STAT

APRIL 18, 2025

And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too soon, yes? This is, you may recall, our treasured signal to daydream about weekend plans. Our agenda is still shaping up. We expect to promenade with the official mascots and catch up on our reading, and hold yet another listening party, where the rotation will likely include this , this , this , this and this.

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PharmaVoice

APRIL 18, 2025

Compass Pathways expects to publish the first phase 3 results from a large-scale, psilocybin drug trial by the end of this quarter.

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STAT

APRIL 18, 2025

Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds.  Sign up here. Good morning, and happy Friday! Today’s the last day you’ll hear from me for a couple weeks. I’m taking off on a big trip with some of my best friends. But don’t worry, you’ll be in good hands with a cast of STAT reporters while I’m away.

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European Pharmaceutical Review

APRIL 18, 2025

Eli Lilly and Company has announced positive topline results for the first oral small molecule glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist , taken without food and water restrictions, to successfully complete a Phase III trial. “ ACHIEVE-1 is the first of seven Phase III studies examining the safety and efficacy of orforglipron across people with diabetes and obesity.

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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

APRIL 18, 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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Pharma Marketing Network

APRIL 18, 2025

The pace of transformation in healthcare marketing has accelerated dramatically in recent years. As we dive deeper into 2025, the convergence of digital technology, patient-centric strategies, and precision targeting is redefining how pharma brands communicate with both healthcare professionals and patients. No longer is it enough to rely on traditional outreach methods or static content campaigns.

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Pharma and Life Sciences Blog

APRIL 18, 2025

The Role of Procurement in Mega-Sporting Events Vijendra Fri, 04/18/2025 - 21:41 Imagine transforming a nations economic landscape through the power of sports. Several Middle Eastern countries are doing just that, leveraging mega-sporting events to boost tourism, infrastructure, and global branding. These events are not just about sports; they're strategic platforms for growth.

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Pharma Marketing Network

APRIL 18, 2025

In an age of disruption, where marketing playbooks are rewritten overnight, staying current on pharma marketing news is no longer a luxuryit’s a necessity. For pharma brands navigating the 2025 landscape, real-time insight into market trends, regulatory shifts, and competitive moves can mean the difference between stagnation and strategic advantage.

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pharmaphorum

APRIL 18, 2025

New FDA head says no more pharma on advisory committees Jonah.

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RX Note

APRIL 18, 2025

Introduction The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence necessitates a critical re-evaluation and fundamental reform of pharmacy education to prepare future practitioners for a dramatically changing landscape. With the increasing prevalence of artificial intelligence in academic assignments and daily life, we are inclined to seek quick answers by simply asking, rather than engaging in thoughtful problem-solving.

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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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BioPharma Dive

APRIL 18, 2025

The leaked budget draft, if approved by Congress, would reduce the FDA’s budget authority, indicating more disruption could be in store for an agency already shaken by large-scale layoffs.

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World Pharma News

APRIL 18, 2025

While organoids aim to mimic human organs, the liver's repertoire of complex functions - and thus the energy it needs to operate - have made it challenging for researchers to grow organoids that proliferate and fully function, says Sato. When prioritizing growth and survival in laboratory settings, hepatocytes, the liver's main cells, eventually transformed into cells resembling cholangiocytes, which line the bile duct.

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pharmaphorum

APRIL 18, 2025

WHO (sans US) finishes draft pandemic preparedness agreement Jonah.

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BioPharma Dive

APRIL 18, 2025

Commissioner Martin Makary said the agency would, whenever possible, restrict drug company employees from participating as industry representatives on advisory committees.

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Pharmaceutical Commerce

APRIL 18, 2025

By embracing practical, human-centered use cases, life sciences companies are breaking free from GenAI pilotitis and demonstrating how scalable AI solutions can help transform patient care and provider efficiency.

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BioPharma Dive

APRIL 18, 2025

Alis Biosciences says its goal is to return to investors billions of dollars stuck on the balance sheets of “moribund” biotech companies that have suffered significant setbacks.

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PharmaTech

APRIL 18, 2025

The policy announced by Commissioner Martin A. Makary, MD, will not preclude employees of regulated companies from presenting their views to committees, and rare exceptions will be allowed.

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BioPharma Dive

APRIL 18, 2025

U.K. regulators cleared a multiple myeloma drug GSK withdrew from market three years ago. Elsewhere, an investment firm pressed Elevation Oncology to liquidate and the FDA relaxed risk monitoring requirements for Camzyos.

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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.

PharmaTech

APRIL 18, 2025

The recombinant vaccine, under the brand name Vimkunya, is recommended for persons age 12 and older who are traveling to a country or territory where there is a chikungunya outbreak.

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BioPharma Dive

APRIL 18, 2025

The partners overcame an earlier rejection to win a seventh use for Dupixent, though some analysts are skeptical of its sales potential compared to other emerging medicines for the condition.

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pharmaphorum

APRIL 18, 2025

GSK cements Blenrep comeback with MHRA approval Jonah.

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PharmaTech

APRIL 18, 2025

Calculating the amount of drug needed for compounding requires different considerations for respective drug types and forms.

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PharmExec

APRIL 18, 2025

Dupixent is the first new targeted therapy to receive FDA-approval for chronic spontaneous urticaria in adults and adolescents over 12 years of age in over a decade.

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Pharmaceutical Commerce

APRIL 18, 2025

In the second part of his video interview with Pharma Commerce Editor Nicholas Saraceno, Jody Hatcher, CEO of Morris & Dickson and chair of HDAs board of directors, describes his day-to-day workflow at Morris & Dickson, and how it supports the efficiency and reliability of the distributors operations.

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PharmExec

APRIL 18, 2025

Regulatory action was based on data from the Phase III QUASAR trial, which demonstrated that Eylea HD dosed every eight weeks achieved non-inferior visual acuity outcomes compared to Eylea in patients with macular edema following retinal vein occlusion.

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PharmaTech

APRIL 18, 2025

Innovative drug delivery solutions are evolving due to advances in biotechnology and the demand for biologics, focusing on user-friendly devices that improve patient compliance and support high-viscosity, large-volume treatments and various therapies.

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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.

PharmExec

APRIL 18, 2025

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

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Pharmaceutical Technology

APRIL 18, 2025

The agreement adds to Eli Lillys growing portfolio of AI-enabled drug discovery partnerships.

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PharmExec

APRIL 18, 2025

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

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Pharmaceutical Commerce

APRIL 18, 2025

Business strategies and top news in the biotech / biopharma industry, including market access, supply chain distribution and more.

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