How digital health is changing the relationship between patients and health providers
PharmaVoice
JULY 18, 2022
The pandemic has forced the pharmaceutical industry to look at digital in a new way - and it’s driving better health outcomes
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Monkeypox cases prompt governments to order vaccine supply
Pharma Times
JULY 19, 2022
Imvanex is a non-replicating smallpox vaccine developed in collaboration with the US government
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Connecting your Digital Health Strategy from Clinical to Commercial
PharmExec
JULY 20, 2022
Thursday, July 21st 2022 at 11am EST, 8am PST, 5pm CEST Join this webinar to hear industry thought leaders discuss how data and experiences serve clinical and commercial needs, explore which platforms and technologies can enable a robust digital health ecosystem, and share recommendations for building a digital health strategy fit for your business.
CanSinoBIO developed a highly effective COVID vaccine with an inhalant version
pharmaphorum
JULY 18, 2022
Pierre A. Morgon, PharmD, LL.M, MBA, managing director at CanSino Biologics Europe, tells us about Convidecia, a single dose SARS-CoV-2 vaccine offered as an injectable and inhalant that allows ease of storage, an alternative option for individuals with needle phobias, and robust elongated CD4 and CD8 cellular response. Convidencia’s injectable version was granted World Health Organization (WHO) Emergency Use Listing (EUL), and its inhalant counterpart, currently in phase three clinical tr
Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
With big changes ahead for J&J and Novartis, here's what the companies' execs are talking about
PharmaVoice
JULY 21, 2022
Both J&J and Novartis are making — or considering — big shifts in their fundamental company makeup.
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US FDA grants approval to Incyte’s Opzelura cream for vitiligo treatment
Pharmaceutical Technology
JULY 19, 2022
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for Incyte’s Opzelura (ruxolitinib) cream 1.5% as a topical treatment of nonsegmental vitiligo in adults and paediatric patients aged 12 years and above. Opzelura is a topical formulation of a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor. With the latest development, Opzelura has became the first treatment for repigmentation in patients with vitiligo to receive FDA approval.
Twill taps YourCoach for DtX-health coaching integration
pharmaphorum
JULY 21, 2022
Health coaching ecosystem YourCoach Health and digital therapeutics company Twill (formerly Happify Health ) are teaming up to offer access to YourCoach’s cross-specialty health coaches via Twill’s Duet platform, the companies announced today. “Digital therapy has been around for a really long time,” YourCoach Cofounder and CEO Marina Borukhovich told pharmaphorum.
By the numbers: The rising danger of superbugs
PharmaVoice
JULY 20, 2022
A look at how the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated one of the world’s greatest public health concerns.
NICE recommends Rhythm’s Imcivree to help treat obesity and control hunger
Pharma Times
JULY 22, 2022
The treatment has been developed for people aged six years and over will be available for use across the NHS
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
Prescribing shift for Pfizer’s Paxlovid expands access but draws questions
Pharmaceutical Technology
JULY 20, 2022
A key factor of Pfizer’s Covid-19 antiviral Paxlovid efficacy has been early intervention, but getting it in time has proven to be a challenge. On 6 July, in an effort to accelerate access, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allowed pharmacists to also begin prescribing the drug to eligible individuals with Covid-19. Previously, only licensed and authorised physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants could prescribe the drug. .
GSK consumer health spin-off Haleon starts trading
pharmaphorum
JULY 18, 2022
GSK’s consumer health spinout Haleon started trading on the London Stock Exchange this morning, making its debut with a price of 330 pence and a market valuation of around £31 billion ($37 billion). The new company – which has achieved the largest London listing in a decade – has annual sales of around £10 billion from brands like Sensodyne toothpaste, Voltaren and Panadol painkillers, and Centrum multivitamins, making it the second-largest consumer health company in the world.
Woman of the Week: Vaxxinity's Mei Mei Hu
PharmaVoice
JULY 20, 2022
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NHS leaders facing real-terms reduction in funding
Pharma Times
JULY 21, 2022
Difficult choices loom regarding which areas of patient care to cut back
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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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.
Gladstone and UCSF scientists discover BET protein role in Covid-19
Pharmaceutical Technology
JULY 20, 2022
Researchers at Gladstone Institutes and UC San Francisco (UCSF) have discovered in a study that bromodomain and extraterminal (BET) proteins are vital for the body to fight Covid-19 infection. . The research also found that BET proteins play two distinct roles in affecting how the SARS-CoV-2 virus interacts with human cells. . They provide the virus with a pathway into cells while aiding cells to defend themselves.
Roche CEO Severin Schwan to stand down after 14 years
pharmaphorum
JULY 21, 2022
Long-serving Roche chief executive Severin Schwan is stepping down, to be replaced next March by Thomas Schinecker, currently head of diagnostics at the Swiss group. Schwan (pictured above) has been nominated as chair of Roche’s board of directors however, to succeed Christoph Franz will not seek re-election after more than eight years in the role, so will still be intimately involved in the company’s affairs.
Moderna's next vax target? A little-known cause of birth defects
PharmaVoice
JULY 21, 2022
How the mRNA-based biotech is developing the first-ever prophylactic for a devastating virus.
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.
NA to NAM ratio as a biomarker for cell therapy sterility
European Pharmaceutical Review
JULY 20, 2022
Researchers have shown that ratio of nicotinic acid (NA) to nicotinamide (NAM) in cell cultures significantly increases with the presence of live microorganisms within 24 hours, acting as a useful biomarker for the detection of early-stage microbial contamination in cell therapies. Cell therapies are emerging as promising therapeutic modalities across a range of indications, with mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) the most clinically studied cell therapy platform worldwide; however, the nutrient r
UK scientists say they have found cancer driver in junk DNA
pharmaphorum
JULY 20, 2022
It has suspected for many years that some diseases may be linked to non-coding or ‘junk’ DNA, but the mechanism behind the pathology hasn’t been worked out. Now, scientists in the UK think they have found a culprit implicated in cancer. Junk DNA is a term used to describe the 97% of the genetic sequence in human cells found between the 3% coding for our 20,000 genes, once thought to be inert.
Biotech R&D spending has skyrocketed, and so have opportunities for savings
PharmaVoice
JULY 19, 2022
With R&D costs on the rise, biotechs are embracing new strategies and technologies to make spending more efficient.
Cardior announces first patient dosed in phase 2 trial
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JULY 21, 2022
The HF-REVERT study is evaluating efficacy and safety of heart failure therapy
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.
AstraZeneca to deliver Covid-19 antibody therapy doses to Switzerland
Pharmaceutical Technology
JULY 21, 2022
AstraZeneca has signed a deal with the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) of Switzerland to deliver over 1,200 doses of antibody therapy, tixagevimab and cilgavimab combination (AZD7442), for Covid-19 prevention and treatment. Tixagevimab and cilgavimab are two long-acting antibodies (LAABs) obtained from the B-cells of patients convalescing following Covid-19.
Pfizer, Flynn fined £70m in resurrected epilepsy drug pricing probe
pharmaphorum
JULY 22, 2022
Drugmakers Pfizer and Flynn Pharma have been fined £70 million ($84 million) by the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for overcharging the NHS for a widely-used epilepsy drug. The CMA delivered a preliminary judgment in the case last year which concluded that Pfizer and Flynn abused a dominant position in phenytoin sodium capsules, causing NHS spending on the drug to balloon from around £2 million a year in 2012 to £50 million the following year.
Pfizer's former R&D head takes on drug pricing misconceptions in new book
PharmaVoice
JULY 19, 2022
John LaMattina has something to say about the industry — and he hopes patients are listening.
Aardex and Biocorp recruited by Trials@Home for phase 4 diabetes study
Pharma Times
JULY 20, 2022
The decentralised clinical trial centre will combine Biocorp pen injector with Aardex’s software
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