November, 2020

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Colchicine added to UK’s COVID-19 ‘RECOVERY’ trial

Pharma Times

Commonly used anti-inflammatory drug added to list of potential treatments

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Moderna Applies for Emergency F.D.A. Approval for Its Coronavirus Vaccine

NY Times

The first shots could be given as early as Dec. 21, if authorization is granted.

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AI implementation for pharma and healthcare

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Abid Rahman from Intouch Group tells pharmaphorum how AI-based technology is solving challenges across healthcare systems, pharmaceutical companies, and patient treatment. With AI already the key engine for a growing list of consumer devices, the trend has created exciting opportunities for pharma and healthcare. “We have now entered a new phase of AI implementation where AI-based technology is expected to be foundational and not just a novel technology,” Abid Rahman, vice president, innovation,

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AI speeds adapting to post-COVID ‘new normal’: WhizAI

Outsourcing Pharma

A leader from the AI technology firm discusses how life-sciences pros are harnessing AI to help continue their work in the face of the pandemic.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Thinking of signing your company up for DrugPatentWatch?

Drug Patent Watch

We prefer simple flat-rate unrestricted subscriptions — we’ll work on your terms, and with your favorite subscription contract template, to find a solution that fits. If your colleagues would like to…. The post Thinking of signing your company up for DrugPatentWatch? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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NHS to trial innovative cancer blood test

Pharma Times

It is hoped that the test will help detect cancer at a much earlier stage

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McKinsey Proposed Paying Pharmacy Companies Rebates for OxyContin Overdoses

NY Times

Court filings reveal consultants’ talk of a records purge during the opioid crisis, and shed new light on sales advice given to the billionaire Sackler family and their drug company, Purdue Pharma.

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Digital health player UpHealth swells with three-way merger

pharmaphorum

A merger involving two US digital health specialists and a blank cheque company has created a telemedicine player, called UpHealth, that is valued at more than $1.3 billion. The three-way deal combines UpHealth – which provides patient care management, telemedicine and digital pharmacy services and gives its name to the new group – with CloudBreak, which provides a video consultation platform for doctors and patients.

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DARPA selects continuous manufacturing partner

Outsourcing Pharma

The agency has chosen Continuity Pharma to aid in development and advancement of continuous manufacturing technology, with the help of a $1.5m grant.

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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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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 fourteen 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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As the Prospect of a Vaccine Approaches, Business and Communications Challenges Are Just Around the Corner

Eye on FDA

Coincident to COVID-19 case levels in Europe and the United States entering new and serious levels comes welcome news on the development of a vaccine. Last week Pfizer and BioNTech announced findings from the first interim analysis of the Phase III studies of their candidate vaccine for COVID-19 demonstrating high efficacy levels followed this week by a similar announcement by Moderna.

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UK study will evaluate aspirin as a potential COVID-19 treatment

Pharma Times

RECOVERY study will assess if drug can reduce risk of blood clots

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New Pfizer Results: Coronavirus Vaccine Is Safe and 95% Effective

NY Times

The company said it planned to apply for emergency approval from the Food and Drug Administration “within days.

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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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How the rare disease community has developed fertile ground for progress

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Amanda Barrell explores how a perfect storm of changing economics, advances in technology, and the increasing volume of the patient voice is stoking change in the rare disease space. New models of drug development are fuelling life-changing advantages in the rare disease space, previously an economic no-go area for pharma and biotech companies. That was among the discussion points during Fighting Rare Diseases – The Science, Economics and the Patients , a webinar hosted by o2h Group.

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Novartis, Elsevier collaborate on risk-assessment tool

Outsourcing Pharma

The two companies plan to work together on the creation a drug-development technology tool that helps in safety margin risk assessment prediction.

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New patent for Aerie Pharms drug RHOPRESSA

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for RHOPRESSA Rhopressa is a drug marketed by Aerie Pharms Inc and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are nine…. The post New patent for Aerie Pharms drug RHOPRESSA appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Vaccine nationalism, CDMO expansion, AMR and dual sourcing predicted in 2021

Pharma Mirror

The new report looks ahead to a post-pandemic 2021 with pharma manufacturing capacity and payment structures shifting as new sourcing strategies emerge Amsterdam: A new report from CPhI explores the potential implications in 2021 of impending vaccine approvals, a new administration in the White House and a return to dual supply chain strategies. The report – which summarises expert analysis into 12 key findings – foresees a particularly positive outlook for the pharma manufacturing supply chain

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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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Symkevi/Kalydeco cleared for use in young CF patients

Pharma Times

The combination is the first available to treat the underlying cause of CF in this patient group.

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The Husband-and-Wife Team Behind the Leading Vaccine to Solve Covid-19

NY Times

The German company BioNTech, founded by two scientists, has teamed up with Pfizer on a vaccine that was found to be more than 90 percent effective.

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AI’s infiltration of pharma: How COVID-19 accelerated change

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The pharmaceutical industry has sometimes been a laggard in terms of digital maturity, but the COVID-19 crisis has provided companies the impetus to rapidly implement the most cutting-edge technologies. At the heart of most of these digital advancements is AI and machine learning. With a collective sense of uncertainty, many are pinning their hopes on a vaccine and treatment, and sophisticated technology could help speed up the process of finding an effective medicine.

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DFE Pharma: adoption of continuous manufacturing on the rise

Outsourcing Pharma

According to representatives from the pharma solutions provider, incorporation of CM processes, after a slow period, is expanding across the industry.

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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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New patent for Astrazeneca Ab drug BYDUREON

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for BYDUREON Bydureon is a drug marketed by Astrazeneca Ab and is included in two NDAs. It is available from one supplier. There are thirty patents…. The post New patent for Astrazeneca Ab drug BYDUREON appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Vectura signs agreement to support the development of VR588 to treat asthma

Pharma Mirror

Chippenham, UK: Vectura Group plc, an industry leading inhalation CDMO, today announces that it has signed a global out licence and development agreement with Kinaset Therapeutics Inc. for the development and commercialisation of VR588, a preclinical novel inhaled pan-JAK inhibitor for the prevention and treatment of severe asthma. Pan-JAK inhibitors have been developed and tested in clinical trials, approved and commercialised for many different indications but mainly for the treatment of chron

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Lead Pharma and Roche enter €260m collaboration agreement

Pharma Times

Companies will develop oral small molecule treatments

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Politics, Science and the Remarkable Race for a Coronavirus Vaccine

NY Times

The furious race to develop a coronavirus vaccine played out against a presidential election, between a pharmaceutical giant and a biotech upstart, with the stakes as high as they could get.

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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.