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Japan's Ono pays $2.4B for Qinlock-maker Deciphera as biotech readies another approval run

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The price tag includes both the approved cancer drug Qinlock and another Deciphera candidate heading to the FDA’s desk in the coming months.

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J.P. Morgan Leads $100M Financing for Startup’s R&D of Covalent Biologic Drugs for Cancer

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Enlaza Therapeutics’ drugs form covalent bonds that lock the therapy onto its target. With cancer as its initial focus, the startup contends its approach could offer safety and efficacy advantages compared to currently available targeted therapies. The post J.P. Morgan Leads $100M Financing for Startup’s R&D of Covalent Biologic Drugs for Cancer appeared first on MedCity News.

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Pfizer and BioNTech commence legal action against Moderna in UK court

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pfizer and its Germany partner BioNTech have urged London’s High Court to invalidate competitor Moderna's patents over technology instrumental in the Covid-19 vaccines development as the latest phase of a global legal fight that started yesterday (23 April), reported Reuters.

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Walmart retreats from healthcare, closing clinics across US

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For the last few years, Walmart has been promising to disrupt the US healthcare sector with a national network of clinics providing low-cost care and telehealth services. Now, it is reining back on those plans.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 2 2024

European Pharmaceutical Review

Articles included in Issue 2 of European Pharmaceutical Review – our cell and gene therapy focus – include: CELL & GENE THERAPY Proper planning prevents CMC disasters for cell and gene therapies Drew Hope, Ryan Guest and Clare Blue eXmoor Pharma SUPPLY CHAIN Fresh or frozen? Navigating the cryopreservation dilemma for CGT Priya Baraniak OrganaBio GUIDE TO TESTING LoD requirements of qualitative microbiological methods for short shelf-life products Edwin van den Heuvel Eindhoven U

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FDA calls for adcomm to discuss Novo Nordisk's filing for weekly insulin

Fierce Pharma

For Novo Nordisk to gain approval in the United States for its groundbreaking Awiqli (insulin icodec), it will have to first pass muster with a panel of experts next month,

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ESCMID 2024: Using AI in infection prevention and control

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Artificial intelligence tools can be used for infection control through facial recognition systems designed to identify proper face mask use within hospitals.

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California to sell state-branded Narcan generic to cut costs

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California will start selling its own generic of overdose reversal agent naloxone in another example of the use of government-level purchasing power to reduce drug prices

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The Relationship Between Cold Chain Logistics and Cell & Gene Therapies

Pharmaceutical Commerce

A one-on-one with Thermo Fisher’s Wilfredo Marin, who dives into the value of ultra-low temperature storage, the need for flexibility in the cold chain logistics space, and more.

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Gilead writes $2.4B off Trodelvy as CEO underscores ‘time of focused execution’

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After a negative phase 3 readout, Gilead Sciences is taking a $2.4 billion impairment charge on Trodelvy, which serves as the cornerstone of the company’s solid tumor ambition. | After a negative phase 3 readout, Gilead Sciences is taking a $2.4 billion impairment charge on the antibody-drug conjugate Trodelvy. With a busy year ahead across therapeutic areas, CEO Dan O'Day emphasized a "time of focused execution.

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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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Regeneron Bets $100M That Mammoth’s CRISPR Tech Can Deliver on Next Wave of Genetic Medicines

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Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is collaborating with CRISPR technologies startup Mammoth Biosciences to develop in vivo gene-editing therapies. The deal marks the third pharmaceutical industry partnership for Mammoth, which initially focused on developing CRISPR-based diagnostics. The post Regeneron Bets $100M That Mammoth’s CRISPR Tech Can Deliver on Next Wave of Genetic Medicines appeared first on MedCity News.

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ESCMID 2024: The infectious consequences of climate change

Pharmaceutical Technology

Dengue fever is now found in over 120 countries compared to nine that experienced severe epidemics in the 1970s given the spread of infectious diseases due to climate change.

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FDA initiative puts AR/VR at heart of home health drive

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A new FDA initiative is seeing how augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) can make patients’ own homes an integral part of the healthcare system

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CHMP meeting highlights: April 2024

European Pharmaceutical Review

The Committee for Human Medicinal Products (CHMP) has recommended the approval of new eight medicines. A positive opinion of a marketing authorisation was granted for Altuvoct (efanesoctocog alfa), as a treatment and prophylaxis of bleeding in patients with the rare blood disorder haemophilia A. Last week, the US FDA approved a new gene therapy for eligible adults with haemophilia B.

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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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Lilly cranks up outlook, banking on GLP-1 production expansions despite continuing supply squeeze

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While an ongoing production expansion push for Eli Lilly's popular tirezeptide-based medicines Mounjaro and Zepbound should help out with perpetual supply strains later this year, the expected | While Eli Lilly's supply for Mounjaro and Zepbound is scheduled to increase during the second half of the year, demand is still expected to outpace supply through 2024 and possibly into 2025, executives said.

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How Will Walgreens’ Expansion into Specialty Pharmacy Affect the Industry?

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Walgreens announced that it is expanding its specialty pharmacy offerings. Experts think that this move could yield several strategic benefits, given the higher profit margins associated with specialty medications compared to traditional drugs. They also think Walgreens’ move could lead to greater competition, consolidation and innovation within the broader pharmacy industry.

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Pfizer receives FDA approval for haemophilia B gene therapy

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Pfizer has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its one-time gene therapy BEQVEZ for haemophilia B.

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X4 Pharma gets first FDA okay for WHIM syndrome drug

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Patients in the US with the ultra-rare disease WHIM syndrome now have their first approved treatment, after X4 Pharma’s Xolremdi was given a green light by the FDA. Oral CXCR4 antagonist Xolremdi (mavorixafor) can be used in patients aged 12 and over with WHIM (warts, hypogammaglobulinemia, infections, and myelokathexis) syndrome, a congenital immunodeficiency characterised by low neutrophil counts that affects fewer than 1,000 people in the US.

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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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Accelerating spectroscopic analysis for data acquisition

European Pharmaceutical Review

Researchers in Germany have developed an technique to increase the speed of spectroscopic analysis , which typically takes from minutes to hours to acquire measurement. [the technique] can greatly accelerate data acquisition in ultrafast spectroscopy, particularly in higher-dimensional analyses” According to the paper published in the Journal of Ultrafast Science , the innovative technique “can greatly accelerate data acquisition in ultrafast spectroscopy, particularly in higher-dimensiona

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AstraZeneca, Daiichi tout Enhertu trial win in earlier, broader HER2-low breast cancer

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AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s trailblazing Enhertu appears to have outdone itself. | AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s trailblazing Enhertu appears to have outdone itself. After spearheading the new HER2-low category in breast cancer treatment, Enhertu has shown it could be useful against tumors with even lower expression of the HER2 protein.

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Providence Ordered to Pay $200M for ‘Systemic Wage Violations’

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More than 33,000 Providence employees filed a class-action complaint against the health system in 2021, alleging that it had been withholding their wages by denying them breaks and rounding down their working hours. Last week, Providence was ordered to pay more than $200 million in damages — a decision that “sends a message to healthcare corporations,” according to an attorney representing the workers.

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Cell and gene therapy companies trip at scalability hurdle

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Experts hold scalability challenges and high costs accountable for market failures within the cell and gene therapy landscape.

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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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Owlstone secures $6.5M for breath-based diagnostics for infectious disease

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Owlstone Medical has secured a $5 million equity investment and initial $1.5 million grant funding, committed by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, for development of breath-based diagnostic solutions to improve outcomes in the developing world.

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Benefits of 3D printing for personalised medicine formulation

European Pharmaceutical Review

A paper has reported the first time that 3D printing has facilitated two active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to be combined in the same formulation. This method enables the number of administrations of the drug evaluated to be minimised, the researchers found. The authors aimed to evaluate and compare the efficacy and acceptability of chewable 3D printed medicines containing citrulline, isoleucine, and valine alone or in combination.

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Eli Lilly’s growth drivers, Verzenio and Jardiance, suffer clinical setbacks

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Besides the diabetes and obesity duo of Mounjaro and Zepbound, the SGLT2 inhibitor Jardiance and the CDK4/6 cancer drug Verzenio were cited as the main growth drivers for Eli Lilly’s first quarter. | Besides the diabetes and obesity duo of Mounjaro and Zepbound, the SGLT2 inhibitor Jardiance and the CDK4/6 cancer drug Verzenio were cited as the main growth drivers for Eli Lilly’s first quarter.

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Ono Pharma’s Plan to Become a Global Player Picks Up a New Piece With $2.4B Deciphera Acquisition

MedCity News

Ono Pharmaceutical’s acquisition of Deciphera Pharmaceuticals adds to a cancer drug pipeline that already spans multiple modalities. Deciphera develops drugs that target the on-off switch of enzymes that drive cancer cell growth. The post Ono Pharma’s Plan to Become a Global Player Picks Up a New Piece With $2.4B Deciphera Acquisition 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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Cambridge study finds AI more accurately assesses eye problems compared to doctors

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GPT-4 is trained on datasets to offer eye-related advice, diagnosis and management suggestions

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Ono swoops on Deciphera in $2.4 billion takeover

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Japan’s Ono Pharma has bolstered its cancer pipeline with a $2.4 billion agreement to buy Deciphera Pharma of the US and its fast-growing gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) therapy Qinlock. Ono is offering $26.50 per share in cash for the Waltham, Massachusetts-based company, saying the deal will enable it to “build a robust presence in oncology,” one of the group’s key priority areas.

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Pfizer and Genmab’s Tivdak wins full FDA approval for cervical cancer

Pharmaceutical Technology

The FDA granted accelerated approval for the drug back in September 2021 following positive Phase II trial data.

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WuXi AppTec's CEO pledges to 'do the right thing' as sales slip following US biosecurity scrutiny

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With WuXi AppTec’s very existence under threat from proposed biosecurity legislation in the U.S., the Chinese CDMO giant is standing its ground on its quest to preserve its business and “do the rig | With WuXi AppTec’s very existence under threat from proposed biosecurity legislation in the U.S., the Chinese CDMO giant is standing its ground on its quest to preserve its business and “do the right thing,” the company’s CEO, Ge Li, said in the company’s first-quarter earnings report.

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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.