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RFK Jr looks to alter rare disease regulation by fast-tracking drug approvals

Pharmaceutical Technology

The approval process for cell and gene therapy candidates is tricky, however, given their high-cost and oft-debated benefit-risk ratio. RFK Jr did not question their importance, and acknowledged panellists’ calls for faster regulatory processes. Cell & Gene Therapy coverage on Pharmaceutical Technology is supported by Cytiva.

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Bridging the gap: A comprehensive approach to social determinants of health

Pharmaceutical Technology

Download the free report today for data-driven insights into RWD. Please check your inbox to download the Report. Better insights into how SDoH affects health can highlight the systemic influences that leave certain groups with worse health outcomes than others, despite similar health insurance coverage or access.

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Bolstering Health Technology Assessment With the Help of AI

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Artificial intelligence addresses key limitations of traditional health technology assessments—such as data gaps and time-intensive processes—through automation, real-time data integration, and advanced predictive modeling, leading to faster and more informed decisions. In order to automate and enhance these tasks, AI-driven NLP can assist.

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Harbour BioMed partners Otsuka on new T-cell therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

Cell & Gene Therapy coverage on Pharmaceutical Technology is supported by Cytiva. Please check your inbox to download the Whitepaper. In 2024, Otsuka announced the acquisition of US-based Jnana Therapeutics in a deal worth up to $1.1bn. Topic sponsors are not involved in the creation of editorial content.

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The “Medical Bypass”: new drugs to strike obesity

Pharmaceutical Technology

In the US, most private health insurers have been slow to cover the cost of anti-obesity therapeutics. Medicare Part A, Part B, and Part D do not generally cover approved weight loss medications like Saxenda, but Medicare Advantage plans may allow for expanded coverage, as per the Medicare.org site. By GlobalData. United Kingdom.

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The “Medical Bypass”: new drugs to strike obesity

Pharmaceutical Technology

In the US, most private health insurers have been slow to cover the cost of anti-obesity therapeutics. Medicare Part A, Part B, and Part D do not generally cover approved weight loss medications like Saxenda, but Medicare Advantage plans may allow for expanded coverage, as per the Medicare.org site. By GlobalData. United Kingdom.

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MTHFR, Hashimoto’s and Nutrients

The Thyroid Pharmacist

4] One of the key things to note is that this gene variation also prevents people from properly methylating, which is one of the body’s key detox processes that helps them get rid of toxins. However, some may be concerned with this genetic information getting reported on insurance or to employers.