The Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

High doses of psilocybin – the psychedelic ingredient in magic mushrooms – appear to have a similar effect on depressive symptoms as an antidepressant, according to a meta-analysis of the evidence. But some of the promise of psychedelic treatment for depression may have been overestimated due to issues with trial design, the results suggest. The […] The post High-dose psilocybin may be effective in treating depression appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Express Pharma

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Zydus Lifesciences has received a Warning Letter issued by the US Food and Drug Administration for its Injectables manufacturing facility at Jarod near Vadodara, Gujarat. The Warning Letter summarises violations concerning Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations. The letter does not contain any data integrity-related violations. Earlier, on July 18, the facility received an OAI status.

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The Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

A class of drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes have been shown to be associated with a reduced risk of dementia, say researchers. Analysis of a large database of people aged 40-69 with type 2 diabetes found a 35% reduced risk of dementia associated with use of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) compared with dipeptidyl peptidase-DPP-4 […] The post Diabetes drugs found to lower risk of dementia in large analysis appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Sanofi eyes filings for multiple sclerosis therapy tolebrutinib, although two of three phase 3 trials miss their primary endpoints

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

Pharmaceutical Technology

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The US regulatory agency has also approved updated versions of Covid-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer / BioNTech’s in the past two weeks.

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pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

iRhythm's Zio XT wearable heart monitor raises AFib diagnoses by 52%, but doesn't reduce stroke hospitalisations in GUARD-AF trial.

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pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

UNICEF has issued an emergency tender to secure mpox vaccines for countries dealing with the brunt of the current outbreak

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Pharmaceutical Technology

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Aptose Biosciences has secured a loan of $10m through a facility agreement with Hanmi Pharmaceutical to develop tuspetinib.

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The Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

A child who died after an anaphylactic reaction to a dairy hot chocolate was given the wrong dose of adrenaline due to a national shortage of Epi-pens, a coroner has found. Dr Shirley Radcliffe, assistant coroner for East London, called for NHS England, the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and other bodies to take action to […] The post Epi-pen shortage affected pharmacist’s response to fatal Costa allergy appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Express Pharma

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Emcure Pharma became one of the first pharma companies to apply for and get some interim relief from the union health ministry’s recent prohibition of the sale and distribution of fixed dose combinations (“FDC”). Emcure had filed a writ petition before the Delhi High Court seeking the quashing of the August 12, 2024 notification, which prohibited the manufacture for sale and distribution of the company’s pain relief FDC of S (+)-Etodolac + paracetamol for human use with immediate eff

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Pharmaceutical Business Review

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted (2024-2025 Formula) [NVX-CoV2705] is now authorised for active immunisation against Covid-19. Following the EUA, the vaccine is also recommended by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Pre-filled syringes of the vaccine will soon be distributed across a variety of locations, including pharmacies and regional grocers, once the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research approves the vaccine batches.

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Express Pharma

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

In a historic first, the award-winning work and critical insights from Cannes Lions, the International Festival of Creativity, were presented last week at a series of events held across Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Gurugram. Hosted in collaboration with Medulla Communications, a healthcare advertising agency, the events brought together industry leaders to explore the creative and strategic trends that will shape the future of pharma and healthcare marketing in India.

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pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Biotech industry body BIA calls for new UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves to take sector-specific approach to R&D tax credits to tackle widespread fraud and abuse of the system.

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Express Pharma

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Merck announced that the first patient has been dosed in the Phase III MyClad trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of oral cladribine for the treatment of generalised Myasthenia Gravis (gMG). Cladribine capsules have the potential to be the first oral treatment for gMG patients. gMG is a rare, neuromuscular disorder causing muscle weakness that can be severe and have a significant impact on patients’ lives.

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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.

World Pharma News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Nowadays, there's lots of buzz about spectacular new medical treatments such as personalised cancer therapy with modified immune cells or antibodies. Such treatments, however, are very complex and expensive and so find only limited application. Most medical therapies are still based on small chemical compounds that can be produced in large quantities and thus at low cost.

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Express Pharma

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Zeon Lifesciences, a manufacturer of nutraceutical and herbal products in India, has received a patent titled “A Method for the Preparation of a Phyto-Product Using Plant Material.” This patent marks a development in the field of phyto-products and reflects Zeon’s focus on scientific research and solutions in natural products. The patented method involves extracting leaves and fruit from Annona muricata, known for its anti-cancer properties.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Nxera will receive $35m from Neurocrine triggered by the successful completion of the Phase II trial of NBI-568 in schizophrenia.

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Express Pharma

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Panelists in this video: + Prof Pravin Wakte, Director, Central Facility for Advanced Research and Training, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (Moderator + Mr Dinesh Shinde, Associate Director – Formulation Development & Tech Transfer, Wockhardt + Mr Sachin Salampure, Associate Director – CMC & Formulations, VedTechBio + Mr Jitendra Chordiya, Head-Formulation R&D, Harman Finochem + Mr Sachin Kulkarni, Works Manager, FDC Key Highlights: [1] AMR is a rapidly gr

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The Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Support is 'urgently needed' to help community pharmacies meet Pharmacy First thresholds, as the number of consultations required for a monthly payment rises to 20 this month, Community Pharmacy England (CPE) has said. This comes as the latest available data shows that in May 2024, an increasing number of pharmacies failed to meet the rising […] The post More pharmacies miss Pharmacy First thresholds as rise to 20 begins appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Express Pharma

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

In this video: Pradipkumar Patil, VP – Quality, Ajanta Pharma Topic: Innovations in pharma manufacturing Key Takeaway: Automation plays a crucial role in moderinising and optimising pharma operations, expediting investigation and decision making The post Pradipkumar Patil, VP – Quality, Ajanta Pharma appeared first on Express Pharma.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in pharmacies represents a transformative technology that enhances various aspects of pharmaceutical practice. By leveraging AI, pharmacies can already optimise drug dispensing processes, improve medication management, and enhance patient safety. AI algorithms can analyse patient data to predict potential drug interactions, customise treatment plans, and even identify early signs of adverse reactions.

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Express Pharma

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

In this video: Dr Abhijit Gothoskar, Technical Expert, Sigachi Industries Topic: Tablet compressability, MCC and techtonic shift Key Takeaway: Excipient performance is rarely understood fully and often underestimated. MCC is the time tested and proven multi-functional exicipient. Sigachi can be a trusted formulation partner and solutions provider The post Dr Abhijit Gothoskar, Technical Expert, Sigachi Industries appeared first on Express Pharma.

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Fuld & Company Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

A West Coast boutique investment bank engaged Fuld & Company to develop a comprehensive business development plan tailored to its sector and geographic focus. By optimizing sell-side M&A deal sourcing and expanding its market presence, the bank significantly increased its pipeline of high-quality opportunities. Objective The bank wanted to enhance its sell-side M&A deal sourcing capabilities and strengthen its brand presence to ensure a robust pipeline of high-quality opportunities.

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Express Pharma

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

In this video: Zoher Sihorwala, Sr VP & Head – Global Regulatory Affairs, Wockhardt Topic: Uniting industry leaders for innovation and collaboration Key Takeaway: As a fraternity of pharma professionals within the organisation, we are strongly united and work in unison to yield the products to serve patients. However, as pharma industry, we still need to collaborate deeper on problem statements and cross science/technology breeding to see innovation happening The post Zoher Sihorwala, Sr VP

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Pharmaceutical Technology

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

PHC Corporation has introduced a prototype of LiCellGrow, a cell expansion system designed to manufacture cell and gene therapy products.

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Express Pharma

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

In this video: Komal Bhavsar, AGM – Business Development, CILICANT Topic: Innovations in active packaging Key Takeaway: Cilicant’s Accuflip is an ERH regulator that protects medications from over-desiccation. It does this through a specialised sorbent that has the ability to absorb and desorb The post Komal Bhavsar, AGM – Business Development, CILICANT appeared first on Express Pharma.

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Pharmaceutical Commerce

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The 8,000 square-foot facility—located within the wholesaler’s Le Vergne distribution center— is expected to help tackle cell and gene therapy logistical challenges.

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Express Pharma

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Panelists in this video: + Dr Prashant Musmade, Data Reliability Officer, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals (Moderator) + Dr Varda Bapat, COO, RV Lifesciences + Mr Anshu Manocha, Site Head (Executive GM), Indoco Remedies + Dr Sanjay Toshniwal, Central Council Member, Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi + Mr Manoj Patil, DGM-Production, Ajanta Pharma Key Highlights: [1] Automation and digitalisation in the pharma industry has ushered real-time monitoring of systems and equipment, reduced manual errors, a

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PharmExec

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The insurance company is offering the guidance in response to continued popularity of the drugs which are commonly used for weight-loss management.

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Express Pharma

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Krystal Integrated Services, announces a strategic partnership with Nicomac Taikisha Clean Rooms. This collaboration aims to enhance operational efficiency and service quality by deploying a workforce that specialises in contamination control, sterilisation techniques, clean rooms and safety protocols to support Nicomac Taikisha’s diverse operations.

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PharmExec

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

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

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PharmaTech

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Updating your audits and inspections program ensures inspection preparedness, says Siegfried Schmitt, vice president, Technical at Parexel.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

New insights on the PACMAN-AMI trial for patients with acute myocardial infarction are presented at the ESC Congress, among other updates.

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