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Novo Nordisk crowns cell therapy pipeline with $598m Heartseed deal

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Novo Nordisk is paying $55 million upfront to secure rights to a cell therapy for heart failure developed by Japanese startup Heartseed. The Danish drugmaker has acquired exclusive rights outside Japan to Heartseed’s HS-001 therapy based on heart muscle cells (cardiomyocytes) derived from human stem cells, and is due to start the phase 1/2 LAPiS trial in Japan later this year.

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Novartis reports 'clinically relevant' survival data for Lutathera

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The radioligand therapy was linked with a significant increase in progression-free survival and a clinically relevant increase in overall survival in patients with midgut neuroendocrine tumours

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New patent for Vifor Fresenius drug VELPHORO

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Annual Drug Patent Expirations for VELPHORO Velphoro is a drug marketed by Vifor Fresenius and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are seven patents…. The post New patent for Vifor Fresenius drug VELPHORO appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Novartis, Molecular Partners launch trial to test ensovibep as COVID treatment

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The EMPHATHY clinical trial will enroll patients with COVID-19 to test the drugâs effectiveness in preventing worsening of symptoms and hospitalization.

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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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What HCPs think about blood clots linked to COVID-19 vaccines

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In the latest edition of What HCPs Think , CREATION.co’s Laura Marsh looks at what healthcare professionals are saying about blood clots linked to COVID-19 vaccines. The formation of blood clots is a necessary process in order for the body to repair damage caused by injury and to slow down bleeding. However, when blood clots form inappropriately, this limits blood flow through vessels and can pose a significant health risk.

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Janssen’s myeloma CAR T therapy cilta-cel demonstrates ‘sustained efficacy’

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Updated study results showed an overall response rate of 98% with a longer-term follow-up at a median of 18 months

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Skin-patch COVID-19 vaccine could offer enhanced antibody responses, according to preclinical data

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COVID-19 vaccination via Vaxxasâ novel high-density microarray patch showed 'significantly enhanced' T-cell and spike-specific antibody responses compared to needle delivery, according to a pre-print preclinical study published this week.

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ASCO21: Lynparza aces adjuvant breast cancer therapy trial

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AstraZeneca and Merck & Co’s Lynparza is primed for even wider use in the treatment of breast cancer after a phase 3 trial showed it could extend the time for the cancer to return when used as adjuvant therapy. Giving Lynparza (olaparib) to women with BRCA-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer straight after chemotherapy and surgery to remove the tumour reduced the risk of recurrence, secondary cancers or death by 42% compared to placebo after 2.5 years of follow-up.

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'Indian' variant of coronavirus now dominant strain in the UK

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Officials warned that early evidence suggests there may be an increased risk of hospitalisation for Delta compared to the Alpha (Kent) strain

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New patent for Chiesi drug FERRIPROX

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Annual Drug Patent Expirations for FERRIPROX Ferriprox is a drug marketed by Chiesi and is included in three NDAs. It is available from two suppliers. There are five patents protecting…. The post New patent for Chiesi drug FERRIPROX 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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Ketamine as a Depression Treatment Saved Me

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I tried everything to treat my depression. Ketamine is the one thing that worked.

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Prostate Cancer Drug Development Summit

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The inaugural Prostate Cancer Drug Development Summit is the only industry-led meeting uniting large pharma, biotech and pioneering academics with the ambitious objective of accelerating the clinical development of safe and effective therapies to treat prostate cancer. With sessions on both early and advanced stages of prostate cancer (Non-Metastatic Castrate-Resistant Prostate Cancer (nmCRPC) and Metastatic Castrate-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC) , this is a conversation not to mi

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Opdivo, Yervoy combination approved to treat malignant pleural mesothelioma

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Combination immunotherapy treatment approved in the EU for first-line treatment of adults with unresectable MPM

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New patent expiration for Cumberland Pharms drug VIBATIV

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Annual Drug Patent Expirations for VIBATIV Vibativ is a drug marketed by Cumberland Pharms and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are eleven patents…. The post New patent expiration for Cumberland Pharms drug VIBATIV appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Despite COVID-19, pharma R&D funding at all-time high: IQVIA

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According to the clinical research solutions firm, disruptions due to the pandemic did not stop the industry from fueling R&D at unprecedented levels.

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Time for a NICE change

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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is world-renowned for their work assessing the clinical and cost-effectiveness of new treatments. In recognition of how the world has changed over its history, NICE is coming to the end of a period of review and consultation on their processes and methods. Leela Barham takes stock. This article appears in our digital magazine Deep Dive: Market Access 2021.

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FDA approves Alkermes’ Lybalvi for schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder

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Alkermes said that it is expecting to make Lybalvi available for patients in the fourth quarter of 2021

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New patent for Evoke Pharma drug GIMOTI

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Annual Drug Patent Expirations for GIMOTI Gimoti is a drug marketed by Evoke Pharma Inc and is included in one NDA. There are two patents protecting this drug. This drug…. The post New patent for Evoke Pharma drug GIMOTI appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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AstraZeneca taps Reify Health platform to boost breast cancer trials

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The pharma firm plans to use the StudyTeam platform to accelerate development, ease site burdens and improve patient matching for breast cancer studies.

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FDA grants swift approval to Cognoa’s digital device for autism diagnosis

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The FDA has approved a digital device developed by Cognoa that can be used to diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD), just a few weeks after it was filed for approval. Cognoa says the artificial intelligence (AI) based device is the first to be authorised by the US regulator that can help doctors diagnose autism in primary care, and will be launched “in the coming months” At the moment, autism can be difficult to diagnose as there are no medical markers to confirm its presence.

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WHO authorises Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

Pharma Times

A WHO emergency use listing (EUL) is issued when a product meets international standards for safety, efficacy and manufacturing

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New patent for Radius Health drug TYMLOS

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for TYMLOS Tymlos is a drug marketed by Radius Health Inc and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are three…. The post New patent for Radius Health drug TYMLOS appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Moderna Seeks Full F.D.A. Approval for Covid Vaccine

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The company’s application follows the move by Pfizer and BioNTech to seek full approval last month. The vaccines already have emergency use authorization in the United States.

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UK is talking to AstraZeneca about beta variant COVID jab

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The UK government is talking to AstraZeneca about ordering additional doses of its COVID-19 vaccine that will target the beta variant of SARS-CoV-2 virus first identified in South Africa, according to Health Secretary Matt Hancock. The AZ/Oxford University vaccine and other shots from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna are known to have less efficacy against the beta variant – also known as B.1.351 – which is estimated to be around 50% more transmissible than earlier strains.

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Amgen and Kyowa Kirin agree to jointly develop eczema med

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KHK4083 is an anti-OX40, fully human monoclonal antibody in development for the treatment of atopic dermatitis

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New patent expiration for Valeant Pharms drug CARAC

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Annual Drug Patent Expirations for CARAC Carac is a drug marketed by Valeant Pharms North and is included in one NDA. It is available from three suppliers. There is one…. The post New patent expiration for Valeant Pharms drug CARAC appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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‘HIV remains a pandemic of inequalities’: The fight against HIV/AIDS, 40 years on

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June 2021 marks the 40th anniversary of the publication of the first reported cases of AIDS in the US. A session at BIO Digital â featuring Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of NIAID at the US NIH â will focus on four decades of innovation as well as the critical importance of collaboration and investment moving forward.

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EU’s COVID jab certificate scheme goes live in seven countries

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The first batch of EU countries have started recognising the vaccination status of travellers using digital vaccine certificates as the bloc moves towards freeing up travel ahead of the summer period. Germany, Greece, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Croatia and Poland are the first to start using the scheme, which will allow people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, tested negative recently, or recovered from the disease to travel without restriction within the EU.

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J&J’s Tremfya shows significant improvements for post-TNFi psoriatic arthritis patients

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IL-23 inhibitor helped patients achieve complete skin clearance and joint symptom improvement

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Get Your Certificate in Generic and Branded Drug Lifecycle Management

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Want insights into the biggest revenue-changing events? ? Get Your Certificate Today By tracking patent expirations, patent litigation, generic and biosimilar development, you can anticipate these market-shaping forces and stay…. The post Get Your Certificate in Generic and Branded Drug Lifecycle Management appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Italy sees hike in biotech R&D investments, at rate higher than EU average

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A robust research and innovation ecosystem makes Italy an attractive life sciences hotspot, according to a post from an Italian trade delegation at Bio Digital 2021.

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ASCO21: Novartis’ prostate cancer radiotherapy extends survival

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Novartis’ big investment in radiopharmaceuticals for cancer seems to have paid off, after lead candidate 177Lu-PSMA-617 helped men with advanced prostate cancer and few treatment options live longer in a phase 3 trial. New data from the VISION study showed that 177Lu-PSMA-617 on top of standard care reduced the risk of death by 38% compared to standard care alone in men with PSMA-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) who had progressed after three or more anti-and

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Sanofi halts venglustat clinical programme in ADPKD

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Phase II/III trial of the drug did not meet its futility criteria of the annualised rate change in total kidney volume (TKV)

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New patent for Neurocrine drug INGREZZA

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Annual Drug Patent Expirations for INGREZZA Ingrezza is a drug marketed by Neurocrine and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are fifteen patents protecting…. The post New patent for Neurocrine drug INGREZZA appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Technology and Human Care Combine to Support the Medication Access Journey

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Today’s guest post comes from Nathan Mott, President of CoverMyMeds. Nathan discusses how technology can augment human expertise to help people access, afford, and adhere to their medications. To learn more, download CoverMyMeds’ new solutions overview: Technology Helps Drive Medication Access, Adherence and Affordability. Read on for Nathan’s insights.

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