STAT
JULY 9, 2024
STAT is co-publishing this investigation by Undark. They numbered 20 in all — 10 men and 10 women who came to a sprawling medical campus in downtown Buffalo, N.Y., to volunteer for what a news report had billed as “the world’s biggest science project.
PharmaVoice
JULY 9, 2024
Vetigenics believes it’s found a way to make pricey antibody-based technologies more accessible for animals.
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STAT
JULY 9, 2024
In stark terms, the Federal Trade Commission found in a report released Tuesday that pharmacy benefit managers — the opaque middlemen in the pharmaceutical supply chain — wield such “enormous power” that these companies can affect the ability of many Americans to access and afford their medicines. The agency noted that the three largest PBMs processed nearly 80% of the roughly 6.6 billion prescriptions dispensed by U.S. pharmacies in 2023.
Pharma Times
JULY 9, 2024
Myricx Bio’s therapies include treatments for breast, lung and colorectal cancer
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.
STAT
JULY 9, 2024
The overdose crisis is claiming lives across the United States, but it reaches new depths of despair in the criminal justice system. Overdose is the leading cause of death among people returning to their communities after being in jail or prison. Providing addiction treatment in these settings could change that. Roughly 60% of people who are incarcerated have a substance use disorder, in many cases an opioid use disorder.
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STAT
JULY 9, 2024
Five years ago — before the pandemic — Pfizer’s head of research and development, Mikael Dolsten, told STAT he kept a chess set in his office that he got as a gift from a former CEO of the company. It was a memento delivered to Dolsten after he cautioned his boss that research and development was a long process, like a chess match, not something that would happen quickly.
PharmaVoice
JULY 9, 2024
Recent history suggests an Alzheimer’s approval doesn’t necessarily translate to market triumph. Perhaps for Eli Lilly’s Kisunla, this time could be different.
STAT
JULY 9, 2024
The Human Genome Project was among the most ambitious scientific efforts in modern history, with the aim of deciphering the chemical makeup of the entire human genetic code. The sequence of some 3 billion DNA base pairs that comprise our genome was supposed to be a mosaic, assembled from multiple anonymous people to protect the identity of the volunteer donors.
BioPharma Dive
JULY 9, 2024
The company has begun searching for a successor to Dolsten, who oversaw more than 35 drug and vaccine approvals but also some notable setbacks during his time as Pfizer’s top scientist.
Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.
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STAT
JULY 9, 2024
Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Good morning. STAT published an investigation this morning on the untold story of the Human Genome Project and ethics concerns surrounding the ambitious project. Check it out here.
pharmaphorum
JULY 9, 2024
Learn about the opportunity costs of gene therapies like Beqvez. Discover the obstacles and potential paths forward in the evolving field of gene therapy.
STAT
JULY 9, 2024
Neurological diseases are now the leading cause of poor health and disability worldwide. An estimated 3.4 billion people, or 40% of the world’s population, are affected by neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, stroke, migraine, depression, anxiety, neonatal encephalopathy, and more. Efforts to expand research that can lead to new and more effective treatments for neurological diseases are sorely needed.
The Pharmacist
JULY 9, 2024
The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed the appointment of two new ministers – one for health and one for social care. Karin Smyth, MP for Bristol South for almost 10 years and previously a non-executive director of a primary care trust, will take on the role as minister of state for health. […] The post Health and social care ministers appointed appeared first on The Pharmacist.
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STAT
JULY 9, 2024
WASHINGTON — A Massachusetts man has regained his voice after surgeons removed his cancerous larynx and, in a pioneering move, replaced it with a donated one. Transplants of the so-called voice box are extremely rare, and normally aren’t an option for people with active cancer. Marty Kedian is only the third person in the U.S. ever to undergo a total larynx transplant – the others, years ago, because of injuries – and one of a handful reported worldwide.
pharmaphorum
JULY 9, 2024
A long-awaited report from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) is out – and will make uncomfortable reading for the pharma supply chain middlemen.Its central message is clear. The six largest PBMs in the US manage nearly 95% of all prescriptions filled in the US, a “concentrated market structure” that has allowed them to “profit at the expense of patients and independent pharmacists,” according to the financial regulator.
Welltopia Pharmacy
JULY 9, 2024
Vitamin D3 Foods play a crucial role in ensuring optimal health by providing a vital nutrient that supports bone strength, immune function, and overall well-being. Vitamin D3, also known as cholecalciferol, is one of the most crucial nutrients for maintaining optimal health.
pharmaphorum
JULY 9, 2024
After languishing in the doldrums for a few quarters, there are signs that the winds of investment are starting to blow again in the US digital health sector.
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.
European Pharmaceutical Review
JULY 9, 2024
Researchers have developed an ultrasensitive analytical method for quantifying nitrite quantity in process water for pharmaceutical products. The team tested various samples two ion chromatography analytical methods. This included a range of water types eg, purified and potable water, according to the paper. Kumar et al. explained that “accurate determination of nitrite content in process water will support an understanding of the potential for nitrosamine formation from nitrite in process water
pharmaphorum
JULY 9, 2024
Mikael Dolsten exits Pfizer, putting R&D leadership in flux Phil.
Drug Patent Watch
JULY 9, 2024
To find low-competition generic drug opportunities, focus on drugs with limited competition due to small patient populations, complex formulations, or […] Source
pharmaphorum
JULY 9, 2024
Roche will reintroduce its Susvimo implant wet AMD, which was withdrawn from sale in 2022 due to manufacturing defects.
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Drug Patent Watch
JULY 9, 2024
The introduction of biosimilars has significantly altered the landscape of biologic drug distribution models.
The Pharmacist
JULY 9, 2024
A coroner investigating an overdose death has raised ‘grave concerns’ about online drug sales, including the lack of communication with a patient’s GP. The same case suggested failings in communication between hospital and community pharmacy, which the coroner said she was satisfied have since been resolved. 'Huge' quantity of drugs bought online Last month, coroner […] The post Coroner investigates death after 'huge' quantity of drugs bought online appeared first on The Pharmaci
Pharmaceutical Commerce
JULY 9, 2024
The latest news for pharma industry insiders.
pharmaphorum
JULY 9, 2024
In this latest pharmaphorum podcast, web editor Nicole Raleigh speaks with Michael Kyle, chief medical officer at Currax Pharmaceuticals – a company working to advance a greater understanding of how to effectively treat obesity – about perceptions and options beyond the bounds of GLP-1s, including evolution of hypertension treatments.
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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