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Dr. Reddy’s launches Toripalimab under the brand name Zytorvi in India

Express Pharma

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories announced the launch of Toripalimab, immuno-oncology drug in India. Toripalimab is a New Biological Entity (NBE). It is approved by various regulatory authorities around the world such as the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), European Medicines Agency (EMA), Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), and others for the treatment of adults with recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma (RM-NPC).

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More than half of PCNs pay above ARRS allowance for pharmacists

The Pharmacist

More than half of primary care networks (PCNs) have reported paying above the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) allowance to their pharmacists, a survey has suggested. Carried out by our sister title Pulse PCN, of 147 PCN respondents, some 55% said they had paid over 5% more than the ARRS allowances for their pharmacist, with […] The post More than half of PCNs pay above ARRS allowance for pharmacists appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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BCG-OPPI report: Winning in the Indian healthcare market to unlock disruptive growth

Express Pharma

Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI) in partnership with BCG has released a new report, titled “Winning in Indian Healthcare”. The report was launched at the OPPI Annual Summit 2024 with the theme: Viksit Bharat @2047 – Transforming India from Pharmacy of the World to Pharma Powerhouse to the World -a summit with the attendance of industry leaders, innovators, scientists and government officials.

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Scottish parliament urged to tackle medicines shortages

The Pharmacist

Pharmacy representatives are calling on Scottish Parliament to tackle medicines shortages, as a report outlining potential solutions is presented at Holyrood today. The report, authored by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS), explored supply and demand issues contributing to shortages in medicines supply, with 'global and complex' supply chains becoming 'disrupted' and 'less resilient'.

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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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EY Parthenon – OPPI report claims India’s pharma sector set for rapid growth

Express Pharma

Key Findings: 75 per cent pharma leaders emphasise the need for sustainable manufacturing practices Highlight digital integration as crucial for improving healthcare access 63 per cent CXOs cite the need for a single global product standard 50 per cent believe regulatory simplification and streamlining will drive growth EY Parthenon (EY-P) in partnership with the Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI), released a report titled ‘Viksit Bharat@2047: Transforming India from pharma

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PulmCrit: How to quickly create a useful professional account in BlueSky

EMCrit Project

I discussed the reasons for migrating to BlueSky here. I've received positive feedback from several FOAMed expats who migrated to Bluesky and enjoy it there. I've also received some questions about getting started on BlueSky, so here is a brief guide to moving into MedSky. [1] Set up your account & profile This is essentially […] EMCrit Project by Josh Farkas.

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The EU AI Act: will regulation drive life science innovation away from Europe?

European Pharmaceutical Review

When the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 1 came into effect in 2018, this appeared to accelerate the migration out of Europe for pharmaceutical clinical trials. This was not so much due to non-compliance but stemmed from regulatory ambiguity. As the EU now sets its sights on the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) through the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act), 2 similar questions arise regarding the implementation and enforcement of the regulation.

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Akums, Caregen partner to launch nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals in India

Express Pharma

Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals has entered into an in-licensing agreement with Caregen, a global biotechnology company based in South Korea. This alliance aims to introduce specialty nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, differentiated topical and injectable cosmeceuticals—including advanced skinceuticals and hairceuticals—tailored to meet the unique needs of Indian consumers.

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FDA probing cancer cases with Bluebird's CALD gene therapy

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The FDA is scrutinising reports of haematological cancers in patients treated with bluebird bio's Skysona gene therapy for neurological disease CALD.

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The role of biorepositories in advancing cancer research

Express Pharma

In 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported over 1.41 million new cancer cases in India, resulting in more than 910,000 deaths. Among these, breast cancer emerged as the most prevalent, accounting for a substantial number of cancer-related fatalities. Despite its high mortality rate, breast cancer is treatable, and ongoing research into new therapies provides hope for improved outcomes.

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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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Grifols slides as Brookfield pulls out of takeover talks

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Brookfield has said it is withdrawing from negotiations to take over Grifols, sparking a slump in the Spanish pharma group's shares.

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NICE finalises long-awaited joint guidance overhauling asthma care

The Pharmacist

Long-awaited joint UK guidelines for asthma have been finalised, overhauling recommendations for diagnostics and treatment of the condition. In June, draft guidance published by NICE, BTS and SIGN revealed significant changes to the current treatment approaches, including replacing the use of short-acting beta agonist (SABA) alone with combined inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)/formoterol inhalers.

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Neuralink unveils trial linking brain implant to robotic arm

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Neuralink has been given regulatory approval to start a new trial of its brain implant to see if it can be used to control a robotic arm.

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Pfizer India, State of Goa launch ‘Project Parivartan’ to tackle AMR

Express Pharma

Pfizer India, in collaboration with the Government of Goa, Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC), Directorate of Health Services (DHS), and Americares India Foundation, launched Project Parivartan. Supported through Pfizer’s CSR program, the initiative aims to strengthen infection prevention and control (IPC) across Goa’s public healthcare facilities, aligning with India’s National Action Plan on AMR and WHO’s global health priorities.

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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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Applied Tx craters as FDA rejects lead product candidate

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Applied Therapeutics plummets after the FDA turns down its marketing application for govorestat as a treatment for galactosaemia

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McCloud and pension tax – what urgent action do NHS pension members need to take?

The Pharmacist

Certain NHS pension members are being required to clarify their tax position around their retirement savings. But there are only a few weeks left until the deadline to complete the process. Pensions expert Madeleine Dowling explains who this affects, what information they will receive, the steps to follow and why it’s important not to ignore […] The post McCloud and pension tax – what urgent action do NHS pension members need to take?

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Wait for galactosemia therapy goes on after FDA shuns Applied Therapeutics’ govorestat

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US Food and Drug Administration has declined to approve Applied Therapeutics’ govorestat for classic galactosemia.

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New injection offers hope for asthma and COPD attacks

Pharma Times

Injection significantly reduces need for further treatment

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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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CervoMed’s stock rises as FDA grants orphan drug status to dementia drug

Pharmaceutical Technology

There are currently no FDA- or EMA-approved treatment options available for any form of frontotemporal dementia.

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Adragos Pharma Strengthens Sterile Manufacturing Capabilities with Baccinex Acquisition

PharmaTech

Through this acquisition, the German CDMO expands its global network and adds aseptic fill/finish and lyophilization expertise to its sterile manufacturing capabilities.

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UK grants promising innovative medicine status to CIDP drug

Pharma Times

Therapy for autoimmune disorder shows potential

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AI can predict study results better than human experts

World Pharma News

Large language models, a type of AI that analyses text, can predict the results of proposed neuroscience studies more accurately than human experts, finds a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers. The findings, published in Nature Human Behaviour, demonstrate that large language models (LLMs) trained on vast datasets of text can distil patterns from scientific literature, enabling them to forecast scientific outcomes with superhuman accuracy.

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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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The GP Awards shortlist: Graham Young Pharmacy

The Pharmacist

We caught up with the Pharmacist/Pharmacy Team of the Year Award shortlist ahead of this year’s General Practice Awards ceremony to be held on 6 December at the Novotel London West. Graham Young Pharmacy, in partnership with Thistlemoor Medical Centre, has made a significant impact on the way pharmacy services are delivered in Peterborough. With […] The post The GP Awards shortlist: Graham Young Pharmacy appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Designing personalised digital experiences that engage healthcare professionals

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Designing personalised digital experiences for healthcare professionals (HCPs) involves collaboration between digital designers and data experts. Learn how to engage HCPs effectively with tailored digital solutions.

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China’s NMPA grants marketing approval to Kelun-Biotech’s sac-TMT for TNBC treatment

Pharmaceutical Business Review

This authorisation marks a first TROP2 ADC and the first fully approved domestically developed ADC for marketing in China. The approval of sac-TMT is based on the outcomes of the Phase III OptiTROP-Breast01 study, which demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) for patients with TNBC, compared to chemotherapy.

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Health Canada approves Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy to cut heart attacks

Pharmaceutical Technology

Health Canada has approved Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide injection, Wegovy, to reduce the risk of non-fatal myocardial infarction (MI).

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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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Pharma Pulse 11/28/24: Nov. 27 Passed—What Does That Mean for DSCSA? & more

PharmExec

OncLive serves as the connection to oncology, including groundbreaking cancer news and interviews with top oncologists in multimedia formats.

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Kronos Bio announces interim CEO and workforce cuts of 83%

Pharmaceutical Technology

Kronos Bio has announced the appointment of Deborah Knobelman as president and interim chief executive officer, effective 3 December.

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DSCSA Compliance Strategies: How Business Networks Are Transforming Pharma Logis.

Pharma IQ

Explore strategies for DSCSA compliance with insights from Aladdin Mandishah, Director of Product Marketing at SAP.

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Combatting Infectious Disease: Challenges and Opportunities for Pharma in the Green Transition

Pharmaceutical Technology

The relationship between climate change and infectious disease is raising new questions for pharmaceutical and clinical leaders.

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LEAP HR: Life Sciences West

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Join us in San Francisco, CA this April for LEAP HR: Life Sciences West to network with 200+ senior HR leaders

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