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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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STAT

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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Express Pharma

JULY 5, 2024

Genentech, a member of the Roche Group announced today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Vabysmo (faricimab-svoa) 6.0 mg single-dose prefilled syringe (PFS) for use in the treatment of wet, or neovascular, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic macular edema (DME) and macular edema following retinal vein occlusion (RVO).

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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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STAT

JULY 5, 2024

After several delays, the highly anticipated first commercial spacewalk is set to launch later this summer as part of SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission , propelling four civilian astronauts more than 430 miles above Earth. Among those eagerly awaiting the mission’s findings is Christopher Mason , a geneticist and computational biologist who studies the effects of space on the human body.

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Pharma Times

JULY 5, 2024

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

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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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STAT

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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European Pharmaceutical Review

JULY 5, 2024

Following the Labour Party’s win yesterday in the UK 2024 General Election, industry representatives have voiced their opinions on what this could mean for the future of the pharmaceutical industry under the new government. Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) The new government now needs to hit the ground running and rapidly set out a clear, detailed plan” “During its campaign, Labour was right to single out the UK’s life sciences sector as a critical partner fo

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STAT

JULY 5, 2024

Four large drugmakers — Novartis, Pfizer, Novo Nordisk, and Otsuka Pharmaceutical — were scolded by a U.K. industry trade group for violating a voluntary code that is designed to bolster marketing practices. In each case, the companies were chastised for discrediting — and reducing confidence in — the industry, while Novo Nordisk was singled out for a public reprimand.

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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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Pharma Times

JULY 5, 2024

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

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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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pharmaphorum

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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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.

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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pharmaphorum

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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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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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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pharmaphorum

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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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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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.

pharmaphorum

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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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

This chart shows the drugs with the most patents in Denmark. Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent office) where patent protection is desired.

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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

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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Viseven

JULY 5, 2024

AI can do all sorts of marvelous things these days. It can create beautiful images, craft excellent articles, and even write great songs. Even though the technology is capable of many things, it definitely cannot prevent its users from making bad decisions and huge mistakes. From Google’s Bard AI chatbot making accusations about Big Four consulting firms to deep fakes about famous singers and politicians flooding the internet, many controversial AI incidents impact our society.

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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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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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