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Is artificial intelligence the best tool for drug discovery?

Outsourcing Pharma

According to a leader from Cytoreason, AI isnât necessarily the best or only tool suited to discover new and novel therapiesâit might take a human touch.

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Digital health firm Pear goes public, raising $175 million

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Pear Therapeutics has completed its merger with blank cheque company Thimble Point Acquisition Corp, claiming a Nasdaq listing and raising $175 million in gross proceeds for the digital health specialist. Pear will make its debut on the exchange today after combining with Thimble Point – a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) – in a deal that sidestepped the conventional initial public offering (IPO) route and has propelled its valuation to around $1.6 billion.

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Cancer clinical trial recruitment drops by 60% during pandemic

Pharma Times

In a new report from The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), data from cancer trials alongside assessments from clinicians and patients aims to provide guidance on how to improve services

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On Syria’s Ruins, a Drug Empire Flourishes

NY Times

Powerful associates of Syria’s president, Bashar al-Assad, are making and selling captagon, an illegal amphetamine, creating a new narcostate on the Mediterranean.

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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 drugs have the most drug patents in Eurasian Patent Organization?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the drugs with the most patents in Eurasian Patent Organization. Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent office) where patent protection…. The post Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Eurasian Patent Organization? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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AZ’s antibody first to be cleared by FDA for COVID prevention

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AstraZeneca’s antibody cocktail for COVID-19, now called Evushield, has become the first drug in the class to be authorised for prevention of infection by the US FDA. The long-acting antibody combination, formerly known as AZD7442 (tixagevimab and cilgavimab) has been cleared for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) of COVID-19 in adults and adolescents aged 12 and older who weigh at least 40kg and have compromised immunity.

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The Variant Hunters: Inside South Africa’s Effort to Stanch Dangerous Mutations

NY Times

Scientists in a cutting-edge laboratory do part of the work. Local health workers on foot do the rest.

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most concentrate dosed drugs?

Drug Patent Watch

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

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AI-based drug discovery firm BenevolentAI cuts SPAC deal

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UK artificial intelligence specialist BenevolentAI has said it will float on the Amsterdam Euronext exchange in what is being touted as Europe’s largest ever special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deal. BenevolentAI will merge with Odyssey Acquisition, a SPAC set up by investment bankers Michael and Yoel Zaoui that lists former Sanofi chief executive Olivier Brandicourt among its advisors – in a deal that will raise some €390 million in proceeds.

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WHO says vaccines should be effective against Omicron variant

Pharma Times

A senior official at the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that Omicron is ‘highly unlikely’ to fully bypass vaccine protections.

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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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F.D.A. Authorizes AstraZeneca Drug for People With Immune Problems

NY Times

The antibody drug, Evusheld, was found to be strongly effective in preventing Covid in a clinical trial that enrolled mostly those at high risk.

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New patent for Teva Branded drug PROAIR RESPICLICK

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for PROAIR+RESPICLICK Proair Respiclick is a drug marketed by Teva Branded Pharm and is included in one NDA. It is available from two suppliers. There are…. The post New patent for Teva Branded drug PROAIR RESPICLICK appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Consumer health innovation – where passion and science meet

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Heather Barnes, external innovation lead EMEA at Johnson and Johnson Consumer Health, is a scientist who is truly passionate about consumer health. With her background in biochemistry and eye for identifying innovation trends, the future is bright at Johnson & Johnson Innovation. After making her way from early-stage drug development research to her current role, Heather got straight to work on creating sustainable collaborations that made life better for people and their families.

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NHS waiting times reach record high of nearly six million

Pharma Times

In October 2021, over 356,000 people in England had been waiting for over six weeks for a key diagnostic test

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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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Deloitte, PhRMA join forces on clinical trial diversity report

Outsourcing Pharma

The organizations have issued an in-depth look on issues impacting inclusivity, why change is needed, and potential solutions for increasing trial diversity.

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most cream dosed drugs?

Drug Patent Watch

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

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Mind the gap: Are you delivering what HCPs value or what you want them to have?

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Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, life science companies have acted quickly to address the evolving digital needs of healthcare professionals, with mixed success (see graph 1). In the age of information overload, we all know that it is essential to add ‘value’ if we are to cut through the noise. And therein lies an issue. In a recent study by EPG Health, pharma respondents voted ‘providing real value’ the top challenge (of 23) related to digital Health Care Provider (HCP) engagement.

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UK study shows mixing Pfizer and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines with Moderna elicits better immune response

Pharma Times

Results show support in favour of heterologous dosing which may help to advance vaccination programmes in poorer countries.

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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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New Covid Pills Offer Hope as Omicron Looms

NY Times

Merck and Pfizer will soon debut prescription pills to treat Covid-19. And more drugs are on the way.

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Employer Pharmacy Benefits 2021: Patient Specialty Costs Rise with Coinsurance and Accumulators

Drug Channels

It’s time for our annual deep dive into employer-sponsored coverage for prescription drugs. For 2021, employers backed away slightly from high-deductible health plans. However, their pharmacy benefit designs increased the use of coinsurance for specialty and fourth-tier drugs. These designs have significantly raised patients’ out-of-pocket obligations and are likely to have reduced adherence.

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AbbVie prices first presbyopia drug Vuity at $80 per month

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AbbVie has ended speculation about what it will charge for its newly-approved Vuity therapy for presbyopia, a sight condition characterised by difficulty in focusing on near objects. The company told CBS it will charge around $80 for a 30-day supply of Vuity , a once-daily eyedrop formulation of muscarinic cholinergic agonist pilocarpine intended as an alternative to reading glasses, contact lenses or laser eye surgery.

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Health minister welcomes new treatments for COVID-19 patients

Pharma Times

The treatments are being offered as an addition to vaccinations to maximise protection against COVID-19

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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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Roquette plans to open doors of new US innovation center

Outsourcing Pharma

Sited in Pennsylvania, the excipients specialistâs new facility reportedly will work toward advancing drug delivery research and boosting speed to market.

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Better Data, Better Outcomes: A LexisNexis® Risk Solutions and Q1 Productions Webinar

Drug Channels

Better Data, Better Outcomes: A LexisNexis ® Risk Solutions and Q1 Productions Webinar. December 14, 2021 1:00 pm ET. This webinar is scheduled for a 45 minute presentation followed by 10 to 15 minutes of Q&A. Click here to register for this complimentary webinar. Your business depends on the data collected everyday across healthcare. That data not only drives the validation of the products and services your company offers today, but it also generates opportunities for new products and servi

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Omicron may evade Pfizer/BioNTech COVID jab, says study

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Preliminary study results from South Africa have suggested that antibodies stimulated by Pfizer and BioNTech’s Comirnaty are less effective against the new COVID-19 variant Omicron. A study by the African Health Research Institute (AHRI) has found that the less of immune protection was “extensive but incomplete,” meaning that some level of immunity was retained against the vaccine.

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NICE publish final guidance recommending Aspaveli in adults with ultra-rare blood disorder

Pharma Times

The drug is additionally undergoing assessment with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency for a marketing authorisation in the UK

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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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Elizabeth Holmes returns to the stand on Tuesday.

NY Times

Prosecutors have shown personal documents like text messages and notes that Ms. Holmes wrote and have emphasized that she was ultimately responsible for the problems at Theranos.

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Rita Ribeiro

Pharma Marketing Network

Rita Ribeiro, Product Director, Oncology Marketing, is a marketing leader with 20 years of global and US healthcare experience in pharmaceutical, medical device and services organizations. She has developed and implemented regionalized, integrated strategic plans to increase brand awareness and drive organizational growth across multiple therapeutic areas and service networks.

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HypnoVR raises €4.5m for its digital sedative for pain, anxiety

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French digital health startup HypnoVR has completed a first-round financing, raising €4.5 million ($5.1 million) that will be used to roll out its virtual reality-based hypnosis therapies. The company has developed a an individually tailored immersive VR platform that it uses to deliver clinical hypnosis techniques to alleviate chronic pain, anxiety and discomfort during medical procedures like surgery.

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Marketing authorisation acquired for first and only transdermal contraceptive patch in UK

Pharma Times

The Evra hormonal patch can be worn discreetly and according to Gedeon Richter UK Ltd, is over 99% effective at pregnancy prevention

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Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

NY Times

Pfizer and BioNTech say booster shots offer strong protection against Omicron.