Sat.Jan 25, 2025 - Fri.Jan 31, 2025

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Sustainability in Pharmaceutical Outsourcing

PharmaTech

Pharmaceutical Technology spoke with Saharsh Davuluri, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, Neuland Laboratories, to see how the push to sustainability is impacting contract manufacturers.

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Safety Risk Sinks Cargo Therapeutics’ Cancer Cell Therapy Prospect, Leading to 50% Staff Cut

MedCity News

Phase 2 data for Cargo Therapeutics CD22-targeting cell therapy show low durability and cases of a severe immune response, some that were classified as grade 4 or 5 serious adverse events. Cargo is discontinuing the study and shifting focus to a different cell therapy on track to begin Phase 1 testing in mid-2025. The post Safety Risk Sinks Cargo Therapeutics Cancer Cell Therapy Prospect, Leading to 50% Staff Cut appeared first on MedCity News.

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GSK backs £50m Oxford University cancer vaccine programme

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A GSK alliance with Oxford University aims to identify precancerous changes in cells that could form the basis of preventive vaccines.

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FDA approves Vertex’s acute pain treatment Journavx

Pharmaceutical Technology

The FDA has approved Vertex Pharmaceuticals oral Journavx (suzetrigine) to treat adults with moderate-to-severe acute pain.

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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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An ALS treatment wave is approaching, and this biotech CEO is ready to surf

PharmaVoice

Coya Therapeutics is entering into a phase 2b study for its ALS, and the biotech’s CEO believes it’s on the cusp of a game changer.

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Open Source Healthcare – The Cure for Stagnant Medical Innovation

MedCity News

We are living in a moment when many realize that collaboration yields better, faster and more affordable advances. Open source also enables the potential for bigger profits and revenue. Whats in reach: a small amount of money paid for treatments across millions of people, rather than expensive lifesaving treatments only for the few who can afford them.

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Sanofi reports Q4 2024 increase in net income to $916m

Pharmaceutical Technology

Sanofi has announced an increase in net income from continuing operations for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024, reaching 880m ($833m).

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Pfizer offers $60m to settle prescriber kickback claims

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Pfizer has paid $60m to settle US government allegations that its Biohaven unit made improper payments to prescribers of its migraine drug Nurtec ODT.

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MedCity FemFwd: Comparing Maternal Health in Employer-Sponsored Populations vs. Medicaid

MedCity News

In this episode, were joined by Emily Lindemer, an executive director at Morgan Health. Lindemer discusses a recent report she co-authored, which focuses on maternal health opportunities in employer-sponsored insurance. The post MedCity FemFwd: Comparing Maternal Health in Employer-Sponsored Populations vs. Medicaid appeared first on MedCity News.

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FDA approves new Alzheimer’s treatment regimen

PharmaTimes

Patients and care partners may find once every four weeks maintenance dosing easier

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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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Pfizer settles Biohaven kickback claims case for $59.7m

Pharmaceutical Technology

Biohaven, acquired by Pfizer in 2022, allegedly took doctors to high-end restaurants and paid speaker honoraria for preferential prescriptions.

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Could an ECG spot people at risk of cognitive decline?

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UK Biobank study suggests someone's risk of premature ageing or cognitive decline could be predicted using a simple ECG reading supported by an AI

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Vertex Pharma’s Opioid Alternative Wins FDA Approval, First in a New Class of Pain Meds

MedCity News

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Jounavx is now FDA approved, providing patients a non-opioid option for treating acute pain. The twice-daily pill is the first in a new class of medicines that block a key pathway in the peripheral nervous system. The post Vertex Pharmas Opioid Alternative Wins FDA Approval, First in a New Class of Pain Meds appeared first on MedCity News.

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European Drug Shortage Monitoring Platform Fully Operational

PharmaTech

The platform is live with full functionality for use by marketing authorization holders and national competent authorities to report drug supply information.

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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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Roche targets continued growth after strong 2024 sales

Pharmaceutical Technology

Roche achieved a sales growth of 7% (3% in CHF) in 2024, citing strong demand for pharmaceutical products.

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Ascentage raises $126m in first biotech IPO of 2025

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China's Ascentage completes the first US biotech IPO of 2025, raising $126m for its pipeline of small-molecule cancer drugs.

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Medtech Startup Quibim Corrals $50M to Advance AI Analysis in Medical Imaging

MedCity News

Quibims technology applies artificial intelligence analysis to medical images to detect biomarkers. Hospitals and biopharma companies are among the startups customers, using its technology to analyze images to detect disease and guide clinical trial enrollment. The post Medtech Startup Quibim Corrals $50M to Advance AI Analysis in Medical Imaging appeared first on MedCity News.

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NICE recommends gene therapy for severe sickle cell disease

European Pharmaceutical Review

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued positive final draft guidance for a one-off gene therapy which provides a potential cure for certain patients with severe sickle cell disease. This approval of CASGEVY (exagamglogene autotemcel) is indicated for individuals 12 years and older who have certain types of severe sickle cell disease.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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Will European PFAS ban disrupt pharma supply chains?

Pharmaceutical Technology

A proposed ban on PFAS chemicals is being challenged over concerns about potential supply chain disruption in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Two more biotechs, Metsera and Maze, cross IPO finish line

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Metsera and Maze Therapeutics have become the second and third biotechs to complete an IPO on the Nasdaq this year.

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We Need to Talk About Hospice

MedCity News

It’s a place where compassion and dignity are paramount, where patients and families find solace and support during the most challenging times. We owe it to them to ensure that hospice care is of the highest quality, accessible to all and integrated into the broader continuum of care. The post We Need to Talk About Hospice appeared first on MedCity News.

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Vedanta Biosciences reveals Phase 2 VE303 results

PharmaTimes

Study highlights VE303's potential in reducing recurrent CDI

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Optimizing Clinical Supply Strategy: Navigating Challenges & Finding Your Ideal Model

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Natural killer cells, a rising alternative to CAR-T cell therapy

PharmaVoice

These innate immune cells may provide a safer, lower-cost option in cancer and autoimmune diseases.

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AstraZeneca abandons plan for £450m vaccine plant in UK

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In a shock move, AstraZeneca has ditched its plan to invest 450m in a new vaccine manufacturing plant in the UK.

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Are ICHRAs Actually Good for Employers and Employees?

MedCity News

ICHRAs are gaining a lot of interest in healthcare. Some say they are beneficial because they give employees more choice in their health insurance, while others are more skeptical. The post Are ICHRAs Actually Good for Employers and Employees? appeared first on MedCity News.

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Behind the Headlines: Sana’s Type 1 Diabetes Breakthrough, Drug Price Negotiations, and More

PharmaTech

Brian Feth, Jonathan Grinstein, PhD, Beth Willers, and Laks Pernenkil go behind the headlines to discuss major news announcements made during the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference, a wave of new Medicare drug price negotiations, and more.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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The AI advantage in discovering new medicines 

Pharmaceutical Technology

With continued investment and growing buzz from the industry, the AI hype is expected to extend through 2025 and beyond.

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Ozempic is first GLP-1 drug FDA-approved for kidney disease

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Novo Nordisk's Ozempic has become the first drug in the GLP-1 class to be cleared to prevent worsening kidney disease in type 2 diabetics

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DeepSeek v. ChatGPT: Why is healthcare so expensive in America? (Video)

MedCity News

The AI race heats up with a new kid on the block from China. How did it compare against a popular U.S. genAI engine on a simple healthcare industry question? The post DeepSeek v. ChatGPT: Why is healthcare so expensive in America? (Video) appeared first on MedCity News.

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Alligator Bioscience reports survival benefit of mitazalimab with mFOLFIRINOX

PharmaTimes

Comparison shows improved survival rates for pancreatic cancer treatment

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How to Prove Marketing Value: Demonstrate Content ROI and Contribution to Sales

Every marketer knows how important it is to prove their efforts drive sales opportunities, but that’s easier said than done. When problems like sales and marketing misalignment, lack of data, and wasted efforts persist, marketers can’t measure, prove, or increase their impact on revenue at a time when demonstrating marketing value is critical. Using analyst and expert data, this guide to marketing impact and content attribution explains: How B2B buyers use content The most common types of conten