World Pharma News

MAY 2, 2025

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have developed a technique that enables efficient delivery of therapeutic proteins and RNA to cells. The method, presented in Nature Communications, shows promising results in animal studies to deliver gene editors and protein therapeutics. The method is based on so-called extracellular vesicles (EVs), tiny bubbles that are naturally secreted by cells and can transport biologically active molecules between cells.

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STAT

MAY 2, 2025

Theirs is an unusual scientific collaboration, to say the least. Jacob Glanville is an immunologist, who worked for the pharma giant Pfizer before striking out to found startups focused on developing therapies that protect against things like coronaviruses, malaria, HIV, and, more recently, snakebites. Tim Friede is a truck mechanic and snake enthusiast from Wisconsin.

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PharmaVoice

MAY 2, 2025

Regulators have signaled their willingness to embrace alternative tests and guide the industry in new directions.

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STAT

MAY 2, 2025

Cytokinetics committed an unforced error that has extended the review of its heart disease drug by three months, knocked down its stock price, and once again, triggered the ire of investors over questionable management decision-making.  The Food and Drug Administration “recently notified” Cytokinetics, the company announced Thursday, that the agency required additional time to fully review a safety management plan for the Cytokinetics’ drug aficamten.

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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.

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MAY 2, 2025

Shares in Eli Lilly have weakened after pharmacy benefit manager CVS Health said it would no longer cover its weight-loss therapy Zepbound.

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Express Pharma

MAY 2, 2025

The advent of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2024 (DPDP Act) marks a significant shift in the landscape of data privacy and protection. While the DPDP Act will affect most investigations, for the pharmaceutical industry and health insurance sector, this new legislation effectively seeks to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of personal data, requiring additional care, especially during investigations.

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STAT

MAY 2, 2025

Hired someone new and exciting? Promoted a rising star? Finally solved that hard-to-fill spot? Share the news with us, and we’ll share it with others. That’s right. Send us your changes, and we’ll find a home for them. Don’t be shy. Everyone wants to know who is coming and going. And here is our regular feature in which we highlight a different person each week.

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BioPharma Dive

MAY 2, 2025

Sales of the company’s copycat to J&J’s blockbuster medicine reached $150 million in the first quarter, adding to a surge in revenue for Amgen's biosimilar business.

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STAT

MAY 2, 2025

The country’s top nonpartisan government watchdog has confirmed it is examining the costs of running the nation’s only active Medicaid work requirement program, as Republican state and federal lawmakers consider similar requirements. The U.S. Government Accountability Office told KFF Health News that its analysis of the Georgia Pathways to Coverage program could be released this fall.

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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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Pharmaceutical Technology

MAY 2, 2025

The post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) market is expected to grow at a high compound annual growth rate of 16.1% from $1.2bn in 2024 to $5.5bn by 2034 across the seven major markets (7MM: the US, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK, and Australia), according to leading data and analytics company GlobalDatas recent report, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Opportunity Assessment and Forecast.

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STAT

MAY 2, 2025

Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds.  Sign up here. Hi, Morning Rounds editor Karen Pennar here, filling in for Rose, who usually pens the Friday edition. She’s off covering the autism community, more about which below. I know there’s been much discussion lately in this space about potato chips, french fries, and even burgers.

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The Pharmacist

MAY 2, 2025

Community Pharmacy England (CPE) has said it is 'open to discussing' how weight-loss injections could be delivered through community pharmacies on the NHS, following rumoured plans reported in the national media. Reports in The Times, The Telegraph and the Daily Mail today suggest that the approach may be piloted by the Department of Science, Technology […] The post CPE 'open to discussing' NHS weight-loss jabs through pharmacies appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Express Pharma

MAY 2, 2025

The global dermatological cell and gene therapy (CGT) market is poised for exceptional growth at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31.3 per cent, with sales projected to rise from $291 million in 2024 to $1.5 billion in 2030. Significant advancements in treatments for dermatology disorders are anticipated, driven by innovations from both small to mid-sized pharma and biotech companies, says GlobalData.

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MAY 2, 2025

A new policy from the NIH in the US will cut billions of dollars of funding for research organisations and hospitals outside the US.

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Pharmafile

MAY 2, 2025

Global biotechnology company Genmab plans to submit a supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for epcoritamab, targeting the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory (R/R) follicular lymphoma. The move, in collaboration with AbbVie, marks a significant step toward the international development of the therapy.

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MAY 2, 2025

A planning application has been filed to invest 1bn in "the world's leading centre for cancer research and treatment" in London.

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PharmaTech

MAY 2, 2025

While global harmonization exists, there are still differences between the US and European GMP requirements that manufacturers should know, says Siegfried Schmitt, PhD, vice president, Technical at Parexel.

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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.

The Pharmacist

MAY 2, 2025

Pharmacists have been told to expect enquiries about seasonal ailments like hay fever and infected insect bites over the bank holiday weekend. It comes as NHS England reported 19,562 visits to the hay fever page on nhs.uk between Monday 28 and Wednesday 30 April, compared to 8,390 for the same period the previous week. Following […] The post Pharmacists told to expect hay fever and insect bite enquiries over bank holiday appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Pharmafile

MAY 2, 2025

Aviva Capital Partners (ACP), an infrastructure and real estate investor, and Socius, a mixed-use developer, have unveiled plans for a new 1bn project to create a globally leading centre for cancer research and treatment in Sutton, London. It intends to bring leading life sciences researchers and organisations together to drive innovation in cancer research.

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pharmaphorum

MAY 2, 2025

More than a year after it was rejected by the FDA, Satsuma Pharma's intranasal migraine therapy Atzumi has been given the go-ahead by the agency

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The Pharmacist

MAY 2, 2025

Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) has accepted a 120m minimum reimbursement offer in the 'first part' of a financial deal with the Scottish Government. This is a 10m uplift on the 110m guaranteed minimum reimbursement outlined in last year's contract. The new deal will see the sector receive at least 120m in medicines reimbursement, as well […] The post BREAKING: Community Pharmacy Scotland accepts reimbursement uplift appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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BioPharma Dive

MAY 2, 2025

The FDA pushed back its decision date on Cytokinetics’ heart drug, while AstraZeneca got Phase 3 results that could help it expand use of a top drug.

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Big Molecule Watch

MAY 2, 2025

On April 28, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey denied Janssen Biotech, Inc. (Janssen) and Johnson & Johnsons motion for a preliminary injunction seeking to enjoin Samsung Bioepis Co. Ltd. (Samsung) from launching a private label biosimilar of Janssens STELARA (ustekinumab) in a breach of contract case. The courts opinion is currently under seal.

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Pharma Marketing Network

MAY 2, 2025

Trust is no longer a luxury in healthcare marketingits a necessity. In an era where misinformation spreads faster than facts, crafting a healthcare brand strategy that inspires confidence is more essential than ever. As consumers, providers, and payers grow increasingly skeptical of institutional messaging, brands must work harder to earn loyalty. But how do you build trust in a digital ecosystem thats constantly shifting?

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European Pharmaceutical Review

MAY 2, 2025

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Zevaskyn (prademagene zamikeracel) as the first autologous cell-based gene therapy for treating recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) wounds. Also known as pz-cel, the cell sheet-based treatment is applied via a single surgical application. The gene therapy uses a patients keratinocyte cells that have been genetically modified, so that they produce functional Type VII collagen, Abeona Therapeutics explained.

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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.

Pharmaceutical Technology

MAY 2, 2025

Pliant is slashing 45% of its workforce in a move to minimise costs and preserve cash reserves.

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Pharma Marketing Network

MAY 2, 2025

In a digital age overflowing with content, how does a pharma brand truly connect with its audience? Imagine your brand not just being seen, but heardconsistently, authentically, and on demand. Thats the promise of healthcare podcasts , which are rapidly emerging as one of the most powerful tools in pharma marketing. Audio storytelling allows brands to break through the noise without being intrusive.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MAY 2, 2025

As scientists explore treating genetic disorders before birth, the promise of foetal gene therapy is growingbut there are hurdles to overcome.

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