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Under-18s with COVID-19 in UK advised to wait 12 weeks for vaccine dose

Pharma Times

The UKHSA have said that deferring the vaccine dose could help to reduce even further the small risk of heart inflammation following vaccination

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The Covid cash cow – a look at the Covid vaccine sales figures

pharmaphorum

The race to find and bring vaccines to market to fight Covid was impressive. So too are the sales figures. Katrina Megget reports. It’s been almost a year since the first Covid vaccine was authorised for use. The mRNA jab, developed by Pfizer and BioNTech, launched to huge fanfare in December 2020 and promised the start of the end of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Gene-edited cell replacement therapy for diabetes set to enter the clinic

Outsourcing Pharma

CRISPR Therapeutics and ViaCyte, Inc. have received the green light from Health Canada for their Clinical Trial Application for VCTX210: an allogeneic, gene-edited, immune-evasive, stem cell-derived therapy for the treatment of type 1 diabetes (T1D).

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most SPCs in Slovakia?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) in Slovakia. 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 Slovakia? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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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.

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MHRA authorises Vumerity for multiple sclerosis patients

Pharma Times

Vumerity is a next-generation oral fumarate treatment for adults with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis

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Boost for Amazon’s telehealth business, as Hilton signs up

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Amazon’s push into the provision of remote healthcare services has been rewarded with a top-tier corporate client – the Hilton hotel chain. The deal – first reported by Reuters – involves the Amazon Care platform, which includes remote, online consultations with clinicians, as well as home visits in some areas. It provides primary and preventive care, ongoing support for chronic conditions, and referrals to secondary and tertiary care.

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Pathway or Perish: The Two-Pronged Hurdle to Ensuring Access in Oncology

Drug Channels

Today’s guest post comes from Carolyn Zele, Senior Manager of Solution Enablement at MMIT. Carolyn describes how oncology pathways were developed to help standardize treatment and ensure quality care. She argues, however, that these pathways often shut manufacturers out of the market. Click here to learn more about MMIT's Pulse Analytics solution , which provides insight into payer- and pathway-driven barriers to access.

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Vertex receives CHMP positive opinion for Kaftrio in children with cystic fibrosis

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Those eligible will have at least one F508del mutation in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene

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Smartphone-powered trial backs J&J’s Invokana for heart failure

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Johnson & Johnson’s SGLT2 inhibitor Invokana has been shown to have a significant effect on heart failure symptoms in a clinical trial that relied entirely on remote monitoring of symptoms using a smartphone app. The real-world CHIEF-HF study is said to be the first fully “decentralised, mobile, indication-seeking clinical study” with no need for patients to visit clinic, according to J&J’s pharma division Janssen.

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Pfizer Asks F.D.A. to Authorize Covid Pill For High-Risk Unvaccinated People

NY Times

The treatment, Paxlovid, is the second antiviral pill to show effectiveness in treating Covid, and works differently from the first.

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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

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CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, and Supermarkets Keep Position in 2022 Part D Preferred Networks—With a Little Help from 340B

Drug Channels

In Consolidation and Preferred Pharmacy Networks in 2022’s Medicare Part D Plans , I highlighted how those networks have hijacked the world of stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plans (PDP) and become a major presence in Medicare Advantage prescription drug (MA-PD) plans. Today, I examine the largest retail chains’ participation in the 21 major 2022 Part D preferred networks that the eight largest plan sponsors will offer.

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NICE recommends Inrebic for rare blood cancer

Pharma Times

Eligible adult patients with primary or secondary myelofibrosis will now be able to access the treatment on the NHS

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In shock move, Biogen chief medical officer Al Sandrock will stand down

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Biogen’s chief medical officer Al Sandrock has announced he will retire at the end of the year, ending a 23-year career at the biotech. The architect of many of Biogen’s biggest-selling drugs, Sandrock is bowing out as Biogen is still struggling with the rollout of its controversial new Alzheimer’s disease therapy Aduhelm (aducanumab).

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Pfizer Will Allow Its Covid Pill to Be Made and Sold Cheaply in Poor Countries

NY Times

The company announced a deal that could help significantly expand access to the Covid-19 treatment, but the agreement excludes a number of countries hit hard by the pandemic.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

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.

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New patent expiration for Novartis drug AMTURNIDE

Drug Patent Watch

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

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EC approves Celltrion’s COVID-19 mAb Regkirona

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Treatment authorised for use in adults with COVID-19 who are at high-risk of progressing to severe disease

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NICE reaches a deal with Roche on access to oral SMA drug Evrysdi

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Roche’s oral treatment Evrysdi for the rare genetic disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) will be made available on the NHS in England, after NICE reached a three-year access agreement with the company. The cost-effectiveness agency had turned down Evrysdi (risdiplam) in draft guidance published in June, saying it was too expensive, but after negotiations with Roche has reached a deal that will make the drug available to around 1,500 people in England.

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Inflation and Retirement: How to Protect Your Savings

NY Times

With prices rising at their fastest rate in decades, people in retirement or approaching it should take extra care to protect their savings.

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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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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most suppository dosed drugs?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most suppository dosed drugs. For a different perspective, see the most popular dosage types. The companies with the most suppository dosed drugs…. The post Which pharmaceutical companies have the most suppository dosed drugs? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Pfizer signs deal to allow expanded use of COVID-19 treatment

Pharma Times

Voluntary license agreement will allow generic versions of pill to be manufactured

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Novo Nordisk on seeking partnerships to expand its portfolio

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Its vast experience in diabetes and the amount of data collected has propelled Novo Nordisk into exploring new modalities and searching for valuable collaborators, according to the company’s senior VP of global drug discovery Karin Conde-Knape. She discusses which therapeutic areas the company is gaining momentum in and how it aims to build its presence within these areas through external partnerships, in a session at the recent BIO-Europe with pharmaphorum’s founder Paul Tunnah.

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AstraZeneca: lupus drug candidate shows promise in Phase III trial

Outsourcing Pharma

According to the pharma firm, Saphnelo (anifrolumab) combined with standard therapy resulted in reduction of systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity.

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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.

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Small Pharmacies Continue to Run Away from Medicare Part D’s Preferred Networks

Drug Channels

In my previous post , I highlighted the largest pharmacy chains that will participate in the 2022 Medicare Part D prescription drug plans (PDP). Today, I examine how smaller pharmacies will participate as preferred cost sharing pharmacies via the pharmacy services administrative organizations (PSAOs) that represent them in negotiations with plans. As you will see here, the largest PSAOs are increasingly rejecting preferred networks.

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NICE recommends cenobamate for treatment of adult epilepsy patients in UK

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Epilepsy affects over 600,000 people in the UK, which is approximately one in every 100 people

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AI specialist Owkin snares $270m alliance with Sanofi in oncology

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Sanofi has made another investment in artificial intelligence, taking a $180 million equity stake in Franco-US startup Owkin with another $90 million in funding for a program to seek out new cancer therapies. The three-year project will focus on four types of cancer, and will deploy Owkin’s predictive biomedical AI models to find new biomarkers and therapeutic targets, as well as building models of the cancers and methods to predict if a patient will respond to a particular treatment.

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Outsourcing Pharma

According to data released by the company, the majority of study professionals plan to run agile or hybrid trials over the course of the next 12 months.

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

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.

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Drug Channels Outlook 2022 (NEW Live Video Webinar)

Drug Channels

Dr. Adam J. Fein, CEO of Drug Channels Institute (DCI) and the author of Drug Channels , invites you to join him for a new live video webinar: Drug Channels Outlook 2022. Broadcast live on December 17, 2021. 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET This page describes the event and explains how to purchase a registration. This event is part of The Drug Channels 2021 Quarterly Video Webinar Series.

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NICE approves first long-acting jab for HIV to replace daily pills

Pharma Times

The announcement follows a positive decision from the SMC in October 2021

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Merck’s oral PCSK9 drug matches injectables in early trials

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Injectable antibodies targeting PCSK9 have failed to take off as expected in the cholesterol-lowering market, but Merck & Co hopes to do much better with an oral alternative. MK-0616 has been shown to reduce LDL cholesterol by a similar margin to injectables sold by Amgen and Sanofi/Regeneron – as well as Novartis’ longer-lasting RNAi therapy Leqvio – in two clinical trials reported at the American Heart Association (AHA) meeting.

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Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug is unlikely to win E.U. approval.

NY Times

The drug, Aduhelm, has been mired in controversy since it was in approved in the United States in June.

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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.