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'Nobel Prize of pharma' helps put Huma's digital health platform on the global map

PharmaVoice

The company’s CEO explains how its Prix Galien award-winning app bridges patient care, treatment support and clinical research.

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Greece slaps Novartis with €214 million bribery suit

European Pharmaceutical Review

The Greek state has filed a lawsuit against Novartis , asking for € 214 million in compensation for non-pecuniary damages* the country may have suffered due to alleged illegal payments to government officials and healthcare providers. Commenting on the lawsuit , Greece’s Health Minister Thanos Plevris, stated that the country is seeking compensation for the damage it has suffered “from the actions that Novartis itself has admitted to in the USA that concerns payments to doctors.”.

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Eisai’s brain health tool NouKNOW used in Tokyo dementia project

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Eisai’s digital tool to allow self-assessment of cognitive performance – NouKNOW – will be used in a Japanese project aimed at improving the management of dementia. The smartphone app – which uses a cognition-checking algorithm developed by Australian digital health company Cogstate – will be deployed in Bunkyo City, Tokyo in a dementia monitoring programme.

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3 ASCO Insights for Pharma Communicators

PharmExec

The world’s largest cancer research meeting, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, recently convened in person in Chicago after two years of being held virtually. Sara Baker and Kristine Austria Fan of Marina Maher Communications provide their takeaways from the meeting.

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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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#DIA2022: How the industry's top regulator views the future of healthcare

PharmaVoice

In the evolution of healthcare, data is the linchpin to making drug development more efficient.

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Covid-19 vaccines targeting Omicron variants expected to be ready for this autumn

Pharmaceutical Technology

As regulatory agencies gear up for another round of Covid-19 vaccine deliberations centered on emerging variants, Moderna has released data on its booster’s efficacy against Omicron subvariants. In addition to providing protection against the Omicron BA.1 variant, on 22 June, Moderna said its booster also showed a “potent” antibody response against Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5.

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2022 spells change for EU pharmaceutical legislation

European Pharmaceutical Review

2022 is probably the biggest year in EU pharmaceutical law that I have seen in 30 years. It is an exciting year… but whether the changes will be a net positive or a net negative is yet to be seen” Maarten Meulenbelt, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP. 2022 is undeniably a critical year for change in the pharmaceutical industry: for the first time in several decades, the European Union (EU)’s pharmaceutical legislation is up for review.

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4 tips for landing your next C-suite role in pharma

PharmaVoice

Even execs get the blues — and when they’re ready for a fresh start, Leslie Loveless, CEO of Slone Partners, says these dos and don’ts could make or break their next job move.

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EC approves Novartis’ Tabrecta for non-small cell lung cancer

Pharmaceutical Technology

The European Commission (EC) has approved Novartis’ Tabrecta (capmatinib) as a monotherapy to treat advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in adults. The treatment is intended for patients with NSCLC harbouring alterations leading to mesenchymal-epithelial-transition factor gene (MET) exon 14 (METex14) skipping and for those who need systemic therapy after previous treatment with immunotherapy and/or platinum-based chemotherapy.

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AZ preps FDA filing for $3.6bn amyloidosis drug eplontersen

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Armed with new phase 3 data, AstraZeneca is preparing to file for regulatory approval of eplontersen, an antisense drug for one of the complications of the disease transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) it licensed from Ionis in a $3.6 billion deal last year. Eplontersen – previously known as IONIS-TTR-LRX – is designed to switch off the production of transthyretin (TTR), a protein which builds up in the disease to toxic levels causing heart problems (cardiomyopathy) and nerve damage (polyneuropathy).

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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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Novartis lung cancer drug Tabrecta gets approval

Pharma Times

Novartis receives approval from the European Commission for Tabrecta for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer

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Woman of the Week: Kronos Bio's Barbara Kosacz

PharmaVoice

Deal-maker, mentor and biotech industry mover and shaker, the COO and general counsel brings her 'smiling tiger' skills to her new role at the emerging company.

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Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine gets Taiwan FDA EUA for use in adults

Pharmaceutical Technology

Novavax has obtained emergency use authorization (EUA) for its Covid-19 vaccine, Nuvaxovid (NVX-CoV2373), from the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration for use in people of the age 18 years and above. The protein-based vaccine is engineered from the genetic sequence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus’ initial strain. Developed utilising Novavax’s recombinant nanoparticle technology to generate antigen obtained from the coronavirus spike (S) protein, the vaccine is also formulated with the company’s saponin-

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BioNTech launches African vaccine production in Rwanda

European Pharmaceutical Review

BioNTech has initiated construction of its first vaccine production facility in Africa. Located in Kigali, Rwanda, the mRNA manufacturing facility will be the first of three planned sites across the continent, with further factories to come in Senegal and South Africa. Together this network of factories will supply therapies and vaccines solely for people residing in member states of the African Union.

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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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Blood vessel breakthrough is major step towards Alzheimer’s treatment

Pharma Times

The discovery may lead to development of drugs that halt disease progression and stop memory loss

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The public health sleuth

PharmaVoice

In her decades-long career, Mary Pittman, CEO of the Public Health Institute, has seen — and helped solve — one public health mystery after another.

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Pfizer is first big pharma to tap Truveta’s real-world data platform

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Pfizer has harnessed the expertise of health data specialist Truveta to provide close monitoring of safety and other signals for its products, including COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty, almost in real-time. Truveta’s platform is based on electronic medical record data – updated daily – for more than 50 million people in the US, harvesting anonymised patient care information from tens of thousands of clinical care sites across 42 states.

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HistoSonics hits enrollment target en route to FDA filing for liver cancer therapy

Outsourcing Pharma

The company reports it has met the enrollment target for a trial of its sonic beam therapy, one step closer to submitting for FDA approval of the product.

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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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University of Strathclyde develops 3D breast cancer screening tool

Pharma Times

Pre-clinical screening technology could increase cancer test numbers by 50 times

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#DIA2022: Building 'guardrails' in the FDA's accelerated approval program

PharmaVoice

Regulatory experts weigh in on ways to enhance the controversial drug approval approach.

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Pfizer takes stake in French Lyme disease jab partner Valneva

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Pfizer has acquired an 8.1% stake in French vaccines developer Valneva at a cost of €90.5 million (around $95 million) and rejigged the terms of their alliance to develop a shot for Lyme disease. The deal gives Valneva a cash injection that it will be able to use to advance Lyme disease candidate VLA15 towards the market, but the revised licensing terms means that the French biotech will shoulder more of the financial cost of the development programme.

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most drug patents in Slovakia?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most patents in Slovakia. 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 Slovakia? 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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Pharma poised but no recorded monkeypox deaths

Pharma Times

Global surveillance systems show that recorded cases do not include any deaths

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National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) 2022 Annual Meeting & Expo

Drug Channels

National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) 2022 Annual Meeting & Expo. September 19-22, 2022 | Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center | Orlando, FL. www.naspnet.org/annualmeeting. The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) will host the NASP 2022 Annual Meeting & Expo September 19-22. NASP will celebrate their 10th Anniversary and welcome attendees to a new conference venue – the gorgeous Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, located in Orlando, Florida.

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IP is no barrier to COVID vaccine access, says industry

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While proponents argue waiving IP on COVID-19 vaccines would better enable low- and middle-income countries to inoculate their populations, the pharma industry has called the proposals “unnecessary and harmful to innovation”. Proposals to waive COVID-19 product patents have been described as “political posturing” and an “answer to a problem that does not exist”.

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New patent expiration for Novartis drug GLEEVEC

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for GLEEVEC Gleevec is a drug marketed by Novartis and is included in two NDAs. It is available from one supplier. There is one patent protecting…. The post New patent expiration for Novartis drug GLEEVEC 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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Novartis invests $250m in malaria elimination commitment

Pharma Times

The company has renewed its pledge to eliminate neglected tropical diseases and malaria over five years

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Exposing the Facts About Voucher and Bridge Pricing

Drug Channels

Today’s guest post comes from Logan Melchione, Senior Director of Account Management at Paysign. Logan describes how some patient affordability vendors capture funds that were intended for patients. She then provides manufacturers with ideas to better manage and oversee copay, bridge, and voucher programs. To learn more, register for Paysign’s July 13 webinar: Affording Patient Affordability Programs: The Truth About Voucher and Bridge Pricing.

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Precision Bio climbs on near-$1.5bn sickle cell pact with Novartis

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Novartis has shouldered its way into the in vivo gene editing category via a deal with US biotech Precision BioSciences, focused on a therapy for sickle cell disease (SCD). The Swiss pharma group is paying $75 million upfronting cash and equity to get the ball rolling on the collaboration, with another $1.4 billion in potential milestones if the project advances through development and onto the market.

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BIO research outlines risks in changing accelerated approval pathway

Outsourcing Pharma

If new restrictions are placed on the FDAâs Accelerated Approval pathway, as many as two thirds of the treatments that use this pathway would never reach patients, according to research released at the BIO International Convention last week.

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Positive MHRA decision for Briviact

Pharma Times

MHRA extends UCB’s therapy for the treatment of partial-onset seizures

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