STAT
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
It’s no secret that life expectancy in the United States is among the lowest in the developed world and has been since long before the Covid-19 pandemic. The United States ranked 29 th in life expectancy at birth among peer nations in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development despite spending almost twice as much on clinical care per person as the average OECD nation.
The Pharmacist
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Online treatment service providers have been encouraged 'to review their commercial relationships with third parties' to ensure they abide by medicines advertising regulations, particularly regarding weight-loss medications. This comes as one company, Habitual Healthcare, has changed how it collaborates with online influencers, on the advice of the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
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Express Pharma
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
DKSH reported core EBIT growth and strong cash conversion in 2024, with net sales reaching CHF 11.1 billion, representing a 4.0 per cent increase at constant exchange rates. Core EBIT rose to CHF 343.1 million, an 8.4 per cent increase at constant exchange rates, leading to a core EBIT margin of 3.1 per cent, marking the fourth consecutive year of margin expansion.
European Pharmaceutical Review
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
New analysis by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has highlighted the EUs completely underestimated costs of the newly enforced Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive. Based on the new cost estimates, pharmaceutical manufacturers in Finland alone will be required to fund 280816 million of these expenses, The directive , enforced on 1 January 2025, imposes an extended manufacturer responsibility on the removal of micro-pollutants from wastewaters.
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
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the activist-turned-politician with a long history of embracing anti-scientific views, will become the next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Senators voted 52-48 on Thursday to confirm Kennedy to the role. Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) voted against RFK Jr., as did all Democrats.
Pharmacy Times
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Panelists discuss how menopause marks a significant life transition, characterized by hormonal decline, reproduction cessation, and unique physiological changes requiring medical and emotional support. Health care professionals guide women through lifes reproductive stages, providing comprehensive health care from menarche to post menopause, focusing on individualized prevention of symptom management, and holistic well-being across hormonal transitions.
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Drug Patent Watch
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
The Unsung Heroes of Generic Drug Development: The Power of Partnerships As we navigate the complex landscape of pharmaceuticals, it's easy to overlook the crucial role that partnerships play in bringing affordable, life-saving medications to market. But the truth is, partnerships are the backbone of generic drug development, and their impact cannot be overstated.
Express Pharma
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
The Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, in partnership with the Mumbai Biocluster, hosted the 5th Annual Summit of Biologics Conference and Workshops on Biopharmaceutical Product Development from January 30th to 31st 2025. The event, held at the Novotel Dona Sylvia Resort, Goa, attracted over 700 attendees, including 150 distinguished speakers, 12 sponsors, and 41 exhibitors.
STAT
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
The National Institutes of Health and some VA regions are scouring existing grants using lists of flagged words, which include not just known trigger words for the Trump administration — trans, nonbinary, and diversity — but also “women” and “Covid.” The purpose of the lists remains unclear.
FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
By Lisa M. Baumhardt, Principal Medical Device Regulatory Expert FDA recently released its final guidance for Predetermined Change Control Plans (PCCPs) for Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Device Software Functions (AI-DSF). The final guidance hasnt changed much from the draft guidance with respect to the type of modifications FDA considers applicable for a PCCP and the required components of a PCCP (see our prior blog post on the draft guidance here ).
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
STAT
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
WASHINGTON — Michael Lauer, deputy director of the National Institutes of Health’s extramural research, will leave the agency at the end of the week. News of Lauer’s departure comes one day after Lawrence Tabak, the agency’s longtime second-in-command, retired , a move several agency sources described as “sudden” and “abrupt.
PharmaVoice
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
The two companies will let their long-running contract expire this year, and drugmakers will need to decide which is the best platform for them in a changing marketplace.
STAT
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
This story first appeared in Adam’s Biotech Scorecard, a subscriber-only newsletter. STAT+ subscribers can sign up here to get it delivered to their inbox. I apologize for this depressing, cynical newsletter. I still hope you read it. Why it’s so bleak out there My recent conversations with folks in the biotech investing world can only be described as bleak.
Pharma Times
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Imaging agent to improve prostate cancer detection
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STAT
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds. Sign up here. Good morning! A friend and former journalism school classmate wrote a beautiful essay in the New York Times yesterday about grieving with Paddington (the bear and film franchise). I can’t recommend it enough.
pharmaphorum
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
The US Senate today confirmed Robert F Kennedy Jr as Health and Human Services Secretary, after a vote that largely followed party lines.
The Pharmacist
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
More than nine in 10 pharmacists oppose the self-selection of pharmacy (P) medicines, a recent survey by the Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) has found. This comes as the PDA has launched a report making a case 'against the liberalisation of P medicine sales'. Last year, the the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) confirmed that it no […] The post Nine in ten pharmacists oppose P med self-selection, finds PDA survey appeared first on The Pharmacist.
Pharma Times
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Significant progress for hereditary angioedema condition
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.
BioPharma Dive
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Backed by Goldman Sachs, Novo Nordisk’s parent company and others, Newleos Therapeutics debuted Thursday with $94 million and a plan to develop drugs for brain function and health.
pharmaphorum
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Another AI drug discovery venture has emerged from the Google DeepMind team, Latent Labs, with $50m in funding for its protein design platform.
Express Pharma
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Oita University and Eisai have developed a machine learning model to predict amyloid beta (A) accumulation in the brain using routine clinical data. The model combines background information such as age, gender, smoking history, and medical history with general blood test results and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) items. The details of the model were published in the online edition of Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy on 21 January 2025.
pharmaphorum
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Johnson & Johnson and Sanofi's vaccine for preventing invasive disease caused by E coli looks all but defunct after they abandon a phase 3 trial
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PharmaTech
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Investing in STEM programs for girls in an education setting and then supporting women as they excel in their professional careers is key to ensuring that vital highly skilled personnel are not left behind.
pharmaphorum
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Novo Nordisk's GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide has been shown to help people struggling with alcohol use disorder.
The Script
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Looking for ways to increase your employee retention? Our team at Rx relief discusses the importance of transparent career paths.
Express Pharma
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA (Glenmark) has announced the launch of Latanoprost Ophthalmic Solution, 0.005 per cent (0.05 mg/mL) in the United States. The product is bioequivalent and therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug, Xalatan Ophthalmic Solution, 0.005 per cent, of Upjohn US 2 LLC. According to IQVIA sales data for the 12-month period ending December 2024, the market for Xalatan Ophthalmic Solution, 0.005 per cent recorded annual sales of approximately $113.5 million
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.
World Pharma News
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Physical activity is not only important for fitness, but also for health. This is confirmed by a new study conducted under the direction of Prof. Dr. Maximilian Kleinert at the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbrcke (DIfE). His team discovered that the protein PanK4 plays a crucial role in the energy metabolism of skeletal muscles. It regulates glucose uptake and fatty acid oxidation and is activated by physical exercise.
Pharmaceutical Technology
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
AbbVie has entered a partnership and option-to-license agreement with Xilio for tumour-activated, antibody-based immunotherapies.
BioPharma Dive
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Henry Gosebruch, Neumora’s CEO since 2023, will depart. Elsewhere, Biogen dropped two antisense drugs in a pipeline cull and Voyager hit a setback for its ALS gene therapy.
Pharmaceutical Technology
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Wide areas of the pharmaceutical industry are ripe for enhancement, as examples from the industrys top innovators reflect.
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