negotiated with Community Pharmacy Wales (CPW). Cabinet secretary for health and social care Mark Drakeford announced this week that he would uplift the pay of NHS staff on Agenda for Change contracts by 5.5%, and […] The post Welsh community pharmacies to get 'above-inflation investment' appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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STAT

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Lawmakers in Washington turned their focus to the Steward Health Care bankruptcy scandal on Thursday, even as patients, doctors, and regulators across eight states continue to struggle with the hospital chain’s financially starved facilities. Senators hoped to grill Steward chief executive Ralph de la Torre at the hearing in the Capitol but had to make do verbally attacking an empty chair.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Explore the ins and outs of Medicare drug pricing negotiations with Alice Valder Curran on this insightful podcast. Learn more about what comes next in this crucial healthcare sector.

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STAT

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Good morning! I’ve decided today is the day that I must tell you about my favorite Instagram account: poeticpuppets. It’s an account (run by a Teresa with no H, not me!) where puppets present you with some delicious poetry bites. Enjoy! A lifeline or a pharma handout? Either way, this program is set to expire There’s an obscure U.S. government voucher program due to sunset at the end of this month.

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Express Pharma

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Wanbury has announced the launch of its new active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) product portfolio for FY24-25. The company outlined a range of products to be commercialised, which cover therapeutic areas including anti-diabetics, antidepressants, anti-histamines, analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs, antitussives, and anaesthetics. The new products, which are set to be launched in the upcoming fiscal year, include APIs like, Sertraline HCl, Diphenhydramine HCl, Diphenhydramine Citrate, Metfor

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STAT

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. However, this is also shaping up as a beautiful day as well, despite forecasts predicting rising heat. The skies are tranquil, birds are chirping, and the official mascots are chasing creatures on the Pharmalot campus. This calls for celebration with a cup of stimulation, and we are opening a new package of pecan pie for the occasion.

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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.

Pharmaceutical Commerce

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Business strategies and top news in the biotech / biopharma industry, including market access, supply chain distribution and more.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Good morning. If you’re following the European Society for Medical Oncology meeting that starts tomorrow, sign up for our ESMO in 30 Seconds newsletter. My colleague Drew Joseph is on the ground in Barcelona (and I’m very jealous of him). Onto the biotech news of the day.

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The Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Community pharmacy leaders have called for urgent action to 'stop the rot' of pharmacy closures and to invest in the sector, following Lord Ara Darzi's report into the state of the NHS. The Darzi review - a major investigation into the NHS, commissioned by the government - praised the value of community pharmacies and preventative […] The post Darzi review must ‘spur ministers into action’ on community pharmacy appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Express Pharma

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

World Sepsis Day, which takes place annually on September 13, aims to raise awareness of the devastating condition that claims millions of lives globally each year. Sepsis is a life-threatening and complex disease caused by a dysregulated host immune response to an infection. Currently, there is no drug that specifically targets the underlying pathophysiological processes that cause sepsis.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The data from two Phase III trials demonstrated GLP-1/glucagon agonist’s efficacy in reducing blood glucose and weight.

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Express Pharma

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

DP World, a global provider of smart end-to-end supply chain solutions, marked the arrival of the MGX-2 (Milaha Gulf Express Service-2) on its maiden voyage at DP World Mundra. The fortnightly service connects key ports across the Far East, Indian Subcontinent, and Gulf region, enhancing DP World’s integrated trade networks. The service is expected to facilitate the movement of diverse cargo, providing efficient and seamless logistics solutions to improve India’s trade access to global markets.

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Pharma Times

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

New study highlights potential benefits of menopausal hormone therapy

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Express Pharma

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The pharmaceutical industry is under pressure to ensure that vital health products are accessible to all, regardless of geographic location or socioeconomic status. A new report from the Access to Medicine Foundation provides an analysis of how some of the largest pharmaceutical companies are working to reach patients worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), in pursuit of health equity.

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Pharma Times

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Promising results for novel orexin agonist in sleep-deprived volunteers

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

British drugmaker GSK, announced on Thursday positive results from a mid-stage trial of its seasonal influenza vaccine programme using the messenger RNA (mRNA) technology, and said it would now progress to late-stage clinical development. The data showed that a vaccine candidate produced positive immune responses against both A and B flu strains in younger and older adults, compared with the current standard treatments, GSK said.

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The Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Growth in the wider general practice team, including pharmacists, has been a 'positive development' against a backdrop of fewer and unevenly distributed GPs, the Darzi report, published today, suggested. But it emphasised that additional non-GP staff should 'be supplements, rather than substitutes to GPs'. The Darzi review was commissioned by the health and social care secretary Wes […] The post Pharmacists in practice a 'positive development', finds Darzi report appeared first o

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The Script

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

We're all likely to make a bad hire at least once. Rx relief explains the possible repercussions and what it can actually cost you.

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

By Adrienne R. Lenz, Principal Medical Device Regulation Expert & Lisa M. Baumhardt, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert & Anne K. Walsh — While we hope readers of the Blog, as our clients and friends, come out of any FDA inspection with a clean bill of health, we know that based on FDA FY2024 data to date, approximately 40% of inspections of medical device companies end up classified as voluntary or official action indicated (VAI or OAI).

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Pharmaceutical Business Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

EN001, a clinical-stage mesenchymal stem cell therapy in ENCell’s pipeline, is developed using mesenchymal stem cells sourced from the early culture stage. Preclinical studies are said to have demonstrated its potential to regenerate damaged nerves and muscles. Last June, ENCell completed a Phase Ia clinical trial of the asset in patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A.

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