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What really happens to drug prices when patents expire

STAT

This is Part 5 of “Behind the Counter,” an in-depth video series demystifying the complex world of patents and drug pricing. When patents for name brand medicines expire, the price of that medicine drops significantly as generic versions enter the market. Lower prices are good news for patients seeking more affordable medications, but the change can sometimes take a while.

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CEO with type 1 diabetes works to deliver ‘world’s first’ functional cure

PharmaVoice

Sernova’s technology helped type 1 diabetes patients achieve insulin independence in early- and mid-stage trials.

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Turning Loss into Purpose: My Journey to a Pharmacy Career to Make a Difference

Pharmacy Is Right For Me

Meet Lila, a passionate fourth-year Pharm.D. student at Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy. During her APPE rotation with the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy , Lila opened up about her inspiring journey to find the perfect pharmacy school and how, with the guidance of mentors, she discovered her true “Pharmily.” How did you choose your pharmacy school/college or graduate program?

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An RNAi renaissance is creating a new generation of startups

BioPharma Dive

Pioneers like Alnylam Pharmaceuticals have led the RNA interference field for years. Now, a crop of young biotechs is building on that foundation by taking the drugmaking technology in new directions.

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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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STAT+: Pharma giant GSK is quitting BIO in latest setback for the lobbying group

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WASHINGTON — Pharmaceutical industry giant GSK plans to depart the biotechnology industry’s largest trade group, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization.

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What RFK Jr.’s influence could mean for pharma

PharmaVoice

Past comments hint at the changes Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could make across the various sectors of healthcare.

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New study to assess mpox vaccine in pregnant women and infants

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Trial to evaluate safety and efficacy of MVA-BN vaccine

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These 6 companies are using AI to streamline clinical trials for pharma

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In the last year, drugmakers have talked up the prospect of medicines discovered or designed by artificial intelligence.

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Among 2024’s modest M&A action, cancer, immunology and neuroscience deals trickle in

PharmaVoice

Dealmaking this year has been largely muted, but M&A trends are pointing to the areas where pharma is placing the most emphasis.

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Eisai dials back forecasts for Alzheimer's drug Leqembi

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Eisai has scaled down its sales expectations for Alzheimer's disease drug Leqembi after sluggish sales growth in the first half of the current fiscal year.

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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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Elsevier backs Pistoia Alliance for AI in drug discovery

Pharma Times

New initiatives to tackle AI-related challenges in life sciences

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STAT+: Pharmacies sue GoodRx and PBMs over ‘illegal’ reimbursement fees

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Three independent pharmacies have filed separate lawsuits accusing GoodRx, which markets a prescription drug discount card, of conspiring with several pharmacy benefit managers to fix reimbursement fees, the latest skirmish over the opaque pharmaceutical supply chain in the U.S. At issue are the behind-the-scenes transactions involving generic drugs, which account for an estimated 90% of the prescriptions written in the U.S. and, consequently, represent a lucrative market.

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A diabetes drug, twice rejected, stumbles again — but its developer persists

PharmaVoice

After multiple rejections, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals is inching toward an FDA decision date next month for its adjunct type 1 diabetes therapy.

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Any National Insurance exemptions should include community pharmacy, says CPE

The Pharmacist

Any dispensations to provide financial relief for health bodies impacted by rising National Insurance contributions should include community pharmacy, Community Pharmacy England (CPE) has stressed. In a statement shared on Friday (1 November), Janet Morrison, CPE chief executive, said the negotiator was 'deeply concerned about the impact of the Autumn Budget on a pharmacy sector already […] The post Any National Insurance exemptions should include community pharmacy, says CPE appeared firs

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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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Cancer cell therapy from Arcellx, Gilead shows promise in early data

BioPharma Dive

The companies’ CAR-T seemed to cause fewer movement disorders in a multiple myeloma trial than J&J's Carvykti has in other tests, although Wall Street analysts were divided on how the two drugs compare.

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Opinion: Pharma’s ethically questionable sites essentially sell drugs directly to consumers

STAT

Want to self-prescribe a prescription drug? No problem! Some of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the U.S. are piloting websites that essentially sell their drugs directly to consumers. This unprecedented move launches a new dystopic era: pharmaceutical companies as health care provider, no pesky physician middlemen needed. It’s what the pharmaceutical industry has always wanted: They have long viewed physicians as inconvenient barriers between the company and their customers.

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Pfizer’s quest for market share in the ‘high stakes battleground’ of oral GLP-1s

PharmaVoice

Pfizer’s second-to-market goals for its oral GLP-1 drugs underscore big opportunities in the space.

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Daiichi Sankyo partners Alteogen on subcutaneous Enhertu

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Daiichi Sankyo signs a $300m deal with Alteogen to develop a subcutaneous version of anti-HER2 cancer drug Enhertu.

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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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Sickle cell patient dies in Beam study of base editing therapy

BioPharma Dive

The death, which investigators linked to a preparatory chemo treatment rather than Beam's medicine, highlights the risks of using decades-old transplant drugs alongside cutting-edge CRISPR medicines.

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STAT+: AstraZeneca says China has detained a senior executive

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The executive in charge of AstraZeneca operations in China is under detention by Chinese authorities who are investigating employees there, the company said. The disclosure comes after AstraZeneca last week acknowledged that Leon Wang, an executive vice president who also oversees international operations for the drugmaker, was being investigated along with a “small number” of employees.

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An RNAi renaissance is creating a new generation of startups

PharmaVoice

Pioneers like Alnylam Pharmaceuticals have led the RNA interference field for years. Now, a crop of young biotechs is building on that foundation by taking the drugmaking technology in new directions.

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Arcellx to present positive data on multiple myeloma treatments

Pharma Times

Phase 1 and 2 studies show promising results for anito-cel therapy

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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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NICE backs first ophthalmic bevacizumab for NHS use

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Outlook Therapeutics' Lytenava is the first ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab to be cleared for use by NICE for use in the NHS for wet AMD

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STAT+: Novo’s earnings report sends shares up, as obesity drug sales show continued growth

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LONDON — Sales of Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug Wegovy jumped in the third quarter, the company said Wednesday as it reported quarterly profits that were in line with analyst expectations. Novo’s third quarter performance will be seen as a win for the company, particularly after Eli Lilly — its rival in the booming obesity drug market — reported earnings last week that fell below forecasts.

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Two former Alexion leaders fight through layoffs and a tough market to maintain a rare disease biotech

PharmaVoice

Rallybio is headed into a mid-stage trial with enough cash through 2026, but the cyclical market has made the journey difficult.

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MHRA grants approval for bladder cancer drug erdafitinib

Pharma Times

New therapy targets specific genetic alterations, promises extended survival

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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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Sarepta scraps a Duchenne drug as gene therapy sales rise

BioPharma Dive

Elevidys sales have increased since the FDA made a controversial choice to expand the therapy's use. Now, Sarepta is abandoning a successor to its drug Exondys 51, citing an “evolving" treatment landscape.

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Screen time and autism, TikTok and birth control, fighting disinformation

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No more delays: Accelerating therapy starts by embedding hub services in provider workflows

PharmaVoice

Integrating patient access programs with the systems healthcare providers use daily increases speed to therapy.

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XRHealth buys NeuroReality in health XR marriage

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Two players in medical extended reality (XR) – XRHealth and NeuroReality – have come together in a quest to build the biggest company in the sector.Boston, US-based XRHealth is leading the deal, acquiring NeuroReality of the Netherlands for an undisclosed sum, combining their products and expertise in the use of XR and virtual reality software for healthcare applications.

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Budget changes could cost each pharmacy ‘£12k more a year’

The Pharmacist

Increases to Employers’ National Insurance Contributions (NIC) and National Living Wage (NLW) outlined in the Autumn Budget could cost an average community pharmacy premises more than £12,000 each year - totalling around £125m across the sector as a whole. The estimate is based on analysis by the Independent Pharmacies Association (IPA), which calculated the impact […] The post Budget changes could cost each pharmacy ‘£12k more a year’ appeared first on The Pharmacist.