September, 2020

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Giving the forgotten generation of cancer patients a voice

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Young people with cancer need a “seat at the table”, but instead they are often side-lined and voiceless. That’s according to advocate Megan-Claire Chase, who has been blogging about her experiences since she was diagnosed with invasive lobular breast cancer in her early 30s. Her mission, she tells pharmaphorum, is to humanise the cancer experience.

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Switching to DrugPatentWatch

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Don’t wait until the end of the year to start looking for alternatives to your existing business intelligence providers. DrugPatentWatch can help you replace or supplement your current solutions with:…. The post Switching to DrugPatentWatch appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Novel nasal spray reduces viral replication by up to 96%: according to COVID-19 challenge study

Outsourcing Pharma

Ena Respiratoryâs preventative nasal spray treatment could reach human trials within four months, following results from an animal study released today which showed the spray reduced COVID-19 replication by up to 96%.

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Vaccine Makers Keep Safety Details Quiet, Alarming Scientists

NY Times

Researchers say drug companies need to be more open about how vaccine trials are run to reassure Americans who are skittish about getting a coronavirus vaccine.

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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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PhIII US trial for AZ' coronavirus vaccine

Pharma Times

Clinical development of AZD1222 is progressing globally with late-stage clinical trials ongoing in the UK, Brazil and South Africa

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3 Ways Video Keeps Reps and HCPs Connected and Engaged

Pharma Marketing Network

Fast-tracking digital communication is now the new normal across many industries. The healthcare industry is no exception, and for pharma sales reps engaging with healthcare professionals, human connection is key. But today, communication between your reps and HCPs may be limited, or even embargoed altogether. Yet there are still a number of opportunities for engagement, and using video is one that offers various ways to maintain these connections.

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New patent for Boehringer Ingelheim drug OFEV

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for OFEV Ofev is a drug marketed by Boehringer Ingelheim and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are five patents…. The post New patent for Boehringer Ingelheim drug OFEV appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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FSD Pharma Phase II COVID-19 trial gets go-ahead

Outsourcing Pharma

The companyâs Phase II trial of ultramicronized PEA has received FDA approval and expects to begin dosing patientparticipants as early as next month.

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AstraZeneca, Under Fire for Vaccine Safety, Releases Trial Blueprints

NY Times

Experts are concerned that the company has not been more forthcoming about two participants who became seriously ill after getting its experimental vaccine.

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Shine bright in 2020!

Pharma Times

The deadline for entering the 2020 PharmaTimes Communications Awards, Sales Awards and Marketer of the Year competitions has been extended to Friday October 2 after a last-minute spike in enquiries

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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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Royal Society of Chemistry’s journal archives now available to companies for Text and Data Mining

Pharma Mirror

The Royal Society of Chemistry has launched its new Text and Data Mining (TDM) solution, making its full collection of research journals available to companies for AI and machine learning applications. With the volume of published research available growing hourly, access to the RSC’s collection in machine-readable format offers companies the opportunity to extract, pinpoint.

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Innovate UK funding for new precision cancer treatment technology

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Sixfold Bioscience and Medicines Discovery Catapult awarded Innovate UK grant to pursue ground-breaking project. Sixfold Bioscience in partnership with Medicines Discovery Catapult, has been given the green light, through the award of an Innovate UK Smart Grant to test a pioneering system designed to deliver drugs directly to cancerous cells, without impacting the healthy cells around it.

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New patent for NOVO drug OZEMPIC

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for OZEMPIC Ozempic is a drug marketed by Novo and is included in one NDA. It is available from three suppliers. There are twenty-two patents protecting…. The post New patent for NOVO drug OZEMPIC appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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FSD Pharma announces Phase II trial for potential COVID-19 treatment

Outsourcing Pharma

The company has submitted an investigational new drug application for FSD201, a possible therapy for patients with severe cases of the virus.

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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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2 College Students Dreamed Up an A.L.S. Treatment. The Results Are In.

NY Times

A study of their therapy and clinical trials of other experimental treatments are offering glimmers of hope that paralysis from the disorder can be slowed.

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Immunotherapies could target aggressive pancreatic cancer, research indicates

Pharma Times

Scientists have discovered that hard-to-treat pancreatic cancer hijacks a key immune system response

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The Themes of The World Pharmacists Day 2010-2020

Pharma Mirror

Pharmacists are healthcare professionals who have enough knowledge about the effective uses of medications. World Pharmacist Day is celebrated on 25th September every year since 2010 on the day FIP (International Pharmaceutical Federation) started their journey. FIP encourages pharmacists to celebrate this day to promote and support the role of the pharmacist in the whole.

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Vertical pharma: How sector convergence can erase digital health siloes

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Life science companies must evolve and find new ways of working that erase the lines between industries and sub-sectors if they are to adapt to the digitalised world. That’s according to the team at Sweden’s Sahlgrenska Science Park, who are getting ready to host a virtual event looking at how the specialisation of digital expertise is driving a trend of sector convergence that pharma is only just cottoning on to.

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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.

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New patent for Corcept Therap drug KORLYM

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for KORLYM Korlym is a drug marketed by Corcept Therap and is included in one NDA. There are thirteen patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph…. The post New patent for Corcept Therap drug KORLYM appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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CPhI: cell and gene therapy capacity shortages on the horizon

Outsourcing Pharma

CPhIâs Annual Report 2020 predicts impending cell and gene capacity shortages for the US market, and possible mAb production growth in China.

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A Covid-19 Vaccine for Kids May Not Arrive Before Fall 2021

NY Times

While scientists are rushing to develop an immunization for adults, no one has started the process yet for children.

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NICE turns down Celgene's Revlimid as multiple myeloma maintenance treatment

Pharma Times

The drug's cost-effectiveness estimate when used in the maintenance setting is uncertain, the Institute has concluded

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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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After a Vaccine – What? The Shift from Research and Discovery to Communications

Eye on FDA

Vaccines for COVID-19 are the focus of the moment – politically and scientifically speaking. On the political front, there has not only been jockeying to try to squeeze the square peg of a vaccine development timeline into a round hole of political convenience, there is also skepticism expressed by a wary public that the process has become politicized – an unfortunate impression to be sure.

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FDA launches Digital Health Center of Excellence

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The FDA has launched its Digital Health Center of Excellence (DHCoE), as the agency continues with its commitment to advancing use of technology such as mobile health devices, software and wearables to create medical products. Housed within the agency’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health, the DHCoE is part of a wider strategy to encourage development of digital health products and therapeutics.

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Medical Device Innovation Summit: India is poised to be a manufacturing hub for medical equipments and devices

Pharma Mirror

The first digital session of Medical Device Innovation Summit concludes on a positive note with industry leaders addressing burning topics to promote innovation in the medical equipment industry. From challenges like lack of regulatory systems to its new found potential of manufacturing indigenous products on a large scale, the summit successfully addressed discussions on new.

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IBM Watson Health, OrbitalRX partner to manage drug shortages

Outsourcing Pharma

The collaboration combines two solutions to help pharma and healthcare providers deal with myriad challenges associated with limited drug supplies.

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5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software

Are you still using workarounds to manage your daily operations? To achieve peak performance, it's time to explore other options for specialty and infusion pharmacy software. Streamline pharmacy operations and improve clinical performance with automated processing, real-time data exchange, and electronic decision support. Download this helpful infographic to: Drive efficiency and patient adherence from referral receipt to delivery and ongoing care – all with our Pharmacy Cloud.

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Johnson & Johnson Begins Large Trial of Its One-Shot Vaccine

NY Times

Unlike some of its competitors, Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine does not need to be frozen and may require just one shot instead of two.

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Janssen disappointed with second NICE no for Spravato

Pharma Times

NICE has concerns with the evidence submitted but Janssen insists the nasal spray is a cost-effective use of NHS resources

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Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Ukraine?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the drugs with the most patents in Ukraine. Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent office) where patent protection is desired.…. The post Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Ukraine? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Regeneron’s antibody cocktail active against coronavirus, cuts symptoms

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Regeneron’s antibody cocktail seems to reduce levels of coronavirus and improve symptoms in patients, according to early test results. This first data comes from a descriptive analysis from the seamless phase 1/2/3 trial that Regeneron hopes will hurry the medicine dubbed REGN-COV2 to market. The ongoing double-blind trial measures the effect of adding REGN-COV2 to usual standard of care, compared with usual standard of care.

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3 Ways Video Keeps Reps and HCPs Connected and Engaged

Pharma Marketing Network

Fast-tracking digital communication is now the new normal across many industries. The healthcare industry is no exception, and for pharma sales reps engaging with healthcare professionals, human connection is key. But today, communication between your reps and HCPs may be limited, or even embargoed altogether. Yet there are still a number of opportunities for engagement, and using video is one that offers various ways to maintain these connections.