Jazz Pharmaceuticals to acquire GW Pharma for $7.2bn
Pharma Times
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
Jazz will add GW's plant-derived cannabinoid treatment Epidiolex to its roster
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AstraZeneca/Oxford to trial COVID-19 vaccine in children
Outsourcing Pharma
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
A new trial for the AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccine will investigate the efficacy of the vaccine in children aged six and over.
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White paper reveals pathway for digital therapeutics use in Italy
pharmaphorum
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
A white paper has outlined a pathway that could allow Italy to realise the potential of digital therapeutics (DTx). The official journal of the Smith Kline Foundation, Tendenze Nuove, has published the paper entitled “Digital Therapeutics, an Opportunity for Italy” earlier this month. The book features insights and recommendations from 40 leading experts in the field, who hope that Italy will begin to follow in the footsteps of early adopters of digital therapeutics such as Germany, France and
Semaglutide Brings Significant Weight Loss in Obese Patients
NY Times
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
In a clinical trial, participants taking semaglutide lost 15 percent of their body weight, on average.
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.
Say ‘NO’ to bad contracts
Drug Patent Watch
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
Are you tired of having to naviagate complicated contracts to access the information you need? Let DrugPatentWatch free you from weeks of negotiating complex contracts and let you focus on…. The post Say ‘NO’ to bad contracts appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
How to Increase Your Webinar Engagement
Pharma Marketing Network
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
It’s 2019, your plane is booked, your outfits for the next three days are all planned out and packed away in your suitcase. You have a list of all of the presentations you plan on attending during the three-day pharmaceutical conference in New Orleans, and all of your lines have been practiced in front of a mirror for when you go to interview some of the keynote speakers.
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Family cancer experience informs eHealth company
Outsourcing Pharma
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
The founder of Andaman7âs leukemia diagnosis, and his sonâs experience with bone cancer, have helped inform the firm's tech and patient-centric approach.
LSD biotech MindMed buys digital trial firm HealthMode
pharmaphorum
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
Psychedelic medicine biotech MindMed is to acquire digital medicine and therapeutics startup HealthMode for around $32.2 million, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology to speed up drug development. The move will also see ex-Pfizer digital medicine executive Dr Daniel Karlin join the MindMed executive team, along with former Google AI guru Bradford Cross.
US Health Experts: Vaccines Will Increase by Spring
NY Times
FEBRUARY 7, 2021
Officials are racing to vaccinate as many people as possible in order to outpace more contagious variants of the virus that were first identified in Britain and South Africa.
The Biosimilar Landscape: An Overview of Regulatory Approvals by the EMA and FDA
Drug Patent Watch
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
This article was originally published by Ioana Gherghescu and Begoña Delgado-Charro in Pharmaceutics 2021, 13(1) under a Creative Commons Attribution License. Abstract Biosimilar medicines expand the biotherapeutic market and improve…. The post The Biosimilar Landscape: An Overview of Regulatory Approvals by the EMA and FDA appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
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
Webinar Recap – Video, Voice, and Virtual: Applying New Digital Technology to Enhance Customer Experience with PMN
Pharma Marketing Network
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
Moderator and Panelists: Amy Turnquist , EVP, Digital, eHealthcare Solutions (Moderator). Ryan Billings , U.S. Oncology Digital Marketing & Customer Experience at GSK. Desiree Priestley , Director, Patient Support Strategy & Insights at Otsuka America Pharmaceutical. Kristen Palmer Winters , Customer Experience (CX), Americas Hub, Digital & Commercial Innovation, Bayer.
Wayra, GE Healthcare launch accelerator programme for digital health start-ups
Pharma Times
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Edison Accelerator to support start-ups to develop AI applications for healthcare
Blockchain could accelerate drug development: Bloqcube
Outsourcing Pharma
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
With pharma firms seeking solutions to get products in the hands of patients faster, one company believes blockchain technology could provide answers.
Why we need the human element of remote clinical trials
pharmaphorum
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Over the last year, we’ve noticed that “connectivity” doesn’t always equate to “connected” – and that’s just as true in the realm of clinical trials as it is in our personal lives. Amanda Barrell reports from a panel at the Patients as Partners Europe conference on remote clinical trials. Decentralised trials have been growing in popularity in recent years, and the COVID-19 pandemic has served to accelerate that progress.
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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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.
Israel’s Vaccination Results Point a Way Out of Virus Pandemic
NY Times
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Covid cases fell dramatically and quickly among people who were vaccinated, Israeli studies found. It’s the strongest evidence yet that a robust vaccination program can tame the pandemic.
DrugPatentWatch featured in Inc Magazine
Drug Patent Watch
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
DrugPatentWatch was featured in a recent article by Inc. Magazine. In their coverage of Mark Cuban’s new pharma company, they cited our published interview where Mark Cuban Sounds off on Drug Prices.…. The post DrugPatentWatch featured in Inc Magazine appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
2020 OPDP Enforcement
Eye on FDA
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
Last month we looked at a review of FDA press releases for last year and as one might have expected, there was an enormous spike in communications as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Looking now to a review of enforcement by the Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (OPDP) in 2020, we see a different picture. We instead see the same pace as we have the past several years – that is anemic levels of enforcement.
Millions could benefit from genetic screening before prescribing, new research finds
Pharma Times
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
Research led by the University of East Anglia in collaboration Boots UK and Leiden University
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.
Decentralized trials more pandemic-proof than traditional: study
Outsourcing Pharma
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
A study by two trial technology firms reportedly indicates that decentralized trials are outperforming on-site in recruitment, retention and other aspects.
Healthcare’s digital transformation began within weeks of pandemic – report
pharmaphorum
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Healthcare organisations that have been traditionally slow to adopt new technology produced a response to the pandemic that was almost in line with less regulated industries, according to a new report. Findings of research from the cloud communications platform Twilio based on 2,500 enterprise decision makers, including 117 healthcare organisations, showed it took 36 days on average to accelerate a digital transformation strategy.
Coronavirus Vaccine Finder Aims to Help Americans Get Shots
NY Times
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
VaccineFinder.org is an ambitious but limited attempt to simplify Americans’ search for vaccines.
Which pharmaceutical companies have the most liquid dosed drugs?
Drug Patent Watch
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most liquid dosed drugs. For a different perspective, see the most popular dosage types. The companies with the most liquid dosed drugs…. The post Which pharmaceutical companies have the most liquid dosed drugs? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
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.
Novartis Piqray(R) – First and only treatment specially for patients with a PIK3CA mutation in HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer receives HSA approval
Pharma Mirror
FEBRUARY 28, 2021
Novartis announced the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has approved* Piqray®, an ?-specific class I phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PIK3CA) inhibitor, for the treatment of postmenopausal women, and men, with hormone receptor positive (HR+), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2-) negative, advanced breast cancer with a PIK3CA mutation in combination with fulvestrant after disease progression following an endocrine-based regimen.
NHS to open mental health support hubs dedicated to staff
Pharma Times
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Services will be offered to staff who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
Merck Digital Ethics Advisory Panel tackles tech questions
Outsourcing Pharma
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
The panel is intended to address ethical matters that arise around evolving data and digital conduct for all of its various business sectors.
Ireland is open: The biologics boom boosting the Irish economy
pharmaphorum
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
The life sciences industry has an important role in the Irish economy, with sectors such as biologics booming across the country. Rory Mullen, head of biopharma at Ireland’s economic development agency IDA Ireland tells pharmaphorum why business is blossoming in the Emerald Isle. With an attractive corporate tax rate and the youngest workforce in the EU, Ireland continues to be a popular destination for life science companies to settle.
Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services
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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.
U.S. Buys 100,000 Doses of an Eli Lilly Antibody Treatment
NY Times
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
The government will pay $210 million for the doses, which Eli Lilly will ship by the end of March.
New patent for Ironshore Pharms drug JORNAY PM
Drug Patent Watch
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Annual Drug Patent Expirations for JORNAY+PM Jornay Pm is a drug marketed by Ironshore Pharms and is included in one NDA. There are eleven patents protecting this drug. JORNAY PM…. The post New patent for Ironshore Pharms drug JORNAY PM appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
Accelerating Investigator Recruitment with NLP
Pharma Mirror
FEBRUARY 28, 2021
NLP and social graphs are effective instruments to speed up investigator recruitment and ensure timely pharmaceutical product releases. Read how NLP can leverage the power of unstructured data and help find doctors-influencers that can substantially provide assistance to a clinical trial. Igor Kruglyak is a Senior Advisor at the global IT service provider Avenga and a 35+ year veteran executive of global key development and deployment projects.
Parkinson’s UK creates Vivifi Biotech to research ‘promising’ experimental treatment
Pharma Times
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Biotech company will be dedicated to accelerating development of potential treatment
5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software
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