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STAT+: Pharma’s reputation with patient groups dips again, mostly due to pricing issues

STAT

For the second consecutive year, the pharmaceutical industry saw its reputation slip among patient advocacy groups, largely due to ongoing concerns over pricing issues, according to a new survey. Of more than 2,500 groups queried, 56% reported the industry had an “excellent” or “good” reputation as it goes about the business of developing and providing medicines.

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FDA’s job cuts paint mixed picture for drugmakers’ R&D plans

PharmaVoice

After a 20% cut to the FDA’s workforce, biotechs and pharmas are bracing for delays. But the impacts won’t be consistent.

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Why 2025 Will Be a Breakout Year for Pharma Marketing Innovation

Pharma Marketing Network

Introduction Imagine standing at the edge of a revolution, where every tool you need to succeed is finally within reach. That’s precisely where pharmaceutical marketers find themselves today. Pharma marketing innovation is poised for an unprecedented surge in 2025, driven by new technologies, regulatory shifts, and evolving patient expectations.

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Will Cobenfy’s clinical stumble derail a once-predicted rise?

PharmaVoice

BMS hopes to broaden the applications for the new schizophrenia drug into areas such as Alzheimer’s disease.

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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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Amgen to invest $900m in Ohio manufacturing facility

Pharmaceutical Technology

Amgen has announced a significant expansion of the Ohio manufacturing facility in the US, with an investment of $900m.

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How integrated real-world data helps identify and improve outcomes for rare disease patients

BioPharma Dive

Pharmaceutical companies are turning to integrated RWD approaches to overcome challenges in rare disease research.

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Top Republican calls for 340B reform in long-awaited investigation

BioPharma Dive

Sen. Bill Cassidy’s report calls on Congress to improve the transparency of the drug discount program in a move praised by pharmaceutical companies and criticized by hospitals.

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Does the Novavax delay augur a COVID vaccine policy change?

pharmaphorum

Does the Novavax delay augur a COVID vaccine policy change? Jonah.

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Developing Generic Drugs for Chronic Diseases: Challenges and Opportunities

Drug Patent Watch

Generic medications have been a cornerstone in the management of chronic diseases, offering a cost-effective alternative to brand-name medications while maintaining similar efficacy.

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Italfarmaco closes on EU okay for Duchenne drug

pharmaphorum

Italfarmaco's oral HDAC inhibitor Duvyzat has been recommended for approval in the EU as a treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)

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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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Merck KGaA to buy biotech SpringWorks for $3.9B

BioPharma Dive

The deal, which has been in the works for months, hands the German pharmaceutical company two approved drugs for rare tumors.

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Merck agrees $3.9 billion takeover of SpringWorks

pharmaphorum

Merck KGaA has reached an agreement with SpringWorks on a $47-per-share takeover deal that values the US biotech at $3.9 billion.

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Innorna secures dual FDA designations for Wilson’s disease mRNA therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

The FDA has granted rare paediatric disease and orphan drug designations for IN013, Innorna's mRNA therapeutic for Wilson's disease.

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World Immunization Week: Highlighting the importance of vaccines for public health

PhRMA

As the United States confronts a resurgence of measles – a disease that was declared eliminated from the United States in 2000 through immunization – it’s a timely reminder of why vaccines remain one of the most powerful tools for preventing dangerous disease, protecting public health and reducing burden on the health care system.

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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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Unlocking a new era in liver cancer treatment: The power of neddylation-targeted therapies

World Pharma News

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common form of liver cancer, continues to pose a significant global health challenge due to its high mortality rate and limited treatment options. However, a new frontier in cancer therapy has emerged, focusing on neddylation modification, a crucial cellular process that influences cancer progression. The latest insights into this mechanism provide hope for targeted therapies that could revolutionize the treatment landscape for HCC.

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Asembia 2025: The Specialty Pharma Pipeline

Pharmaceutical Commerce

A session dives into the trends surrounding specialty drugs and therapies, along with providing an overview of the drug development landscape.

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Asembia 2025: Bridging Health Gaps Through Equity and Education

PharmExec

Tiara Green, president, Accessia Health, highlights key themes from the upcoming discussion on how health equity, literacy, and social determinants are reshaping patient careespecially for those with chronic and rare conditions.

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Asembia 2025: Bridging Health Gaps Through Equity and Education

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Tiara Green, president, Accessia Health, highlights key themes from the upcoming discussion on how health equity, literacy, and social determinants are reshaping patient careespecially for those with chronic and rare conditions.

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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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Asembia 2025: The Specialty Pharma Pipeline

PharmExec

A session dives into the trends surrounding specialty drugs and therapies, along with providing an overview of the drug development landscape.

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Asembia 2025: The Role of Face-to-Face Connection in Pharma Commercialization

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Blake Powers, CEO, Medigi, discusses how face-to-face collaboration and streamlined commercialization strategies are helping life sciences companies deliver therapies more efficiently to patients.

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Asembia 2025: The Role of Face-to-Face Connection in Pharma Commercialization

PharmExec

Blake Powers, CEO, Medigi, discusses how face-to-face collaboration and streamlined commercialization strategies are helping life sciences companies deliver therapies more efficiently to patients.

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CHMP Recommends argenx Treatment for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

PharmaTech

The company said that Vyvgart (efgartigimod alfa) is the first novel mechanism of action for CIDP treatment in more than 30 years.

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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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J&J’s Tremfya gains EC marketing authorisation for ulcerative colitis

Pharmaceutical Technology

The EC has granted marketing authorisation for Johnson & Johnson's (J&J) Tremfya to treat adults with ulcerative colitis (UC).

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Why Distractions Are Detrimental to Business

Pharmaceutical Commerce

In the final part of his video interview with Pharma Commerce Editor Nicholas Saraceno, Paul Levesque, CEO of Theratechnologies, describes the uneasiness behind regulatory complications.

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Merck KGaA strikes $3.9bn deal for SpringWorks

Pharmaceutical Technology

Merck has moved to strengthen its position in oncology and rare diseases with a $3.9bn agreement to acquire SpringWorks Therapeutics.

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FDA Approves Additional Manufacturing Plant for Ferring’s Adstiladrin

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The companys branded form of nadofaragene firadenovec-vncg will also be produced at a hub in Parsippany, NJ.

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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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A Global Approach to Oncology: Q&A with Justin Holko

PharmExec

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

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Pharma Pulse 4/28/25: US Pharma Tariffs Would Raise US Drug Costs by $51 Billion Annually, Report Finds, How the Tariffs Expose Vulnerabilities in the Pharma Pipeline

Pharmaceutical Commerce

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

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How Chicago is Strategizing Around NIH Funding Cuts: Q&A with Michelle Hoffmann

PharmExec

The emerging biotech scene in Chicago has the potential to develop new treatments and technologies, but funding cuts from the federal government could have significant impact on this.

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China approves InnoCare Pharma’s BTK inhibitor for lymphoma

Pharmaceutical Technology

Chinas NMPA has approved InnoCare Pharmas orelabrutinib for use as a first-line treatment for CLL and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL).

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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.