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Novo Nordisk brings new round of lawsuits against compounded versions of Ozempic and Wegovy

Fierce Pharma

As demand skyrockets for GLP-1 drugs that can trigger significant weight loss, unauthorized versions of the treatments have started to fill pharmacies. | In late May, the FDA warned of illegal knockoffs of Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Wegovy. And now, the Danish company has filed its second wave of lawsuits against pharmacies in the U.S. that are producing the copycats.

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Study: Telehealth Visits Lead to Fewer Follow-Up Visits Than Office Visits

MedCity News

An Epic Research study found that 16 out of 24 specialties had higher follow-up rates within 90 days of an initial office visit than a telehealth visit. This includes mental health, physical medicine and rehabilitation and pain medicine, which all had a more than 20% higher follow-up rate after an in-person office appointment than a telehealth appointment.

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Fierce Pharma Asia—AZ, Daiichi's ADC scare; Moderna's China investment; Takeda's F-Star deal

Fierce Pharma

AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo's TROP2 antibody-drug conjugate returned a concerning safety message. Moderna reportedly plans to invest up to $1 billion in China. | AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo delivered a concerning safety message for their TROP2 antibody-drug conjugate. Moderna reportedly plans to invest up to $1 billion in China. Takeda expanded its antibody partnership with F-Star Therapeutics with a new deal potentially worth $1 billion.

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UPMC Algorithm Predicts Post-Surgical Complications Better Than the Industry Standard, Study Shows

MedCity News

Researchers at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh created and deployed a machine learning algorithm that flags patients who are at high risk for postsurgical complications. The research team recently published research validating the tool in JAMA Network Open — the study found that the health system’s model outperforms the industry standard.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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FDA slams Intas, Ipca over manufacturing shortfalls at 3 Indian plants

Fierce Pharma

After a pandemic-fueled lull the past few years, FDA inspections are back in full force. This week, a pair of Indian drugmakers have found themselves in the agency’s crosshairs. | The FDA has issued a trio of Form 483s after inspecting three Indian drug plants. One write-up went to Intas Pharmaceuticals while the other two were handed down to Ipca Laboratories.

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Libraries, Publishers Together in Chicago

Copyright Clearance Center

According to PW’s Andrew Albanese, the ALA conference highlighted an organized response from the library and publishing communities to politicized attacks on the freedom to read.

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Following FDA’s full approval of Leqembi, here’s what else is in the Alzheimer’s pipeline

PharmaVoice

Leqembi’s U.S. approval is a milestone in Alzheimer’s research and medicine — and there are a few other late-stage biologic drugs that could follow.

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Biotech’s Survival Story: Companies Bear Down for Lean Years

PharmExec

While large pharma investment in biotechs is down—as pharmas become more strategic in their selections—it is scarcely out, with the partnership dynamic between the two sides remaining strong.

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Sustainable pharmaceuticals: what about pine-based painkillers?

European Pharmaceutical Review

Scientists have created paracetamol and ibuprofen, two of the world’s most common painkillers, out of turpentine (β-pinene), a compound found in pine trees. Turpentine is also a waste product from the paper industry. According to the research published in the journal ChemSusChem , the quantity of this waste generated worldwide is enough to supply the global demand for paracetamol and ibuprofen.

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Why Healthcare Worker Misclassification Is an Urgent Issue With Serious Risks

MedCity News

As the healthcare industry continues to intersect with the gig economy, we are seeing the emergence of more regulations to address the gray areas that exist. While independent contractor classification has been common in the gig economy to provide organizations with a level of flexibility, it does not appropriately apply to healthcare workers, especially nursing professionals.

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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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Innovation key for boosting UK biopharma competitiveness

European Pharmaceutical Review

New recommendations to boost the competitiveness in UK biopharma and Medtech sectors have been published by Imperial College London. The ‘Sectoral Systems of Innovation and the UK’s Competitiveness’ reports assess the value-added per capita of each sector and how they compare internationally. Technological solutions and policy recommendations for government have been identified as a way to help make sectors such as biopharma and Medtech more innovative and increase their value added.

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Bausch + Lomb Continues Deal Streak With $106M Acquisition of J&J Eye Drops

MedCity News

Bausch + Lomb is acquiring Johnson & Johnson’s Blink line of eye drops. The deal comes as J&J exits the consumer business while Bausch + Lomb expands its product portfolio with its second deal in as many weeks.

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Novavax COVID-19 vaccine produces immunity

PharmaTimes

Second dose of treatment generates response among young people during Oxford University trial - News - PharmaTimes

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Top 10 Hidden Facts About Hospital Prices

MedCity News

Here are the top 10 hidden facts about hospital prices that answer questions about why it is so expensive and why the bills are so complicated.

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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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Antidepressant prescriptions continue to steadily grow in England

Pharmaceutical Technology

As quarterly antidepressant prescriptions hit 22 million, the NHS looks to cut down patient reliance.

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Tapping New and Improved Drug Innovations in Asia

PharmExec

Attempts to capitalize on the region’s vibrant R&D scene are heating up.

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Incyte’s Opzelura gets MHRA authorisation

PharmaTimes

Therapy involves the treatment of non-segmental vitiligo among adults and adolescents - News - PharmaTimes

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AC-0676 by Accutar Biotechnology for Follicular Lymphoma: Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

AC-0676 is under clinical development by Accutar Biotechnology and currently in Phase I for Follicular Lymphoma.

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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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Sales Territory Optimization: A Guide For Field Sales Teams

Spotio

Effective sales territory optimization is essential to the success of your field sales team. Unfortunately, territory optimization is one of the hardest tasks that field sales managers are asked to complete. Why? Because there are so many different factors to consider. You need to ensure your territories have enough potential to keep reps hungry. But not so much that they get buried in an avalanche of leads.

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Medical Device Sales Training Programs: Your Gateway to Success

Contrarian Sales Techniques

Introduction: Importance of Quality Training As a seasoned sales professional, let me tell you - training isn't just beneficial in the medical field, it's crucial. Today, I want to bring you into the world of medical device sales training programs and their indispensable value. Medical Device Sales Certification Courses: More Than Just Product Knowledge When I delved into the world of medical device sales certification courses , I was astounded by the broad spectrum of knowledge they impart.

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Addressing Revenue Leakage

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Micah Litow, Kalderos’ president and COO, discusses the importance of identifying and resolving noncompliant discount requests, along with addressing the gross-to-net gap for drug manufacturers.

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A Beginner's Gateway to Pharmaceutical Sales: Your Quick Guide

Contrarian Sales Techniques

Starting Right: Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Resources for Beginners Navigating the world of pharmaceutical sales might seem daunting at first, especially if you are a beginner. From understanding medical terminologies to building strong relationships with healthcare professionals, there's a lot on your plate. But fear not, there are a plethora of pharmaceutical sales representative resources for beginners that can aid your journey.

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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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Coloplast Announces Agreement to Acquire Kerecis and Raises Long-term Growth Expectations

Legacy MEDSearch

Coloplast has signed an agreement to acquire Kerecis, an innovative, fast-growing company in the biologics wound care segment, for up to USD 1.3 billion (around DKK 8.9 billion), of which USD 1.2 billion (around DKK 8.2 billion) is an upfront cash payment Kerecis represents an attractive opportunity to strategically strengthen Coloplast’s presence in the advanced wound care market by entering the high-growth, US-centric biologics segment With a mission to improve wound care treatment, Kerecis ha

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My Journey Toward Certification: A Peek into the World of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sales

Contrarian Sales Techniques

Embarking on the Path of Medical Sales There I was, fresh-faced and eager, looking to make my mark in the world of medical sales. One thing became clear to me early on: Networking is key. And what better place to begin networking than with the National Association of Medical Sales Representatives ? This organization opened doors for me, offering connections, resources, and a sense of community with fellow sales representatives.

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Drug Shortages Continue to Plague FDA, Manufacturers

PharmExec

The more serious shortages commonly involve sterile injectables.

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The Insider's Guide to Breaking Into Pharmaceutical Sales: A First-Hand Account

Contrarian Sales Techniques

The Starting Point of My Training Journey Stepping into the world of pharmaceutical sales was exciting but challenging. The first step? Enrolling in a comprehensive pharmaceutical sales rep training course. It's the bread and butter for anyone serious about a career in this industry. Let me tell you, there's nothing like it to give you a firm footing in the field.

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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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Thermo Fisher agrees to acquire CorEvitas for $913m

Pharmaceutical Technology

Thermo Fisher Scientific has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of CorEvitas from Audax Private Equity for $912.5m in cash.

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The Inside Track on Pharma Sales: Incentives, Expectations, and Reality

Contrarian Sales Techniques

What is Pharma Sales? A Glimpse into my World As someone working in this dynamic field, the question I often get is, "So, **what is pharma sales**?" The answer is more complex than you'd think. Yes, it's about selling medications and healthcare products. But it's also about relationship building, strategic planning, and making a real difference in people's lives.

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Optimising production time and quality with the latest innovations in cryo-milling 

Pharmaceutical Technology

Cryo-milling allows users to reduce polymer-type products to powder and limit degradation, preserving the quality of the product.

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Unraveling the Pharma Sales Industry: Skills, Incentives, and More

Contrarian Sales Techniques

What is Pharma Sales? If you've stumbled upon this article, you might be wondering, " What exactly is pharma sales ?" Pharma sales, short for pharmaceutical sales, involves selling and marketing pharmaceutical products to healthcare providers. This industry is exciting and continually evolving, but it requires a particular set of skills and expertise.

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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.