January, 2021

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A new approach to COVID-19 treatment

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While pharma has raced to develop COVID-19 vaccines, US-based company NeuroRx is taking a different approach to treating the virus. CEO Dr. Jonathan Javitt tells pharmaphorum about the science behind the company’s Zyesami, which targets the alveolar type II cells in the lung that are critical for transmission of oxygen. Zyesami was developed in conjunction with partner Relief Therapeutics, and NeuroRx is currently awaiting results from a Phase 2b/3 trial ( COVID-AIV ) evaluating the therapeutic

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Pfizer Will Ship Fewer Covid-19 Vaccine Vials to Account for ‘Extra’ Doses

NY Times

After the surprise discovery of an extra dose in every vial, Pfizer executives successfully lobbied the F.D.A. to change the vaccine’s formal authorization language. The company charges by the dose.

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PharmaTimes confirms INTCR 2021 virtual finals days

Pharma Times

The 2021 International Clinical Researcher of the Year competition will continue the successes of last year and be conducted virtually.

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eCOA tech helps trials tackle COVID-19 obstacles: IQVIA

Outsourcing Pharma

Two leaders from the clinical technology solutions company discuss how digital tools like eCOAs have been invaluable in facing pandemic-related challenges.

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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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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most drug patents in Slovenia?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most patents in Slovenia. 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 Slovenia? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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PMN WEBINAR: Video, Voice, and Virtual: Applying New Digital Technology to Enhance Customer Experience

Pharma Marketing Network

2020 was a year defined by unexpected challenges – and related opportunity – for pharmaceutical marketers. Some Key Discussion Topics Include: What have we learned about how to create connection within this new paradigm? Which recent innovations are poised to become the best practices that will create measurable impact in 2021? Tune in to listen to the Pharma Marketing Network and leading experts from GSK, Otsuka & Bayer as we navigate these trends and discuss what you need to know to

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Biden Pledges to Speed Flow of Vaccines to the States

NY Times

President Biden said the amount of coronavirus vaccines reaching the states would rise next week and a deal was near to provide enough shots to vaccinate nearly all Americans by the end of summer.

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Researchers identify existing drug’s potential for triple negative breast cancer

Pharma Times

Study suggests that palbociclib could be used to treat around a fifth of people with TNBC

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Neurology’s Growing Need for Disposable Technologies

Pharma Mirror

By Boris Goldstein, Co-Founder & Executive Chairman at Brain Scientific COVID-19 is known for its impacts on a patient’s respiratory system, but it has also been found to affect individuals in unique ways and with varying severity levels depending on their age, risk factors, and comorbidities. Several studies have recently shown that the development of neurological conditions and symptoms are prevalent in COVID patients.

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Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Singapore?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the drugs with the most patents in Singapore. 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 Singapore? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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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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5 Trends That Will Shape Pharma Marketing in 2021

Pharma Marketing Network

Throughout the year 2020, pharma marketers were forced to explore new strategies in order to keep up with the many evolving trends. Pharma marketers have quickly learned how to adapt to these trends and are prepared to take on new opportunities in 2021. Five trends that will shape the pharma marketing industry in 2021 include media and tech, location independence, relationships despite digital congestion, questioning systems and doubt in institutions, and feelings around trust and wellness.

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UK left trailing as EU quickly approves Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine

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The European Union has approved the coronavirus vaccine from Moderna, leaving the UK trailing because of changes to post-Brexit drug approval rules. With the UK reeling from one of the worst outbreaks of the disease, it’s a worrying situation for one of the countries worst hit by the pandemic that is relying on vaccines to bring the virus under control.

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In Israel, Infections Drop Sharply After One Shot of Vaccine

NY Times

Initial studies show a significant drop in infections and hospitalizations after just one dose, and very few cases after two. Experts caution that the results are preliminary.

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CRUK scientists develop drug that targets KRAS pathways

Pharma Times

KRAS mutations are found in several hard-to-treat cancers

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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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Decentralized trials, remote monitoring continue surging: KCR

Outsourcing Pharma

A representative from the global CRO outlines how forces like COVID-19, decentralized studies, globalization and others are driving change in the industry.

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Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Singapore?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the drugs with the most patents in Singapore. 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 Singapore? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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PMN WEBINAR: Video, Voice, and Virtual: Applying New Digital Technology to Enhance Customer Experience

Pharma Marketing Network

Pharma-Marketing is owned and operated by eHealthcare Solutions. The post PMN WEBINAR: Video, Voice, and Virtual: Applying New Digital Technology to Enhance Customer Experience appeared first on Pharma Marketing Network.

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Unlocking health data to improve oncology outcomes

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As the largest single-payer healthcare system in Europe, the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) has a uniquely beneficial health data and real-world evidence (RWE) environment. It’s one that has global potential to improve patient outcomes but efforts to harness the true potential of these information flows are only just beginning. The foundation for this is the NHS’ longstanding commitment to collecting healthcare data.

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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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Alzheimer’s Drug Shows Promise in Small Trial

NY Times

Participants with the disease still declined, but much more slowly than those receiving a placebo, investigators say.

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Xalkori bags FDA green light for rare paediatric non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Pharma Times

Therapy approved for the treatment of paediatric patients with anaplastic large cell lymphoma

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COVID-19 a ‘catalyst’ for innovation in 2020: Oracle

Outsourcing Pharma

A leader from Oracle Health Sciences examines the dynamic, challenging year and highlights creativity and ingenuity displayed by research professionals.

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New patent for Veloxis Pharms drug ENVARSUS XR

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for ENVARSUS+XR Envarsus Xr is a drug marketed by Veloxis Pharms Inc and is included in one NDA. There are seventeen patents protecting this drug. Drug…. The post New patent for Veloxis Pharms drug ENVARSUS XR appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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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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Approvals in the Crazy Year of 2020

Eye on FDA

Each year in January, it is relevant to look back on the activities of FDA during the course of the previous year and look at how it was the same or different from prior years, and to look at trends in new direction. This past year, needless to say was a doozy on all fronts. Let’s begin by looking at approvals. One might have surmised that the advent of the COVID-era might have thrown off new approvals and that NMEs approved would go diminish.

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Gilead says Veklury should work against COVID-19 variants

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Gilead Sciences says its antiviral Veklury should be effective against the new, more contagious COVID-19 variants discovered in the UK and South Africa. According to the US biopharma company, genetic analyses of publicly available sequences for the new variants of SARS-CoV-2 suggest the mutations in the viral spike protein that have made them more transmissible shouldn’t affect the way Veklury (remdesivir) works.

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As Virus Variants Spread, ‘No One Is Safe Until Everyone Is Safe’

NY Times

Rich countries are cornering the market on coronavirus vaccines, leaving poorer regions as potential breeding grounds for variants, like one found in South Africa, that could make vaccines less effective.

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Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine works effectively against variants

Pharma Times

Lab tests evaluated vaccine's efficacy against UK and South African variants

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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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Veeva Systems converts to a public benefit corporation

Outsourcing Pharma

While the change signifies the life-sciences solutions firmâs commitment to help customers and patients, day-to-day functions will remain much the same.

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Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Portugal?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the drugs with the most patents in Portugal. 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 Portugal? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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What They Said – Overview of FDA Press Releases for 2020

Eye on FDA

Well. They said a lot. A lot more than ever, as one might expect. This past year, FDA issued a whopping 420 press releases, more so by far than any year previously. COVID certainly made a big impact – a whopping 65 percent of FDA press releases had to do with the subject of the pandemic. In late March FDA began issuing Coronavirus Updates labeled as a “Daily Roundup” except they weren’t actually always a daily release – some days got skipped.

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What we’re expecting in 2021, and beyond…

pharmaphorum

From telehealth to digital trials, customer engagement to healthcare data, Healthware Group outlines the key trends that are expected to shake up digital health this year. Well, it goes without saying, COVID-19 has resulted in a rapid adoption of digital technologies across all industries, most notably in healthcare. There are several important aspects to these shifts for pharma, biotech and medical device companies, so what can we expect to see over the next 12 months and beyond?

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Which Covid Vaccine Should You Get? Experts Weigh the Effect Against Severe Disease

NY Times

Infectious disease doctors say getting a shot of the J&J vaccine, which has a lower efficacy against the virus than other vaccines, would still be well worthwhile.

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