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STAT+: Eli Lilly opens a new legal front in its battle against compounded GLP-1s

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Amid ongoing battles over alternate supplies of blockbuster weight loss drugs, Eli Lilly filed new lawsuits against four telehealth firms and their affiliates, but is using a new line of attack — the drugmaker accused two of the companies of engaging in the corporate practice of medicine. To date, Lilly and its rival, Novo Nordisk, have filed dozens of suits against numerous companies involved in compounding versions of semaglutide and tirzepatide, the obesity and diabetes drugs known as

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Pharma and healthcare deals in Q1 2025 remain stable amid shift to scalable global models

Express Pharma

Indias pharma and healthcare sector recorded 71 deals amounting to USD 2.6 billion in Q1 2025, according to the Grant Thornton Bharat Pharma & Healthcare Dealtracker. While this marks a 5 per cent decline in deal volume and a 69 per cent drop in deal value compared to Q4 2024, the report notes continued investor interest. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) accounted for 57 per cent of the total deal value, while private equity (PE) made up 59 per cent of the overall deal volume.

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Many young people want to quit vaping. A new study says medication can help

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The young people who wanted to quit e-cigarettes didn’t necessarily think they were addicted. But they did think nicotine cravings were a problem. When they enrolled in a Massachusetts General Hospital trial, they told researchers they couldn’t study in the library or work at their desks for long before getting the urge to vape. “They really didn’t like that loss of control,” said Eden Evins, director of the addiction center at Mass General.

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New leadership role created at RPS as director for England sought

The Pharmacist

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) is recruiting for a new director for England after previous postholder Dr James Davies left the role at the end of last year. Applicants for the 80,000-85,000 director for England role must be a pharmacist, an RPS member, and have experience or knowledge of more than one sector in pharmacy […] The post New leadership role created at RPS as director for England sought appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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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STAT+: What’s an AI scaling law? We’ve found biology’s, says Profluent

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Y ou’re reading the web edition of STAT’s AI Prognosis newsletter, our subscriber-exclusive guide to artificial intelligence in health care and medicine.  Sign up to get it  delivered in your inbox every Wednesday.   We’re going to dive into a wonky one today. As Ms. Frizzle would say , “Seatbelts, everyone!

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The Impact of Drug Patent Expiration: Financial Implications, Lifecycle Strategies, and Market Transformations

Drug Patent Watch

"Patent Expiration: The $1.4 Trillion Wake-Up Call for the Pharmaceutical Industry As the pharmaceutical landscape continues to shift, one thing is clear: the expiration of drug patents is no longer a footnote in the industry's financials. According to a recent analysis, the loss of exclusivity for top-selling medications will result in a staggering $1.4 trillion in lost revenue by 2025.

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Smaller Pharmacies, Bigger Impact: Inside Manufacturers’ Specialty Networks in 2025

Drug Channels

Last week, we examined the growing concentration of specialty drug dispensing revenues among the largest pharmacies. See The Top 15 Specialty Pharmacies of 2024: How PBMs, Health Systems, and Independents Are Shaping the Market. Today, we dive deeper. Drawing from DCIs new 2025 Economic Report on U.S. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers , we explore how pharmaceutical manufacturers structure their specialty pharmacy networksand how smaller, independent pharmacies have emerged as dominant pl

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Over half of U.S. counties have no system in place for monitoring air quality

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Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds.  Sign up here. Hey all, it’s Lev Facher again. It’s late April, which means it’s already STAT Wunderkinds season! This is your chance to nominate your favorite accomplished, motivated early-career researcher for nationwide recognition.

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Dual immunotherapy for bowel cancer now available under NHS

Pharmafile

Dual immunotherapy, a combination of Opdivo (nivolumab) and Yervoy (ipilimumab), has been granted extension in the UK by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), and recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). It is now a treatment option via NHS-funded commissioning, marking a major milestone for treating patients with […] The post Dual immunotherapy for bowel cancer now available under NHS appeared first on Pharmafile.

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CRISPR’s CEO got a big payday

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Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today?  Sign up  to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Good morning. It’s been one year since I began co-authoring this newsletter! It’s been a great time bringing you biotech news every week, and please continue to send any ideas and tips my way: elaine.chen@statnews.com.

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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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Pharmacists issued warning over social media use

The Pharmacist

The Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) has issued advice to pharmacists following a 'small but consistent increase' in issues involving the use of social media. This includes fitness to practise (FtP) cases and other requests for member support, the PDA confirmed. The PDA has seen cases where pharmacists 'have posted criticism of their employer, shared their […] The post Pharmacists issued warning over social media use appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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CARBOGEN AMCIS manufacturing license advances services in China

Pharmafile

Swiss pharma manufacturing company, CARBOGEN AMCIS, has announced that its facility in Shanghai, China, has been successfully granted Drug Manufacturing License (DML) from Chinas National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). This marks a significant step in the companys expansion into the Chinese pharma market. The Shanghai site excelled in all regulatory expectations when good manufacturing practices(GMP) […] The post CARBOGEN AMCIS manufacturing license advances services in China appe

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The Hidden Costs of Building AI — And How to Address Them

Pharma and Life Sciences Blog

The Hidden Costs of Building AI And How to Address Them Dnyaneshm Wed, 04/23/2025 - 23:02 In 2025, hyperscalers must scale AI faster, at lower cost, and with more flexibility. But strategies built only for performance and speed are falling behind. This white paper outlines a portfolio approach combining in-house infrastructure with strategic outsourcing across ten key supply chain elements.

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AOTI diabetic foot care therapy to be used by NHS

Pharmafile

Effective from September 2025, AOTIs Topical Wound Oxygen (TWO2) therapy has been awarded inclusion in the NHS supply chain. It treats diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) and significantly lowers overall diabetic foot care costs. This adoption follows the publication of results from a health economic (HE) study in the Journal of Diabetic Complications that demonstrated that the […] The post AOTI diabetic foot care therapy to be used by NHS appeared first on Pharmafile.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Recognition that NI GP pharmacist pay 'does not fully align' with AfC

The Pharmacist

GP federations in Northern Ireland have recognised a pay discrepancy between clinical staff employed by hospital trusts and pharmacists employed by the federations. And both the GP federations and the Pharmacists' Defence Association Union (PDAU) have been seeking additional funding to align pharmacist salaries with Agenda for Change (AfC) contracts.

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World Immunisation Week: The role of pharmacists in immunisation uptake and awareness

Commonwealth Pharmacists Association

Unlocking the full power of pharmacists in the fight for equitable immunisation

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Boehringer to expand oncology presence with $572m Tessellate Bio deal

Pharmaceutical Technology

The agreement gives Boehringer access to Tessellates novel approach targeting ALT-dependent tumours.

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Axtria unveils transformational agentic AI platform for life sciences

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Axtria Inc., an AI-first data analytics innovator and global provider of cloud software to the life sciences industry, today announced its next generation of Axtria InsightsMAx, powered by agentic AI.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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.

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Eli Lilly sues Mochi Health and others for ‘deceptive’ tirzepatide marketing

Pharmaceutical Technology

The lawsuit filings are the latest turn in a long-running legal saga between GLP-1RAs makers and compounders.

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Roche gets EU okay for chest pain algorithm

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Roche has claimed a CE Mark in the EU for an AI algorithm that can help doctors decide whether patients with chest pain are having a heart attack.

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BlueRock Therapeutics announces publication in Nature of 18-month data from Phase 1 clinical trial for bemdaneprocel, an investigational cell therapy for Parkinson's disease

World Pharma News

BlueRock Therapeutics LP, a clinical-stage cell therapy company and wholly owned subsidiary of Bayer AG, announced the publication of the 18-month data from its Phase 1 exPDite clinical trial for bemdaneprocel in the journal Nature.

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Senior FDA resignations gut drug advertising function

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Two senior officials at the FDA's drug promotion office have resigned, leading to speculation that a clampdown on some advertising may be on the way.

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.

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UCL researchers launch congenital muscular dystrophy research programme

Pharma Times

The university has been awarded a 1m grant from LifeArc and Muscular Dystrophy UK

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Swiss biotech Veraxa vaults to Nasdaq listing with SPAC deal

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Cancer drug developer Veraxa Biotech has reached a deal to merge with a SPAC in a deal that will give it a Nasdaq listing and a $1.

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Bristol Myers’ prized schizophrenia drug stumbles in testing

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A late-stage study found Cobenfy wasn’t better than a placebo as an add-on to atypical antipsychotics. Some analysts view the failure as a “significant hit” to the drug’s commercial outlook.

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VOXO + PioneerRx: A Smarter Way to Manage Pharmacy Phone Calls

PioneerRx

If theres anything certain in independent pharmacy, its this: the phones never stop ringing.

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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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German antibody maker valued at $1.6B in blank-check merger

BioPharma Dive

The startup, Veraxa, has $253 million in cash and is raising a crossover funding round to support a pipeline of T cell engagers and bispecific drugs for cancer.

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LogiPharma Europe 2025: Three Ways to Turn Sustainability Pledges Into Progress

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Joydeep Ganguly, SVP, corporate operations, interim CIO, Gilead Sciences, shares how stakeholders can drive meaningful, lasting impact by turning pledges into proof points, exercising patience, and embedding sustainability into core business operations.

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Roche looks to a Flagship startup in search of new immune drugs

BioPharma Dive

Repertoire Immune Medicines will get $35 million upfront, and possibly $730 million more, in a deal to help Roche’s Genentech division unearth T-cell targeting therapies for inflammatory diseases.

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PacBio Chosen as Tech Partner for Global Alzheimer’s Disease Research Project

PharmaTech

The project, the North African Dementia Registry, will unite multiple entities for the purpose of developing a comprehensive dataset to advance the research communitys understanding of Alzheimers disease and other dementias in diverse populations.

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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.