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MARCH 24, 2025

How did 23andMe go bankrupt? The same way bankruptcy was described by Ernest Hemingway in 1926: “Two ways: Gradually, and then suddenly.” Since its founding in 2006, the company, which aimed to give consumers access to their genetic information, faced what seemed like one killing blow after another: questions of whether its business was ethical, the Food and Drug Administration blocking the sale of its tests, and, last year, a cyberattack in which hackers gained access to the recor

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MARCH 22, 2025

Nuffield Trust says supply chains have shifted, with drugs for epilepsy and cystic fibrosis among those now scarce Drug shortages in the UK have risen to their worst level for four years, official figures show, with Brexit considered a key reason so many medications are scarce. Drug companies notified the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) about disruptions to supply 1,938 times during last year the highest number since the 1,967 seen in 2021.

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MARCH 20, 2025

NEW YORK —   A former top federal health official is publicly warning Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that wavering on vaccines and slashing federal programs during a deadly measles outbreak could unleash the next public health disaster.  “The federal government might pause, but the measles virus doesn’t pause. Bacteria and viruses don’t pause.

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Express Pharma

MARCH 20, 2025

Eli Lilly and Company (India) announced the launch of Mounjaro in single-dose vial presentation following the marketing authorisation from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO). It is a treatment for obesity, overweight, and type 2 diabetes that activates both GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) and GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) hormone receptors.

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Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

European Pharmaceutical Review

MARCH 19, 2025

New results from a trial investigating a synthetic form of psilocybin, administered with psychological support, showed that it extended the time participants with treatment-resistant depression (TRD) were free from depressive symptoms. A single 25mg dose of COMP360 psilocybin had benefit over smaller 1mg and 10mg doses in the 52-week COMP004 follow-up study to the Phase IIb (COMP001 and COMP003) trials.

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MARCH 20, 2025

Wholesale egg prices have dropped by more than 40% since late February, a decline that should soon translate into broader savings for consumers at grocery stores. This welcome respite has largely resulted from the lull in significant bird flu outbreaks in recent weeks, perhaps due to seasonal patterns in the virus’s transmission. North American flyways typically remain quiet in February as migratory birds have yet to start their journeys from their winter habitats.

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Drug Patent Watch

MARCH 19, 2025

Unlocking Strategic Investment Opportunities in the Pharmaceutical Industry As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the pharmaceutical industry, one thing remains constant: the expiration of patents on blockbuster medications. These expirations can have a significant impact on the market, creating opportunities for strategic investment and growth.

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Express Pharma

MARCH 19, 2025

The Federation of Pharma Entrepreneurs (FOPE) and PharmaState Academy successfully conducted Session 17 of the PULSE (Pharma Upgradation & Learning Series for Excellence) initiative, delivering comprehensive guidance on gap analysis and implementation plan for revised Schedule M compliance. The 3.5-hour workshop provided participants with direction, supplementary documentation, and hands-on learning, ensuring they were well-equipped to meet compliance requirements.

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Drug Channels

MARCH 21, 2025

Todays guest post comes from Greg Skalicky, President of EVERSANA. Greg discusses some of the challenges manufacturers face with product commercialization, patient access and adherence, and negotiating partnerships with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). He introduces us to EVERSANA DIRECT Commercialization, a direct-to-patient change/model. To learn more about EVERSANA DIRECT Commercialization and how the direct-to-patient model can help you, meet with EVERSANA at the Asembia Summit in Las Vegas

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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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PharmaVoice

MARCH 25, 2025

As it returns from the brink, the vaccine developer has brought in Dr. Ruxandra Draghia-Akli — and her industry and public health chops — to lead R&D.

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STAT

MARCH 19, 2025

For eight years, Ntombi, who worked at a health organization in Johannesburg, helped caregivers tell their HIV-positive children about the disease they had. She made sure those children stayed on the medications that suppressed the virus. She visited her patients at their homes to get them any food and financial support they needed.  But then, one day in late January, she was told she had to stop her work, immediately.

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Pharma Marketing Network

MARCH 20, 2025

Introduction The healthcare industry is undergoing a significant transformation, and ad budgeting is at the center of this shift. With the rapid expansion of digital platforms, evolving patient expectations, and the increasing role of AI-driven marketing, pharmaceutical companies and healthcare brands are allocating more resources to advertising in 2025.

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Express Pharma

MARCH 19, 2025

Tech Mahindra announced a pharmacovigilance (PV) autonomous solution built with NVIDIA AI software to advance drug safety management. The solution leverages agentic artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to enhance the accuracy, speed, and efficiency of pharmacovigilance processes, addressing critical industry challenges such as manual delays and data overload.

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The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

MARCH 21, 2025

Pharmaceutical company will invest money over five years in strategic partnership with the citys authorities Business live latest updates AstraZeneca will invest $2.5bn in research and manufacturing in Beijing, as the pharmaceutical company tries to move past recent controversies including ditching plans for the expansion of a UK vaccine plant and the detentions of top executives in China.

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PharmaVoice

MARCH 19, 2025

Chinese companies are involved in one-fifth of pharma’s clinical development programs, but trade wars and regulatory hurdles could stymie dealmaking.

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Pharma Marketing Network

MARCH 19, 2025

Introduction Social media has become an essential tool for pharmaceutical marketing. However, simply posting content is not enough. To measure success and improve engagement, pharma marketing teams must focus on the right social media analytics. But which metrics truly matter? With increasing regulations, evolving digital trends, and shifting audience behaviors, pharma marketers need to analyze data that aligns with brand goals, compliance requirements, and engagement strategies.

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Express Pharma

MARCH 19, 2025

Sovereign Pharma, gains EU approval for aseptic and terminally sterilised products, including vials, ampoules, cartridges, and pre-filled syringes (PFS) for both liquid and lyophilized formulations. This achievement is a significant step in the companys commitment to quality, safety, and global healthcare excellence. In addition to the EU approval, ANVISA, the regulatory body under Brazils Ministry of Health, granted approval for aseptically processed and terminally sterilised small volume paren

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Speaker: Chris Antypas and Josh Halladay

Access to limited distribution drugs and payer contracts are key to pharmacy expansion. But how do you prepare your operations to take the next step? Meaningful data: Collect and share clinical data regarding outcomes, utilization, and more Reporting: Limited distribution models require efficient tracking and reporting systems Workflows: Align workflows with specific pharma and payer contractual requirements For in-depth, expert insights on pharmacy expansion, watch this webinar from Inovalon.

The Pharmacist

MARCH 20, 2025

Pharmacy leaders have expressed hope that the long awaited pharmacy contract will include an uplift to cover increased National Insurance Contributions (NICs), after MPs voted yesterday against exempting pharmacy employers from the measure. Last month, peers in the House of Lords voted to freeze NICs for primary care employersat 13.8%. This would have seen them […] The post Hopes pharmacy contract will include NI uplift after 'disappointing' MPs vote appeared first on The Pharmac

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PharmaVoice

MARCH 26, 2025

A delay of the prescription-to-OTC rule signals health agencies’ ongoing reluctance to implement new regulations.

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MARCH 24, 2025

23andMe said late Sunday it will file for bankruptcy and CEO and co-founder Anne Wojcicki will depart, after she repeatedly tried and failed to take the storied but financially troubled DNA-testing startup private.  The company will now try to sell itself through a court-supervised sale. It closed Friday valued at a hair under $50 million, a calamitous fall from 2021, when it went public and soared to a nearly $6 billion market cap.

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Pharma Marketing Network

MARCH 19, 2025

Introduction In the highly regulated pharmaceutical industry, audience engagement is more than just a marketing goalit is a necessity for building trust with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients. But how can pharma brands create meaningful connections in a digital landscape crowded with content? Unlike traditional consumer marketing, pharma marketing requires a strategic approach that balances compliance, education, and innovation.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

Express Pharma

MARCH 20, 2025

The National Health Service (NHS) in England has approved Gedeon Richters Ryeqo, the first long-term pill available for endometriosis for patients who have exhausted all other treatment options. The approval addresses the long-standing gap in long-term treatment options for endometriosis, improving overall disease management while easing the burden on healthcare resources, says GlobalData.

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Drug Patent Watch

MARCH 20, 2025

Navigating the Complex World of Biosimilar Regulatory Agency Interactions As a biosimilar developer, you know that getting your product to market can be a long and arduous process. One of the most critical components of this journey is interacting with regulatory agencies. But how can you ensure that these interactions are effective and set your product up for success?

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PharmaVoice

MARCH 25, 2025

The big biotech signed a 15-year lease for approximately 580,000-square-feet of space in “Kendall Commons,” a development project spearheaded by MIT.

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MARCH 20, 2025

NEW YORK — To gene therapy pioneer Jim Wilson, the field is currently clouded with “irrational pessimism.” Companies are abandoning ship; approved therapies aren’t being prescribed. Yet both he and University of Pennsylvania researcher Kiran Musunuru are forging ahead, using contrasting approaches, as they explained onstage at STAT’s Breakthrough Summit East.

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