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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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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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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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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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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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Pfizer Will Ship Fewer 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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Allergic reactions prompt Moderna COVID vaccine pause in California

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Public health authorities in California are seeking a halt on dosing of one lot of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine after reports of allergic reactions at one immunisation clinic. According to state epidemiologist Dr Erica Pan, there were a higher-than-expected number of suspected allergic reactions at a community clinic being used to administer the shot, with some people needing medical attention in a 24-hour period.

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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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Pfizer, BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine likely to be effective against UK strain

Pharma Times

Antibodies in blood of vaccinated individuals neutralised in vivo version of variant

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First Psychiatry Consortium funded project announced for schizophrenia

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A partnership between University of Oxford, the Earlham Institute, and the global pharmaceutical companies Biogen Inc and Boehringer Ingelheim is announced today to investigate a new drug target for the treatment of schizophrenia. This is the first project to be funded by the international Psychiatry Consortium, a £4 million collaboration between seven global pharmaceutical companies, and two leading research charities, convened and managed by the Medicines Discovery Catapult, that supports high

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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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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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Eli Lilly Claims Drug Prevents Coronavirus Infection in Nursing Homes

NY Times

A monoclonal antibody protected residents and staff members in facilities where the virus had appeared.

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ConserV Bioscience to develop ‘broad-spectrum’ coronavirus vaccine

Pharma Times

UK biotech company will collaborate with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

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AZ/Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu gets second US cancer indication

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AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu cancer drug has picked up a second indication, in patients who have stomach cancer and haven’t responded to Roche’s Herceptin (trastuzumab). This latest indication adds to Enhertu first approval at the end of 2019 for advanced HER2-positive breast cancer after two or more HER2-targeted regimens. Around one in five gastric cancers are HER2-positive, opening up a new market niche for AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo, who have been working on Enhertu (trastuzu

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Boston University taps Shimmer wearables for brain studies

Outsourcing Pharma

The trials, funded by the American Heart Association, will harness the companyâs Verisense wearable sensor platform to examine brain-heart health links.

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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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Drug Prevents Coronavirus Infection in Nursing Homes, Maker Claims

NY Times

A monoclonal antibody protected residents and staff members in facilities where the virus had appeared.

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Gilead's Veklury should be effective against COVID-19 variants

Pharma Times

Company has completed genetic analysis for UK and South African variants

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Unlocking the potential in rare disease research with decentralised trials

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A survey by rare disease patient network Raremark found that 86% of the community members asked were interested in taking part in clinical trials. CEO Jeremy Edwards looks at how decentralised trial models can solve some of the challenges for clinical trial recruitment in rare disease. With low and geographically dispersed patient populations in rare disease, deciding where best to place trial sites can be a headache for sponsors.

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most SPCs in Germany?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) in Germany. SPCs are used in European Union and select others to encourage pharmaceutical innovation by compensating…. The post Which pharmaceutical companies have the most SPCs in Germany? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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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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F.D.A. Approves Monthly Shots to Treat H.I.V.

NY Times

A combination of two injectable drugs will provide an alternative to daily pills for people with H.I.V.

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Enhertu bags EU approval for HER2-positive breast cancer

Pharma Times

Approximately one in five breast cancer cases in the EU are HER2-positive

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Pfizer/BioNTech say COVID-19 vaccine works against UK variant

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Laboratory studies have confirmed that antibodies stimulated by Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine can neutralise the new, more transmissible variant of SARS-CoV-2 identified in the UK. The results of the study – published online prior to peer review – are among the first data to indicate that any of the approved coronavirus vaccines can effectively target the mutated spike protein in the UK strain, known as B.1.1.7 lineage or VOC 202012/01.

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Pfizer pours $25m into Vedanta's Phase II IBD study

Outsourcing Pharma

The pharma giant has invested in the clinical trial exploring the viability of Vedanta Biosciencesâ VE202 inflammatory bowel disease treatment candidate.

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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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‘It Was a Fraud,’ Cuomo Says of Vaccine Rollout

NY Times

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York said on Monday that he had asked the pharmaceutical giant Pfizer to directly sell doses to the state, so that it does not have to depend solely on the federal government to distribute doses.

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NICE no for BMS’ multiple sclerosis drug Zeposia

Pharma Times

Cost-effectiveness estimates 'uncertain', according to NICE

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One in 11 over-65s unwilling to take COVID-19 shot

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One in 11 adults aged over 65 have reported a lack of willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, according to a US-based survey. The findings are concerning given that adults in this group are at highest risk for complications from the disease. Findings from part of the Heartline clinical study, sponsored by Johnson & Johnson and Apple, have been published online on a preprint server and have yet to be peer-reviewed.

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most granule dosed drugs?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most granule dosed drugs. For a different perspective, see the most popular dosage types. The companies with the most granule dosed drugs…. The post Which pharmaceutical companies have the most granule dosed drugs? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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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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Ukraine Ended Secret Government Spending. Vaccine Makers Now Demand It.

NY Times

Seeking to secure vital supplies, the authorities in the country maneuvered around anticorruption rules that require public disclosure of contracts.

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SMC kicks of the new year by accepting five new medicines for NHS use

Pharma Times

Darzalex, Rozlytrek and Tavlesse among newly accepted drugs

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Russia asks for “non-political” treatment of Sputnik V shot, then rules out US filing

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The state-owned backers of Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine have ruled out a US filing, as talks began in earnest with European regulators over a review. Following a press conference on Thursday morning, the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), which has been bankrolling the vaccine developed by a team in Moscow, said it had already had enough orders for the vaccine.

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the greatest global patent coverage?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with patents in the most countries. 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 greatest global patent coverage? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Enhance Patient Care And Cost Savings By Improving Data Exchange Within The Systems You Already Have

Drug Channels

Today’s guest post comes from Jason Coles, Senior Product Manager for Clinical Effectiveness at Wolters Kluwer, Health. Jason discusses the benefits of accessing patient information across clinical contexts. He introduces us to the Wolters Kluwer drug data solutions. These solutions promote interoperability and help healthcare businesses meet regulations related to health information exchange.

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