STAT
OCTOBER 1, 2024
A year ago last week, Jeanne Marrazzo stepped into a very big pair of shoes. Marrazzo became the first new director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in decades, taking over a job held for 38 years by Anthony Fauci, whose long-term status as a science god in Washington gave way to Covid-19 fall guy in some quarters during and after the pandemic.
PharmaVoice
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Mark your calendars for the most important industry conferences in 2025.
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STAT
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Often, women with sickle cell disease are told not to have kids. They might come to an appointment, happily pregnant, only for the doctor to tell them they shouldn’t be. They might be preparing for a scheduled C-section when their OB-GYN says that this pregnancy has gone smoothly but the next one could kill them. The illness is associated with an increased risk of serious pregnancy complications, which warrants a discussion — but sometimes that discussion can blur the line between
PharmaVoice
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The president and CEO of Biocom California discusses the state’s strengths and weaknesses, current and emerging hubs, and the industry’s future.
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
STAT
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Across all kinds of cancer, Black Americans have higher rates of mortality and, often, more aggressive forms of the disease. A growing body of research suggests the reasons may not have to do with African ancestry as much as social and environmental factors like racism, housing discrimination , and — according to a new study — exposure to pollution.
BioPharma Dive
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The company’s official launch comes five months after major investors such as Atlas Venture and Bain Capital filed a Shanghai stock exchange filing for a biotech named “Hercules CM NewCo.
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The Pharmacist
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The Pharmacy First October threshold will remain at 20 clinical pathway consultations, rather than rising to 30 as originally planned. This means that pharmacies will need to conduct a minimum of 20 Pharmacy First clinical pathway consultations in October to be eligible for the monthly payment. Community Pharmacy England (CPE) said it had 'been discussing […] The post October Pharmacy First thresholds lowered to 20 appeared first on The Pharmacist.
STAT
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Atlas Venture and Bain Capital Life Sciences are making their next bet in the buzzy obesity field, launching a new startup led by a chief executive hot off of his third acquisition deal. Atlas, Bain, and RTW Investments announced Tuesday that they have co-led a $400 million Series A financing for a new Boston-area startup company called Kailera Therapeutics.
BioPharma Dive
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Medical meetings often feature important clinical trial results, making them barometers of biotech and pharma companies' research progress. Here’s a list of conferences to watch in 2025.
STAT
OCTOBER 1, 2024
A U.S. lawmaker is pushing the Food and Drug Administration to provide more guidance on listing patents for drug-and-device combination products, such as asthma inhalers and auto-injectors for diabetes treatments, in a highly important agency registry known as the Orange Book. In a letter dated Monday, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) accused the FDA of failing to take responsibility for an issue that has long vexed a growing number of people over the implications for the availability of lower-cost gen
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The Pharmacist
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The government has introduced caps on the maximum number of Pharmacy First clinical pathway consultations that each pharmacy can claim payment for. The caps are based on each pharmacy's monthly average earlier in the year, and will be in place from October to December this year. Use our interactive tool below to find out your […] The post See how your pharmacy compares as Pharmacy First caps introduced appeared first on The Pharmacist.
STAT
OCTOBER 1, 2024
CVS Health said Monday that it will lay off about 2,900 people amid pressure from investors to cut costs and improve its financial performance. And more dramatic changes could be coming soon. A spokesperson for the health care giant, which has long been based in Woonsocket, R.I., and operates health insurer Aetna in Hartford, confirmed the cuts, which will primarily fall on corporate roles.
Drug Patent Watch
OCTOBER 1, 2024
In the complex world of intellectual property and pharmaceutical development, understanding the intricacies of patent term extension (PTE) is crucial for innovators and businesses alike. One of the most critical aspects of PTE is calculating the regulatory review period, which can significantly impact the lifespan and profitability of a patented product.
STAT
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Top of the morning to you, and a fine one it is, despite the dreary gray skies hovering over the Pharmalot campus. We are doing our best to maintain sunny spirits, though, because once again, we recall some helpful wisdom from the Morning Mayor, who taught us that “every new day should be unwrapped like a precious gift.” To celebrate the notion, we are brewing still more cups of stimulation and inviting you to join us.
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.
Drug Patent Watch
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Have you ever wondered why some medications seem to cost an arm and a leg, while others are surprisingly affordable? The answer often lies in the complex world of drug patents. Let’s dive into the fascinating realm of pharmaceutical intellectual property and explore when drug patents expire. Drug patents are a crucial aspect of the pharmaceutical industry.
STAT
OCTOBER 1, 2024
As a public health professional, I want people to have access to the health care they need to improve their quality of life. For years I researched available treatments for specific illnesses to determine their safety and efficacy, growing to become an advocate for the development of new treatments for those living with rare diseases. Yet, for too long, I had no idea the Food and Drug Administration convenes groups of experts, known as advisory committees or ad comms, to review trial data for tr
Drug Patent Watch
OCTOBER 1, 2024
In the world of healthcare, few topics spark as much debate and confusion as prescription drug pricing. Have you ever wondered why that little pill in your medicine cabinet costs so much? Let’s dive into the intricate world of pharmaceutical economics and uncover the factors that determine the price tags on our prescriptions.
STAT
OCTOBER 1, 2024
You’re reading the web edition of STAT’s Health Tech newsletter, our guide to how technology is transforming the life sciences. Sign up to get it delivered in your inbox every Tuesday and Thursday. Abridge unveils new research collaborative with Epic, Stanford In an announcement shared exclusively with STAT, ambient documentation darling Abridge says it’s launching a new research effort to examine the technology’s impact on five dimensions: “ clinic
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pharmaphorum
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Learn how Advanced Clinical ensures compliance through the Functional Point of Contact (FPOC) story. Explore their innovative approach to maintaining regulatory standards.
STAT
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds. Sign up here. Good morning! We’ve got a vice presidential debate tonight. What do you think of the decision by CBS not to have moderators fact-check the candidates like ABC did for the presidential debate? (Watch this space tomorrow for a recap of health and medicine topics that come up.
Pharma Times
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Janssen-Cilag therapy becomes the first single tablet combination therapy for PAH in europe
STAT
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The race to supply obesity drugs is so competitive that one startup is already striking a deal for commercial manufacturing even when its lead candidate is still in early stage testing. Metsera, a biotech focused on obesity drugs that came out of stealth this year, said Tuesday that it is partnering with drug manufacturer Amneal Pharmaceuticals to produce injectable and oral obesity treatments for clinical trials and commercialization.
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.
The Pharmacist
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The Pharmacist’s news team is looking to uncover the current state of play across the profession, both within community pharmacy and general practice. But we need your help. We have launched a short survey in the hope of collecting much-needed insight on workload, recruitment, training, medicines shortages, pharmacy closures and more. Take our survey here […] The post Complete our survey and help make the case for change appeared first on The Pharmacist.
STAT
OCTOBER 1, 2024
This story first appeared in The Readout newsletter. Sign up for The Readout and receive STAT’s award-winning biotech news delivered straight to your inbox. Good morning. I’m still in denial that it’s the first day of October, but alas we have some biotech news to get to.
Express Pharma
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries and Philogen S.p.A. have announced a global licensing agreement for the commercialisation of Philogen’s specialty product, Fibromun. Fibromun, an anti-cancer immunotherapy, is being investigated in registration trials for the treatment of soft tissue sarcoma and glioblastoma. Under the terms of the agreement, Sun Pharma will have exclusive worldwide rights to commercialise Fibromun.
Outsourcing Pharma
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The Barcelona-based startup Sequentia Biotech has raised â10 million ($11 million) in a Series A round to finance the development of its omics-based technology for use in biomedicine, agritech and food.
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pharmaphorum
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Stay up to date with the latest developments in the pharma and biotech industry with a focus on companies like Eli Lilly, UCB, Chiesi, Orbital Therapeutics and more. Get insights and updates on Changing Faces in September 2024.
Outsourcing Pharma
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Artificial intelligence has emerged as a potential solution to inconsistent reporting of adverse events, which to this day remains one of the main challenges in the field of pharmacovigilance.
The Pharmacist
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Health security officials have raised concerns about falling flu vaccine uptake as new data reveals 18,000 deaths over the last two winters. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is launching a new ‘scaled-up’ campaign with NHS England to urge eligible people to get their flu and Covid-19 vaccination when invited. Vaccination data for England showed […] The post Autumn flu campaign to be ‘scaled up’ in light of 18k deaths appeared first on The Pharmacist.
BioPharma Dive
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Over the next three months, the agency could approve a rival to a fast-selling Pfizer heart drug, a much-debated lung cancer medicine and an addition to Vertex's dominant cystic fibrosis business.
Pharmaceutical Technology
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Otulfi is the fourth Stelara biosimilar approved in the US but will not launch until early 2025.
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