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PTC Therapeutic’s Upstaza has been recommended by both the EMA and CHMP

Pharma Times

It is the first gene therapy to be directly administered into the brain to treat aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency

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Pfizer makes non-profit pledge for low-income nations

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US pharma giant Pfizer has said it will sell some of its patented medicines at non-profit prices to 45 of the world’s poorest countries – including new launches. The initiative will focus on infectious diseases, cancer, inflammation, rare diseases and women’s health, and will include its BioNTech-partnered COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty as well as oral antiviral therapy Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir/ritonavir).

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The GoodRx-Kroger Blowup: Spread Pricing, Pharmacy Margins, and the Future of Discount Cards

Drug Channels

A few weeks ago, GoodRx surprised investors with the unpleasant news that a major grocery chain had stopped accepting its discount card for an unspecified number of prescriptions. As I explain below, the unnamed chain appears to be Kroger— the sixth-largest U.S. pharmacy. What’s more, GoodRx disclosed that Kroger accounts for an unexpected one-quarter of its prescription business.

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Standigm uses AI to discover potential Crohn’s disease treatment

Outsourcing Pharma

The drug company, which uses artificial intelligence to discover and advance repurposed drugs, is harnessing the technology to find a treatment for Crohnâs.

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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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Cumulus Neuroscience begins studies of digital biomarker

Pharma Times

Technology is already being used in clinical trials of new treatments for Alzheimer’s and new studies will provide additional validation

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Top 5 takeaways from international hybrid and virtual meeting guidance for pharma

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The move to online international meetings has left pharma companies with uncertainty around contact compliance. But new joint guidance, from the IFPMA, EFPIA, and PhRMA, provides clarity. To say the world of work has changed is something of an understatement in the pharma and biopharma industry. Since COVID-19 reared its head more than two years ago, the traditional hustle and bustle of in-person annual congresses have largely been consigned to the history books.

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Lithuanian CDMO to open facility in Boston

Outsourcing Pharma

Northway Biotech, a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) based out of Vilnius, Lithuania, is set to open a facility in Boston, US.

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Alternative to open heart surgery emerges following NIHR research

Pharma Times

Less invasive procedure offers an equally effective alternative for heart condition patients

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Biotech founder arrested in US amid murder-for-hire investigation

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The co-founder of Los Angeles biotech Enochian Biosciences has been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into the murder of a Vermont man in 2018. Serhat Gümrükcü (39) has been charged with conspiring to use interstate commerce facilities in the commission of murder-for-hire, along with alleged co-conspirator Berk Eratay (35) of Las Vegas.

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New patent for Astrazeneca drug SYMBICORT

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for SYMBICORT Symbicort is a drug marketed by Astrazeneca and is included in one NDA. It is available from three suppliers. There are ten patents protecting…. The post New patent for Astrazeneca drug SYMBICORT appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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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.

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Most Popular ADHD Medication Alternatives

Fusion Pharmacy

ADHD, or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a common mental health condition in which individuals have a hard time focusing, have difficulty resisting impulses, and are constantly on the go. The most common treatments for ADHD are prescription medications like Adderall or Ritalin, which can have unwanted side effects like loss of appetite, nausea, headache, and trouble sleeping.

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AstraZeneca kidney inflammation treatment trial reaches dosing stage

Pharma Times

Initial group of patients have received Saphnelo in a phase 3 trial evaluating lupus nephritis

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Pay deal averts strike action at GSK’s UK sites

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Industrial action at several GlaxoSmithKline manufacturing plants in the UK has been called off, after an improved pay deal was accepted by the Unite union. Unite said last month it was calling for strike by GSK workers for the first time in the company’s history, saying a “derisory” 2.75% pay increase was in fact a pay cut in real terms given the rising rate of inflation in the UK, currently at around 9%.

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New patent for Antares Pharma drug TLANDO

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for TLANDO Tlando is a drug marketed by Antares Pharma Inc and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. The generic ingredient…. The post New patent for Antares Pharma drug TLANDO appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Doctor’s Appointment vs. Holistic Health Coaching

Fusion Pharmacy

Holistic health coaching is a newer kind of service in which a health coach helps you reach your health goals. You may wonder what the difference is between a doctor’s appointment and an appointment with a holistic health coach. Let’s talk about what holistic health coaching is, how it differs from a regular medical checkup, and where you can go to find personalized health coaching in a holistic way.

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EC approves Janssen T-cell therapy for multiple myeloma treatment

Pharma Times

Approval provides another step forward in transforming multiple myeloma outcomes and eliminating the disease

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Akili partners with gaming giant Roblox on ADHD therapy delivery

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Digital health company Akili Interactive has agreed a deal that could see its gamified therapy for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) hosted on the creative gaming platform Roblox, used by around 55 million users worldwide. First launched in 2006, Roblox is an online space where users can play games – more than 20 million of them at a recent count – created by developers and individuals.

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New patent for Eli Lilly drug OLUMIANT

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for OLUMIANT Olumiant is a drug marketed by Eli Lilly And Co and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are…. The post New patent for Eli Lilly drug OLUMIANT appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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How to Succeed in Pharmacy School

Find Your Script

Are you a student entering pharmacy school? In this video, I’ll talk about my 4 steps to have success in pharmacy school. Stay until the end for my most important step. Watch & Subscribe on our YouTube Channel ! [link]. Hi, I’m Dr. Jessica Louie and I’m an Associate Professor, Board-Certified Critical Care Pharmacist and entrepreneur. I help people find meaning beyond a job title and let go of burnout.

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CHMP recommends Sanofi’s Xenpozyme for rare disease ASMD

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Positive opinion is based on data from clinical trials which showed improvement in lung function

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Takeda, Daiichi-backed wearable study planned in Japan

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A study that will look at the feasibility of tracking people’s lifestyle habits for an extended period using a wearable device has got underway in Japan, backed by drugmakers Takeda and Daiichi Sankyo. The device will be worn by 2,000 people for a year, harvesting data on sleep status, heart rate, and activity levels, according to the study partners, which also include digital health and telemedicine firm MICIN and Tohoku University.

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New patent for Upsher Smith drug TOSYMRA

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for TOSYMRA Tosymra is a drug marketed by Upsher Smith Labs and is included in one NDA. It is available from two suppliers. There are seven…. The post New patent for Upsher Smith drug TOSYMRA appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Prioritizing Self-Care in Healthcare 

Board Vitals - Pharmacist

Physicians and other healthcare professionals are trained to care for others. It’s what we do. In dedicating our lives to caring for others, self-care comes last, and we often put ourselves on the back burner. During training, and in our careers, the default mode is that our own needs come last. That’s embedded into our medical culture. . What if we shifted our focus and treated ourselves as well as we treat those who we love most in the world?

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Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine effective against Omicron in children five and under

Pharma Times

Companies say that three-dose vaccine for children aged six months to five years old is 80% effective at preventing illness

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USAID on expanding digital health globally – part two

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This article follows part one of our two-part series, in which we discussed how USAID invests in digital infrastructure as part of its development and humanitarian assistance programmes. . Adele Waugaman, senior digital health coordinator of the COVID-19 response at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), discusses the value of establishing donor partnerships and how those collaborations can improve digital health options globally. .

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New patent for Kadmon Pharms drug REZUROCK

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for REZUROCK Rezurock is a drug marketed by Kadmon Pharms Llc and is included in one NDA. There are four patents protecting this drug. This drug…. The post New patent for Kadmon Pharms drug REZUROCK appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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What’s Ahead for 1st and 3rd party data, Insights, Analytics & Digital Data Video

Pharma Marketing Network

Tune in to this episode of the Pharma Marketing Podcast with Bharti Rai, Novartis VP, Chief Commercial Operations, Insight, Analytics Officer Data & Digital, for a deeper dive into what’s ahead for 1st and 3rd party data, insights, analytics & digital data. The post What’s Ahead for 1st and 3rd party data, Insights, Analytics & Digital Data Video appeared first on Pharma Marketing Network.

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Thousands to potentially benefit from Roche treatment for sight loss

Pharma Times

Faricimab is administered as an eye injection with an interval of up to 16 weeks

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Can technology help diversify clinical trials?

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This is the second in a two-part series examining how pharma can embrace the DEI agenda to create more effective medicines through more representative clinical trials. You can read part one of this article here. As the shift to home working proliferated during the pandemic, work became decentralised – and many businesses were able to be productive with a workforce at home.

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New patent for Novartis drug KISQALI

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for KISQALI Kisqali is a drug marketed by Novartis and is included in two NDAs. It is available from one supplier. There are eight patents protecting…. The post New patent for Novartis drug KISQALI appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Bharti Rai, Novartis VP & Head of Commercial Acceleration on What’s Ahead for 1st and 3rd party data, Insights, Analytics & Digital Data

Pharma Marketing Network

Tune in to this episode of the Pharma Marketing Podcast with Bharti Rai, Novartis VP, Chief Commercial Operations, Insight, Analytics Officer Data & Digital, for a deeper dive into what’s ahead for 1st and 3rd party data, insights, analytics & digital data. The post Bharti Rai, Novartis VP & Head of Commercial Acceleration on What’s Ahead for 1st and 3rd party data, Insights, Analytics & Digital Data appeared first on Pharma Marketing Network.

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NICE recommendation for Sanofi and Regeneron’s CSCC treatment

Pharma Times

Libtayo has been approved for adults when curative surgery or radiation is not appropriate

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Monkeypox cases are rising. Should we be worried?

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The World Health Organization has said the current outbreak of monkeypox is the largest ever recorded outside sub-Saharan Africa, with cases rising above the 100-mark a few days ago and the UK top of the table with 56 as of yesterday. Top of the list of concerns is how the virus – which does not spread easily between humans and requires skin-to-skin contact – is spreading so quickly in so many countries in Europe, the Americas and Australia where the disease is not endemic.

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New patent for Novartis drug KISQALI FEMARA CO-PACK (COPACKAGED)

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for KISQALI+FEMARA+CO-PACK+%28COPACKAGED%29 Kisqali Femara Co-pack (copackaged) is a drug marketed by Novartis and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are…. The post New patent for Novartis drug KISQALI FEMARA CO-PACK (COPACKAGED) appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Syneos Health promotes industry veteran to CEO

Outsourcing Pharma

Michelle Keefe, formerly the president of medical affairs and commercial solutions, joined the company in 2017; she also had spent 20 years working for Pfizer.

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