UK trial to assess Sativex for the treatment of ‘aggressive’ brain tumours
Pharma Times
AUGUST 4, 2021
Sativex is a complex botanical formulation that contains the principal cannabinoids THC and CBD
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F.D.A. Aims for Full Approval of Pfizer Covid Vaccine on Monday
NY Times
AUGUST 20, 2021
Federal regulators are winding down the process of licensing Pfizer’s two-dose coronavirus vaccine, setting up an approval possibly by Monday and possibly kicking off a wave of new mandates.
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Around 250 digital health apps are launching every day, says IQVIA
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 6, 2021
There was a dramatic increase in the launch of health-related mobile applications last year, taking the total number on offer in app stories to 350,000 – and while average quality is currently “middling” it is on the rise, according to a report from IQVIA. The pandemic contributed to another 90,000 apps being introduced in 2020 – an average of 250 per day – and this coupled with rising number and functionality of wearable devices “provides evidence of digital health’s acc
Artificial intelligence stands to ‘revolutionize’ research: Bioclinica
Outsourcing Pharma
AUGUST 5, 2021
A leader from the clinical research tech specialist explains how the use of AI is increasing in the field and outlines the many ways it could SOMETHING.
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.
Upcoming workshop on generic portfolio management
Drug Patent Watch
AUGUST 16, 2021
I’ll be leading a workshop on generic portfolio management, and also giving a talk, at the 14th annual Marcus Evans event on Portfolio Planning and Partnerships for Generics. The event…. The post Upcoming workshop on generic portfolio management appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
SAVE THE DATE: PMN Fall 2021 Summit: Pharma-Marketing Innovations & Trends of 2021 – Sep. 16th
Pharma Marketing Network
AUGUST 18, 2021
SAVE THE DATE – PMN Fall 2021 Summit: Pharma-Marketing Innovations & Trends of 2021 | SEP. 16th, 12:00PM – 1:30PM EST. SAVE YOUR SEAT TODAY. Telehealth: Is It Here to Stay? Once considered a novelty, over the past 18 months, Telehealth has risen to a prominent position in the continuum of care. Pharmaceutical brands must adapt to this new modality and pivot their promotional efforts to ensure that they can leverage the Telehealth channel effectively.
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F.D.A. Aims to Give Final Approval to Pfizer Vaccine by Early Next Month
NY Times
AUGUST 3, 2021
The Food and Drug Administration’s move is expected to kick off more vaccination mandates for hospital workers, college students and federal troops.
SMA Awareness Month: How pharma and digital solutions can improve patient care
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 4, 2021
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a rare disease affecting the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord. It’s a debilitating condition that affects 1 per 8,000 to 10,000 people worldwide , impacting their ability to walk, eat, and breathe. SMA Type 1 represents an estimated 50% of all cases, for which life expectancy is less than 18 months without treatment. .
Virtual reality technology transforming COVID-19 drug discovery
Outsourcing Pharma
AUGUST 9, 2021
Nanomeâs virtual reality tech is being put to use by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and top pharma firms to study COVID-19 and explore drug candidates.
Which pharmaceutical companies have the most spray dosed drugs?
Drug Patent Watch
AUGUST 27, 2021
This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most spray dosed drugs. For a different perspective, see the most popular dosage types. The companies with the most spray dosed drugs…. The post Which pharmaceutical companies have the most spray dosed drugs? 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
Why GoodRx—Not Amazon—May Be the True PBM Disrupter
Drug Channels
AUGUST 17, 2021
The generic prescription market is being disrupted—but not by the big, bad spaceman from Seattle. Instead, consider how GoodRx is affecting patients, payers, and PBMs. Below I summarize the latest financial results for GoodRx’s discount card business. We estimate that the company accounted for $4.1 billion in U.S. prescription revenues for 2021. That’s about six times its 2016 figure.
Existing drug could offer hope as new therapy for ALL in children
Pharma Times
AUGUST 26, 2021
Early stage research found 5-azacytidine may be used to treat 'devastating' disease
Ivermectin Demand Surges Though It Doesn’t Work for Covid-19
NY Times
AUGUST 30, 2021
Prescriptions for ivermectin have jumped to more than 88,000 per week, some pharmacists are reporting shortages and people are overdosing on forms of the drug meant for horses.
Older people ‘more likely to engage with digital physiotherapy care’
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 25, 2021
Researchers in the US have found that older people are far more likely to engage with digital physiotherapy programmes digitally than those in younger age groups. Gen Xers, working-age baby boomers and retirees – collectively the over-41 age bracket – were more likely to start a musculoskeletal (MSK) programme delivered via digital channels than Gen Zers and millennials, according to Hinge Health, whose back and joint pain programme was used in the study.
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.
Revive Therapeutics reports progress with Phase III COVID-19 trial
Outsourcing Pharma
AUGUST 30, 2021
A leader from the rare and infectious disease treatment specialist talks about ongoing research into a potential treatment for mild-to-moderate COVID-19.
New patent for Boehringer Ingelheim drug SYNJARDY
Drug Patent Watch
AUGUST 24, 2021
Annual Drug Patent Expirations for SYNJARDY Synjardy is a drug marketed by Boehringer Ingelheim and is included in two NDAs. It is available from one supplier. There are six patents…. The post New patent for Boehringer Ingelheim drug SYNJARDY appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
Health Canada’s proposed amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations and the Medical Devices Regulations
Pharma in Brief
AUGUST 9, 2021
On July 31, 2021, Health Canada published a Notice of Intent outlining its plan to amend the Food and Drug Regulations ( FDR ) and the Medical Devices Regulations in the spring of 2022. The proposed amendments are intended to modernize the Canadian therapeutic product regulatory system at every stage of products’ lifecycles from authorization to post-market.
Home antibody tests for COVID-19 to be made available in UK
Pharma Times
AUGUST 26, 2021
Up to 8,000 people per day can access the tests
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.
An Experimental H.I.V. Vaccine Fails in Africa
NY Times
AUGUST 31, 2021
Researchers ended a large trial in South Africa after finding that an experimental vaccine offered little protection.
Funding round swells digital health firm Whoop’s value to $3.6bn
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 31, 2021
Fitness wearable company Whoop has raised another $200 million in funding that will help fund its expansion into international markets – and take on deep-pocketed rivals like Amazon, Apple and Google. The sixth-round financing was led by SoftBank’s Vision Fund 2, taking the total raised by the company to date to around $400 million, and catapults Whoop’s valuation to a massive $3.6 billion.
Pharmaceutical industry must fix broken supply chain: Phlow
Outsourcing Pharma
AUGUST 3, 2021
A leader from the company says to ensure medicines keep reaching the patients that need them, the industry must revamp outdated technologies and techniques.
New patent for Boehringer Ingelheim drug JARDIANCE
Drug Patent Watch
AUGUST 23, 2021
Annual Drug Patent Expirations for JARDIANCE Jardiance is a drug marketed by Boehringer Ingelheim and is included in one NDA. It is available from four suppliers. There are six patents…. The post New patent for Boehringer Ingelheim drug JARDIANCE 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.
A Video History of Pharmacies and Prescription Prices: From Soda Fountains to GoodRx
Drug Channels
AUGUST 31, 2021
Charlotte Morabito at CNBC has put together “Why Pharmacies Overcharge,” an entertaining and provocative video on the pharmacy industry and its generic prescription pricing. It’s definitely worth your time. I especially enjoyed the cool visualizations of Drug Channels Institute’s industry data. Links below. The video covers the history of pharmacy, from the “Soda Fountain Era” to “Lick, Stick, and Pour” to the rise of PBMs and GoodRx. .
New BRCA-targeting drug could treat advanced prostate cancer
Pharma Times
AUGUST 23, 2021
Talazoparib delayed disease progression in Phase II trial
F.D.A. Fully Approves Pfizer Vaccine
NY Times
AUGUST 23, 2021
The move was expected to kick off a round of new vaccination mandates from hospitals, schools and private companies.
Cambridge team says AI could diagnose dementia with one scan
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 10, 2021
Researchers at Cambridge University in the UK are trialling an artificial intelligence system that they think could spot the signs of dementia after a single brain scan. The team – led by Prof Zoe Kourtzi of the university and Alan Turing Institute – told the BBC that the AI could make it possible to start treatment earlier to slow down progression of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services
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Psychedelics research institute launches in Australia
Outsourcing Pharma
AUGUST 3, 2021
The Psychae Institute, established by a global team of scientists, will conduct pre-clinical and clinical research around psychedelic medicine development.
Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Denmark?
Drug Patent Watch
AUGUST 22, 2021
This chart shows the drugs with the most patents in Denmark. Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent office) where patent protection is desired.…. The post Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Denmark? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
Ep. 014 – RJ Lewis and Diane Bartoli of ePocrates Discusses the State of eCME – August 9, 2021
Pharma Marketing Network
AUGUST 11, 2021
Tune in with the Pharma Marketing Network for an insightful conversation with R.J. Lewis and Diane Bartoli, VP and General Manager of epocrates, as she shares her background with eCME, how COVID-19 has been driving it’s rapid growth, the other digital channels that have come into play, the term “snackable eCME” and how we can expect eCME to trend in a post-COVID sense.
NICE’s health technology assessment methods and processes to be evaluated
Pharma Times
AUGUST 19, 2021
Public consultation launches on proposed changes aiming to provide earlier access to new treatments
5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software
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