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STAT+: Novo Nordisk’s amylin pill leads to substantial weight loss in early study

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Novo Nordisk on Tuesday reported that its new obesity pill that targets the amylin hormone led to substantial weight loss in an early study, boosting the company’s pipeline of next-generation candidates that may be more effective than Wegovy. In a Phase 1 trial, a 50-mg dose of the daily pill called amycretin, which activates receptors of both the amylin and GLP-1 hormones, led to 10.4% weight loss at about three months after the start of treatment.

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A new way of determining a drug’s value — with health equity in mind

PharmaVoice

Quality-adjusted life years are an important tool to frame a drug’s cost effectiveness, but they leave out other determinants of health.

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STAT+: Pharma is still struggling to widen access to medicines — and reach patients — in low- and middle-income countries

STAT

Amid calls to expand access to medicines in low- and middle-income countries, a new analysis finds that most of the world’s 20 largest pharmaceutical companies have taken steps to reach patients, but many efforts are yielding decidedly mixed results. On the one hand, 19 companies have established methods for providing treatments to these countries — but only nine of the drugmakers created comprehensive plans.

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A decade of cancer immunotherapy: Keytruda, Opdivo and the drugs that changed oncology

PharmaVoice

Over the past 10 years, PD1-blocking medicines have transformed cancer care. But the steady expansion of their use has slowed and, despite much trying, pharmaceutical companies have largely failed to top the drugs’ successes.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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.

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AI threatens to cement racial bias in clinical algorithms. Could it also chart a path forward?

STAT

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — In a cavernous converted chapel at Brown University, physician and data scientist Leo Celi observed from the sidelines as a tableful of high school students passed around a plastic, crocodilian device. The pulse oximeter clamped down on one student’s fingertip: Ninety-seven, he read out loud, before handing it off to the student next to him.

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Obesity drug worked in children ages 6 to 12, study says, raising hopes and concerns

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The first late-stage trial of a GLP-1 drug in young children with obesity showed the treatment helped lower body mass index. But the findings also raise questions about whether obesity medications, some of which are currently approved for teenagers, should also be given to children at such a young age. The 56-week trial tested Novo Nordisk’s Saxenda, the predecessor of Wegovy, coupled with lifestyle interventions in children ages 6 to 12.

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Phase 2 PREDICT-ILD imaging study commences in interstitial lung disease

Pharma Times

Molecular imaging agent 99mTc-maraciclatide to aid in disease prognostication

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STAT+: Roivant acquires drug for pulmonary hypertension from Bayer

STAT

For months, investors have been asking Roivant Sciences chief executive Matt Gline to reveal the next drug it planned to buy with some of the $6 billion made from last year’s Roche deal. On Tuesday, Gline obliged. Roivant has acquired from Bayer, the German pharma company, an experimental drug called mosliciguat that will be developed as a treatment for certain types of pulmonary hypertension, a family of serious lung diseases in which high blood pressure affects the arteries in the lungs

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GPhC to consult on online pharmacy guidance

The Pharmacist

The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) will release a consultation on changes to guidance for online pharmacies 'within the next couple of weeks', chief executive Duncan Rudkin has said. Proposed changes will emphasise the importance of a 'two-way dialogue between patients and prescriber', which may require further interaction beyond an asynchronous questionnaire, Mr Rudkin suggested.

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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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STAT+: Former Verily executives hatch plan to invest millions in high-tech medical data

STAT

Two former Verily executives say that they are starting a new initiative, Highlander Health, to push forward an effort decades in the making: making it so that the records collected in hospitals can be used in real-time to advance science, decreasing the cost of conducting clinical trials and speeding medical progress while helping patients get the right drug for them.

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CPE concerned pharmacies will 'walk away' from Pharmacy First

The Pharmacist

Community Pharmacy England (CPE) is concerned that local pharmacies may walk away from delivering Pharmacy First consultations if they cannot reach the thresholds for the £1,000 monthly payment. Speaking at the Avicenna Heathrow conference this weekend (8 September), CPE's director of NHS services Alastair Buxton said the number of clinical pathway consultations required for the […] The post CPE concerned pharmacies will 'walk away' from Pharmacy First appeared first on The Pharm

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Q&A: Atsena Therapeutics’ gene therapy for inherited blindness shows promise

STAT

Seven years after the FDA approved Luxterna , scientists have yet to bring another congenital blindness treatment to the market. A team of researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania aims to change this. The group recently published a study in The Lancet documenting their success using gene therapy to treat an inherited retinal blindness that affects as many as 100,000 people globally.

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Life sciences real estate is booming amid looming ‘patent cliff’, but what lies ahead?

pharmaphorum

Investment in life sciences real estate is booming as the industry faces the looming 'patent cliff' Learn about the current trends and what lies ahead for this sector.

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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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Opinion: How much does it cost to give birth in the U.S.?

STAT

What does it cost to have a baby in the United States? This question has always vexed me. I’ve tried unsuccessfully to prospectively price deliveries for family and friends over the years. After insurance, deliveries can range from a few hundred dollars to a couple of thousand. If you’re underinsured or have a more complex birth, it can cost more than $10,000 out of pocket.

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Enhance Your Pharmacy’s Efficiency with ER Prescription Management

PioneerRx

ER prescriptions requires a different kind urgency and attention to detail compared to maintenance medications — so let’s get on the right foot.

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The little-known bill that made drugs more affordable

STAT

This is Part 4 of “ Behind the Counter ,” an in-depth video series demystifying the complex world of patents and drug pricing. Years ago, when a brand-name medication’s patent expired, consumers had to wait a long time for a more affordable generic version to come to market. But in 1984, a little-known law put an end to that waiting period and paved the way for the large quantity of generic drugs available today.

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Teva agrees to pay Baltimore City $80m for fuelling opioid epidemic

Pharmaceutical Technology

Baltimore opted out of a national settlement last year, instead pursuing its own claim against the opioid manufacturer.

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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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Key lawmakers are wary of giving FDA more cash to crack down on e-cigs

STAT

WASHINGTON – Powerful House lawmakers from both parties are skeptical of the Food and Drug Administration’s pitch to start collecting fees from e-cigarette companies, similar to how the agency assesses them on tobacco firms. FDA officials say that the fees, which e-cigarette companies would pay when filing applications with the agency, would give regulators resources to tackle the thousands of illegal vapes lining store shelves.

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Pharma Pulse 9/10/24: Counterfeit Weight Loss Drugs & Potential Health Risks, AI Isn't Magic & more

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The latest news for pharma industry insiders.

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STAT+: Elevance buys IU Health’s insurance company

STAT

Elevance Health, the parent of more than a dozen state Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, is purchasing Indiana University Health’s insurance business in a deal that would increase its dominance in several key cities in the state. IU Health’s decision to sell is the latest and most prominent example of hospital systems giving up on the idea that they can be both a provider and payer of care.

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GSK’s Depemokimab Significantly Reduces Asthma Exacerbations

Pharmaceutical Commerce

A pooled analysis of the SWIFT-1 and SWIFT-2 trials found 54% reduction in exacerbation rates over 52 weeks in patients with severe asthma with type 2 inflammation treated with depemokimab.

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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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Health care AI investment hype, and value-based-care model for mental health apps

STAT

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. Flare Capital ‘s new examination of 4,000 healthcare AI venture capital deals looked at where investment has actually created value — that is, what early-stage, venture-backed technology matures enough to impact the health care ecosystem?

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Optimizing Partnerships for Generic Drug Development Success

Drug Patent Watch

The generic drug market has experienced significant growth over the past few decades, driven by the passage of the Hatch-Waxman Act in 1984 and subsequent legislation. Today, the market is more competitive than ever, with generic drugs accounting for over 90% of all prescriptions in the United States.

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STAT+: After FDA rejection, Sanofi and Regeneron’s Dupixent succeeds in late-stage trial of chronic hives

STAT

Sanofi and Regeneron’s blockbuster drug Dupixent successfully treated patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria, an inflammatory skin disease, in a late-stage trial, the companies announced on Wednesday, bringing the firms closer to securing Food and Drug Administration approval after the agency rejected their application last year. In the Phase 3 trial, dubbed Liberty-Cupid Study C, patients took antihistamines, the current standard of care, and Dupixent or a placebo.

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Gene therapy effective in hereditary blindness

World Pharma News

Bothnia dystrophy is a form of hereditary blindness, prevalent in the region Västerbotten in Sweden. A new study at Karolinska Institutet published in Nature Communications shows that gene therapy can improve vision in patients with the disease. Bothnia dystrophy occurs mainly in the region Västerbotten in Sweden, but the disease has also been identified in other parts of the world.

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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.