August, 2021

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F.D.A. Aims for Full Approval of Pfizer Covid Vaccine on Monday

NY Times

Federal regulators are winding down the process of licensing Pfizer’s two-dose coronavirus vaccine, setting up an approval possibly by Monday and possibly kicking off a wave of new mandates.

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Around 250 digital health apps are launching every day, says IQVIA

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There was a dramatic increase in the launch of health-related mobile applications last year, taking the total number on offer in app stories to 350,000 – and while average quality is currently “middling” it is on the rise, according to a report from IQVIA. The pandemic contributed to another 90,000 apps being introduced in 2020 – an average of 250 per day – and this coupled with rising number and functionality of wearable devices “provides evidence of digital health’s acc

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Artificial intelligence stands to ‘revolutionize’ research: Bioclinica

Outsourcing Pharma

A leader from the clinical research tech specialist explains how the use of AI is increasing in the field and outlines the many ways it could SOMETHING.

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UK trial to assess Sativex for the treatment of ‘aggressive’ brain tumours

Pharma Times

Sativex is a complex botanical formulation that contains the principal cannabinoids THC and CBD

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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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AdComms – Is FDA Getting Less Advice?

Eye on FDA

As more drugs are being approved, is FDA getting less advice than in the past? FDA maintains a vast network of outside advisors to provide input and counsel to the agency related to decisions on policy as well as product approvals. There are 31 advisory committees on matters ranging from food to medical devices to pediatric care. Within those focused on human drugs , there are 17 committees organized under therapeutic categories (Arthritis, Cardiovascular and Renal, Gastrointestinal, e.g.).

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Upcoming workshop on generic portfolio management

Drug Patent Watch

I’ll be leading a workshop on generic portfolio management, and also giving a talk, at the 14th annual Marcus Evans event on Portfolio Planning and Partnerships for Generics. The event…. The post Upcoming workshop on generic portfolio management appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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SMA Awareness Month: How pharma and digital solutions can improve patient care

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Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a rare disease affecting the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord. It’s a debilitating condition that affects 1 per 8,000 to 10,000 people worldwide , impacting their ability to walk, eat, and breathe. SMA Type 1 represents an estimated 50% of all cases, for which life expectancy is less than 18 months without treatment. .

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Virtual reality technology transforming COVID-19 drug discovery

Outsourcing Pharma

Nanomeâs virtual reality tech is being put to use by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and top pharma firms to study COVID-19 and explore drug candidates.

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Welireg approved in US for rare VHL-associated cancers

Pharma Times

VHL is a rare genetic disease which puts patients at risk of developing benign blood vessel tumours and several cancers

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SAVE THE DATE: PMN Fall 2021 Summit: Pharma-Marketing Innovations & Trends of 2021 – Sep. 16th

Pharma Marketing Network

SAVE THE DATE – PMN Fall 2021 Summit: Pharma-Marketing Innovations & Trends of 2021 | SEP. 16th, 12:00PM – 1:30PM EST. SAVE YOUR SEAT TODAY. Telehealth: Is It Here to Stay? Once considered a novelty, over the past 18 months, Telehealth has risen to a prominent position in the continuum of care. Pharmaceutical brands must adapt to this new modality and pivot their promotional efforts to ensure that they can leverage the Telehealth channel effectively.

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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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New patent for Boehringer Ingelheim drug JARDIANCE

Drug Patent Watch

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

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Ivermectin Demand Surges Though It Doesn’t Work for Covid-19

NY Times

Prescriptions for ivermectin have jumped to more than 88,000 per week, some pharmacists are reporting shortages and people are overdosing on forms of the drug meant for horses.

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Older people ‘more likely to engage with digital physiotherapy care’

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Researchers in the US have found that older people are far more likely to engage with digital physiotherapy programmes digitally than those in younger age groups. Gen Xers, working-age baby boomers and retirees – collectively the over-41 age bracket – were more likely to start a musculoskeletal (MSK) programme delivered via digital channels than Gen Zers and millennials, according to Hinge Health, whose back and joint pain programme was used in the study.

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Pharmaceutical industry must fix broken supply chain: Phlow

Outsourcing Pharma

A leader from the company says to ensure medicines keep reaching the patients that need them, the industry must revamp outdated technologies and techniques.

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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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NICE’s health technology assessment methods and processes to be evaluated

Pharma Times

Public consultation launches on proposed changes aiming to provide earlier access to new treatments

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FDA Authorizes Third Dose – Some Implications

Eye on FDA

What does “fully vaccinated” mean today? In the face of the widening spread of the SARS-Cov-2 variant, the rise in breakthrough cases, and data that suggests a slight waning effect over time of vaccines, FDA acted yesterday to protect some of the most vulnerable by amending the Emergency Use Authorization of the mRNA vaccines. People who have had organ transplants and people who are immunocompromised may now get a third dose.

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New patent for Boehringer Ingelheim drug SYNJARDY

Drug Patent Watch

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

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Covid Vaccines Produced in Africa Are Being Exported to Europe

NY Times

Johnson & Johnson is sending shots from South Africa to other parts of the world. African countries are waiting for most of the doses they’ve ordered.

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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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Cambridge team says AI could diagnose dementia with one scan

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Researchers at Cambridge University in the UK are trialling an artificial intelligence system that they think could spot the signs of dementia after a single brain scan. The team – led by Prof Zoe Kourtzi of the university and Alan Turing Institute – told the BBC that the AI could make it possible to start treatment earlier to slow down progression of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

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Revive Therapeutics reports progress with Phase III COVID-19 trial

Outsourcing Pharma

A leader from the rare and infectious disease treatment specialist talks about ongoing research into a potential treatment for mild-to-moderate COVID-19.

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Gov’t launches study on COVID-19 vaccine dose interval for pregnant women

Pharma Times

The study will be the largest clinical trial of its kind in the UK, involving over 600 pregnant women

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Ep. 014 – RJ Lewis and Diane Bartoli of ePocrates Discusses the State of eCME – August 9, 2021

Pharma Marketing Network

Tune in with the Pharma Marketing Network for an insightful conversation with R.J. Lewis and Diane Bartoli, VP and General Manager of epocrates, as she shares her background with eCME, how COVID-19 has been driving it’s rapid growth, the other digital channels that have come into play, the term “snackable eCME” and how we can expect eCME to trend in a post-COVID sense.

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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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New patent for Boehringer Ingelheim drug GLYXAMBI

Drug Patent Watch

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

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Ivermectin Should Not Be Used to Treat Covid, F.D.A. Says

NY Times

“You are not a horse,” the Food and Drug Administration said. “Stop it.”.

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Beckley Psytech raises $80m for psychedelic meds development

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UK psychedelic medicine specialist Beckley Psytech has raised an impressive £58 million (around $80 million) in an oversubscribed second-round financing that will help fund clinical development of its psilocybin-based therapies. The Oxford-based company had originally hoped to raise $50 million from the series B, and the scale of the financing is further evidence that repurposing psychedelic compounds as potential therapies for neuro-psychiatric disorders is a hot topic in biopharma.

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Psychedelics research institute launches in Australia

Outsourcing Pharma

The Psychae Institute, established by a global team of scientists, will conduct pre-clinical and clinical research around psychedelic medicine development.

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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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Finalists announced for CROY 2021

Pharma Times

The finalists have been confirmed for the 2021 Clinical Researcher of the Year – The Americas competition.

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Why GoodRx—Not Amazon—May Be the True PBM Disrupter

Drug Channels

The generic prescription market is being disrupted—but not by the big, bad spaceman from Seattle. Instead, consider how GoodRx is affecting patients, payers, and PBMs. Below I summarize the latest financial results for GoodRx’s discount card business. We estimate that the company accounted for $4.1 billion in U.S. prescription revenues for 2021. That’s about six times its 2016 figure.

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most drug patents in Bulgaria?

Drug Patent Watch

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

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Sacklers Threaten to Pull Out of Purdue Pharma Opioids Settlement

NY Times

In a rare court appearance, David Sackler said he and his family would withdraw their pledge to pay $4.5 billion, unless they are granted broad legal immunity.

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Gene therapy specialist bluebird exits “untenable” European market

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Europe market has proved so hostile to gene therapies when it comes to pricing and reimbursement for gene therapies that bluebird bio has decided to quit the market altogether, according to Andrew Obenshain, president of its severe genetic diseases unit. On the firm’s second-quarter results call, Obenshain said the biotech will start “an orderly wind-down” of its activities in Europe and seek “strategic alternatives” to make its therapies available to patients there

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