Thu.May 08, 2025

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Bill Gates to accelerate spending at his foundation — then wind it down

STAT

Philanthropist Bill Gates announced Thursday that he will wind down his massive charity in 20 years, doubling spending over that time to accelerate the work it hopes to achieve. Gates made the announcement on the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Gates Foundation, the third-largest player in international philanthropy. He said the foundation would spend $200 billion between now and 2045, when its operations will wind down.

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Lupin gains USFDA nod for Raltegravir Tablets USP, 600 mg

Express Pharma

Lupin announced that it has received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for Raltegravir Tablets USP, 600 mg. Raltegravir Tablets are bioequivalent to Isentress HD Tablets, 600 mg of Merck Sharp & Dohme. Lupin is the exclusive first-to-file for this product and is eligible for 180 days of generic drug exclusivity.

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Opinion: An evidence-based way to make Medicaid less bureaucratic and more efficient

STAT

As a primary care physician serving Medicaid patients, I recently witnessed a preventable hospitalization that perfectly illustrates America’s health care dysfunction. My homebound patient with heart failure needed a routine lab test to adjust their medication. While commercially insured patients can access electronic lab orders, my patient’s Medicaid plan contracted exclusively with a laboratory requiring physical forms by mail.

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RFK Jr launches database project to explore autism causes

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A project to use federal databases to identify the "root causes of autism" has been launched by HHS, but there are concerns about its credibility

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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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Alnylam keeps pushing the rare disease paradigm as RNAi promises even wider indications

PharmaVoice

With another rare disease approval under its belt, Alnylam is still revving up the R&D engines for new indications.

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Majority of Europeans trust technology to improve healthcare, Johnson & Johnson survey finds

Pharmafile

A global survey by Johnson & Johnson MedTech has revealed that a majority of Europeans are willing to share their health data in exchange for more personalised care signalling growing public trust in the role of technology in healthcare. Conducted between August and September 2024, the survey gathered responses from both the general public […] The post Majority of Europeans trust technology to improve healthcare, Johnson & Johnson survey finds appeared first on Pharmafile.

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FABA, IIL, and ABF launch finishing school programme in Hyderabad

Express Pharma

The Federation of Asian Biotech Associations (FABA), Indian Immunologicals (IIL), and Agri Biotech Foundation (ABF) jointly inaugurated a finishing school programme at the Agri Biotech Foundation campus, Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad. This programme gap between academic learning and industry readiness in biotechnology, The programme, which will run until June 4, 2025, provides intensive, hands-on training in wet lab facilities, offering real-world experience in microbiology, molecular biology, and c

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Shionogi aims to buy tobacco giant's pharma unit for $1bn

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Shionogi has reached a $1.

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We are well-aligned to capitalise on the CDMO opportunity

Express Pharma

India may today account for less than 23 per cent of the pharma CDMO market today but has the potential to grow from $3.5 billion to $25 billion. Dr Abdelaziz Toumi, CEO, Lupin Manufacturing Solutions (LMS), explains to Viveka Roychowdhury how LMS is aligning long-term strategies, repositioning key assets, lining up investments in new modalities and leveraging Indias API ecosystem to capitalise on this opportunity.

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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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Boehringer advances oral therapy for geographic atrophy

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Boehringer Ingelheim has started a phase 2 trial of a drug that could offer the first oral drug for geographic atrophy, a major cause of sight loss.

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Gilead, bracing for tariffs, joins peers in US drug production push

BioPharma Dive

The company added to a recent flurry of pledges by pharmaceutical companies, promising $11 billion in new capital and operational investments in U.S. drug manufacturing.

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FDA announces generative AI pilot and rapid rollout plans

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FDA announces generative AI pilot and rapid rollout plans Jonah.

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iOnctura starts randomised phase 1/2 trial in lung cancer treatment

Pharma Times

Study explores whether PI3K targeting could combat resistance

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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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From Barriers to Bridges: Rethinking Medication Access for 2025

Drug Channels

Todays guest post comes from Mike Cohn, Vice President, Network Operations at CoverMyMeds. Mike shares key takeaways on patient access and affordability from CoverMyMeds 2025 Medication Access Report. He focuses on the systemic fragmentation that exists across payers, providers, and pharmacies. Mike explains how these silos delay treatment and lead to increased out-of-pocket costs.

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Amgen’s Tepezza granted marketing authorisation in the UK

Pharma Times

Teprotumumab approved as first targeted treatment for thyroid eye disease

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FDA Announces ‘Aggressive’ AI Implementation Timeline

PharmExec

OncLive serves as the connection to oncology, including groundbreaking cancer news and interviews with top oncologists in multimedia formats.

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Gilead ups its US investment plans by $11 billion

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Gilead Sciences has joined the list of pharma groups hiking their capital investment plans in the US

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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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Parenteral Formulation: Deciding When to Go Frozen or Freeze-Dried

PharmaTech

Scientific, economic, and practical factors should be considered when choosing between the frozen state and lyophilization.

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Tackling EU supply chain challenges while boosting innovation

European Pharmaceutical Review

As EU Health Ministries approach the final stages of negotiations on the future of Europes pharmaceutical rules, Medicines for Europe has called for key actions to ensure medicine supply is protected in the region. Alongside other actions, the organisation proposed that health is central to all political decisions and to conclude the EU pharmaceutical reform.

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Industry Outlook 2025: European Political Impacts on the Supply Chain

PharmaTech

The PharmTech Group interviewed Edwin Stone, CEO of Cellular Origins, about how geopolitical instability in Europe, and beyond, has impacted the bio/pharmaceutical supply chain.

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VC firm Vivo Capital outlays $740m for biotech investment

Pharmaceutical Technology

Vivo Capital has previously backed biotechs acquired by big pharma in billion-dollar deals.

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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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The Role of Physical Activity in Breast Cancer Risk Reduction and Survival

Pharmacy Times

Pharmacists can educate patients on non-pharmacologic strategies that help improve survival outcomes.

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Viralgen and Trogenix to progress gene therapy for glioblastoma

Pharmaceutical Technology

Viralgen has partnered biotech company Trogenix, aiming to accelerate the development of gene therapy for glioblastoma.

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Roche to invest USD 50 billion in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics in the United States over the next five years

World Pharma News

Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced that it will invest USD 50 billion into the United States of America in the next five years. These investments further strengthen Roche's already significant US footprint with 13 manufacturing and 15 R&D sites across the Pharmaceutical and Diagnostics Divisions, and are expected to create more than 12,000 new jobs, including nearly 6,500 construction jobs, as well as 1,000 jobs at new and expanded facilities.

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BioVaxys and Sona partner to develop cancer therapeutics

Pharmaceutical Technology

BioVaxys Technology and Sona Nanotech have signed an agreement to develop cancer therapeutics, utilising the DPX platform (DPX) with THT.

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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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Viatris’ Meloxicam Formulation Demonstrates Efficacy in Post-Surgical Acute Pain

PharmExec

Top-line results from two pivotal Phase III trials found that MR-107A-02 significantly reduced pain intensity following herniorrhaphy and bunionectomy surgeries compared to placebo.

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Sanofi exec tells biotechs not to scrimp on clinical trial design

Pharmaceutical Technology

It is vital for biotech companies to run the right clinical trial and not cut costs, the Sanofi executive said.

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Enterprise Risk Management (ERM): A critical imperative for India’s pharma sector

Express Pharma

The Indian pharmaceutical industry is one of the largest globally, known for its significant role in the production of generic drugs, contributing around 20 per cent of the global supply by volume. The industry is crucial in meeting global healthcare needs, especially in producing affordable medicines. However, the sector faces several supply chain challenges, affecting both domestic and international operations.