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Riding GLP-1 wave, Novo Nordisk lays out $560M to boost drug production in China

Fierce Pharma

This year marks Novo Nordisk’s 30th anniversary in China, and it could also be the year the company's red-hot weight loss injection Wegovy (semaglutide) wins approval in the populous East Asian nat | 2024 marks Novo Nordisk’s 30th anniversary in China, and it could also be the year the Danish drugmaker’s red-hot weight loss injection Wegovy (semaglutide) wins approval in the populous East Asian nation.

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AstraZeneca Joins Radiopharma Deals Spree With $2B Fusion Acquisition

MedCity News

AstraZeneca’s Fusion Pharmaceuticals acquisition is the latest in a wave of M&A activity that includes recent deals by Eli Lilly and Bristol Myers Squibb. The lead Fusion program is in mid-stage clinical development for treating advanced prostate cancer.

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Gilead CEO Daniel O'Day collects 5% pay raise to $22.6M, his largest compensation package in years

Fierce Pharma

After a year marked by Gilead's oncology push and an ongoing focus on CAR-T therapies, CEO Daniel O’Day collected his largest total compensation package since the year he arrived at the Califo | The CEO collected his highest total compensation package since his first year in the role in 2019.

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Providence Chief Nursing Officer: All Hospitals Should Be Using These 3 Tools

MedCity News

In order to effectively address the nursing shortage, hospitals must embrace three key products on the market that has been proven to alleviate nurse burnout, according to Syl Trepanier, chief nursing officer at Providence.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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In his final full year as AbbVie's CEO, Richard Gonzalez collects $25.7M in total pay

Fierce Pharma

Guiding AbbVie through an extraordinary decade-plus, riding the success of juggernaut inflammatory disease drug Humira and softening the landing upon its decline, Richard Gonzalez continues to reap | In his final full year as AbbVie’s CEO, Richard Gonzalez pulled down a compensation package worth $25.7 million, according to the company’s proxy filing.

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PAP 2024: John Hoffman Discusses the Health Equity Spotlight Panel

Pharmaceutical Commerce

In an interview with Pharma Commerce Associate Editor Don Tracy, John Hoffman, Principal, Advocate for Success, LLC talks about his 'Health Equity Spotlight' panel and advocacy accomplishments.

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In the Era of Value-Based Care, How Are Employer-Provided Health Benefits Evolving?

MedCity News

At the MedCity INVEST conference, scheduled for May 21-22 at the Ritz Carlton in Chicago, health benefits in the context of value-based care will be one of several topics of discussion at the boutique healthcare investment event. Register today!

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IFF, after brief leadership stint under Merck's Frank Clyburn, pawns off pharma solutions business for $2.85B

Fierce Pharma

After a two-year stint under Merck & Co. veteran Frank Clyburn, New York’s International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) is stripping away a major component of its healthcare persona. | New York's IFF—which dabbles in food, beverage, beauty and pharmaceutical supply chains, among others—has agreed to sell its pharma solutions business to French plant-based ingredient maker Roquette for up to $2.85 billion.

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Novartis acquisition to address inflammation-driven diseases

European Pharmaceutical Review

Under a new deal, Novartis has agreed to acquire US-based biopharma company IFM Therapeutics, for a total of up to $835 million. As part of this new agreement, Novartis has exercised its option to acquire all outstanding capital stock of IFM Due, a subsidiary company of IFM. Therefore, under the acquisition, Novartis has full rights to IFM Due’s portfolio of small molecule Stimulator of Interferon Genes (STING) antagonists, IFM confirmed.

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Takeda's Iclusig wins first-line FDA nod to treat rare Philadelphia chromosome-positive ALL

Fierce Pharma

Twelve years after Takeda's Iclusig (ponatinib) earned a restricted FDA approval to treat certain patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ALL), the U.S. | Twelve years after Takeda's Iclusig earned a restricted FDA approval to treat certain patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ALL), the U.S. regulator has signed off on a wider use.

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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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NVIDIA doubles down on AI in healthcare with drug discovery deals

Pharmaceutical Technology

In addition to drug discovery deals, NVIDIA also announced partnerships with J&J MedTech and GE Healthcare for genAI in MedTech.

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PTC, after multiple FDA rejections, will try again with Translarna

Fierce Pharma

Despite Translarna's troubled history at the FDA—and a recent regulatory stumble in Europe—PTC Therapeutics once again hopes to convince U.S. | Despite Translarna's troubled history at the FDA—and a recent regulatory stumble in Europe—PTC Therapeutics once again hopes to convince U.S. regulators of the value of its Duchenne muscular dystrophy therapy.

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We Need Your Self-Insured Employer Health Benefits Insights for Our Annual Survey [Sponsored]

MedCity News

Do you advise self-insured employers? The 2023 Benefit Consultant Sentiment INDEX offered robust insights and cast a spotlight on the evolving roles of employers as they navigate the changing healthcare landscape. Your insights offer leading, innovative points of view that can guide employers and peers. Join us for this year’s survey!

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Regeneron advances antitrust lawsuit against Novartis with appeals court's backing

Fierce Pharma

Did Novartis break U.S. antitrust laws in the storied Eylea-Lucentis rivalry? Thanks to an appeals court ruling, Regeneron has another chance to lay out its argument. | Did Novartis break U.S. antitrust laws in the storied Eylea-Lucentis rivalry? Thanks to an appeals court ruling, Regeneron has another chance to lay out its argument.

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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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Biden’s administration initiative aims to advance women’s health conditions

Pharmaceutical Technology

The new initiative aims to spur innovation and mobilisation of sectors to drive women’s health research.

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After monumental MASH nod, Madrigal plots $600M stock sale to support Rezdiffra launch

Fierce Pharma

Just a few days ago, Madrigal Pharmaceuticals made history by winning FDA approval for its metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) med Rezdiffra. | Madrigal's Rezdiffra became the first drug approved to treat metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) just a few days ago. Now, the company looks to support the upcoming launch by selling shares.

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FDA approves Orchard’s Lenmeldy gene therapy for MLD

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US FDA has granted approval to Orchard Therapeutics' Lenmeldy for specific forms of metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD).

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GSK has the U.S. shingles vaccine market cornered. A jab with fewer side effects could change that.

PharmaVoice

Curevo Vaccine is readying a phase 3 trial for a candidate it believes could have an edge over GSK’s blockbuster Shingrix.

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Deliver Fast, Flexible Clinical Trial Insights with Spotfire

Clinical research has entered a new era, one that requires real-time analytics and visualization to allow trial leaders to work collaboratively and to develop, at the click of a mouse, deep insights that enable proactive study management. Learn how Revvity Signals helps drug developers deliver clinical trial data insights in real-time using a fast and flexible data and analytics platform to empower data-driven decision-making.

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AZ agrees $2bn deal to buy radiopharma firm Fusion

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AstraZeneca upgrades its radiopharma alliance with Fusion Pharma, opting to buy the biotech outright in a deal worth around $2 billion

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Biologics driving continuous bioprocessing market expansion

European Pharmaceutical Review

According to research by InsightAce Analytic Pvt. Ltd., the global continuous bioprocessing market is expected to value $1,067.8 million by 2031. While the market was valued at $255.9 million in 2023, the report predicted it will witness a CAGR of 19.72 percent between 2024-2031. The research explained that companies are looking to reduce manufacturing costs and increase productivity, which is driving implementation of this type of bioprocessing.

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Bayer cues up filings for rival to Astellas’ menopause drug

pharmaphorum

New phase 3 data sets up filings for Bayer's non-hormonal menopause symptom treatment elinzanetant and a challenge to Astellas’ first-to-market Veozah

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Can Marketing Save Women’s Healthcare?

Eversana Intouch

Every year, America celebrates and acknowledges the vital role of women in American history with a designated Women’s History Month in March. In recognizing the specific achievements women have made across the years, we also recognize those achievements didn’t come without challenges. And this month, we’re bringing to light the challenges in women’s healthcare that we can help solve and make history together.

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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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NIVIDA and J&J partner on ‘cutting-edge’ AI for surgery

pharmaphorum

Johnson & Johnson has allied with NVIDIA to bring artificial intelligence into operating rooms and accelerate the adoption of digital tech in surgery

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Traceability technologies tighten supply chain fakery

Pharmaceutical Technology

Rising numbers of counterfeit drugs are entering pharmaceutical supply chains, necessitating advanced track-and-trace systems.

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NVIDIA and J&J partner on ‘cutting-edge’ AI for surgery

pharmaphorum

Johnson & Johnson has allied with NVIDIA to bring artificial intelligence into operating rooms and accelerate the adoption of digital tech in surgery

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Harnessing the Power of Data and Analytics to Improve the Cost and Quality of Provider Networks

Clarify Health

With soaring healthcare spending and poor health outcomes posing significant challenges, the healthcare industry is crying out for higher-value care. At the forefront of this revolution is the rising use of various types of healthcare provider data and deep analytics to assess provider performance and build cost-effective, quality networks. Health plans can utilize these resources to navigate the turbulent waters of healthcare cost and quality, ultimately enhancing overall outcomes.

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Clinical Data Like You´ve Never Seen It Before: Why Spotfire Is the Leading Tool for Clinical Analytics

Clinical development organizations face a wide array of challenges when it comes to data, many of which can impact the operational effectiveness of their clinical trials. In this whitepaper, experts from Revvity Signals explore how solutions like TIBCO® Spotfire® enable better, more streamlined studies. The whitepaper also features a success story from Ambrx, a leading biopharmaceutical company, detailing how it has leveraged Spotfire to tackle data quality and collaboration challenges in clinic

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PAP 2024: Michael Galarraga Discusses "The State of Patient Access and Affordability”

Pharmaceutical Commerce

In an interview with Pharma Commerce Associate Editor Don Tracy, Michael Galarraga, LPC, ATR-BC, Pennsylvania State Representative, OutCare Health offers his thoughts on the breakout session and his experience in mental health counseling.

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Dispatches from SXSW 2024: Keep Austin Weird, Keep Healthcare Human

PM360

Every year in March, the city known for keeping it weird turns it up a notch with the multi-audience conferences and festival known to locals as “South By.” But before the film and music festivals turn the energy “up to 11” in Austin, the interactive conference offers a platform for companies to showcase new technologies and discuss the impact of applied innovation.

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Navigating the Future of Oncology and Nuclear Medicine: Insights and Innovations

PharmExec

The commitment to advancing the fields of oncology and nuclear medicine is not just about adopting new technologies, but also about embracing a more profound change in how care is delivered.

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Video: AI Law + Policy Landscape for Digital Health Innovators

Nixon Gwilt Law

Watch leading AI attorneys Rebecca Gwilt, Reema Taneja, and Sam Pinson as they cover: How the federal government and the states are regulating AI tools and functions in digital health today Key areas of risk for digital health companies to audit and examine to de-risk their AI tools and services Fundamental principles for AI deployment to prepare digital health companies for compliance with impending regulatory changes in 2024/2025 You’ll walk away from this video with a better understanding of

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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.