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Competition is on the horizon for costly narcolepsy treatments

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But increased competition is on the horizon. In order to bring it to market, a special program called Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) had to be put in place, where only eligible patients could access the drug through a very strict process. Competition starts to heat up. Classic treatment options. About the author.

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Biogen’s $900 million settlement signals scrutiny on speaker fees

Pharmaceutical Technology

Between 2009 and 2014, the time period of Biogen’s alleged misconduct, the standard of care for MS involved the use of Biogen’s immunomodulatory drugs such as Avonex (Interferon beta-1a), Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate), and Tysabri (natalizumab). More recently, Biogen has been facing competition from dimethyl fumarate generics.

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You get what you agree to, at least when it comes to the money under VPAS

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The 2019 VPAS , just like its predecessor that was in place from 2014, has at its heart a payback mechanism. The ABPI has a special designation to represent all companies that sell branded medicines in any statutory consultation with the government. Predictable for government. Individual companies are lobbying, too.

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The Fastest Growing Companies in Boston Hiring For Sales

CloserIQ

Founded 2014. Founded 2014. BondLink is a fintech company specializing in the municipal bond market. Cybereason’s workplace culture is known to be fast-paced and competitive, with plenty of opportunities for learning. Founded 2014. Salsify offers competitive benefits and a flexible vacation plan.

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Virtual Reality Training For Medical Device Sales Reps With David Howe

Evolve Your Success

With VR simulations, sales reps can now hone their skills in lifelike scenarios, giving them a competitive edge in the field. Around 2014 and 2015, Oculus launched a kick-starter campaign and created the first mass-market VR headset. I landed this competitive scholarship at the National Cancer Institute at school.

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Five potential EU regulatory changes impacting the life sciences industry in 2023

European Pharmaceutical Review

Regulation of clinical trials Eight years following its adoption in 2014, the Clinical Trials Regulation 536/2014 (CTR) entered into application on 31 January 2022. Some of the current and anticipated proposals will not be adopted in 2023, or even before the end of tenure of the current European Commission in late 2024.

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Medical Sales In Sterile Processing And Infection Prevention With Mark Copeland

Evolve Your Success

He also talks about partnering with small businesses and how they are leading the competition in this particular space. — Watch the episode here Listen to the podcast here Medical Sales In Sterile Processing And Infection Prevention With Mark Copeland We have with us another special guest and he goes by the name of Mark Copeland.