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FDA Takes Step Toward Removal of Ineffective Decongestants From the Market

MedCity News

The FDA has proposed removing oral phenylephrine from its guidelines for over-the-counter drugs due to inefficacy as a decongestant. Use of this ingredient in cold and allergy medicines grew after a federal law required that pseudoephedrine-containing products be kept behind pharmacy counters. The post FDA Takes Step Toward Removal of Ineffective Decongestants From the Market appeared first on MedCity News.

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Fierce Pharma Asia—AstraZeneca's China fallout; Pfizer's $1B plan in China; Incyte-Sun JAK dispute

Fierce Pharma

AstraZeneca's China president has been detained by Chinese authorities amid investigation into illegal importation and improper collection of patient data. | AstraZeneca confirmed its China president has been detained by Chinese authorities. Pfizer plans to invest $1 billion in China in the next five years. Sun Pharma's JAK inhibitor Leqselvi was slapped with an injunction in a lawsuit with Incyte.

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Measuring Impact in Digital Youth Mental Health: What Investors Look For

MedCity News

Many companies are entering the digital youth mental health space, but it’s important to know which ones are effective, according to a panel of investors at the Behavioral Health Tech conference. The post Measuring Impact in Digital Youth Mental Health: What Investors Look For appeared first on MedCity News.

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J&J angles Darzalex for first move into early-stage myeloma with trial win, FDA filing

Fierce Pharma

After a positive phase 3 trial, Johnson & Johnson hopes its Darzalex could become the first treatment option for patients with smoldering multiple myeloma, an early-stage form of the blood diso | After a positive phase 3 trial, Johnson & Johnson hopes its Darzalex could become the first treatment option for patients with smoldering multiple myeloma, an early-stage form of the blood disorder.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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The Startup Economy is Turbulent. Here’s How Founders Can Recognize and Avoid Common Pitfalls

MedCity News

While startups in highly regulated industries like healthcare and finance are almost certain to face heightened scrutiny, there are controllable factors that can offset these challenges. The post The Startup Economy is Turbulent. Here’s How Founders Can Recognize and Avoid Common Pitfalls appeared first on MedCity News.

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What RFK Jr.’s influence could mean for pharma

PharmaVoice

Past comments hint at the changes Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could make across the various sectors of healthcare.

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Investment fund Oaktree calls for board shakeup at Indivior, accusing company of 'value destruction'

Fierce Pharma

With Indivior’s stock price in freefall over the past year, one of the company’s top investors is taking leadership to task, accusing the firm behind the opioid addiction treatment Sublocade of “ig | Investment fund Oaktree Capital Management has called for a shakeup of Indivior’s board of directors, referring to the more than 50% stock price drop Indivior has suffered in 2024 as “unacceptable.

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Top-10 Best Practices for Virtual Publication Planning and Development

Impetus Digital

A version of this article was previously published in the Journal of mHealth. The landscape of publication planning is constantly evolving with the rise of novel digital tools, artificial intelligence, and virtual collaboration platforms. As a result, traditional barriers to effective and efficient publication planning and development are being broken down, while new challenges related to compliance, data security, and global collaboration in the virtual setting have emerged.

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GSK calls it quits on trade group BIO for 2025, following exits by Takeda, UCB and more

Fierce Pharma

GSK is the latest to turn its back on prominent industry lobbying group Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), following a string of exits by companies including Pfizer, UCB, WuXi AppTec and | The company opted not to renew its membership for 2025 following an annual review of its trade group associations, a spokesperson said.

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The Intersection of AI and Sales: Personalization Without Compromise

Speaker: Jesse Hunter and Brynn Chadwick

Today’s buyers expect more than generic outreach–they want relevant, personalized interactions that address their specific needs. For sales teams managing hundreds or thousands of prospects, however, delivering this level of personalization without automation is nearly impossible. The key is integrating AI in a way that enhances customer engagement rather than making it feel robotic.

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Innovative static culturing method developed

European Pharmaceutical Review

A study has reported a novel microbiology approach using TPX polymer film to culture bacteria in a liquid static culture. One key challenge of culturing in microbiology is that since oxygen does not dissolve easily in the liquid medium typically used during this process, the medium must be vigorously aerated, usually by shaking, which causes shear stress of the microorganisms, the Japanese researchers explained.

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FDA proposes ban on main ingredient in many OTC decongestants

Fierce Pharma

Common oral medicines that have been used for decades as decongestants such as Sudafed, NyQuil and Benadryl may soon be cleared from shelves as the FDA has

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AZ confirms China president has been detained

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AstraZeneca has revealed that its top executive in China, Leon Wang, has been detained by Chinese authorities

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AstraZeneca, Amgen's Tezspire scores in rhinosinusitis study

Fierce Pharma

Six months after Amgen and AstraZeneca reported promising results for Tezspire (t | A phase 3 study has shown that AstraZeneca and Amgen's Tezspire provided a statistically significant and clinically meaningful reduction in polyp size and nasal congestion in patients with severe chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Eisai dials back forecasts for Alzheimer's drug Leqembi

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Eisai has scaled down its sales expectations for Alzheimer's disease drug Leqembi after sluggish sales growth in the first half of the current fiscal year.

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Future Fields looks to solve industry's biomanufacturing woes with fruit fly-based protein production

Fierce Pharma

With biomanufacturing often a limiting factor for drug developers, Canada’s Future Fields is heralding its bug-based approach to protein production as a potential salve. | With biomanufacturing often a limiting factor for drug developers, Canada’s Future Fields is heralding its bug-based approach to protein production as a potential salve. Now, after several years spent validating its manufacturing platform, the company is expanding in a big way with the debut of a new service line and factory i

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Daiichi Sankyo partners Alteogen on subcutaneous Enhertu

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Daiichi Sankyo signs a $300m deal with Alteogen to develop a subcutaneous version of anti-HER2 cancer drug Enhertu.

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Ultra-processed food is causing a boom for obesity drug Ozempic

Pharmaceutical Technology

The seemingly inexorable rise in global obesity is being reflected in the sales of diabetes and weight-loss drugs, including Ozempic.

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AI in Marketing & Sales: Today’s Tools, Tomorrow’s Potential

Speaker: Kevin Burke

AI is reshaping marketing and sales, empowering professionals to work smarter, faster, and more effectively. This webinar will provide a practical introduction to AI, focusing on its current applications, transformative potential, and strategies for successful implementation in your organization. Using real-world examples and actionable insights, we’ll examine how businesses are leveraging AI to increase efficiency, enhance personalization, and drive measurable results.

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NHS Wales partners with Illumina on genomics drive

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Wales has extended a scheme to harness the power of genomics to improve cancer care and prevention via an alliance with gene-sequencing giant Illumina.

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AstraZeneca and Amgen’s Tezspire succeeds in Phase III nasal polyps trial

Pharmaceutical Technology

A Phase III trial with the companies’ monoclonal antibody in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps met its primary endpoint.

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UK health data ecosystem 'is hampering research'

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The UK is squandering the vast resource of NHS patient data because too many obstacles are being placed in front of researchers trying to tap into it – holding back medical advances. That is the conclusion of the much-anticipated Sudlow Review – carried out by Prof Cathie Sudlow, chief scientist of Health Data Research (HDR) UK – which found that accessing patient data can take months or even years, hampering research into areas like dementia, cancer and heart disease.

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Pharma cold chains: Major trends shaping the next decade

Pharmaceutical Technology

Analysis of future trends highlights that the cold chain logistics sector is at a critical juncture, with tech advancements driving change.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Moderna Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine More Effective at Preventing Hospitalization in High-Risk Patients Compared With Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine

Pharmacy Times

Though both vaccines remain effective at preventing severe illness, Moderna’s mRNA-1273.222 vaccine was found to be significantly more effective among adults with underlying medical conditions.

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Eisai lowers Leqembi revenue forecast after rocky entry to market

Pharmaceutical Technology

Leqembi is approved for Alzheimer’s patients in multiple territories, but questions remain over its cost-effectiveness.

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FDA Grants Orphan Drug Designation to Ifetroban for Treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy-Associated Cardiomyopathy

Pharmacy Times

The drug is being investigated for its potential to reduce fibrosis associated with muscular dystrophy that can cause scarring of the heart tissue.

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Mustang Bio’s MB-108 receives FDA orphan drug status for glioma treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

Mustang Bio has received orphan drug designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for MB-108, a herpes simplex virus type 1 oncolytic virus and a component of MB-109, designed to treat malignant glioma.

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AI Strategies for Sales Managers: How to Cut Down on Tedious Admin Work

What if you could help your sellers stop wasting 72% of their day on non-selling activities and focus on bringing in revenue? Incorporating AI in your enablement workflows can help you cut down on busy work, get projects done faster, and let your team (and you!) focus on making a bigger impact. We put together this guide to show you how to use AI to cut time and costs for projects, including collateral creation, development of training videos, and automating tedious processes.

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Maximizing Impact: How Commercial Operations Drive Strategic Success for Pharma Field Sales Teams

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As the pharmaceutical sales landscape continues to evolve, the dynamic between field sales teams and commercial operations is a linchpin of success. Field sales representatives are the critical link between healthcare professionals (HCPs) and pharmaceutical companies, delivering key messages, gathering valuable insights, and driving product adoption.

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Application of Validation Principles to the Training Quality System: Part 9, Quality Risk Management Hazard Identification

PharmaTech

Pharmaceutical training programs are enhanced by integrating ICH quality risk management considerations.

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The Evolution of Analytics in CRM: Trends and Best Practices for 2025 and Beyond

Close-Up CRM

As the world of Customer Relationship Management continues to change at breakneck speed, analytics, and business intelligence (BI) have become critical components for organizations seeking to gain a competitive edge. As we move into 2025, the integration of advanced analytics within CRM software and systems is not just a luxuryit is a necessity. This article explores the latest trends and best practices in CRM analytics, drawing insights from recent industry analyses and expert observations.

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