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STAT+: FTC slams PBMs for boosting specialty drug prices at the expense of the U.S. health care system

STAT

For the second time in less than a year, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission released a highly critical report of pharmacy benefit managers, which play a crucial but opaque role in the pharmaceutical supply chain. And the findings may provide further impetus for legislative action to curb practices that critics say contribute to the rising cost of prescription drugs.

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Merck is broadening its pipeline as Keytruda’s patent cliff looms

PharmaVoice

Merck looks ahead with an array of cardiometabolic, immunology, neuroscience and ophthalmology pipelines.

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STAT+: Eli Lilly’s stock falls after 2024 guidance misses forecasts

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Eli Lilly’s expectations for sales in the fourth quarter of last year missed forecasts, driven by lower-than-expected sales of its diabetes and obesity drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound. This is another notable stumble for the company after its third-quarter earnings report disappointed. In the fourth quarter, the pharma giant expects to have brought in $13.5 billion in revenue, less than the $13.9 billion that analysts polled by FactSet had forecast.

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Pharma sector gears up for Budget 2025-26; urges for strong regulatory framework and faster approval pathways

Express Pharma

Amit Mookim, CEO, Immuneel Therapeutics As India continues to advance in healthcare innovation, it is crucial for the government to prioritise funding and policies that make cutting-edge treatments. The recent GST exemption for life-saving gene therapies is a significant step toward enhancing accessibility to advanced treatments. The upcoming budget provides an opportunity to further strengthen Indias position as a global leader in biotech and personalised medicine.

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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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Will the MAHA movement include alcohol among its targets?

STAT

Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds.  Sign up here. Good morning! There are just two days left to submit nominations for our annual STAT Madness competition. It’s a bracket-style tournament honoring the best innovation in biomedical research, and a lot of fun.

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Nutraceuticals 2025: Mapping growth, innovation, and consumer-centric trends

Express Pharma

The Indian nutraceutical market is set to grow sixfold by 2030 Kalka Prasad, AVP – Marketing, Crius Life, Crius Group The Indian nutraceutical market is projected to reach $64 billion by 2030. Currently, it stands at around $5-10 billion, which means it is expected to grow approximately sixfold at an annual growth rate of 14 per cent. The trend is definitely upward, and post-pandemic awareness about nutraceuticals has accelerated this growth.

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Community pharmacists spend ‘a day a week’ dealing with medicines shortages

The Pharmacist

EXCLUSIVE: Community pharmacists across the UK are spending eight hours every week trying to alleviate medicines shortages,a snapshot survey by The Pharmacist has suggested. Sourcing medication is taking time that would otherwise be spent on direct patient care, while the issue is impacting pharmacy teams' wellbeing and relationships with patients and GPs,The Pharmacisthas heard.

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Innovative Approaches to Generic Drug Development: Case Studies

Drug Patent Watch

The Generic Drug Revolution: Setting the Stage Before we dive into the nitty-gritty, let’s take a moment to appreciate the impact of generic drugs. Did you know that generic drugs now make up about 90% of all prescription drug purchases in the United States, while accounting for only 20% of prescription drug spending[1]? That’s right, these unsung heroes are saving our healthcare system trillions of dollars!

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Eli Lilly to acquire Scorpion Therapeutics’ mutant-selective PI3Kα inhibitor program

Express Pharma

Eli Lilly and Company and Scorpion Therapeutics, a private biotechnology company developing small molecule precision oncology therapies, announced a definitive agreement for Lilly to acquire Scorpion’s PI3K inhibitor program STX-478. STX-478 is a once-daily oral, mutant-selective PI3K inhibitor currently being evaluated in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial for breast cancer and other advanced solid tumours.

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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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Pharmaceutical Negotiations Decoded: Lessons from the Trenches

Drug Patent Watch

In the fast-paced world of pharmaceuticals, negotiations play a pivotal role in shaping the industry’s landscape. From mergers and acquisitions to licensing agreements and pricing discussions, these complex interactions demand a unique blend of scientific knowledge, business acumen, and interpersonal skills. Let’s dive into the intricacies of pharmaceutical negotiations, exploring valuable lessons, current trends, and strategies for success.

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Switzerland’s Basel Region Crowned ‘Europe’s Top Destination to Launch a Drug Device Company’, According to Pharmapack Report

Pharmafile

Pharmapack Europe: Basel the best location for drug device innovation in Europe thanks to combination of world class manufacturing and existing biomedical research infrastructure 18 December 2024 Paris, France New research released ahead of Pharmapack Europe the continents largest partnering event for medical device and packaging innovation has ranked the Basel region […] The post Switzerlands Basel Region Crowned Europes Top Destination to Launch a Drug Device Company, According to Ph

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FTC releases second report slamming pharmacy benefit managers

PharmaVoice

Agency commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to publish the report, which makes similar allegations against the controversial drug middlemen as the agency’s first report released last summer — but relies on more data.

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Pheno Therapeutics granted trial authorisation for MS candidate

Pharma Times

First-in-human trial of PTD802 to commence following UK MHRA approval

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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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5 questions facing emerging biotech in 2025

BioPharma Dive

Young drugmakers confront several harsh realities this year, among them a contracting sector and competition from China.

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Grifols pioneers high-tech analysis of plasma bank to detect Parkinson’s disease

Pharma Times

Initiative aims to identify plasma-based biomarkers for early detection

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Lilly blames slower-than-expected growth for 2024 sales miss

BioPharma Dive

The company said it overestimated demand of its obesity and diabetes drugs in the fourth quarter, but projected a further ramp-up in sales this year.

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Pharma to raise prices on more than 250 drugs in the US from January 2025

Pharmaceutical Technology

This month, pharma companies have announced plans to increase the prices of more than 250 branded drugs in the US.

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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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Will 2025 mark pharma’s pivot to bigger deals after years of lackluster M&A?

PharmaVoice

A series of uncertainties that kept dealmaking to a minimum last year could be reversing as pharma reloads pipelines ahead of the patent cliff explosion.

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JP Morgan 2025: Thermo Fisher rides momentum to project strong growth in 2025

Pharmaceutical Technology

The CDMO's growth strategy, capital deployment approach, and work with AI, among other things, have been key to its 2024 performance.

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FDA sets August date for subcutaneous Leqembi decision

pharmaphorum

FDA has started its review of an autoinjector version of Eisai and Biogen's Alzheimer's drug Leqembi that could allow patients to be dosed at home

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Johnson & Johnson acquires Intra-Cellular for $14.6bn

Outsourcing Pharma

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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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AIs can be used for fracture detection, says NICE

pharmaphorum

NICE has said that four artificial intelligence technologies can be deployed by the NHS to detect fractures on X-rays in urgent care.

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JPM25: Amgen’s defense, Merck’s patent ‘hill’ and Viking’s long-term planning

BioPharma Dive

Executives at Amgen made the case for MariTide's differentiation, while Merck's CEO contended that Keytruda's coming loss of exclusivity can be managed.

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Jeffrey Gross and Mickey Fine Pharmacy: A Beacon of Hope Amid LA’s Wildfires

PioneerRx

At the time of writing, out-of-control wildfires are ripping across parts of Los Angeles, leading to at least 24 deaths, burning down hundreds of buildings.

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Scope Summit finalists to fight for awards in site innovation and patient engagement

Outsourcing Pharma

Spotlighting innovation at the SCOPE Summit, finalists for the Site Innovation and Patient Engagement Awards showcase groundbreaking tools, AI solutions, and diversity-driven initiatives set to transform clinical trials.

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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.