UK firm starts research on skin patch for COVID vaccines
Pharma Times
JULY 31, 2020
The patch will be tested to deliver a vaccine dose via the skin, as well as achieve a simple and secure disposal process to enable at-home use.
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6 Key Takeaways from HBA’s “Virtual Best Practices: Clarity, Collaboration and Connecting”
Pharma Marketing Network
JULY 31, 2020
Recently, the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) held a webinar entitled, Virtual Best Practices: Clarity, Collaboration and Connecting , which dove into the topic of “Zoom fatigue,” a new, commonly used term defined by the draining feeling you experience after a day of long, unnecessary meetings. We are all facing new challenges in the rapidly changing work environment.
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World Courier: COVID-19 impacting trial supply chain
Outsourcing Pharma
JULY 22, 2020
A leader from the specialty logistics firm discusses how the clinical researching industry is shifting, thanks in large part to the pandemic, and how to prepare for the future.
Common Drugs with Effective Off-Label Uses
Drug Patent Watch
JULY 13, 2020
This article was originally published by Mohammed M. Alshehri and Mahmoud M. E. Mudawi in the Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.…. The post Common Drugs with Effective Off-Label Uses appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
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.
Corporate Insiders Pocket $1 Billion in Rush for Coronavirus Vaccine
NY Times
JULY 25, 2020
Well-timed stock bets have generated big profits for senior executives and board members at companies developing vaccines and treatments.
The Fourth Quarter Will Have Little Oxygen – Implications for Healthcare Milestones
Eye on FDA
JULY 31, 2020
Given the state of things in 2020, a lot of us are already thinking about when it will end. Moreover when it does end, it will be good riddance. That said, this difficult year will not go quietly into the night. For those seeking to have a share of voice during the final quarter of the year, they may find it drowned out by circumstances and events. First of all there is the obvious factor of the election cycle that means that the fourth quarter of the year will be different, and more intense tha
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A Practical Guide to Personalization
Pharma Marketing Network
JULY 7, 2020
Great digital should be personal. As the Covid-19 environment continues to cause brands to shift more heavily toward digital and increase their non-physical tactics, it is important to remember this. We must work hard to keep these interactions personal. Personalization of content, experiences, and support services is already a mainstay of ecommerce and retail.
Lonza: the right bio model can make a difference
Outsourcing Pharma
JULY 27, 2020
A leader from the health solutions and technology company explains how the proper biological models can enhance drug discovery and development.
How to Know If your Toddler Has Tooth Decay and How to Reverse It?
Pharma Mirror
JULY 30, 2020
What is a toddler tooth decay? Do you have children in your house? Then you must face the problem of dental cavities and tooth decay and have to deal with these as well. Usually, the decay of the tooth is a breakdown or destruction of tooth enamel. We all know the fact that enamel is. The post How to Know If your Toddler Has Tooth Decay and How to Reverse It?
Kodak C.E.O. Got Stock Options Day Before News of Loan Sent Stock Soaring
NY Times
JULY 31, 2020
The stock options suddenly were worth about $50 million — the latest instance of extraordinary good timing by corporate executives.
5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software
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Look Back – Drug Approvals First Half of 2020 Amidst the COVID Challenge
Eye on FDA
JULY 28, 2020
As the year began, no one really thought that within a few months, the systems upon which we rely on for just about everything would be so severely disrupted and tested by the presence of something we cannot even see with the naked eye. But of course, that is what happened. By March we were remaining at home, including people who worked at FDA who assess new drugs for approval.
EU regulators approve Novartis' breast cancer combo
Pharma Times
JULY 30, 2020
Piqray in combination with fulvestrant is the first treatment for tumours with a PIK3CA mutation
Drug Channels News Roundup, July 2020: Diabetes Costs, Regeneron’s Copay Support, MA Rethinks Coupons, My Favorite Chart Updated, and ABC’s Steve Collis
Drug Channels
JULY 29, 2020
The steamy, socially distanced days of summer are here. Cool off by getting up close and personal with our refreshing selection of articles and insights. In this issue: Pricing problems for diabetes treatments Controversy over Regeneron’s copay support Massachusetts concedes that coupons help some patients (but accumulators hurt) A 2020 update to my all-time favorite chart Plus, thoughtful perspectives on diversity from AmerisourceBergen CEO Steve Collis.
Parexel: improving trial diversity can elevate outcomes
Outsourcing Pharma
JULY 30, 2020
A representative from the pharma services firm discusses how increasing diversity of clinical trial populations can improve research effectiveness.
Pharmapack Moves to May 2021
Pharma Mirror
JULY 31, 2020
Pharmapack Europe (#pharmapackeu), organised by Informa Markets, moves to May 2021 (19-20) to provide attendees, exhibitors and the pharma packaging community the best season and format. The decision follows a careful review with key stakeholders, with the exhibition continuing at its usual location: Hall 7.2 at Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles. By announcing the rescheduling.
A Possible Weapon Against the Pandemic: Printing Human Tissue
NY Times
JULY 27, 2020
Bioprinting could be used for testing potential treatments for Covid-19, cancer and other diseases.
FDA to Hold Virtual AdComm
Eye on FDA
JULY 8, 2020
I don’t usually publish the scheduling of an AdComm with a blog posting. But this one merits one. With fewer than the usual minimum of fifteen days’ notice, FDA has scheduled an FDA Advisory Committee meeting of the Cardiovascular and Renal Drugs Advisory Committee to discuss a new drug application (NDA) for terlipressin, lyophilized power for solution for injection for the proposed indication of the treatment of hepatorenal syndrome.
Federal Court finds Minister’s CSP decision unreasonable on patent eligibility for fixed-dose combination drug product
Pharma in Brief
JULY 28, 2020
On July 10, 2020, the Federal Court issued a decision in a judicial review under the Certificate of Supplementary Protection Regulations ( CSP Regulations ). The application was brought by ViiV Healthcare ULC ( ViiV ) regarding a decision by the Minister of Health ( Minister ) refusing to issue a CSP in respect of Canadian Patent No. 2,606,282 ( 282 Patent ) and the drug JULUCA ® ( Decision ).
Clarity in the Face of COVID-19: Building an Effective Patient Savings Strategy
Drug Channels
JULY 24, 2020
Today’s guest post comes from Frank Dana, Chief Commercial Officer at ConnectiveRx. Frank discusses how the loss of commercial insurance coverage will affect the newly unemployed. He describes how ConnectiveRx's affordability tools can help pharmaceutical manufacturers and patients. To learn more, download ConnectiveRx’s free reference: Five Keys to Building a Successful Copay Strategy in the COVID-19 Era.
Marken doubles capacity of Frankfurt cold-chain facility
Outsourcing Pharma
JULY 22, 2020
The company has expanded the footprint of the location to accommodate an anticipated increase in the need for COVID-19 vaccine and storage needs.
Softbox announces the appointment of new global CFO
Pharma Mirror
JULY 31, 2020
Softbox, a leading global innovator and provider of temperature control packaging systems and thermal covers for the life science and logistics industries, has announced the appointment of Charlie Nicholson as Softbox’s new Global CFO. Reporting directly to Kevin Valentine, CEO of Softbox, Charlie Nicholson joins the leadership team and is responsible for all financial and.
Remdesivir Could Be in Short Supply. Here’s a Fix.
NY Times
JULY 28, 2020
The federal government must work to ensure adequate supply of the coronavirus drug — and distribute it evenly and transparently.
A comprehensive review of database resources in chemistry
Drug Patent Watch
JULY 16, 2020
This article was originally published by Syed Sauban Ghani in Eclética Química under a Creative Commons license. ABSTRACT As scientific community worldwide is publishing a huge number of research articles…. The post A comprehensive review of database resources in chemistry appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
NCLEX: What to Know Before Taking the Exam
Board Vitals - Pharmacist
JULY 12, 2020
The National Council Licensure Examination ( NCLEX® ), is used by all state nursing boards to determine whether or not a nurse is ready to practice at an entry-level. There are two NCLEX examinations, the NCLEX-PN® , for practical and vocational nurses, and the NCLEX-RN® , for registered nurses. Although many concepts are overlapping, this post will solely discuss the NCLEX-RN® for the sake of simplicity.
How Hospitals and PBMs Profit—and Patients Lose—From 340B Contract Pharmacies
Drug Channels
JULY 23, 2020
The stunning growth of specialty pharmacies in the 340B Drug Pricing Program has accelerated a troubling trend: Patients covered by commercial insurance and Medicare Part D are footing the bill for 340B savings. That's the uncomfortable reality of the 340B program’s hidden prescription economics. Whenever a prescription is eligible for 340B pricing, an insured patient could pay thousands of dollars out of pocket—even as the 340B hospital and its contract pharmacy generate substantial profits
Kodak Pharmaceuticals lands $765m US loan
Outsourcing Pharma
JULY 30, 2020
The imaging companyâs newly launched division, created to produce drug ingredients, received the loan from the US International Development Finance Corp.
Made-in-Singapore Cancer Drug ETC-159 Advances Further in Clinical Trials
Pharma Mirror
JULY 30, 2020
First dose of ETC-159 administered in Phase 1B of clinical trials, advancing the development of this drug to treat solid tumours Made-in-Singapore cancer drug, ETC-159, has achieved a new developmental milestone in achieving “First Patient First Visit[1]” in Phase 1B. The first dose of ETC-159 has been administered to patients in this new phase of.
US expands scope of Janssen's Stelara
Pharma Times
JULY 31, 2020
The new approval cover paediatric patients with plaque psoriasis
How to win with a multichannel approach in pharma
pharmaphorum
JULY 1, 2020
This webinar will look at how pharma can use modular content in its multichannel and omnichannel strategies.
Episode 526: Lidocaine technique to reduce injection pain
Pharmacy Joe
JULY 29, 2020
In this episode, I’ll discuss an injection technique for lidocaine that reduces pain. Episode 526: Lidocaine technique to reduce injection pain Subscribe on iTunes , Android , or Stitcher Lidocaine is an anesthetic with a time to onset of about a minute. For this reason, subcutaneous injections of lidocaine can be painful because it has not had a chance to work when the needle puncture is made.
PBM-Owned Specialty Pharmacies Expand Their Role In—and Profits From—the 340B Program
Drug Channels
JULY 21, 2020
Last week, I documented that nearly half of U.S. pharmacies now participate in the 340B Drug Pricing Program. Below, we update our exclusive analysis of the biggest specialty pharmacies within 340B. The four largest specialty pharmacies are owned by CVS Health, Cigna’s Express Scripts business, UnitedHealth Group’s OptumRx business, and Walgreens Boots Alliance/Prime Therapeutics.
Indegene: e-labeling could make paper inserts obsolete
Outsourcing Pharma
JULY 28, 2020
A leader from the life-sciences solutions firm explains how electronic drug labels and inserts offer widespread benefits to various stakeholders.
PCRS releases new guidance on diagnosis of respiratory conditions during COVID
Pharma Mirror
JULY 29, 2020
The Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS) has issued a position statement and recommendations for clinicians on the diagnostic work up of patients presenting with respiratory symptoms while Covid-19 remains in active circulation. The recommendations bring together the cross-functional experience of PCRS members on the safest and most appropriate approach when evaluating patients presenting with respiratory.
GSK sees dip in second-quarter sales
Pharma Times
JULY 30, 2020
Sales decline in the second quarter reflects expected disruption from COVID-19
Free Patent Litigation Docket Reports Data
Drug Patent Watch
JULY 30, 2020
The USPTO Office of the Chief Economist has releases a comprehensive set of patent litigation data files for public use. The Patent Litigation Dataset has been updated as of December…. The post Free Patent Litigation Docket Reports Data appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
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