NICE publishes final guidance backing Jyseleca for rheumatoid arthritis
Pharma Times
JANUARY 21, 2021
Over 400,000 people in the UK live with RA
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Unlocking the potential in rare disease research with decentralised trials
pharmaphorum
JANUARY 19, 2021
A survey by rare disease patient network Raremark found that 86% of the community members asked were interested in taking part in clinical trials. CEO Jeremy Edwards looks at how decentralised trial models can solve some of the challenges for clinical trial recruitment in rare disease. With low and geographically dispersed patient populations in rare disease, deciding where best to place trial sites can be a headache for sponsors.
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Decentralized trials, remote monitoring continue surging: KCR
Outsourcing Pharma
JANUARY 18, 2021
A representative from the global CRO outlines how forces like COVID-19, decentralized studies, globalization and others are driving change in the industry.
F.D.A. Approves Monthly Shots to Treat H.I.V.
NY Times
JANUARY 21, 2021
A combination of two injectable drugs will provide an alternative to daily pills for people with H.I.V.
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.
Xalkori bags FDA green light for rare paediatric non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Pharma Times
JANUARY 18, 2021
Therapy approved for the treatment of paediatric patients with anaplastic large cell lymphoma
Education and empowerment would provide more equal access to care
pharmaphorum
JANUARY 20, 2021
Ella Balasa says she owes her life to the experimental phage therapy she was able access in no small part thanks to her scientific background. Her mission, she told pharmaphorum, is to ensure everyone has the knowledge and power they need to navigate their own healthcare journey, no matter where they are from or what they do. Ella, 28, was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis – a rare genetic disease which causes a build-up of thick, sticky mucus in the lungs, digestive tract, and sinuses – at 18 mont
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Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Singapore?
Drug Patent Watch
JANUARY 20, 2021
This chart shows the drugs with the most patents in Singapore. 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 Singapore? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
ViiV Healthcare continues HIV care partnership with Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
Pharma Times
JANUARY 18, 2021
Partnership aims to transform HIV patient care with digital services
First Psychiatry Consortium funded project announced for schizophrenia
pharmaphorum
JANUARY 21, 2021
A partnership between University of Oxford, the Earlham Institute, and the global pharmaceutical companies Biogen Inc and Boehringer Ingelheim is announced today to investigate a new drug target for the treatment of schizophrenia. This is the first project to be funded by the international Psychiatry Consortium, a £4 million collaboration between seven global pharmaceutical companies, and two leading research charities, convened and managed by the Medicines Discovery Catapult, that supports high
Boston University taps Shimmer wearables for brain studies
Outsourcing Pharma
JANUARY 21, 2021
The trials, funded by the American Heart Association, will harness the companyâs Verisense wearable sensor platform to examine brain-heart health links.
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
Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Singapore?
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JANUARY 20, 2021
This chart shows the drugs with the most patents in Singapore. 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 Singapore? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
Sanofi’s RSV treatment nirsevimab awarded PIM status
Pharma Times
JANUARY 20, 2021
PIM status was awarded on the basis of Phase IIb results of nirsevimab
Pharma digital transformation: customer data expected to play a pivotal role
pharmaphorum
JANUARY 19, 2021
A new survey highlights the importance of customer reference data to digital transformation and analyses ways pharma companies can improve the quality of their datasets. In a remote world, customer data is more foundational than ever, and Veeva’s 2020 European Customer Reference Data Survey found 91% of organisations view customer data as a global strategic asset, while 88% said it’s essential for new product launches or sales models.
Pfizer pours $25m into Vedanta's Phase II IBD study
Outsourcing Pharma
JANUARY 19, 2021
The pharma giant has invested in the clinical trial exploring the viability of Vedanta Biosciencesâ VE202 inflammatory bowel disease treatment candidate.
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most SPCs in Germany?
Drug Patent Watch
JANUARY 18, 2021
This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) in Germany. SPCs are used in European Union and select others to encourage pharmaceutical innovation by compensating…. The post Which pharmaceutical companies have the most SPCs in Germany? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
US green light for long-acting HIV regimen Cabenuva
Pharma Times
JANUARY 22, 2021
Cabenuva consists of ViiV Healthcare’s cabotegravir and Janssen’s rilpivirine
NICE rejects BMS’ Zeposia MS pill in provisional guidance
pharmaphorum
JANUARY 22, 2021
NICE has said that the NHS should not fund Bristol-Myers Squibb’s multiple sclerosis pill Zeposia (ozanimod) for relapsing multiple sclerosis in first draft guidance. The cost-effectiveness body said that trial evidence showed Zeposia cuts the number of relapses and brain lesions compared with Biogen’s Avonex (interferon beta-1a). But in its first draft guidance NICE said that Zeposia’s effect on progression of disability is unclear.
Enhance Patient Care And Cost Savings By Improving Data Exchange Within The Systems You Already Have
Drug Channels
JANUARY 22, 2021
Today’s guest post comes from Jason Coles, Senior Product Manager for Clinical Effectiveness at Wolters Kluwer, Health. Jason discusses the benefits of accessing patient information across clinical contexts. He introduces us to the Wolters Kluwer drug data solutions. These solutions promote interoperability and help healthcare businesses meet regulations related to health information exchange.
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.
Which pharmaceutical companies have the most granule dosed drugs?
Drug Patent Watch
JANUARY 17, 2021
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NICE no for BMS’ multiple sclerosis drug Zeposia
Pharma Times
JANUARY 22, 2021
Cost-effectiveness estimates 'uncertain', according to NICE
Pfizer/BioNTech say COVID-19 vaccine works against UK variant
pharmaphorum
JANUARY 20, 2021
Laboratory studies have confirmed that antibodies stimulated by Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine can neutralise the new, more transmissible variant of SARS-CoV-2 identified in the UK. The results of the study – published online prior to peer review – are among the first data to indicate that any of the approved coronavirus vaccines can effectively target the mutated spike protein in the UK strain, known as B.1.1.7 lineage or VOC 202012/01.
‘Cognitive’ supply chain approach boosts safety, efficiency: FourKites
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JANUARY 21, 2021
A leader from the supply-chain specialist explains vulnerabilities and challenges unique to pharma, and how professionals can safeguard and streamline.
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.
Which pharmaceutical companies have the greatest global patent coverage?
Drug Patent Watch
JANUARY 22, 2021
This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with patents in the most countries. Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent office) where patent protection is…. The post Which pharmaceutical companies have the greatest global patent coverage? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
Gilead's Veklury should be effective against COVID-19 variants
Pharma Times
JANUARY 22, 2021
Company has completed genetic analysis for UK and South African variants
J&J’s Darzalex Faspro is first US therapy for rare blood disorder
pharmaphorum
JANUARY 18, 2021
Johnson & Johnson’s Darzalex Faspro has become the first product approved by the FDA to treat light chain (AL) amyloidosis, a rare and often fatal blood cell disorder. The new indication is the second for Darzalex Faspro, a subcutaneous version of blockbuster intravenous therapy Darzalex (daratumumab) which is used to treat multiple myeloma on its own and as part of multiple combination therapies.
Continuus lands $69.3m US drug manufacturing contract
Outsourcing Pharma
JANUARY 21, 2021
The small-molecule pharmaceuticals manufacturer secured a DoD/HHS government contract to manufacture critical medicines, including a COVID-19 treatment.
Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services
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Which pharmaceutical companies have the greatest global patent coverage?
Drug Patent Watch
JANUARY 22, 2021
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Pfizer, BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine likely to be effective against UK strain
Pharma Times
JANUARY 21, 2021
Antibodies in blood of vaccinated individuals neutralised in vivo version of variant
Scotland backs Roche’s Rozlytrek for ROS1 lung cancer
pharmaphorum
JANUARY 19, 2021
The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has given a green light to Roche’s Rozlytrek for a rare form of lung cancer, almost seven months after NICE backed the drug in England. Rozlytrek (entrectinib) can now be used by the NHS in Scotland as a treatment option for ROS1-positive, advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) not previously treated with ROS1 inhibitors.
Federal Court updates guidance on COVID-19
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JANUARY 20, 2021
On January 18, 2021, the Federal Court ( FC ) issued its latest COVID-19 Practice Direction , which supersedes all its prior COVID-19 practice directions. The FC’s facilities in Ontario and Quebec have been closed in light of the recent public health measures to combat the pandemic. The FC will continue its operations remotely in these two provinces until further notice.
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