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JUNE 28, 2024

Federal agencies’ longtime authority to regulate industries was significantly weakened by a Supreme Court decision on Friday. The 6-3 decision, though it stems from cases on fishing regulations , will ripple across government agencies that have broadly interpreted the powers handed to them by Congress since a 1984 decision known as Chevron. The so-called Chevron doctrine laid out that courts should generally defer to federal agencies’ reasonable interpretations of their authority w

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JUNE 25, 2024

A COVID and flu duo could ease manufacturing and administration, potentially driving higher vaccination rates, said Moderna’s VP of North American medical affairs.

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ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

JUNE 25, 2024

Dr. Sara Krzyzaniak (podcast host and Stanford University PD) and Dr. Michelle Lin (ALiEM Founder/UCSF) are joined by Dr. Jessica Bod (Yale University Clerkship Director and 2024 CDEM Clerkship Director of the Year award winner) in this episode to discuss how one might approach their emergency medicine sub-internship. Dr. Bod shares her her wealth of experience and wisdom to provide not only general advice but also answers more detailed questions like: What are some things NOT to do on a rotatio

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BioPharma Dive

JUNE 27, 2024

A growing cohort of biotechs, from Biohaven to Neurocrine to Jazz, hope research on ion channels will bring them new drugs and big business — much like it has done for Vertex.

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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.

STAT

JUNE 27, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a controversial bankruptcy deal in which the owners of Purdue Pharma sought to contribute up to $6 billion in exchange for immunity from further lawsuits. The ruling means the company and its creditors — numerous states, cities and counties, as well as Native American governments — will have to negotiate a new settlement.

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PharmaVoice

JUNE 26, 2024

The decades-long story of how a first-in-class blood cancer treatment went from bench to bedside.

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The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

JUNE 25, 2024

Alternatives to costly Wegovy and Saxenda will make such treatments more widely available worldwide Ozempic maker invests $4bn to meet US ‘skinny jab’ demand Medicines that enable dramatic weight loss are set to experience a new boom in uptake, experts have said, as the first generic versions hit the market this week at a lower cost than the original drugs.

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STAT

JUNE 27, 2024

In the pit of the pandemic, with no one to see and nowhere to go, and horrors unfolding daily outside the front door, there was for many a reliable bright spot: the 5 p.m. drink that would mark the end of the workday. Drinking, which was already on the rise before 2020, became a coping mechanism for overburdened parents, burnt-out workers, the traumatized, and the bored.

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Express Pharma

JUNE 26, 2024

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories announced that its subsidiary Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories SA has signed a definitive agreement with Haleon, a consumer healthcare company, for the purchase of shares of Northstar Switzerland SARL, a Haleon group company, to acquire Haleon’s global portfolio of consumer healthcare brands in the Nicotine Replacement Therapy (“NRT”) category outside of the United States.

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pharmaphorum

JUNE 27, 2024

Verona Pharma has claimed FDA approval for its chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) drug ensifentrine, which has been tipped as a future blockbuster.The first-in-class dual phosphodiesterase (PDE) 3/4 inhibitor – now given the somewhat tongue-twisting brand name of Ohtuvayre – is the first inhaled product with a novel mechanism of action available for the maintenance treatment of COPD in more than 20 years, according to Verona.

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JUNE 25, 2024

AstraZeneca has announced that Tagrisso (osimertinib) in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy has been approved in Japan for the first line treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic epidermal growth factor receptor-mutated (EGFRm) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumours have exon 19 deletions or exon 21 mutations.

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STAT

JUNE 27, 2024

WASHINGTON — A House committee overwhelmingly passed four bills on Thursday that would expand Medicare coverage of obesity drugs and cancer screening blood tests and place guardrails around Medicare’s discretion in covering drugs and devices approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The House Ways & Means Committee passed obesity drug coverage legislation that would offer a limited pathway for adults 65 and older to get their weight loss drugs paid for by Medicare.

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Express Pharma

JUNE 28, 2024

Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) concluded the 9th edition of the Global Pharmaceutical Quality Summit 2024. The theme for the summit was, ‘Advances in Manufacturing and Quality – Patient Centricity’. The two-day summit brought together industry leaders, global regulators, quality experts, and stakeholders to foster knowledge exchange and deliberate on areas of importance in shaping the pharmaceutical landscape in India.

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pharmaphorum

JUNE 28, 2024

The House Ways and Means Committee in the US voted in favour of a new bill which would end a two-decade-long restriction on the coverage of drugs to treat obesity under Medicare.The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023 (TROA) was originally intended to overturn the restriction completely, but has been hugely scaled back in its scope.

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BioPharma Dive

JUNE 26, 2024

Obesity drugs like Wegovy are proving useful in many other diseases. Polycystic ovary syndrome, a chronic condition that can cause infertility, may be one.

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STAT

JUNE 27, 2024

WASHINGTON — Mike Leavitt is in the small club of government officials who’ve led an avian flu response. The experience is still fresh in his mind nearly two decades later. When he first heard about the avian flu outbreak in 2005, he had been secretary of health and human services in George W. Bush’s administration for just a couple of months.

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Express Pharma

JUNE 28, 2024

The 10th edition of PharmaLytica, organised by Informa Markets in India concluded at HITEX, Hyderabad. With a focus on redefining the pharmaceutical industry in the post-COVID era, PharmaLytica 2024 offered a platform for stakeholders to engage in discussions covering the full spectrum of pharma machinery and packaging, lab analytical and cleanroom solutions, and pharmaceutical ingredients.

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pharmaphorum

JUNE 24, 2024

Explore how digital twins are transforming healthcare and drug discovery, with success stories showcasing their impact in the biopharma industry. Learn about their journey from concept to real-world applications.

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Welltopia Pharmacy

JUNE 26, 2024

Zenith supplement is a new and effective weight loss solution for people suffering from overweight problems. Weight loss is a significant health challenge that affects millions of people worldwide. The prevalence of obesity and overweight conditions has surged, leading to various health complications such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and joint problems.

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STAT

JUNE 26, 2024

Three months since an outbreak of avian influenza in U.S. dairy cattle was declared, the country is failing to take the necessary steps to get in front of the virus and possibly contain its spread among cows, according to interviews with more than a dozen experts and current and former government officials. The country still does not have a sufficient testing infrastructure in place, nor a full understanding of how the virus is moving within herds and to new herds, experts say.

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BioPharma Dive

JUNE 26, 2024

The findings provide early proof that multiple doses of a gene editing medicine can be safely administered with additive effects, overcoming a key constraint of the complex therapies.

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JUNE 26, 2024

Take part in the pharmaphorum reader survey 2024 and share your views on the latest trends and developments in the pharmaceutical industry. Your input helps us tailor our publication to meet your needs.

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Express Pharma

JUNE 28, 2024

The osteoporosis market, the prevailing metabolic bone disorder globally, which is characterised by reduced bone mineral density and increased fracture risk, is set to experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4 per cent across the seven major markets (7MM*) from $10.5 billion in 2023 to $17.9 billion in 2033, forecasts GlobalData. GlobalData’s latest report, “Seven-Market Drug Forecast and Market Analysis”, reveals the rising popularity of expensive anabolic therapies and increasing

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STAT

JUNE 26, 2024

The Supreme Court appears ready to allow emergency abortions in Idaho, according to a document obtained by Bloomberg Law. The opinion was inadvertently posted to the court’s website briefly on Wednesday, Bloomberg reported. It is unclear whether it is the final version of the decision in Idaho v. United States, but suggests that the court will dismiss Idaho’s appeal of a lower court order.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 26, 2024

AstraZeneca has received Japanese approval for Tagrisso plus chemotherapy as first-line treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

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pharmaphorum

JUNE 25, 2024

A survey of pharma industry executives has found that a third of them believe mistrust in the healthcare system has become a significant barrier to getting a diverse range of people to sign up for clinical trials.

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Drug Patent Watch

JUNE 27, 2024

Introduction Patent portfolios are critical assets for pharmaceutical companies, providing market exclusivity and protecting revenue streams for drug products. Effective management of drug patent portfolios requires strategic planning, ongoing evaluation, and adaptation to the evolving pharmaceutical landscape. This article explores key best practices for optimizing drug patent portfolios to maximize value and maintain competitive advantage.

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STAT

JUNE 25, 2024

Michigan has led the nation in making inroads with its farmers as it has worked to contain spread of H5N1 bird flu infections in dairy cows. Now the state’s health authorities are trying to do the same in looking for undetected infections among farmworkers. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is working with an undisclosed number of farms to try to assess the risk to workers of becoming infected with the virus, which has spread to at least 25 farms in the state in the pas

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Express Pharma

JUNE 23, 2024

The X20 system has been an essential component of countless industrial applications for the last 20 years, providing dependable performance and pushing productivity to unprecedented levels. The X20 has transformed industrial automation with its small size and potent features, enabling machines all around the world to function accurately and effectively.

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JUNE 25, 2024

Discover practical use cases and common concerns surrounding the implementation of generative AI (GenAI) in clinical trials. Learn how this technology is transforming the landscape of medical research.

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Outsourcing Pharma

JUNE 27, 2024

The pharmaceutical industry is making significant strides toward sustainability, with companies across the sector implementing various Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.

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JUNE 25, 2024

Firearm violence is officially a public health crisis in the U.S. — Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says so. In a new advisory published on Tuesday, Murthy calls attention to the health toll of gun violence, describing the size of the crisis while laying out a roadmap of research and policy interventions to curb its effects. “My hope is that framing just the profound impact and pervasive impact of gun violence in our country … can firmly take it out of the realm of politics and

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The Pharmacist

JUNE 26, 2024

EXCLUSIVE Pharmacy closures in deprived areas are not only impacting physical access to a local pharmacy. They may also be exacerbating health inequalities for those who are less likely to access online services. The Pharmacist’s exclusive mapping of pharmacy closures suggested that the most deprived areas in England have lost nearly five times as many […] The post Analysis: Pharmacy closures risk exacerbating digital divides appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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pharmaphorum

JUNE 23, 2024

Netherlands biotech Argenx has a second FDA approval for its FcRn inhibitor Vyvgart Hytrulo, adding a new indication in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) for a drug that it hopes could find a use in more than a dozen diseases.

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Express Pharma

JUNE 25, 2024

ILiAD Biotechnologies, a late-stage biotech development company dedicated to the prevention of disease caused by Bordetella pertussis , announced the selection of Emmes Group, a global contract research and technology organisation, to conduct upcoming Phase III studies of its lead pertussis vaccine candidate, BPZE1. ILiAD selected Emmes Group for its expertise in vaccine development, agility in managing complex clinical trials, strong local market presence, and integrated technology capabiliti

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