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Roche touts near-complete suppression of multiple sclerosis relapse for injectable Ocrevus

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One-year data continued to support a more convenient, injectable version of Roche’s blockbuster multiple sclerosis (MS) drug Ocrevus ahead of an FDA decision, the Swiss pharma said. | One-year data continued to support a more convenient, injectable version of Roche’s blockbuster multiple sclerosis drug Ocrevus ahead of an FDA decision, the Swiss pharma said.

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Eli Lilly Shows Obesity Drug Zepbound Can Treat Sleep Apnea Too

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Eli Lilly drug tirzepatide, marketed as Zepbound for weight management, has results from two Phase 3 studies showing reductions in the breathing problems caused by obstructive sleep apnea. Lilly is now preparing regulatory submissions to add this indication to the drug’s label. The post Eli Lilly Shows Obesity Drug Zepbound Can Treat Sleep Apnea Too appeared first on MedCity News.

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Two CVS Locations Make Moves To Join National Pharmacy Union Movement

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Two CVS stores in Rhode Island have filed petitions to join the Pharmacy Guild, which is building a national pharmacy union. The locations are close to CVS Health’s headquarters in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. The post Two CVS Locations Make Moves To Join National Pharmacy Union Movement appeared first on MedCity News.

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Smart sensor cleared for use with AZ asthma, COPD inhalers

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A smart sensor developed by Adherium has been cleared by the FDA for use with AstraZeneca's asthma inhaler Airsupra and Breztri for COPD.

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Unlocking Excellence: How Catalent Is Transforming Japan’s Clinical Research

Planning on running clinical trials in Japan? How can you reliably supply these studies? Discover Catalent’s clinical supply packaging facility in Shiga, Japan. Strategically located between Tokyo and Osaka, and one of largest in Japan, this 6,000 square meter facility offers comprehensive services including primary and secondary clinical packaging and labelling, comparator sourcing, cold chain storage, local and global distribution, local language support and white glove service to support stud

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EMA Says No Evidence for Link between Type 2 Diabetes Drugs and Suicidal Tendencies

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The agency’s risk assessment committee has concluded that available evidence has not been found that supports a causal association between glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists and self-harming thoughts and actions.

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At Princeton University Press, The Mission is “Our Compass”

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In a publishing environment buffeted by digital disruption and calls for open access, university presses in 2024 must manage to remain relevant and sustainable even as their audiences grow.

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A Wearable Tech Gives Pharmas & Therapists Better Feel for Changes in Mental Health

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Pharmaceutical companies use Feel Therapeutics’ technology to monitor the mental state of participants in clinical trials of behavioral medications. But the startup envisions its technology eventually also finding a place as a part of clinical care. The post A Wearable Tech Gives Pharmas & Therapists Better Feel for Changes in Mental Health appeared first on MedCity News.

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Boehringer says R&D pipeline is the best in its long history

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Boehringer Ingelheim says the strongest R&D pipeline in its history is set to deliver 25 new product launches between now and 2030

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FDA Releases Guidance on Data Integrity for In Vivo Bioavailability and Bioequivalence Studies

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The draft guidance provides recommendations for data integrity for clinical and bioanalytical portions of bioavailability and bioequivalence studies submitted with drug applications.

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Patent expiration to drive biosimilars market expansion to 2032

European Pharmaceutical Review

Expirations of biologic patents has enabled manufacturers to enter the market and offer lower-cost alternatives of these drugs, [which has] resulted in increased competition and price pressure, driving the growth of the biosimilar market” A report published by Towards Healthcare has estimated that the global biosimilar market will value $1,26,019.67 million by 2032, at 17.6 percent CAGR between 2023 and 2032.

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How Machine Learning Drives Clinical Trial Efficiency

Clinical trial data management is increasingly challenging as studies grow in complexity. Quickly accessing and analyzing study data is vital for assessing trial progress and patient safety. In this paper, we explore real-time data access and analysis for proactive study management. We investigate using adverse event (AE) data to monitor safety and discuss a clinical analytics platform that supports collaboration and data review workflows.

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Another Caplyta trial win moves Intra-Cellular closer to FDA filing in major depressive disorder

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Intra-Cellular Therapies has unveiled another positive late-stage trial readout for Caplyta, taking another step toward a potential blockbuster label expansion for the depression drug. | Intra-Cellular Therapies has unveiled another positive late-stage trial readout for Caplyta, taking another step toward a potential blockbuster label expansion for the depression drug.

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Healthware re-launches as Eversana Intouch full service affiliate

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Life sciences service provider (and pharmaphorum parent company) Eversana has completed the integration of Healthware Group, the Italy-based global agency and consultancy it acquired in October. The group will now be known as Eversana Intouch Healthware and will operate as Eversana’s sixth full-service affiliate.

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Trial Findings for Minimally Invasive Parafascicular Technology Show Promise for Intracerebral Hemorrhage Treatment

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Results of the trial suggest that early intervention for intracerebral hemorrhage using parafascicular surgery were safe.

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Is the pharmaceutical sector realising its potential for sustainable manufacturing?

European Pharmaceutical Review

The pharmaceutical industry is becoming increasingly conscious of emissions and the importance of sustainable manufacturing. Globally, the pharmaceutical sector emitted around 52 megatonnes of CO 2 in 2015, the most recent period for which detailed numbers are available. 1 That’s more than the automotive sector, which released 46.4 megatonnes in the same year, and the increased demand and complexity of medicines since then will only have swollen this figure. 1 Every major pharmaceutical manufact

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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FDA commissioner tells lawmakers his agency needs more authority to prevent drug shortages

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After investigations into the FDA’s response to severe drug shortages and other issues, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability finally had its long-awaited chance to grill the agency’s | FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, M.D., told lawmakers that the agency, as the "referee," needs to be given more authority in order to preemptively halt drug shortages.

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Guidance and Education For Employees Facing a Cancer Journey

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In vulnerable moments when employees need it most, virtual specialty care delivers a human connection that offers empathy, support, and guidance. The post Guidance and Education For Employees Facing a Cancer Journey appeared first on MedCity News.

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After ph3 win, Roche eyes earlier use of Columvi in DLBCL

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Roche’s CD20xCD3 bispecific antibody Columvi has improved survival when used as a second-line therapy for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) in a phase 3 trial, setting up regulatory filings for earlier use of the drug in the treatment pathway.

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Francis Crick researchers reveal pathways linking intestinal inflammation and colitis

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Affecting over 500,000 people in the UK, IBD comprises Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis

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What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research

Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist

What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In "Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases," the FDA notes that "targeted therapies demonstrate different dose-response relationships compared to cytotoxic chemotherapy, such that doses below the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) may have similar efficacy to the MTD but with fewer toxicities.

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Teva enters into oncology biosimilar licensing agreement

European Pharmaceutical Review

A new global licensing agreement is set to advance development of an oncology biosimilar candidate. Teva Pharmaceuticals International GmbH, a subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and Spain-based biopharmaceutical company mAbxience, have entered into a strategic deal for a drug candidate that is in development for treating multiple indications in the oncology space.

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Regeneron hit with DOJ complaint that it hid 'hundreds of millions' in Eylea credit card processing fees from Medicare

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The U.S. government is accusing Regeneron of deliberately using an unusual method to overcharge Medicare for the company’s popular eye drug Eylea. | The U.S. government is accusing Regeneron of deliberately using an unusual method to overcharge Medicare for the company’s popular eye drug Eylea.

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Depression Trial Win Moves Intra-Cellular Drug Closer to Label Expansion & Blockbuster Status

MedCity News

Intra-Cellular Therapies reported its drug Caplyta met the main and secondary goals in the first of three pivotal studies in major depressive disorder. Success in two of them could support expanding the label of the drug, which is currently approved in schizophrenia and bipolar depression. The post Depression Trial Win Moves Intra-Cellular Drug Closer to Label Expansion & Blockbuster Status appeared first on MedCity News.

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GSK trails after Pfizer in 5-in-1 meningococcal vaccine race

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FDA starts review of GSK’s 5-in-1 meningitis vaccine, cueing up a decision early next year, as it tries to chase down Pfizer's recently-approved Penbraya

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Roles and Responsibilities of Specialized Clinical Supply Experts

When selecting a clinical supply provider, consideration often focuses upon the manufacturing, packaging, storage and distribution capabilities available that will, at face-value, be sufficient to meet the needs of the sponsor and their trial. However, there are human-based and knowledge-driven factors that are often overlooked that go beyond these basic physical capabilities and are integral to the development and delivery of high performing clinical supply chains.

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Traditional gene therapies are uber-niche. Ocugen hopes to change that.

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The biotech is developing a ‘gene-agnostic’ approach to expand the patient pool for gene therapies.

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Seasonal variation of microbial contamination in pharmaceutical cleanrooms

European Pharmaceutical Review

Researchers investigating environmental microbial contamination found “no seasonal climatic influences were observed” in bacteria and fungi counts present in Grade D (ISO 8) Brazilian pharmaceutical cleanrooms. Samples were obtained via surface and air monitoring over a one-year period. While microbial levels were predicted to be higher during rainy periods compared to dry spells, “no statistically significant differences in bacteria and fungi counts were found between months or seasonal period

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Novartis touts surrogate endpoint win, nabs priority review for Fabhalta in IgAN

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A Novartis drug with "pipeline in a pill" potential, according to one analyst group, has delivered on that promise once again. | In a phase 3 trial, treatment with Fabhalta led to a statistically significant 38.3% reduction of proteinuria (protein in the urine) in patients with IgA nephropathy, Novartis said on Monday.

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AHA Urges Labor Department to Investigate MultiPlan’s ‘Unconscionable Practices’

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Following an extensive investigative report from the New York Times, the AHA is calling for the Labor Department to probe into the business practices of data analytics firm MultiPlan. The report revealed that MultiPlan works with major payers to negotiate reduced reimbursements for out-of-network medical providers — and this that practice ends up costing patients and employers.

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Accelerating Clinical Supply Through Integrated Drug Development

As the development pipeline for new drugs continues to grow, biopharmaceutical companies are re-evaluating how to best manage and balance resources across an increasing number of development projects and complex clinical trials. There are two approaches that can be used to speed a drug from development to clinic faster: timeline compression and parallel processing, but only one that considers the benefits of integrating clinical supply into the overall drug development process.

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EU pharma reform package clears key Parliament vote

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The European Parliament has voted through reforms to legislation regulating the pharma sector, which the industry claims could compromise competitiveness and patient care.

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Study suggests tumour microenvironments could predict cancer progression

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NSCLC is the most common type of lung cancer and is responsible for up to 85% of all cases

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Fujifilm plans $1.2 billion investment in major US manufacturing facility

European Pharmaceutical Review

FUJIFILM Corporation is planning to invest $1.2 billion to expand the planned FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies manufacturing facility in Holly Springs, North Carolina, US. This news follows the organisation’s announcement of a $2 billion investment in the facility in March 2021. This additional financial boost totals the investment to over $3.2 billion, FUJIFILM confirmed.

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Shareholders approve AstraZeneca's 2024 pay proposal for CEO Pascal Soriot despite proxy adviser discontent

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History is repeating for AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot, who successfully dodged an executive pay revolt at the company’s annual meeting Thursday, echoing a similar situation that played out in 2021 | Out of more than 1.18 billion votes cast by AstraZeneca shareholders at the company's annual meeting this week, 64.43% of investors voted in favor of an updated pay policy that could see CEO Pascal Soriot earn upward of 18.7 million pounds sterling ($23.5 million) for his performance this year.

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The New Clinical Trial Supply Chain: Resilient, Flexible, and Patient-Centric

The global landscape of clinical trials is rapidly changing as studies become more complex. An increasing number of sponsors are seeking enhanced flexibility in their supply chains to address a variety of clinical supply challenges, including patient demand and reducing delays. Demand-led supply and direct-to-patient distribution are next-generation solutions that are helping to meet these growing needs, allowing for more streamlined processes and patient-centric studies.