STAT

MARCH 12, 2025

Reports of a new federal plan to study whether there’s a link between vaccines and autism could serve as an early test of the commitments Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) said he received from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in exchange for his support for RFK Jr.’s confirmation as Health and Human Services secretary. On Friday, multiple news outlets reported that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was planning the study.

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PhRMA

MARCH 12, 2025

Health care practitioners (HCPs), and patients too, are sounding the alarm on unnecessary barriers in the system that can negatively impact patients’ access to quality care according to a new survey of HCPs and patients. Specifically, HCPs raised concerns over how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and insurers inappropriately use utilization management tools, like prior authorization, to deny or delay care, ultimately harming the patient and impacting patient access to care.

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MARCH 12, 2025

Tuesday marked the fifth anniversary of the World Health Organization declaring Covid-19 a global pandemic. For science writer Carl Zimmer, a columnist for the New York Times, covering Covid meant “watching [scientists] figuring out this disease in real time.” Notably, “there were a lot of mysteries about it. I was really struck as, as others were, by how strange it was that, that the just a fundamental question of how Covid spread was so unclear and was leading to so much a

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Drug Patent Watch

MARCH 12, 2025

The Unseen Heroes of Generic Drugs: Stability Testing 101 As a consumer, have you ever stopped to think about the rigorous process that goes into bringing a generic version of your favorite medication to market? It's not just a matter of copying a formula and slapping a new label on it. Behind the scenes, generic drug manufacturers are working tirelessly to ensure that their products are safe, effective, and identical to their branded counterparts.

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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.

STAT

MARCH 12, 2025

LONDON — Looking to expand its obesity offerings, Roche on Wednesday said it had partnered with Zealand Pharma to license an experimental weight loss drug for $1.65 billion in upfront cash. The Swiss pharma giant and the Danish biotech will now work together to develop Zealand’s drug candidate petrelintide, aiming to test it on its own and in combination with Roche’s experimental CT-388.

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Pharma Marketing Network

MARCH 12, 2025

Table of Contents Why Keyword Research for PPC Matters in Pharma Marketing Understanding Pharma-Specific PPC Challenges Best Practices for Pharma Keyword Research Optimizing PPC Campaigns for Compliance and ROI Why Keyword Research for PPC Matters in Pharma Marketing Keyword research for PPC is the foundation of any successful pharma marketing strategy.

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Express Pharma

MARCH 12, 2025

Switzerland-based Tenthpin Management Consultants has announced the launch of Tenthpin AI Labs (TAIL) in Hyderabad, creating a Global Centre of Excellence for AI-driven transformation in the Life Sciences sector. TAIL aims to help pharmaceutical, MedTech, biotech, and research organisations differentiate between AI hype and real value. By leveraging India’s technology talent and Hyderabads position as a life sciences hub, Tenthpin seeks to accelerate AI adoption across the drug life cycle,

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STAT

MARCH 12, 2025

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.   Patients prefer messages that are written by AI, but they like them less when they’re told the message was AI-drafted, says a new study that came out yesterday in JAMA Network Open.

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Express Pharma

MARCH 12, 2025

The Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) questions the reliance on the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) in the Ohio State University report titled, Are All Generic Drugs Created Equal? An Empirical Analysis of Generic Drug Manufacturing Location and Serious Drug Adverse Events. IPA stated that FAERS data captures associations between drugs and adverse events but does not establish causation.

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STAT

MARCH 12, 2025

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, hope everyone is enjoying the warmer weather and longer days. Let’s get into the news today.

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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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Pharma Times

MARCH 12, 2025

Phase 2a TREE study assesses safety and efficacy of leriglitazone

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MARCH 12, 2025

Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds.  Sign up here. Hello all, this is Allison DeAngelis, filling in for your Morning Rounds maven Theresa Gaffney.

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Med Ed 101

MARCH 12, 2025

SM is a 48-year-old female who has new-onset symptoms of restlessness, irritability, insomnia, and vivid nightmares. Over the past 3 months, she has also experienced increasing anxiety and mood swings. She reports a feeling of impending doom and difficulty concentrating, which has begun to affect her daily life and work performance. She has a past […] The post Montelukast Causes The Prescribing Cascade – Case Study appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Express Pharma

MARCH 12, 2025

Zydus Lifesciences has received final approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to manufacture and market Methenamine Hippurate Tablets USP, 1 gram. The approved product is a generic equivalent of Hiprex Tablets, 1 gram, in the United States. Methenamine Hippurate tablets are indicated for the prophylactic or suppressive treatment of frequently recurring urinary tract infections where long-term therapy is required.

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The Pharmacist

MARCH 12, 2025

The number of medicines prescribed for ADHD rose by 8% in the last quarter of 2024, the latest NHS figures show. Between October and December there were 870,000 prescription items for ADHD in England, showing a continuing upward trend. The number of identified patients prescribed the medicines also increased by 6.1% to 248,000 compared with […] The post Further 8% increase in ADHD prescribing in last quarter of 2024 appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Pharmaceutical Business Review

MARCH 12, 2025

The collaboration aims to explore this WEE1 kinase inhibitor for treating human papillomavirus + (HPV+) and HPV- HNSCC with specific genomic markers. As per the agreement, Aprea will provide the therapy for backing pre-clinical studies that could pave the way for future trials. The company is set to retain the therapys title, interest, and complete rights.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MARCH 12, 2025

Ono Pharmaceuticals has secured the global rights to sapablursen, an RNA-targeting therapy by Ionis to treat polycythemia vera (PV).

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Big Molecule Watch

MARCH 12, 2025

On March 3, 2025, Amneal announced FDA acceptance of its Biologics License Application (BLA) for two proposed denosumab biosimilars referencing Amgens PROLIA and XGEVA. According to Amneal, the FDA has set a target action date in Q4 2025. Denosumab is a RANK ligand (RANKL) inhibitor that is used to treat bone loss. As previously reported , mAbxience will develop and manufacture the two denosumab biosimilars, and Amneal will pursue regulatory approval and has exclusive commercialization rights in

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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.

Pharmacy Joe

MARCH 12, 2025

In this episode, I’ll discuss the time to delivery of sedation and analgesia after RSI using rocuronium vs succinylcholine. Episode 1008: This Problem With Rocuronium Keeps Coming Up Subscribe on iTunes , Android , or Stitcher A new retrospective study looking at the timing of first-dose sedation and analgesia after rapid sequence intubation (RSI) in patients induced with etomidate and paralyzed with rocuronium or succinylcholine has been published in AJHP.

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pharmaphorum

MARCH 12, 2025

Roche has parted with $1.4 billion upfront to secure rights to an obesity candidate developed by Zealand Pharma.

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BioPharma Dive

MARCH 12, 2025

Funded by investors such as Flagship and General Catalyst, the AI startup claims its platform will help scientists speed up the experimentation process.

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pharmaphorum

MARCH 12, 2025

MSD has opened the doors of a $1bn facility at its site in Durham, North Carolina, that will be used to produce its HPV vaccine Gardasil.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MARCH 12, 2025

The two companies will work together on Zealands amylin analogue petrelintide as a monotherapy and in combination therapies.

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MARCH 12, 2025

The EU has proposed legislation to safeguard the supply of critical medicines but pharma and patient groups are concerned about the details

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BioPharma Dive

MARCH 12, 2025

Harbour BioMed created Élancé Therapeutics to develop bispecific antibody drugs for weight loss. Elsewhere, Geron’s CEO is departing after 14 years.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MARCH 12, 2025

Europes drug regulatory agency has given Kizfizo a negative opinion for the second time, following one from November 2024.

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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.

BioPharma Dive

MARCH 12, 2025

The deal gives the Swiss pharma access to an experimental amylin-targeting treatment it will test in combination with drugs it acquired from Carmot.

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PharmaTech

MARCH 12, 2025

The transaction includes Unloxcyt (cosibelimab-ipdl), which was approved by FDA in December 2024 for treatment of adults with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC).

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MARCH 12, 2025

Vori Health has secured $53m in a Series B funding round, supporting its value-based musculoskeletal care offerings in the US.

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pharmaphorum

MARCH 12, 2025

Thousands more patients with multiple sclerosis in England will soon be able to access Merck KGaA's take-at-home tablet Mavenclad

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