WHO says vaccines should be effective against Omicron variant
Pharma Times
DECEMBER 8, 2021
A senior official at the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that Omicron is ‘highly unlikely’ to fully bypass vaccine protections.
Pharma Times
DECEMBER 8, 2021
A senior official at the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that Omicron is ‘highly unlikely’ to fully bypass vaccine protections.
Outsourcing Pharma
DECEMBER 7, 2021
According to a leader from Cytoreason, AI isnât necessarily the best or only tool suited to discover new and novel therapiesâit might take a human touch.
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pharmaphorum
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Pear Therapeutics has completed its merger with blank cheque company Thimble Point Acquisition Corp, claiming a Nasdaq listing and raising $175 million in gross proceeds for the digital health specialist. Pear will make its debut on the exchange today after combining with Thimble Point – a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) – in a deal that sidestepped the conventional initial public offering (IPO) route and has propelled its valuation to around $1.6 billion.
NY Times
DECEMBER 5, 2021
Powerful associates of Syria’s president, Bashar al-Assad, are making and selling captagon, an illegal amphetamine, creating a new narcostate on the Mediterranean.
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.
Pharma Times
DECEMBER 9, 2021
In a new report from The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), data from cancer trials alongside assessments from clinicians and patients aims to provide guidance on how to improve services
Drug Patent Watch
DECEMBER 8, 2021
This chart shows the drugs with the most patents in Eurasian Patent Organization. Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent office) where patent protection…. The post Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Eurasian Patent Organization? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
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NY Times
DECEMBER 8, 2021
The antibody drug, Evusheld, was found to be strongly effective in preventing Covid in a clinical trial that enrolled mostly those at high risk.
Pharma Times
DECEMBER 10, 2021
In October 2021, over 356,000 people in England had been waiting for over six weeks for a key diagnostic test
Drug Patent Watch
DECEMBER 9, 2021
This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most concentrate dosed drugs. For a different perspective, see the most popular dosage types. The companies with the most concentrate dosed drugs…. The post Which pharmaceutical companies have the most concentrate dosed drugs? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
pharmaphorum
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Heather Barnes, external innovation lead EMEA at Johnson and Johnson Consumer Health, is a scientist who is truly passionate about consumer health. With her background in biochemistry and eye for identifying innovation trends, the future is bright at Johnson & Johnson Innovation. After making her way from early-stage drug development research to her current role, Heather got straight to work on creating sustainable collaborations that made life better for people and their families.
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
NY Times
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Merck and Pfizer will soon debut prescription pills to treat Covid-19. And more drugs are on the way.
Pharma Times
DECEMBER 7, 2021
According to clinical data, Roche’s new COVID-19 treatment Actemra/RoActemra lowered mortality risk in critically ill adult patients.
Drug Patent Watch
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Annual Drug Patent Expirations for PROAIR+RESPICLICK Proair Respiclick is a drug marketed by Teva Branded Pharm and is included in one NDA. It is available from two suppliers. There are…. The post New patent for Teva Branded drug PROAIR RESPICLICK appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
pharmaphorum
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, life science companies have acted quickly to address the evolving digital needs of healthcare professionals, with mixed success (see graph 1). In the age of information overload, we all know that it is essential to add ‘value’ if we are to cut through the noise. And therein lies an issue. In a recent study by EPG Health, pharma respondents voted ‘providing real value’ the top challenge (of 23) related to digital Health Care Provider (HCP) engagement.
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Outsourcing Pharma
DECEMBER 6, 2021
The organizations have issued an in-depth look on issues impacting inclusivity, why change is needed, and potential solutions for increasing trial diversity.
Pharma Times
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Results show support in favour of heterologous dosing which may help to advance vaccination programmes in poorer countries.
Drug Patent Watch
DECEMBER 6, 2021
This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most cream dosed drugs. For a different perspective, see the most popular dosage types. The companies with the most cream dosed drugs…. The post Which pharmaceutical companies have the most cream dosed drugs? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
pharmaphorum
DECEMBER 10, 2021
AbbVie has ended speculation about what it will charge for its newly-approved Vuity therapy for presbyopia, a sight condition characterised by difficulty in focusing on near objects. The company told CBS it will charge around $80 for a 30-day supply of Vuity , a once-daily eyedrop formulation of muscarinic cholinergic agonist pilocarpine intended as an alternative to reading glasses, contact lenses or laser eye surgery.
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.
NY Times
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Prosecutors have shown personal documents like text messages and notes that Ms. Holmes wrote and have emphasized that she was ultimately responsible for the problems at Theranos.
Pharma Times
DECEMBER 6, 2021
With the emergence of the new Omicron variant bringing into question the effectiveness of current vaccines, scientists caution that viruses will continue to evolve.
Drug Channels
DECEMBER 7, 2021
It’s time for our annual deep dive into employer-sponsored coverage for prescription drugs. For 2021, employers backed away slightly from high-deductible health plans. However, their pharmacy benefit designs increased the use of coinsurance for specialty and fourth-tier drugs. These designs have significantly raised patients’ out-of-pocket obligations and are likely to have reduced adherence.
pharmaphorum
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Personal relationships have been the dominant force in sales for generations but the pandemic has ripped up this conveyer belt of convenience. More than 60% of clinicians are happy to either connect solely via technology or via a hybrid arrangement and there is no going back. The pharmaceutical industry became stuck in a groove of letting doctor-rep relationships obscure the challenge of delivering complex information in perfectly pitched presentations.
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.
NY Times
DECEMBER 6, 2021
President Biden presented a key provision from his Build Back Better bill that would take steps to combat the high costs of prescription drugs.
Pharma Times
DECEMBER 9, 2021
The drug is additionally undergoing assessment with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency for a marketing authorisation in the UK
Drug Channels
DECEMBER 5, 2021
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pharmaphorum
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Already scrambling to refile its obeticholic acid (OCA) drug for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) after the FDA rejected it last year, Intercept Pharma was hoping for more luck in Europe, but has now withdrawn its EU marketing application. Intercept had been hoping to extend the review period in the EU to allow time for results from an ongoing to phase 3 trial to come in, now due in the first quarter of next year, but conceded defeat yesterday.
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NY Times
DECEMBER 6, 2021
President Biden emphasized how the bill would lower prescription drug costs, an issue his administration hopes will build support for the broader package.
Pharma Times
DECEMBER 8, 2021
The Evra hormonal patch can be worn discreetly and according to Gedeon Richter UK Ltd, is over 99% effective at pregnancy prevention
Outsourcing Pharma
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Sited in Pennsylvania, the excipients specialistâs new facility reportedly will work toward advancing drug delivery research and boosting speed to market.
pharmaphorum
DECEMBER 8, 2021
French digital health startup HypnoVR has completed a first-round financing, raising €4.5 million ($5.1 million) that will be used to roll out its virtual reality-based hypnosis therapies. The company has developed a an individually tailored immersive VR platform that it uses to deliver clinical hypnosis techniques to alleviate chronic pain, anxiety and discomfort during medical procedures like surgery.
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