Fri.Dec 29, 2023

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We wish we’d written that: STAT staffers share their favorite stories of 2023

STAT

It’s time to take stock of the year that was in health and science: the meteoric rise of weight loss drugs , the approval of the first CRISPR-based therapy , the continuing effects of abortion access restrictions after the Dobbs decision, and much more. Below is our annual list of stories that STAT staffers loved, and wish that they had written.

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Navigating transplant networks: Ensuring equitable access and improving outcomes for highly sensitised kidney transplant patients

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Navigating transplant networks: Ensuring equitable access and improving outcomes for highly sensitised kidney transplant patients Mike.

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Fights over methadone, harm reduction, and more: 3 addiction stories to watch in 2024

STAT

The U.S. drug crisis is as bad as it’s ever been, and there are few signs things are getting better. About 110,000 people died of drug overdoses in 2023, about the same as in previous years. Fentanyl, the powerful synthetic opioid that now dominates the illicit drug market, remained the main culprit. Xylazine, the veterinary sedative known as “tranq,” only became more common.

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Eisai working on wristband sensor for brain amyloid

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Eisai and Oita University have developed a machine learning-powered wearable that can predict whether someone is at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease

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Position Your Pharmacy for Expansion

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.

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Opinion: There’s a less intimidating alternative to EpiPens for dangerous allergic reactions. Why won’t the FDA approve it?

STAT

My son Thomas has carried around a needle since he entered kindergarten at the age of 5. That was a big responsibility for a small child to carry an injector loaded with lifesaving epinephrine, but since he was 19 months old, he has worked with our entire family to manage his anaphylactic food allergies, asthma, and eosinophilic esophagitis. We are not alone.

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FDA warns of rare hypersensitivity reaction due to antiseizure drugs

Pharmaceutical Technology

FDA warns that levetiracetam and clobazam can cause DRESS, a rare hypersensitivity reaction which can be life threatening.

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Masterclass with Dr Ajaz S Hussain, Pharma Expert | Regulatory Watch

Express Pharma

The world of pharma regulations is constantly evolving, presenting new challenges and opportunities. In this ever-changing environment, continuous learning is key. Therefore, Express Pharma is launching “Regulatory Watch” a series of Master Classes led by experts and thought leaders to empower you with the knowledge and insights needed to navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape successfully.

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Enveric’s EB-003 selected as lead candidate for mental health disorders

Pharmaceutical Technology

Enveric Biosciences has selected EB-003 as its lead drug candidate from its EVM301 series for difficult-to-treat mental health disorders.

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IIL begins construction of greenfield veterinary vaccine facility in Genome Valley, Hyderabad

Express Pharma

Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) has started construction of its new greenfield veterinary vaccine facility to manufacture the Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccine (FMD-Vac) as well as Foot and Mouth Disease + Haemorrhagic Septicaemia Vaccine (FMD+HS-Vac) in Hyderabad’s Genome valley. This unit will have a BSL3 facility for the manufacture of Drug substances and a Fill-Finish capability for the production of both drug products FMD vaccine and the FMD+HS vaccine.

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Oral peptides: A new era in drug development

World Pharma News

For decades, a substantial number of proteins, vital for treating various diseases, have remained elusive to oral drug therapy. Traditional small molecules often struggle to bind to proteins with flat surfaces or require specificity for particular protein homologs. Typically, larger biologics that can target these proteins demand injection, limiting patient convenience and accessibility.

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5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software

Are you still using workarounds to manage your daily operations? To achieve peak performance, it's time to explore other options for specialty and infusion pharmacy software. Streamline pharmacy operations and improve clinical performance with automated processing, real-time data exchange, and electronic decision support. Download this helpful infographic to: Drive efficiency and patient adherence from referral receipt to delivery and ongoing care – all with our Pharmacy Cloud.

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The Top 5 Q&As of 2023

PharmExec

Pharm Exec spent the year speaking with some of the most interesting professionals from the life sciences industry.

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The smart-design evolution of the laboratory space

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In this penultimate instalment of the five-part, festive series of the pharmaphorum podcast, host Nicole Raleigh speaks with Bobby Savarese, senior principal and business development director at Unispace Life Sciences, exploring how laboratory space requirements have changed since the pandemic.

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New patent expiration for NOVO drug SAXENDA

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for SAXENDA Saxenda is a drug marketed by Novo and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are twenty-one patents protecting… The post New patent expiration for NOVO drug SAXENDA appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Palisade Bio receives milestone payment for PALI-2108 development

Pharmaceutical Business Review

Received through the foundation’s Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Ventures programme, this payment is part of a priorly disclosed grant under research programme agreement with Giiant Pharma to support the development of treatments for moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis (UC). The latest payment is received by Giiant Pharma, the company’s co-development partner.

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New patent expiration for Becton Dickinson drug CHLORAPREP WITH TINT

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for CHLORAPREP+WITH+TINT Chloraprep With Tint is a drug marketed by Becton Dickinson Co and is included in one NDA. It is available from two suppliers. There… The post New patent expiration for Becton Dickinson drug CHLORAPREP WITH TINT appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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New Year, New Goals: 2024

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Wow… do the years just fly by! I can’t believe that it’s been over 10 years since I started the thyroidpharmacist.com blog in 2013, and now 2023 is almost over. Around this time of year, I tend to be very introspective. I was visiting with my family and my mom commented about how quiet I have been… but I love this time of year… the end of the year is always a perfect opportunity to reflect, let go of the past, dream, and plan for the future.

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New patent expiration for Becton Dickinson drug CHLORAPREP ONE-STEP

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for CHLORAPREP+ONE-STEP Chloraprep One-step is a drug marketed by Becton Dickinson Co and is included in two NDAs. It is available from two suppliers. There are… The post New patent expiration for Becton Dickinson drug CHLORAPREP ONE-STEP appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Top Ten Reasons Our Weight Loss Protocol Will Work For You

Community Pharmacy

More than half of all Americans say they would like to lose weight, but making this goal a reality can be an intimidating task to take on alone. As we head into the New Year, there’s no better time than now to implement change in your routine and habits that can lead to real, lasting weight loss. Over the years Community Pharmacy has developed our Weight Loss Protocol , a system that has proven to work, whether you are looking to trim a few pounds or lose—and keep off—substantial weight.

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New patent expiration for Novo Nordisk drug VICTOZA

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for VICTOZA Victoza is a drug marketed by Novo Nordisk Inc and is included in one NDA. It is available from two suppliers. There are six… The post New patent expiration for Novo Nordisk drug VICTOZA appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Calculus’s Liz Klein: Investing in a changing landscape

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To learn more, Deep Dive editor Eloise McLennan sat down with Calculus Capital’s investment director, Liz Klein, to discuss the dynamic world where capital meets compassion.

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Replay Signs Exclusive Licensing Agreements with NIH and Miltenyi Biotec for Cell Therapy Development and Manufacturing

PharmaTech

Through Syena, its oncology-focused product company, Replay will develop and manufacture T-cell receptor and natural killer cell therapies with the NIH and Miltenyi Biotec.

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Top 3 Manufacturing and Packaging Articles of 2023

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Popular works in the category explore 340B guidelines, ‘smart pharma’ capabilities, and commercialization trends.

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The Decline and Fall of the Clinician–Scientist

PharmaTech

Clinician-Scientists are vital innovation spark plugs, accounting for 40% of Nobel awards in Physiology or Medicine, and two thirds of Big Pharma CSOs.

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Install Mobile Apps Not Available in Your Country

RX Note

Introduction At times, you may encounter useful mobile applications that are not available in your country, such as BNF Publications. However, do not feel disappointed. iOS Devices To install apps not available in your country, you can either Option 1: Create a new Apple ID with a different country or region Sign out of your current Apple ID in the App Store.

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Top 5 Pharmacy Times Pediatrics Articles of 2023

Pharmacy Times

From newsworthy moments to groundbreaking research, these were the most-read pediatrics-related articles on Pharmacy Times in 2023.

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most gel dosed drugs?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most gel dosed drugs. For a different perspective, see the most popular dosage types. The companies with the most gel dosed drugs… The post Which pharmaceutical companies have the most gel dosed drugs? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Top 5 Pharmacy Times Oncology Articles of 2023

Pharmacy Times

From newsworthy moments to groundbreaking research, these were the most-read oncology-related articles on Pharmacy Times in 2023.

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Qualifying Examination to Practice Pharmacy

RX Note

Introduction The Qualifying Examination to Practice Pharmacy is pre-requisite for pharmacist registration with the Pharmacy Board of Malaysia (PBM). It is held 3 times a year to examine candidates' knowledge and ability to apply Malaysia laws regulating the sale and supply of medicinal products from pharmacies. Category of Applicants The following groups of applicants are eligible to sit for the examination: Pharmacy graduates who are the citizens of Malaysia and wish to register as Provisionall

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Top 5 Pharmacy Times Health Systems Articles of 2023

Pharmacy Times

From newsworthy moments to groundbreaking research, these were the most-read health systems-related articles on Pharmacy Times in 2023.

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Venus Remedies gets marketing approval from Israel, Colombia for two oncology drugs 

Express Pharma

Venus Remedies has secured marketing authorisation for docetaxel from Israel and cytarabine from Colombia. While docetaxel, an antineoplastic agent, is beneficial in the treatment of breast, prostate, head, neck and non-small cell lung cancer, cytarabine is useful in acute non-lymphocytic leukaemia, acute lymphocytic leukaemia and chronic myelocytic leukaemia.