September, 2023

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New RSV vaccines can be powerful tools, but rollout poses test

BioPharma Dive

Public health officials, as well as drugmakers, are trying to raise awareness of RSV among older adults at risk, and convince them to get an additional respiratory shot alongside those for COVID and flu.

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WHO recommends dropping component of many flu vaccines

STAT

The World Health Organization has recommended dropping a component of many flu vaccines because the viruses it protects against appear to have been driven into extinction in the Covid-19 pandemic. A family of viruses known as influenza B/Yamagata has not been seen since March 2020, when flu circulation worldwide declined to very low levels in the face of the onslaught of Covid and the protections people took to avoid contracting it.

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Three years after an FDA rejection, DBV sees a path for its peanut patch

PharmaVoice

Despite lower-than-expected demand for a competing treatment, DBV’s chief medical officer says the company’s topical skin patch could be a game-changing option for patients.

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Neuroplast spinal cord injury study milestone

Pharma Times

The trial analyses the impact of its ‘Neuro-Cells’ among patients with traumatic spinal cord injuries - News - PharmaTimes

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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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Roadmap exploring PrEP access through pharmacies to be published by year end

The Pharmacist

A plan to make HIV prevention drug Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) more widely available will be published before the end of the year, health minister Neil O’Brien has said. And he confirmed that the roadmap would explore whether the drug, which is used to reduce the chance of contracting HIV, could be made available from community […] The post Roadmap exploring PrEP access through pharmacies to be published by year end appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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PulmCrit – Introducing the IBPH (Internet Book of Hospital Pulmonology)

EMCrit Project

In many countries, pulmonary and critical care are commonly bundled together. Consequently, a single person will often be responsible for both inpatient ICU management as well as inpatient pulmonary consultation. Honestly, I have some doubts about whether this is an ideal system. As both pulmonology and critical care medicine become increasingly complex, it's becoming impossible […] EMCrit Project by Josh Farkas.

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Did the government get a bad deal on the Covid-19 boosters?

STAT

WASHINGTON — After Pfizer and Moderna hiked the prices of their Covid-19 vaccines this year, the federal government will now pay nearly three times more than it did previously for each dose. And it’s paying more than countries that did far less to support vaccine development. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra glossed over the dramatic increase in the amount the government is paying for vaccines in a public appearance last week, when he got vaccinated at a CVS pharm

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The 2023 PharmaVoice 100

PharmaVoice

This year’s honorees are influential and devoted leaders lifting the pillars of the industry to new heights.

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AstraZeneca and SAS link up on AI and analytics

Pharma Times

Collaboration will enable teams across the organisation to increase clinical research innovation - News - PharmaTimes

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Westminster debate to spotlight 'unprecedented challenges' in community pharmacy

The Pharmacist

The ‘unprecedented challenges’ faced by community pharmacies will be spotlighted at a Westminster debate next week. Conservative MP for Waveney Peter Aldous has secured a debate at Westminster Hall on the afternoon of Thursday 14 September on the ‘future of community pharmacies’. Confirming the news, Community Pharmacy England (CPE) said this provided a ‘very good […] The post Westminster debate to spotlight 'unprecedented challenges' in community pharmacy appeared first on The P

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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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Startup AIRNA emerges from stealth to bring RNA editing to a rare disease

BioPharma Dive

AIRNA is one of several biotechs to debut plans for target alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency in recent years, with competitors such as AlveoGene, Wave Life Sciences and Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals.

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Biopharma’s rapid transition to omnichannel marketing

pharmaphorum

In today’s episode, sponsored by Veeva, we’ll hear a roundtable discussion on this fascinating topic featuring Victoria Serra Gittermann, European customer experience lead at Veeva Systems and Sebastian Noel, Veeva’s director of multichannel strategy – moderating a discussion with two executives with first-hand experience leading this change: Andy Eeckhout, global head of CRM and digital solutions at Advanz Pharma and Mokhtar Elsayed, head of global go to market commercial transformation at Sano

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Exodus of life scientists from academia reaches historic levels, new data show

STAT

New data released Thursday by the National Science Foundation show the exodus of young life scientists from the Ivory Tower to industry has reached the highest level in nearly three decades, deepening concerns about the future of academic science in the U.S. Among newly minted life science Ph.D.s in 2022 who had firm next steps, roughly 53% planned to pursue postdoctoral research, a temporary period of additional training that is virtually a requirement for those hoping to land a faculty job.

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Endangered horseshoe crabs could lead the charge in pharma’s animal-free future

PharmaVoice

An effort to spare the species from blood collection is one of many ways the industry is turning away from animals for R&D.

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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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Brainomix’s e-Lung enters TIPAL trial

Pharma Times

The company will use its AI technology during a sub-study to analyse the effect of lansoprazole - News - PharmaTimes

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Scotland introduces national naloxone emergency supply

The Pharmacist

Community pharmacies in Scotland will be able to participate in a national naloxone emergency supply service from the end of next month. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) in Scotland described the move as a ‘huge step forwards’ in making naloxone, which is used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, available in all clinical […] The post Scotland introduces national naloxone emergency supply appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Daiichi Sankyo, with new data, to seek FDA approval of lung cancer drug

BioPharma Dive

The HER3-targeting treatment could become the next antibody-drug conjugate to emerge from Daiichi Sankyo’s laboratories, after the AstraZeneca-partnered Enhertu.

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PulmCrit Hot Take: Aggressive glycemic control is dead (TGC-Fast Trial)

EMCrit Project

background Today the Van de Bergh group in Belgium released a RCT investigating tight versus liberal glycemic control in the ICU. Before diving into this study, let's take a walk down memory lane. Major interest in tight glycemic control in the ICU began in 2001 with an RCT by the same group of investigators, also […] EMCrit Project by Josh Farkas.

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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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STAT+: The Ozempic revolution is rooted in the work of Svetlana Mojsov, yet she’s been edged out of the story

STAT

On a mild May day in 1993, about 60 scientists and doctors gathered on a lawn in Copenhagen to commemorate the first International Symposium on GLP-1, the hormone that decades later would become the basis for highly effective diabetes and obesity drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. The meeting was a scientific showcase of all the leading experts in the nascent field.

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Elderly exclusion: Clinical trials still fall short enrolling older adults

PharmaVoice

Despite high rates of disease in older populations, systemic issues are keeping them out of research studies.

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Small molecule drug shows promise in rare disease

European Pharmaceutical Review

The CBL-0201DD Phase II study evaluating the first-in-class small-molecule drug CBL-514 for Dercum’s disease, a rare disorder, has demonstrated significant efficacy in reducing lipoma size and complete clearance. Dercum’s disease is characterised by painful lipomas developing primarily on the trunk in the body. Currently there are no approved or effective medicine, so the data from the Phase II study shows potential of a treatment for this indication.

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Online pharmacies warned over risks of not contacting GPs

The Pharmacist

Pharmacists working as online prescribers should beware the ‘red flag’ of a patient refusing to allow them to contact their GP, the Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has warned. It has issued guidance to pharmacist prescribers working in online settings to minimise risk both to themselves and to their patients. And it urged the General Pharmaceutical […] The post Online pharmacies warned over risks of not contacting GPs appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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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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Biogen, continuing executive revamp, finds a new research head

BioPharma Dive

Jane Grogan, an industry veteran who worked at Genentech for over 15 years, will take over the role starting Oct. 2. She’ll fill a seat that's lacked a permanent replacement since the departure of Al Sandrock.

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GSK and Save the Children extend partnership for unvaccinated children

Pharmafile

GSK and Save the Children have announced that they will be renewing their partnership for an additional five years. GSK plans to invest £15m in the partnership, with the two companies working together to increase rates of childhood vaccination. The partnership aims to reduce the number of ‘zero dose’ children in Ethiopia and Nigeria, meaning […] The post GSK and Save the Children extend partnership for unvaccinated children appeared first on Pharmafile.

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Gene therapy death was caused by an unknown risk of the virus used, study suggests

STAT

Last October, a 27-year-old man with Duchenne muscular dystrophy died after receiving a CRISPR-based treatment custom built to treat his particular genetic mutation. Results of a detailed investigation released on Wednesday suggest that the patient, Terry Horgan, likely died of a previously undocumented adverse effect of the virus used to deliver the CRISPR machinery to his cells.

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Generative AI-focused biotech startup Evozyne raises $81m

Pharmaceutical Technology

The company’s algorithms put proteins through millions of years of simulated evolution to identify potential functional candidates.

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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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CPHI Pharma Awards 2023 finalists announced

European Pharmaceutical Review

For its 20 th anniversary, more than 180 entries across 12 categories have been narrowed down to determine the finalists the upcoming CPHI Pharma Awards. To recognise the influx of innovation across the pharmaceutical industry, three new categories are included in this year’s awards. The shortlisted finalists of the CPHI awards for 2023 include companies that led by example in sustainable manufacturing, manufacturers and innovators that developed new technologies to advance drug discovery, devel

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Ask employers to sign Covid-19 safety pledge, urges PDA

The Pharmacist

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has urged pharmacists to ask their employers to sign the Covid-19 safety pledge, which includes a commitment to ensuring that all workers who test positive for the virus are both asked to self-isolate and given adequate support to stay at home. The representative body itself has recently signed the pledge, […] The post Ask employers to sign Covid-19 safety pledge, urges PDA appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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FDA approves updated COVID boosters from Pfizer, Moderna

BioPharma Dive

Pfizer and Moderna, which have seen slowing demand for their coronavirus vaccines, expect to make the reformulated shots available in the U.S. in the coming days.

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FTC fires shot across pharma's bows over 'improper' patents

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FTC fires shot across pharma's bows over 'improper' patents Phil.

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Rollout of Covid vaccines is bumpy, but not unexpected, experts say

STAT

The latest rollout of Covid-19 vaccines has been messy, with people facing more challenges getting one of the updated shots than they may have experienced since the frantic start of the very first vaccination campaign in late 2020 and the first half of 2021. The issues have come as a surprise to people whose appointments have been canceled for lack of vaccine doses, who couldn’t get an appointment at their nearest pharmacy, or who learned with dismay that the place where they got previous

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