October, 2020

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UK trials digital ‘health passport’ to help borders reopen

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Regular fliers are used to long queues to clear security – but a rigorous COVID-19 testing regime could be added to pre-flight checks backed by a digital “health passport” to prove passengers are free from the coronavirus. The UK is the latest country to test the scheme that allows passengers to demonstrate their coronavirus status as part of a global framework for COVID-safe air travel.

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Finding and Evaluating Generic Drug Market Entry Opportunities

Drug Patent Watch

Here is a copy of the talk I gave at the recent Marcusevans 13th Portfolio Management and Pipeline Optimization for Generics. I cover: How to find and evaluate generic entry…. The post Finding and Evaluating Generic Drug Market Entry Opportunities appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Clinical trials have ‘much work to do’ in boosting diversity

Outsourcing Pharma

A veteran with more than 20 years of experience talks about the vitality of recruiting an inclusive patient population, and the perils of falling short.

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A Dose of Optimism, as the Pandemic Rages On

NY Times

The months ahead will be difficult. But the medical cavalry is coming, and the rest of us know what we need to do.

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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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COVID-19: Challenges, Innovation, and What’s Ahead in 2021

Pharma Marketing Network

Below is a Q&A with Mark Bard, Co-Founder of The DHC Group, who offers his insights on the challenges COVID-19 has brought to pharma, as well as what innovation is taking place due to this full shift to digital and what lies ahead in the future. What is the most challenging aspect of COVID-19 for the industry? Mark Bard: I think the most challenging aspect of the current situation is the inability of anyone – patient, physician, payor, or pharma – to truly predict how long it will take for v

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Oxford start-up Base Genomics acquired by Exact Sciences

Pharma Times

Acquisition will enable Base Genomics to accelerate clinical and commercial development

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New patent for Astrazeneca Ab drug BYDUREON

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for BYDUREON Bydureon is a drug marketed by Astrazeneca Ab and is included in two NDAs. It is available from one supplier. There are thirty patents…. The post New patent for Astrazeneca Ab drug BYDUREON appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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IQVIA: tap the right talent to lead digital transformation

Outsourcing Pharma

In order to effectively handle collection and analysis of huge volumes of vital data, a leader from IQVIA advises bringing on people up to the challenge.

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Remdesivir Fails to Prevent Covid-19 Deaths in Huge Trial

NY Times

An antiviral widely used to treat hospitalized patients did not lower the mortality rate in a multinational trial.

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Perspectives on a Post-pandemic World

Pharma Marketing Network

An interview with Mark Bard, Co-Founder of The DHC Group and Justin Grossman, CEO/Managing Partner, meltmedia. In response to this week’s DHC Virtual Summit with Novartis, Mark Bard, Co-founder/Managing Partner, DHC, talked one-on-one with Justin Grossman about how the COVID pandemic will change the world of digital healthcare marketing. Here are some highlights from their discussion.

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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.

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New research highlights Northern Ireland’s ‘thriving’ life sciences sector

Pharma Times

Pharmaceutical and life sciences industries are growing in importance across country

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Pharma 2030: Will payers fund more preventive care programmes?

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Preventive care programmes are key to better health outcomes, but several factors are limiting their uptake. A new analysis looks at these barriers and asks how they could be overcome. Over the past decade, many healthcare systems have worked to expand their focus on health maintenance and disease prevention as several studies have indicated that preventive care services can play a significant role in improving general health while helping reduce long term healthcare costs.

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New patent expiration for Leo Labs drug PICATO

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for PICATO Picato is a drug marketed by Leo Labs and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are thirteen patents…. The post New patent expiration for Leo Labs drug PICATO appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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WHO: remdesivir shows little effect on COVID-19

Outsourcing Pharma

The agencyâs Solidarity Therapeutics Trial examined a range of drugs repurposed for COVID-19 treatment, finding nearly no effect on patient mortality.

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Trump’s Covid Treatments Were Tested in Cells Derived From Fetal Tissue

NY Times

The “cell lines” used to develop monoclonal antibodies, as well as remdesivir and vaccines, began with fetal tissue decades ago.

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Perspectives on a Post-pandemic World

Pharma Marketing Network

An interview with Mark Bard, Co-Founder of The DHC Group and Justin Grossman, CEO/Managing Partner, meltmedia. In response to this week’s DHC Virtual Summit with Novartis, Mark Bard, Co-founder/Managing Partner, DHC, talked one-on-one with Justin Grossman about how the COVID pandemic will change the world of digital healthcare marketing. Here are some highlights from their discussion.

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ABPI calls on UK government to create non-COVID clinical research strategy

Pharma Times

New report finds UK is leading on early-stage clinical trials but needs strategy to restart non-COVID research

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How real human experiences can power a healthier future

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As part of our series of opinion pieces from leaders at Janssen, the company’s Maria Raad looks at how we can embrace tech and data science to overcome increasing pressures on healthcare systems. For the next generation born in the western world, living to be 100 will be the norm. While this seems like a desirable aspiration for our grandchildren, it adds new pressures on our healthcare systems.

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New patent for Salix Pharms drug XIFAXAN

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for XIFAXAN Xifaxan is a drug marketed by Salix Pharms and is included in two NDAs. It is available from two suppliers. There are twenty-six patents…. The post New patent for Salix Pharms drug XIFAXAN appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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CPhI: Dramatic changes ahead for the generics market

Outsourcing Pharma

Technology impacting generic drugs include artificial intelligence, telemedicine, fraud-preventing digital solutions and more, according to a report.

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Trump’s Treatment Suggests Severe Covid-19, Medical Experts Say

NY Times

Many of the measures cited by his doctors are reserved for patients severely affected by the coronavirus.

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Maintaining Both Your Business and Your Sanity During the Pandemic

Pharma Marketing Network

Just a little more than seven months ago, pharma, agencies, vendors, physicians, pharmacists, patients, and medical supply chains in the U.S. and across the world were caught in a whirlwind of groundlessness and anxiety as Covid -19’s spread quickly enveloped much of the planet. Such a shock to the system required a lot of intense, focused learning to keep the industry up and running, to keep all of healthcare’s stakeholders connected, to continue the mission to safeguard and preserve health.

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BMS’ Opdivo plus Yervoy misses the mark in high-risk melanoma

Pharma Times

Combination treatment did not achieve statistical significance in all-comer population

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Excel spreadsheet blamed for UK’s COVID-19 test and trace woes

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An Excel spreadsheet was behind IT glitch that caused thousands of positive COVID-19 tests to be omitted from the UK’s official records, according to press reports. The issue that left almost 16,000 positive results going unreported has been blamed on the way Public Health England tracks results from mainly private labs that have been hired to add extra testing capacity.

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New patent for Celgene drug POMALYST

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for POMALYST Pomalyst is a drug marketed by Celgene and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are eleven patents protecting…. The post New patent for Celgene drug POMALYST appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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FDA okays first COVID-19 treatment

Outsourcing Pharma

The agency has approved the antiviral drug Veklury (remdesivir), produced by Gilead, for hospitalized patients 12 years and over diagnosed with the virus.

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The Race for a Super-Antibody Against the Coronavirus

NY Times

A network of scientists is chasing the pandemic’s holy grail: an antibody that protects against not just the virus, but also related pathogens that may threaten humans.

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Using Behavioral Science in A Digital World

Pharma Mirror

By Rotem Shor, Medisafe Chief Technology Officer Technology and health have experienced a convergence in the last few years, leading to a new state of digital health that is transforming how we live and work. But there is a greater science behind it that analyzes tremendous amounts of data to shape and personalize our health. The post Using Behavioral Science in A Digital World appeared first on Pharma Mirror Magazine.

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AZ’s long-acting COVID-19 antibody moves into phase III

Pharma Times

Two trials will involve over 6,000 participants at sites in and outside the US

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Novartis launches digital health hub in Canada

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Novartis is opening a new digital health innovation hub in Canada to help develop “scalable, digital solutions” for patients and healthcare providers. The Canadian Biome Digital Innovation Hub will be based in Montreal at the artificial intelligence research institute, Mila. The institute formed a strategic alliance with Novartis in 2019. Canada is the latest country to join a global network of hubs opened by Novartis.

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New patent for Rvl Pharms drug UPNEEQ

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for UPNEEQ Upneeq is a drug marketed by Rvl Pharms and is included in one NDA. There are two patents protecting this drug. This drug has…. The post New patent for Rvl Pharms drug UPNEEQ appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Enosi: COVID-19 adds to autoimmune challenges

Outsourcing Pharma

A leader from the drug research and development company discusses unique problems faced by COVID-19 patients with prior cancer and autoimmune diagnoses.

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First, a Vaccine Approval. Then ‘Chaos and Confusion.’

NY Times

Come spring, Americans may have their choice of several so-so coronavirus vaccines — with no way of knowing which one is best.

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How is Cell Isolation Revolutionizing Medical Industry?

Pharma Mirror

One of the biggest medical advancements of recent times is the invention of the cell isolation method. Also known as cell sorting or cell separation, the cell isolation method has rapidly become an integral component of modern biological and medical research. In this method, a one-cell population or multiple cell types are isolated from a. The post How is Cell Isolation Revolutionizing Medical Industry?

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BMS’ Zeposia hits the mark in ulcerative colitis

Pharma Times

Oral S1P receptor modulator hit both primary endpoints in a phase III trial

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