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Why the drug pricing debate is focused on insulin

pharmaphorum

The treatment has been around for over a century but insulin has still become the centre of the ongoing discussion over pricing of pharmaceutical products. Ben Hargreaves looks at why insulin’s price is so controversial and whether this could be set to change. It has now been 100 years since the first patient with diabetes received an injection of insulin, when Leonard Thomas, a 14-year-old boy, was treated with the hormone.

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Who Will Pay for Prescription Drugs in 2030? (Hint: It’s Us)

Drug Channels

The econowonks at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the latest projections for U.S. spending on healthcare. (See links below.) These data provide our first official look at post-pandemic U.S. healthcare spending. As you will see below, outpatient prescription drugs dispensed by retail and mail pharmacies are projected to remain a small share (8.4%) of total U.S. healthcare spending.

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Novacyt PCR COVID-19 test approved under CTDA legislation

Pharma Times

Novacyt’s second direct-to-PCR test is the third product to be added to the Coronavirus Test Device Approvals (CTDA) register of approved products

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FDA draft guidance outlines path to increased trial inclusivity

Outsourcing Pharma

The US agencyâs latest draft document lays out guidelines to help increase involvement of underrepresented ethnic and racial populations in clinical research.

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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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UK launches its ‘Netflix-style’ payment model for antibiotics

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The UK is poised to become the first country in the world to launch a new payment model for antibiotics that could reverse decades of decline in the category. The Department of Health, NHS England and NICE have completed an evaluation of two new antibiotics – Pfizer’s Zavicefta (ceftazidime/avibactam) and Shionogi’s Fetcroja (cefiderocol) – that will be paid for using the new subscription-like model likened to a Netflix account.

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McKinsey Opened a Door in Its Firewall Between Pharma Clients and Regulators

NY Times

The firm let consultants advise both drugmakers and their government overseers, internal records show. “Who we know and what we know” was part of their pitch.

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Women hold power in clinical research arena: Greenphire

Outsourcing Pharma

A recent online event hosted by the patient services company invited a number of women to share their experience and insights working in the research field.

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Digital investment promises to accelerate the use of wearable sensor data in clinical trials

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In an interview with Dudley Tabakin (CEO, VivoSense), Chris Garabedian (CEO, Xontogeny) and Tanja Dowe (CEO, Debiopharm Innovation Fund), pharmaphorum discusses the recent announcement of the closing of a $25 million Series A financing round to scale up the innovative VivoSense® software, which uses wearable sensor data in clinical trials, and for the development of novel digital biomarkers.

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Psilocybin Helps Alleviate Depression Symptoms, Small Study Says

NY Times

The chemical derived from psychedelic mushrooms helped alleviate symptoms of depression and generated detectable neural responses that lasted weeks.

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Catalent acquires Oxfordshire facility to expand biologics in UK and Europe

Pharma Times

The biologics development and manufacturing facility is currently under construction near Oxford, UK

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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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Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Finland?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the drugs with the most patents in Finland. 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 Finland? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Innovation across the healthcare system is needed to realise the value of medicines

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Janssen’s Catherine Taylor, vice-president, EMEA medical affairs, therapy area strategy, discusses the importance of systemic innovation across the healthcare system to realise the full value of medicines. Medicines and vaccines are among the most powerful interventions that can help improve quality of life for people across the world. As an oncology trained medical doctor who practiced in the UK NHS for 10 years, I have seen the benefits first-hand, as patients live longer lives, free from symp

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Bill Gates: We Must Develop Drugs Much Faster in the Next Pandemic

NY Times

The more rapidly we are able to produce safe, effective drugs for quick-spreading pathogens like the coronavirus, the more lives we can save.

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Engetix and Takeda announce expanded collaboration for anti-fibrotic therapies

Pharma Times

Engetix and Takeda will extend existing agreement to collaborate extensively in the development of therapeutics in IBD

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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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Enforcement Update: OPDP Issues Untitled Letter

Eye on FDA

We are four months into the year, and this week OPDP has issued its fourth regulatory action letter of 2022. Two of the previous were Warning Letters, considered the more serious of the two categories, and two, including the latest, were Untitled Letters. As noted in past updates, FDA’s OPDP enforcement letters have dropped off considerably over the years.

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GSK bolsters cancer pipeline with $1.9bn Sierra Oncology buy

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GlaxoSmithKline has agreed a deal to buy Sierra Oncology and its lead drug momelotinib for anaemia associated with the blood cancer myelofibrosis, sending the US biotech’s shares skywards. GSK is paying $55 per share in cash for Sierra – a 39% premium to its closing share price yesterday – which values the company at around $1.9 billion. Shares in Sierra were up 38% in pre-market trading this morning.

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New Drug Slashed Deaths Among Patients With Severe Covid, Maker Claims

NY Times

A late-stage trial was halted after strong early results, according to the company, but the data have not yet been published or peer-reviewed.

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NICE overturns previous decision, recommends Merck and Pfizer’s Bavencio

Pharma Times

Following successful appeals, the therapy has been recommended for all eligible bladder cancer patients

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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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Former Johnson & Johnson, Bristol Myers Squibb executive to lead COTA

Outsourcing Pharma

Miruna Sasu has been named president and CEO of the company, which uses RWD and analytics in advancing oncology drug development and clinical trial diversity.

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Study finds unexpected prescription influencers in healthcare

pharmaphorum

Cate Evans, SVP group director, strategy at Havas Media Group, and Nick Lapolla, research director at MedSurvey tell us about a two-phase research study the companies recently performed to understand a patient’s prescription journey and who influences prescription-based decisions. The healthcare landscape has shifted dramatically due to the pandemic.

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New patent for Alkermes Inc drug ARISTADA

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for ARISTADA Aristada is a drug marketed by Alkermes Inc and is included in two NDAs. It is available from one supplier. There are fifteen patents…. The post New patent for Alkermes Inc drug ARISTADA appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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NICE recommends Merck’s Tepmetko for lung cancer treatment

Pharma Times

Approval demonstrates significant step forward in the treatment of adult advanced NSCLC patients with METex14

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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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Informa Connect's Life Sciences Commercial Contracts & Chargebacks 2022 Hybrid

Drug Channels

Informa Connect's Life Sciences Commercial Contracts & Chargebacks 2022 Hybrid. May 24-25, 2022 | Philadelphia, PA www.informaconnect.com/contracts-chargebacks. Save 10% by using code 22DC10. The Life Sciences Commercial Contracts and Chargebacks conference returns as a hybrid event May 24-25 with the options of attending in-person in Philadelphia or virtually.

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Gaming health firm GripAble raises $11m for rehab platform

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GripAble has raised $11 million in first-round financing that will be used to advance its digital health approach to rehabilitation for people with neurological and musculoskeletal conditions on the international stage. The London, UK-based company has developed a platform that combines a hand-held sensor, gamified mobile app software, and telehealth consultations with therapists, which is designed to entertain users while they train at home.

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Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Hong Kong?

Drug Patent Watch

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

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ISA Pharmaceuticals announce new trial testing technology for cancers

Pharma Times

Trial of Amplivant will begin in a number of cancer patients including those with ovarian cancer

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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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Kristy’s Story: Navigating Specialty Medication Challenges

Drug Channels

Today’s guest post comes from Megan Marchal, Director of Specialty Pharmacy Strategy at CoverMyMeds. Megan discusses the access and affordability challenges faced by specialty therapy patients. She describes how CoverMyMeds’ centralized technology solutions—paired with experts familiar with each therapy—help patients navigate these challenges. And, she shares one patient’s personal journey.

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AACR: Novartis joins the KRAS clan, eyeing swift move to phase 3

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Novartis has joined the select cadre of drugmakers developing KRAS inhibitors for cancer, opening its account with phase 1b data on JDQ443 showing efficacy in KRAS-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The results – presented at the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) congress – set Novartis off in pursuit of Amgen, whose Lumakras (sotorasib) is already on the market, and Mirati Therapeutics which has adagrasib under review by the FDA.

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CostPlus Pharmacy – Not Philanthropy

The Honest Apothecary

Mark Cuban. The internet has been all astir for months about the entrance of billionaire Mark Cuban into the pharmacy market with his CostPlus pharmacy model – touted to save consumers money. His mission sounds altruistic enough, and I have even heard some describe his purpose as “philanthropic.” I have no bones to pick with a creative entrepreneur who has found a new way to make a buck.

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Ampersand Health and UCB partner in new arthritis initiative

Pharma Times

Companies will support a study which provides vital information on arthritis for patient-supporting HCPs

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most drug patents in Peru?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most patents in Peru. 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 Peru? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.