STAT
AUGUST 27, 2024
Nearly two dozen people in the United States have been confirmed to have contracted the Oropouche virus during travels outside the country this summer, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday. A previously little-known virus, Oropouche has garnered headlines in recent weeks with reports of a small number of deaths and a possible link to congenital malformations in babies infected in the womb.
PharmaVoice
AUGUST 27, 2024
While AI, machine learning and large language models can distill huge amounts of information, they sometimes make mistakes. New technologies could rebuild that trust.
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STAT
AUGUST 27, 2024
In 2021, Katey Frederking had reached the end of her rope. The 29-year-old was struggling with frequent migraines, which started after a concussion from a fall on an icy patch near her home in Chicago. The medications she had been prescribed weren’t working, her doctor wasn’t listening, and she was facing several months of wait time before she could see a new neurologist.
Safe Biologics
AUGUST 27, 2024
In August, ASBM released an updated fact sheet on Senate Bill S. 2305 “the Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act”, sponsored by Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), shoing how physicians overwhelmingly oppose its provisions. From the Fact Sheet: U.S. Physicians Strongly Oppose Pharmacy Substitution of Non-Interchangeable Biosimilars While 89% of U.S. physicians are confident in the safety and efficacy of biosimilars, 69% also say the physician and patient should determine which biologic to use, not a
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STAT
AUGUST 27, 2024
Eli Lilly said Tuesday that it will start providing low-dose vials of its obesity drug Zepbound through its direct-to-consumer platform, a move that will likely ease supply constraints and draw more patients to the company’s online portal. Lilly is also selling the vials at a discount to the currently available injectable pens, which carry a list price of $1,060 for a month’s supply.
Safe Biologics
AUGUST 27, 2024
On August 20th, ASBM submitted comments on the FDA draft guidance for industry entitled “Considerations for Demonstrating Interchangeability with a Reference Product: Update”, published June 20th. This draft guidance describes considerations regarding a switching study or studies intended to support a demonstration that a biological product is interchangeable with a reference product.
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BioPharma Dive
AUGUST 27, 2024
The launch of a single-use vial form of the popular weight loss medicine could help Lilly improve supply and compete with telehealth companies offering compounded versions.
STAT
AUGUST 27, 2024
Scientific advancements have helped millions of people living with cancer, heart disease, arthritis, obesity, and other diseases. Essential for the development of new therapies are the thousands of people who volunteer to participate in clinical trials every year, helping to characterize the safety and effectiveness of treatments and vaccines. They raise their hands not knowing if the trial will help, only knowing they will be part of a journey toward possible breakthroughs that will improve or
The Pharmacist
AUGUST 27, 2024
Almost two-thirds of pharmacy premises in England are reportedly losing money, a survey by Community Pharmacy England (CPE) has revealed. And 16% of pharmacy respondents predicted they will have to close within a year. The survey, carried out between early March and April 2024, involved over 900 pharmacy owners representing more than 6,100 (around 60% […] The post Six in ten pharmacies losing money, reports CPE appeared first on The Pharmacist.
STAT
AUGUST 27, 2024
Health insurer Centene will not pay any commissions to brokers and agents who help people sign up for next year’s Medicare prescription drug plans. “We have made a difficult decision — effective Jan. 1, 2025 — to cease new and renewal commissions for [Medicare Part D plans] beginning with the 2025 plan year,” Centene’s WellCare subsidiary said last Friday in an email sent to brokers, which was obtained by STAT.
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European Pharmaceutical Review
AUGUST 27, 2024
AstraZeneca has announced the largest single investment in its Sweden Biomanufacturing Center in Södertälje, since the facility opened in 2021. The additional $135 million investment will increase the biopharmaceutical facility area by 50 percent. An existing building within AstraZeneca in Södertälje is set to be expanded by 2,700m 2 , the company explained.
STAT
AUGUST 27, 2024
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BioPharma Dive
AUGUST 27, 2024
The platform is similar in concept to a service launched this year by Eli Lilly, and aims to give consumers easier access to Pfizer’s migraine, COVID-19 and flu treatments.
STAT
AUGUST 27, 2024
STAT’s coverage of chronic health issues is supported by a grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies. Our financial supporters are not involved in any decisions about our journalism. Good morning! If you noticed that the upside down smiley face in yesterday’s newsletter item on the DNC looked absolutely massive compared to the text … no you didn’t.
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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.
The Pharmacist
AUGUST 27, 2024
Pharmacists and pharmacy premises will need to prove they are working towards net zero targets and can provide sustainable pharmacy care, under new plans from the pharmacy regulator. The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) said it will incorporate sustainability in the standards that it holds pharmacists and pharmacy premises to. As part of its carbon net […] The post GPhC to 'green' its regulatory framework appeared first on The Pharmacist.
STAT
AUGUST 27, 2024
Good morning, everyone, and how are you today? We are just fine, thank you, especially since clear, blue skies and a slightly cool breeze are enveloping the Pharmalot campus this morning. To celebrate, we have given the official mascots new treats and are treating ourselves to a joyful cup of stimulation. Our choice today is pecan pie — sweets for the sweet, you know.
Express Pharma
AUGUST 27, 2024
Bharat Biotech (BBIL) has launched HILLCHOL (BBV131), an oral cholera vaccine developed under license from Hilleman Laboratories. The vaccine, designed to combat cholera, addresses the global shortage of oral cholera vaccines (OCVs), which currently faces a deficit of approximately 40 million doses annually due to limited manufacturing sources. HILLCHOL has been tested through pre-clinical and Phase I, II, and III clinical studies, demonstrating safety, immunogenicity, and non-inferiority to exi
The Pharmacist
AUGUST 27, 2024
NHS 111 will now provide direct support to patients experiencing a mental health crisis, NHS England has announced. The service expansion announced today means that patients can now call 111, select the mental health option and speak to a mental health professional if they are in a crisis. NHS staff will then guide them through […] The post NHS 111 to offer mental health crisis support appeared first on The Pharmacist.
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Pharma Times
AUGUST 27, 2024
Over 135,000 people have signed a petition to prioritise a national screening programme
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 27, 2024
Pfizer has become the latest big pharma group to launch a web-based platform that opens up a direct-to-consumer channel for medicines access.This morning, the company announced the launch in the US of PfizerForAll, a digital platform that it says provides access to same-day appointments with healthcare professionals – in-person or via a $35 telehealth visit – along with home delivery of medicines and diagnostics, vaccination appointments, and payment support.
Express Pharma
AUGUST 27, 2024
Lupin has announced that it has received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution, 0.1 per cent , to market a generic equivalent of Alphagan P Ophthalmic Solution, 0.1 per cent, of AbbVie Inc. This product will be manufactured at Lupin’s Pithampur facility in India.
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 27, 2024
Roche's PiaSky is the first therapy for rare blood disorder PNH that can be given by monthly subcutaneous injection in the EU.
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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.
Express Pharma
AUGUST 27, 2024
Drug distributor McKesson recently said that it would buy a controlling stake in community cancer centre Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute’s (FCS) business and administrative services unit for $2.49 billion in cash. McKesson would own roughly a 70 per cent stake in the unit, Core Ventures, which manages non-clinical administrative functions such as providing operational and advisory support services to FCS clinics across Florida.
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 27, 2024
J&J's Balversa has been approved in the EU for advanced bladder cancer with FGFR3 genetic alterations after one line of prior therapy
PharmaVoice
AUGUST 27, 2024
The company is using a “three-by-four” approach to sharpen its cancer R&D aims.
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 27, 2024
Regeneron's Ordspono (odronextamab) for non-Hodgin lymphoma (NHL) is cleared in EU five months after being turned down by the FDA
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Outsourcing Pharma
AUGUST 27, 2024
The INNA-051 formulation is designed to enhance the bodyâs natural immune response, targeting individuals aged 60 and over who are at increased risk for complications from respiratory viral infections.
Express Pharma
AUGUST 27, 2024
Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) has announced the development of a live-attenuated, needle-free intranasal booster vaccine against SARS-CoV-2. The vaccine was created using codon deoptimization technology in collaboration with Griffith University, Australia. The research on this vaccine was published in the journal Nature Communications on August 26, 2024.
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AUGUST 27, 2024
Learn how to effectively deal with fragmented data by leveraging Veeva Open Data in this informative white paper. Gain insights on how to streamline data management processes and improve data quality.
PioneerRx
AUGUST 27, 2024
71 million Americans have high cholesterol, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. Another 25 million have elevated cholesterol levels, which significantly.
Express Pharma
AUGUST 27, 2024
Pharmarack Technologies, a company in pharmaceutical digital supply chain and market intelligence, in collaboration with the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA), has released a report titled “Changing Dynamics of Indian Pharma Supply Chain.” The report examines the transformation of the Indian pharmaceutical supply chain over the past decade, with particular focus on changes accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic and recent regulations such as Good Manufacturing Practices (Revised Sch
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