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JULY 5, 2024

New research finds that the GLP-1 class of drugs — glucagon-like peptide receptor agonists — is more effective in mitigating the risk of 10 obesity-associated cancers than its type 2 diabetes drug alternatives. The retrospective study, published Friday in JAMA Network Open , measured results for a cohort of more than 1.6 million patients with type 2 diabetes from 2005 to 2018 who were prescribed GLP-1s, insulin, or metformin.

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pharmaphorum

JULY 5, 2024

Discover how innovative approaches and specialised expertise in peptide API synthesis are increasing efficiency and driving advancements in the manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API).

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JULY 5, 2024

WASHINGTON — Pharmaceutical giant AbbVie paid health care providers roughly $145.7 million last year to promote its drugs, according to a STAT analysis of newly released government data. The massive sum spent by AbbVie, the maker of the mega blockbuster anti-inflammatory drug Humira, is the most a pharmaceutical company has spent on marketing to doctors since such data became available in 2017.

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JULY 5, 2024

Explore the vital partnerships and people involved in shaping Labour's policies on the NHS, healthcare, and life sciences during the general election. Learn more about the key areas of focus and priorities.

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JULY 5, 2024

WASHINGTON — A federal judge ruled against Boehringer Ingelheim’s challenge to the new Medicare drug price negotiation program, handing the pharmaceutical industry its latest in a string of legal losses. The company had argued before the U.S. District Court of Connecticut that the drug pricing law was unconstitutional under four different parts of the Constitution, and also that Medicare officials had violated procedural laws.

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The Pharmacist

JULY 5, 2024

Negotiating the new community pharmacy contract will be one of the first tasks of the new Labour government, Community Pharmacy England (CPE) has said. But even in a 'best-case scenario', negotiations might not begin for several weeks, CPE suggested. Commenting on the Labour Party’s win this morning, CPE chief executive Janet Morrison said that concluding […] The post Community pharmacy contract will be ‘one of new government’s first tasks’ appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Pharma Times

JULY 5, 2024

The neurodegenerative disease currently affects more than 200,000 people worldwide

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JULY 5, 2024

One night in November 2018, I fell while crossing a street in Subic Bay, a U.S. naval logistics station in The Philippines. My face whacked the asphalt. Lying in the path of oncoming traffic, I couldn’t move a muscle. After 45 seconds of terror, I was able to stand up and haul myself to the other side. Six months later, after dealing with symptoms like my left leg buckling unexpectedly and being extra tired hauling my tools around on the job, a doctor told me I had amyotrophic lateral scl

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JULY 5, 2024

Learn about Professor Melanie Bailey's research on single-cell multi-omics and its oncological potential through the company SEISMIC. Discover the groundbreaking work and contributions to the field.

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Express Pharma

JULY 5, 2024

The pharmaceutical retail industry presents a paradox: it is highly regulated yet fragmented. This dichotomy arises from the diverse range of stakeholders, each with their own interests and priorities. This fragmentation poses challenges for medical and more retailers in complying with regulations, tracking inventory, and preventing counterfeit products from infiltrating the supply chain.

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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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JULY 5, 2024

Reports indicate that private equity firms Bain Capital and Cinven may be contemplating a bid for the consumer health division of Sanofi.

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The Pharmacist

JULY 5, 2024

Wes Streeting has been appointed as the new Labour government's health secretary, a position he shadowed in opposition. Community Pharmacy England (CPE) chief executive Janet Morrison welcomed him to his role, saying that CPE had been 'encouraged by his recognition of the critical pharmacy funding pressures and support for the sector on the campaign trail'. […] The post Wes Streeting confirmed as new health secretary appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Pharma Times

JULY 5, 2024

Pneumococcus is the leading cause of pneumonia, meningitis and sepsis worldwide

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Outsourcing Pharma

JULY 5, 2024

Meg Wilkinson, a resilient cancer survivor, recently sat down with OSP editor Liza Laws to discuss her journey from diagnosis to founding the Omentum Project.

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JULY 5, 2024

After Labour landslide in UK general election, former shadow health secretary West Streeting sets out his objectives for the NHS.

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Express Pharma

JULY 5, 2024

ChargePoint Technology, a specialist in powder containment and aseptic transfer solutions, is expanding its presence in India, and announced today, July 5 2024, the launch of its new subsidiary, ChargePoint UK. The subsidiary will focus on business development and provide support services tailored to the Indian market. To support its expansion in the region, ChargePoint has recruited six experienced team members, across Business Development, Technical Service, and AfterCare.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JULY 5, 2024

Fucaso, a BCMA CAR T-cell therapy, is co-developed by Innovent and IASO Bio and was approved to treat multiple myeloma in China last month.

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Express Pharma

JULY 5, 2024

In line with its commitment to empowering the Indian small businesses and pharmaceutical sector, MODIFI, a global FinTech platform specialising in B2B financing and payment solutions, unveiled and showcased its growth-boosting solutions for small and medium-sized pharma enterprises at the 73rd Indian Pharmaceutical Congress (IPC) Expo 2024 being held in Hyderabad currently.

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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 Technology

JULY 5, 2024

Approval is based on positive data from the Phase III FLAURA2 trial where Tagrisso plus chemotherapy showed PFS of 24.4 months.

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World Pharma News

JULY 5, 2024

A new study led by investigators from Mass Eye and Ear found that patients prescribed semaglutide (as Ozempic or Wegovy) for diabetes or weight loss had a higher risk of having a potentially blinding eye condition called NAION than similar patients who had not been prescribed these drugs. Notably, the study found people with diabetes who had been prescribed semaglutide by their physician and then filled the prescription were more than four times more likely to be diagnosed with NAION.

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PharmaTech

JULY 5, 2024

Shawn Davis, CEO of Liberate Bio, shares some insights into the world of drug discovery, development, and delivery, as well as process optimization

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The Pharmacist

JULY 5, 2024

Community pharmacist Sadik Al-Hassan has been elected as the MP for Somerset North. The Labour representative beat Conservative candidate Liam Fox, who has held the seat for the last 32 years. Mr Al-Hassan, whose handle on X is @Sadik4Pharmacy, has previously used his platform to speak about the challenges facing the community pharmacy sector. During […] The post Community pharmacist Sadik Al-Hassan elected as MP appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Drug Patent Watch

JULY 5, 2024

Dabigatran etexilate mesylate is the generic ingredient in two branded drugs marketed by Alkem Labs Ltd, Apotex, Hetero Labs Ltd Iii, and Boehringer Ingelheim and, and is included in five NDAs.

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Pharmaceutical Business Review

JULY 5, 2024

This approval marks a significant milestone for the company, indicating that its product is therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed Tibsovo Tablets, 250mg of Servier Pharmaceuticals. Ivosidenib is a targeted therapy designed for patients with a specific IDH1 mutation, which can be detected using an FDA-approved test. The medication is indicated for use in various patient groups, including those with newly diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) who are over 75 years old or have other h

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Drug Patent Watch

JULY 5, 2024

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for ORILISSA Orilissa is a drug marketed by Abbvie and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are ten patents protecting this drug.

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The Pharmacist

JULY 5, 2024

Community pharmacy leaders have highlighted the crucial role of the sector in the Labour government's primary care plans, but said that expanded services can only be delivered with sustainable funding for the network. This comes as the Labour Party is set to form the next Government following a landslide victory in yesterday’s general election. Meanwhile, […] The post Community pharmacy ‘crucial’ to Labour’s vision for primary care appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Drug Patent Watch

JULY 5, 2024

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for LILETTA Liletta is a drug marketed by Medicines360 and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are three patents protecting this drug.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JULY 5, 2024

HF-158K1 is under clinical development by HighField Biopharmaceuticals and currently in Phase I for Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 Positive Breast Cancer (HER2+ Breast Cancer).

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Drug Patent Watch

JULY 5, 2024

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for QINLOCK Qinlock is a drug marketed by Deciphera Pharms and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier.

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Express Pharma

JULY 5, 2024

In this video: Mr Loganathan S, AVP (Device Development & Packaging), Stelis Biopharma Topic: Driving R&D innovation in pharma, biopharma: Opportunities and Challenges Key Takeaway: Innovation in drug device combinations will come from development of advanced medication, dosage compliance, ease of administration, safety and affordability, need for minimally invasive procedures, regulatory requirements, cost effectiveness in healthcare, insurance funding and technological advancements T

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Definitive Healthcare

JULY 5, 2024

The comprehensive guide to leveraging healthcare data for sales and marketing success mgathers Fri, 07/05/2024 - 16:14 Teaser Image the-comprehensive-guide-to-leveraging-healthcare-data-for-sales-and-marketing-success-teaser.png Teaser Content Download our e-book to discover how to plan and execute successful sales and marketing campaigns and accelerate success.

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Express Pharma

JULY 5, 2024

In this video: Mr Pavithran Ayyala, Head Digital Services & CIO, Utthunga Technologies Topic: GenAI in pharmaceutical manufacturing Key Takeaway: Gen AI-based manufacturing assistants will help optimise drug manufacturing by quickly locating relevant standard operating procedures, automatically generating check lists and guides for repeatable seamless operations The post Mr Pavithran Ayyala, Head Digital Services & CIO, Utthunga Technologies appeared first on Express Pharma.

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