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Germany and Canada restrict AZ vaccine again over blood clot fears

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Germany and Canada have both slapped restrictions on the AstraZeneca vaccine, recommending its use only in older patients, because of concerns over a link with blood clots. The moves come after the country’s medicines regulator found 31 cases of a rare type of blood clot known as cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) in people who had received the vaccine produced by AZ.

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Factory Mix-Up Ruins Up to 15 Million Vaccine Doses From Johnson & Johnson

NY Times

A manufacturing subcontractor in Baltimore mixed ingredients from the coronavirus vaccines of Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca, setting back U.S. production of the “one-and-done” shot.

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Pharma Hones in on its Patient Engagement in 2021

Pharma Marketing Network

Until the COVID-19 pandemic struck the world in early 2020, pharma had been pretty resistant to the idea of involving the end-customer, or the patient, into their business models. COVID-19 not only left pharma no choice but to take this challenge head on, it also paved the way for pharma to build extensive awareness of their brands, as several big names have been in the spotlight in the fight against COVID-19.

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New patent expiration for R-pharm Us drug IXEMPRA KIT

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for IXEMPRA+KIT Ixempra Kit is a drug marketed by R-pharm Us Llc and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are…. The post New patent expiration for R-pharm Us drug IXEMPRA KIT appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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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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UK government launches new office to “level up” nation’s health

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The government has continued its shake-up of UK health authorities with the creation of the Office of Health Promotion (OHP), which will focus on issues like obesity, mental and sexual health, and promoting physical activity. . The OHP will take over the health improvement remit currently the responsibility of Public Health England (PHE), and will “lead national efforts to improve and level up the public’s health,” according to the government.

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FDA rebuff for Keytruda in breast cancer indication

Outsourcing Pharma

A couple of new developments to report in relation to Merck, known as MSD outside the US and Canada: the first being the rejection by the US FDA of the companyâs application to use its anti-PD-1 therapy, Keytruda, in certain breast cancer patients.

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New patent for Vanda Pharms drug HETLIOZ

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for HETLIOZ Hetlioz is a drug marketed by Vanda Pharms Inc and is included in two NDAs. It is available from one supplier. There are fifteen…. The post New patent for Vanda Pharms drug HETLIOZ appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Akili’s gaming therapy improves attention in ADHD kids

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Akili has published data backing the efficacy of its childhood attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) video game therapy EndeavorRx in the peer-review journal Nature Digital Medicine. . The results come from the STARS-Adjunct trial, an open-label study of EndeavorRx (AKL-T01) that supported approval of the app and video game combination in the US and Europe last year.

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AI algorithm automates analysis of cystic fibrosis scans

Outsourcing Pharma

Artificial intelligence software company Thirona has released PRAGMA-AI, technology that automates and accelerates CT scans in cystic fibrosis analysis.

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NHS extends ‘COVID-friendly’ at-home cancer care

Pharma Times

Funding for effective, 'less risky' treatments extended until summer 2021

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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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Science Plays the Long Game. But People Have Mental Health Issues Now.

NY Times

I’ve reported on behavior and mental health for 20 years. As I exit, I can’t help but wonder why researchers have placed so little emphasis on helping people in distress today.

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Country focus: Hungary carves out a niche in digital pharma

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AI simulated cell company Turbine is just one of many digital drug discovery firms on the rise in Hungary. We speak to the company’s CEO and co-founder, Szabolcs Nagy, to find out why moving beyond traditional biotech drug development is a good fit for the country’s ecosystem. Hungarian company, Turbine, is taking an alternative approach to the standard biotech drug development model with its AI-based simulated cell technology, which helps the bulk of preclinical drug discovery take place digita

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Berg taps into supercomputer to battle COVID-19 variants

Outsourcing Pharma

The advanced biotech analysis company is harnessing the power of a formidable supercomputer to discover potential treatments for the virus and mutations.

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Novartis UK signs digital partnership with Cievert for chronic disease management

Pharma Times

Initiative is aiming to support NHS patient care in rheumatology and dermatology

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Key Sessions From the AI in Healthcare Virtual Summit

Pharma Marketing Network

The AI in Healthcare Virtual Summit focused on AI methods and tools that are set to transform healthcare, medicine, and diagnostics along with the latest applications within the industry. . Here are some key sessions during the summit that discussed machine learning for antibiotic discovery, creating personalized neuro medicine using AI and brain modelling, and deep learning for biomedical imaging.

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Novartis builds radio-oncology pipeline with iTheranostics deal

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Novartis has added to its pipeline of radiopharmaceuticals pipeline once again, licensing a series of agents from iTheranostics that can be used to show where tumours are located in the body. . The diagnostic imaging agents all target fibroblast activation protein (FAP), a molecule that is only expressed at low levels on healthy cells but is found much more abundantly in solid tumours.

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Rare-disease researchers face unique obstacles: Minoryx

Outsourcing Pharma

A representative of the rare-disease specialist firm outlines the unique obstacles of orphan CNS disease research, and how professionals can overcome them.

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EU approval for new AI technology that can predict heart attacks

Pharma Times

CaRi-Heart technology can identify people at high risk of a fatal heart attack

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New patent for NOVO drug RYBELSUS

Drug Patent Watch

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

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GSK on COVID and vaccine development: the pharmaphorum podcast

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In the latest episode of the podcast Dominic Tyer speaks with GlaxoSmithKline’s Philip Cruz about the discovery and commercialisation of new vaccines in the light of the pandemic. Philip who is vaccines medical director for the UK and Ireland, and a paediatrician by training, tackles the clear pre- and post-COVID differentiation seen in approaches to vaccines.

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A ‘Game Changer’ for Patients With Esophageal Cancer

NY Times

A drug that unleashes the immune system offers a rare glimmer of hope for those with a cancer that resists most treatments.

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GSK agrees to support manufacture of Novavax' COVID-19 vaccine

Pharma Times

British drugmaker will help to produce up to 60 million doses for use in the UK

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Clinical innovation webinar to feature award-winning technology

Outsourcing Pharma

An expert speaking at the April 6 Clinical Development Innovations event will discuss an app that matches patients with clinical research opportunities.

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Lilly and GSK/Vir antibody pairing offers resistant COVID-19 hope

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Two antibodies targeting different parts of the COVID-19 virus spike protein, from Eli Lilly and GlaxoSmithKline/Vir Biotech, can cut viral load dramatically within a week. . The BLAZE-4 trial found that co-administration of Lilly’s bamlanivimab – already granted emergency approval as a COVID-19 treatment – and GSK/Vir’s experimental antibody VIR-7831 reduced virus levels by 70% after seven days compared to placebo in people with mild or moderate COVID-19 symptoms.

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Teenage Brains May Be Especially Vulnerable to Marijuana and Other Drugs

NY Times

Teenagers are more likely to get hooked on marijuana, stimulants and other recreational drugs than college-aged or older adults.

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Positive results for Pfizer/BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine in 12-15 year olds

Pharma Times

The vaccine demonstrated 100% efficacy in a Phase III trial in adolescents aged 12 to 15 years old

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CROs fighting for the future of clinical research: report

Outsourcing Pharma

According to a Veeva Systems survey, contract research organizations are working to ensure clinical trials keep going during the COVID-19 era and beyond.

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NICE methods and process review aims to create fertile ground for innovation

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The way NICE reviews new medicines is about to go through its biggest change in years – but what do the proposals mean for the future of drug development in the UK? Amanda Barrell spoke to Dr Paul Catchpole, director of value and access policy at the ABPI, to find out. From COVID-19 and Brexit, to the emergence of patient-centric drug development and personalised medicine, the life sciences sector has experienced a complete transformation in recent years.

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New patent expiration for Fresenius Medcl drug PHOSLO

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for PHOSLO Phoslo is a drug marketed by Fresenius Medcl and is included in two NDAs. It is available from three suppliers. There are two patents…. The post New patent expiration for Fresenius Medcl drug PHOSLO appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Opdivo plus Cabometyx approved in the EU for advanced renal cancer

Pharma Times

Opdivo plus Cabometyx doubled progression-free survival compared to those receiving Pfizer's Sutent in a Phase III trial

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Two new interim orders update previous orders on medical devices and foreign products during pandemic

Pharma in Brief

The Minister of Health has issued two new interim orders ( IOs ) regarding authorizations for COVID-19-related products. The first new order extends interim authorizations for COVID-19 medical devices until transition regulations can be passed. The second new order extends and updates the Minister’s authority to permit the import and sale of foreign drugs, medical devices, and foods for a special dietary purpose to alleviate domestic shortages of those products.

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EMA backs safety of AZ COVID-19 jab in all age groups

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The head of the EMA has reiterated that there is no evidence to limit the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine in any age group, after Germany and Canada imposed restrictions in younger patients. . “Our position has not changed” from a safety update two weeks ago, said Emer Cooke at an EMA press conference today. “According to the current scientific knowledge, there is no evidence that would support restricting the use of this vaccine in any population.” She added

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New patent expiration for Fresenius Medcl drug PHOSLO GELCAPS

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for PHOSLO+GELCAPS Phoslo Gelcaps is a drug marketed by Fresenius Medcl and is included in one NDA. It is available from three suppliers. There are two…. The post New patent expiration for Fresenius Medcl drug PHOSLO GELCAPS appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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PharmaTimes are proud to announce the launch of Marketer of the Year 2021

Pharma Times

Celebrating and uncovering exceptional pharma marketing talent for nearly three decades, the Marketer of the Year competition has launched for 2021.

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Streamlining the Specialty Therapy Prescribing and Enrollment Experience

Drug Channels

Today’s guest post comes from Megan Marchal, CoverMyMeds Specialty Pharmacy’s pharmacist in charge. Megan discusses a recent enhancement to AMP: Access for More Patients™ (AMP), a tech-enabled hub and patient access service from CoverMyMeds and RxCrossroads by McKesson. Read more about technology and patient access in CoverMyMeds’ 2021 Medication Access Report.

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