July, 2024

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STAT+: Sarepta demanded Duchenne patient advocacy group censor video critical of the company

STAT

Sarepta Therapeutics demanded a prominent patient advocacy organization censor a video that contained pointed criticism of the company’s recently approved gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, STAT has learned. The incident raises questions about the financial ties between Sarepta and the advocacy group, Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy, and whether the drugmaker uses its money to influence, or even muzzle, debate over its Duchenne medicines.

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Could pharma’s blockbuster immunotherapies work in dogs?

PharmaVoice

Vetigenics believes it’s found a way to make pricey antibody-based technologies more accessible for animals.

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Artiva prices $167M IPO, riding optimism for autoimmune cell therapy

BioPharma Dive

The offering comes days after the publication of a paper showing what analysts said was early proof that “off-the-shelf” cell therapies can treat inflammatory diseases.

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Pharmacy contract delays causing 'stress, uncertainty and closures'

The Pharmacist

More and more pharmacies are closing as a six-month delay to the community pharmacy contract means core funding has still not been uplifted since 2019. Contractors told The Pharmacist that they struggle to keep up with increased demand for services and the knock-on impact of pressure elsewhere in the health system, while being unable to pay their […] The post Pharmacy contract delays causing 'stress, uncertainty and closures' appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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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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How NVIDIA grew with the healthcare market instead of pushing into it

Pharmaceutical Technology

As the use of AI soared across healthcare, NVIDIA fit the bill in providing the necessary technology – and its stock tells the same story.

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Bill that would cut down ‘patent thickets’ clears Senate

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The US Senate has come together to pass a bill that aims to prevent pharma companies from filing multiple patents around biologic drugs as a way to delay biosimilar competitors.Lawmakers unanimously passed the Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 (S-150), which is part of a lengthening list of measures being taken by Congress to curb the prices of medicines in the US.

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Why India must legalise and regulate hemp products

Express Pharma

The hemp industry in India is expanding rapidly, but there are several obstacles standing in its way. These include strict rules and regulations and a lot of misinformation. The sector can only flourish if the government provides backing in the form of legalisation and awareness campaigns on hemp and its products. Focusing on sustainable development and a defined course of action will establish India as a leader in the global hemp market and encourage ethical practices.

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10 clinical trials to watch in the second half of 2024

BioPharma Dive

Study results are expected for a pair of closely watched obesity drugs, while key tests await for a high-priced AbbVie acquisition and one of 2023’s largest IPOs.

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Eco HPLC-based method shows promise for Z-alkene synthesis

European Pharmaceutical Review

Japanese researchers have developed a new method for photoisomerisation of E -cinnamamides to Z -cinnamamides. The approach uses a recycling photoreactor coupled with a high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) system. As organic compounds, many Z -alkenes “cannot be prepared through conventional methods involving thermodynamic methods”. On the other hand, “photoisomerisation can offer good yields”, they noted.

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Endo Recalls Clonazepam Because of Mislabeling

PharmaTech

The company has issued a voluntary recall of one lot of Clonazepam Orally Disintegrating Tablets, USP (C-IV), because of incorrect strength published on product carton.

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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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Changing Faces: Digital and supplier hires from April 2024

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Changing Faces explores the digital and supplier hires from April 2024, with a focus on companies like SPT Labtech, Sphere Fluidics, Newel Health, and Diaceutics. Stay updated on the latest developments in the industry.

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Vaccination slashes risk of long Covid, says large study tracing cases through Delta and Omicron variants

STAT

Vaccination lowers the chance of developing long Covid, according to a large new study that also found that the risk of serious complications has diminished but not disappeared as new coronavirus variants emerged. The study, published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine , compared the health records of more than 440,000 Veterans Affairs patients who were infected with Covid-19 with records of more than 4 million uninfected people.

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Pharmacists must be enabled to prioritise SMRs, urges RPS

The Pharmacist

Primary care network (PCN) pharmacists should be enabled to prioritise structured medication reviews (SMRs) in the highest risk patients, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has said in a policy statement today. This follows concerns that PCNs and practices are deprioritising SMRs and directing pharmacists towards other work. RPS England vice-chair Brendon Jiang suggested that the […] The post Pharmacists must be enabled to prioritise SMRs, urges RPS appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Revolution Medicines firms up Phase 3 trial plans with latest cancer drug data

BioPharma Dive

Updated results show the biotech's RAS inhibitor shrank pancreatic tumors in 20% to 25% of study participants, but with high rates of side effects like rash and nausea.

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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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‘Accidental’ media switch leads to CAR T therapy discovery

European Pharmaceutical Review

Altering the conditions that T cells are grown in can improve CAR T-cell therapy, US researchers have found. Discovered by chance, their new method has potential to treat solid cancer tumours more efficiently, according to the findings. Putting T cells on a keto diet [putting our T cells on a three-day ‘keto’ diet] showed reduced maturity at the end of the manufacturing process.

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Vizient projects drug price inflation at 3.81%

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The report points to expanding indications of previously approved medications, such as semaglutide, as partial cause for the projected increase. It also urges providers to prepare for an increased number of high-cost cell and gene therapies entering the market that will significantly impact provider budgets and operational processes.

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ASCO 2024 - Matteo Levisetti

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Stay updated on Matteo Levisetti, the chief medical officer at CUE Biopharma, post ASCO 2024. Learn about his latest research and contributions in the field of biopharma.

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At an Iowa county fair, a tradition carries on despite bird flu anxiety in the dairy barn

STAT

DECORAH, Iowa — It was livestock check-in day at the Winneshiek County Fair, and the dairy barn was consumed with a kind of pre-prom anxiety. A cow named Daiquiri was lumbering back from the milking parlor, adjusting to a new schedule that would have her “mammary system” bulging for showtime. Kennedy was getting a fresh shave, tufts of udder-fuzz drifting to the floor, revealing her resplendent venation.

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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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Rainwater Foundation, CurePSP, Aging Mind Foundation fund innovative tauopathy research

Outsourcing Pharma

The Rainwater Charitable Foundation (RCF), in collaboration with CurePSP and the Aging Mind Foundation (AMF), has announced the allocation of $2 million in grants to support groundbreaking research in primary tauopathies.

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Pfizer thinks it found its obesity pill

BioPharma Dive

Far behind companies like Novo and Eli Lilly, Pfizer hopes the version of the drug, danuglipron, that it’s chosen to advance can break into the ultra-lucrative market for weight-loss medicines.

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Study suggests targeting amyloid beta production could be promising in AD

Pharma Times

The neurodegenerative disease is currently the most common cause of dementia

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South-east London pharmacies launch inhaler recycling pilot

The Pharmacist

Community pharmacies in south-east London have launched what is believed to be England’s only nationally-funded inhaler recycling pilot. NHS England (NHSE) has funded the scheme, which aims to reduce greenhouse gases from metered dose inhalers. Patients will be encouraged to return their used or expired inhalers to one of 20 participating community pharmacies.

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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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AstraZeneca files rival to Pemgarda for COVID PrEP

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AstraZeneca may have exited the COVID-19 vaccine market, but it is still hoping to protect vulnerable patients with its antibody sipavibart for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).The drugmaker said this morning that an application for sipavibart (AZD3152) has been accepted for review by the EMA as PrEP for immunocompromised patients who often do not respond adequately to vaccination alone and remain at high risk of serious outcomes from COVID-19.

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Opinion: Functional neurological disorder is not an appropriate diagnosis for people with long Covid

STAT

Long Covid — the name adopted for cases of prolonged symptoms after an acute bout of Covid-19 — is an umbrella diagnosis covering a broad range of clinical presentations and abnormal biological processes. Researchers haven’t yet identified a single or defining cause for some of the most debilitating symptoms associated with long Covid, which parallel those routinely seen in other post-acute infection syndromes.

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UK’s antibiotic subscription funding model – a route to market sustainability?

Pharmaceutical Technology

On 8 May, the UK was the world's first government to formally implement a new model for the funding and support of novel antibiotic commercialisation.

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Cartesian data add to progress, questions for CAR-T in autoimmune disease

BioPharma Dive

The company claimed Phase 2 study results prove the therapy’s promise treating myasthenia gravis. But shares lost more than a quarter of their value amid questions about the data.

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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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NeuroSense Therapeutics shares positive results of lead candidate in ALS

Pharma Times

The neurodegenerative disease currently affects more than 200,000 people worldwide

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FTC Intends to Sue Biggest Pharmacy Benefit Managers for Unfair Negotiating Tactics

Pharmacy Times

In a follow-up to the interim FTC report documenting the business practices of PBMs and the power they hold in the pharmaceutical industry, the Commission now seeks to sue the 3 largest PBMs in the country for driving up the price of insulin and other essential drugs.

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Is the UK’s healthcare spending drop sustainable?

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Explore the reasons behind the drop in the UK's healthcare spending and analyse whether this trend is sustainable for the NHS in the long term. Learn about the potential impacts and future implications.

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Opinion: Why aren’t philanthropists stepping up to support nursing education?

STAT

Michael Bloomberg’s donation of $1 billion to Johns Hopkins University to support medical education goes beyond similar gifts to other medical schools. The Bloomberg gift provides support to students in Hopkins’ schools of nursing and public health, not just in its medical school. As health professionals and educators, we are thrilled to see philanthropists supporting the future of medical training in the U.S.

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EMA fast-tracks review of AstraZeneca’s sipavibart to stop Covid

Pharmaceutical Technology

The EMA has accepted AstraZeneca's MAA for sipavibart as Covid-19 pre-exposure prophylaxis (prevention) in immunocompromised patients.

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