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Pfizer moves to settle more than 10,000 Zantac cases in state courts: Bloomberg

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Following the lead of French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi, Pfizer has agreed to settle more than 10,000 personal-injury claims from users of heartburn drug Zantac, resolving litigation in several U. | Following the lead of French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi, Pfizer has agreed to settle more than 10,000 personal-injury claims from users of heartburn drug Zantac, resolving litigation in several U.S. state courts, according to Bloomberg.

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DOJ Launches Task Force on Healthcare Monopolies: Will It Make A Difference?

MedCity News

The U.S. Department of Justice recently launched a task force on healthcare monopolies. Experts have varying opinions on how it will impact the healthcare industry. The post DOJ Launches Task Force on Healthcare Monopolies: Will It Make A Difference? appeared first on MedCity News.

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FDA clears Roche self-collection system for HPV screening

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The FDA has approved Roche's HPV self-sampling solution that the company says can tackle unequal access to screening that can put women at risk of cervical cancer

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Potential best-in-class antibody shows “remarkable efficacy” in atopic dermatitis

European Pharmaceutical Review

New data from a Phase IIa trial in moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis has demonstrated that a novel monoclonal antibody (mAb) could facilitate dosing every 12 weeks for induction therapy. This is due to a 31-day half-life at anticipated therapeutic dose levels, Inmagene Biopharmaceuticals confirmed. Humanised anti-OX40 IgG1 mAb IMG-007 works via a silenced antibody -dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) function, Inmagene explained.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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Data for First-in-Class IV-Administered Gene Therapy to Treat Epilepsy Presented at ASGCT 2024

PharmaTech

The company is presenting preclinical data at the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy annual meeting that supports the potential of the company’s CAP-002 gene therapy for correcting neurological phenotypes associated with genetic epilepsy due to syntaxin-binding protein 1 (STXBP1) mutations.

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At request of AstraZeneca, Europe suspends marketing authorization of COVID vaccine Vaxzevria

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Once hailed as a landmark accomplishment for the speed with which it was developed and a shining example of British innovation, the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine has been grounded by the European | Once hailed as a landmark accomplishment and a shining example of British innovation, the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine has been grounded by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

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Bayer cutbacks start to be felt with 1,500 jobs shed in Q1

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Bayer's first-quarter results update shows its headcount has shrunk by around 1,500 since the start of the year, suggesting promised job cuts are starting to take hold

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Sales Negotiation Skills That Deliver Success

Integrity Solutions

For many in sales, negotiation is one of the most challenging aspects of the job. More often than not, these salespeople approach negotiation as a win-or-lose endurance game, a contentious battle that pits two opposing sides against each other. “Winning” means convincing the customer to accept your point of view—even if the outcome isn’t necessarily in the customer’s best interest.

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Honoring Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Part 1 of 4)

ALULA

In the US alone, 6.2 percent of the total population identify as AANHPI (Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander). May is dedicated to honoring people in the US with AANHPI heritage , so it’s a great time to celebrate their voices and experiences – and to reflect on how we can integrate their stories into our lives all year long , especially with our colleagues and teams.

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Another delay for Ascendis' hormone therapy as FDA extends review by 3 months

Fierce Pharma

It’s been a long wait for Ascendis Pharma to score FDA approval for its hormone replacement therapy TransCon PTH (palopegteriparatide). | It’s been a long wait for Ascendis Pharma to score FDA approval for its hormone replacement therapy TransCon PTH (palopegteriparatide). And now, it’ll take another three months for the United States regulator to decide on the treatment for the endocrine disease hypoparathyroidism.

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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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Astellas Pharma CEO Q&a (Part 2): We Have To Have Alternatives for Prescription Medicine Business

MedCity News

In part 2 of our Q&A, Okamura addresses the need for biopharma companies to leverage digital technologies in disease management. The post Astellas Pharma CEO Q&a (Part 2): We Have To Have Alternatives for Prescription Medicine Business appeared first on MedCity News.

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ICER raps conduct of Lykos’ psychedelic trial for PTSD

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The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) typically focuses on the cost-effectiveness of new therapies, but in an unusual move has sharply criticised the design and conduct of clinical trials of Lykos Therapeutics psychedelic therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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Nabla Bio secures $26m in Series A funding round

Pharmaceutical Technology

Nabla Bio has secured $26m in a Series A financing round led by Radical Ventures, for generative protein designing.

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Oxford/AZ Covid-19 vaccine to be discontinued

European Pharmaceutical Review

Withdrawal of the marketing authorisation for the COVID-19 vaccine (ChAdOx1-S [recombinant]) Vaxzevria (SRD) by the European Medicines Agency on 7 May, follows a request by AstraZeneca. “Global demand for all COVID vaccines is now much lower and overall supply exceeds demand. This is in marked contrast to the early part of the pandemic when supply was limited and distribution very limited, especially in poorer countries.

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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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With 4-year data, Novo bolsters star power of obesity blockbuster Wegovy

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With new four-year data in hand, Novo Nordisk can make a case for its popular obesity med Wegovy to be used as a long-term treatment. | An analysis unveiled at the European Congress on Obesity showed that Wegovy patients lost 10% of their weight, on average, over a 4-year span.

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Healthcare’s Next Void to Fill: Digital Primary Care

MedCity News

No matter what form they take, one thing is clear — there is an urgent demand for digital primary care providers to guide patient navigation in the digital health era. The post Healthcare’s Next Void to Fill: Digital Primary Care appeared first on MedCity News.

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Cytokinetics prepares to take on BMS’ Camzyos in HCM

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Cytokinetics has revealed the results from a phase 3 trial of its hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) drug aficamten that it hopes will allow it to compete with Bristol-Myers Squibb’s first-to-market Camzyos.

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AstraZeneca to withdraw Covid-19 vaccine globally

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AstraZeneca has begun the global withdrawal of its Covid-19 vaccine Vaxzevria, citing a surplus of updated vaccines.

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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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AZ oncology chief says AI can help solve cancer’s ‘ZIP code lottery’ as health disparities persist

PharmaVoice

Partnerships have been key to building the company’s AI capabilities and patient-focused R&D, said AstraZeneca’s head of U.S. oncology.

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Shionogi's antiviral comes up short in global COVID-19 trial

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While much of the fanfare around COVID-19 treatments has dissipated, Shionogi has continued to press on in hopes that its Japan-approved protease inhibitor ensitrelvir could compete on a global sta | While much of the fanfare around COVID-19 treatments has dissipated, Shionogi has continued to press on in hopes that its Japan-approved protease inhibitor ensitrelvir could compete on a global stage.

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America Is Losing One of Its Most Precious Assets: Our Brain Power

MedCity News

Investing in youth brain capital is not just a moral imperative. It is an economic necessity. The post America Is Losing One of Its Most Precious Assets: Our Brain Power appeared first on MedCity News.

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Takeda wagers up to $2.2bn on AC Immune Alzheimer’s shot

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Takeda has made a strong play for a stake in the Alzheimer’s disease market, paying $100 million upfront for an option on AC Immune’s amyloid-targeting immunotherapy. The option fee could be followed by another up to $2.1 billion in potential milestones if Takeda takes global rights to the programme, currently headed by ACI-24.060 which is in a phase 1b/2 trial with new data due in the next few weeks.

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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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AbbVie makes psychedelic play with $2bn Gilgamesh collaboration

Pharmaceutical Technology

The two companies will develop neuroplastogens for psychiatric disorders as psychedelic market activity ramps up.

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Impact of EU sustainability directive on supply chains

European Pharmaceutical Review

Eighty four percent of pharmaceutical and healthcare companies consider that the new EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) directive is an opportunity to “align human rights and environmental protection with their business objectives”, findings from a survey by supply chain specialist INVERTO has found. EU operations must comply with the new directive.

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House's updated biosecurity bill sets 2032 decoupling deadline for industry's work with WuXi AppTec

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Right after an industry survey suggested that switching away from Chinese CDMOs could take biopharma companies up to eight years, lawmakers have adjusted the BIOSECURE Act. | Right after an industry survey suggested that switching away from Chinese CDMOs could take biopharma companies up to eight years, lawmakers have adjusted the BIOSECURE Act. The new draft lays out a 2032 deadline for the separation mandate.

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Right-to-Repair Laws Could Threaten Healthcare Safety

MedCity News

Healthcare devices must be exempted from general right to repair legislation. The post Right-to-Repair Laws Could Threaten Healthcare Safety appeared first on MedCity News.

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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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Sanofi forges $1.2bn alliance with vaccines firm Novavax

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Sanofi has licensed joint commercial rights to Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine and will work with the biotech on the development of combined flu/COVID shots in a deal worth up to $1.2 billion.

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WestGene wins FDA approval for mRNA vaccine to treat certain cancers

Pharmaceutical Technology

The FDA approved WestGene’s mRNA therapeutic cancer vaccine as mRNA cancer vaccine development rises in popularity.

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Reimagining research impact: Introducing Web of Science Research Intelligence

Clarivate

Discover how the Web of Science Research Intelligence platform will revolutionize research evaluation by driving responsible innovation and demonstrating societal impact. At Clarivate , we recognize the pivotal role that research plays in shaping the future. That’s why we’re excited to announce the development of Web of Science Research Intelligence , a next-generation software solution powered by AI that will empower researchers to accelerate breakthroughs and research institutions to better me

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House lawmaker brings FDA into biosecurity crackdown on China

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Amid a U.S. | In a letter to FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, M.D., the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability chairman argued that China’s influence over global pharmaceutical supply chains constitutes an act of economic warfare against the United States.

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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.