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Amazon launches online pharmacy in the US

Pharma Times

Service also offers price comparison on generic and branded drugs

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W.H.O. Rejects Antiviral Drug Remdesivir as a Covid Treatment

NY Times

In a review of several trials, the World Health Organization found that Gilead’s drug did not improve survival rates for patients nor did it help them recover.

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What will the digital health ecosystem look like post-COVID?

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COVID-19 has turned the world on its head and healthcare systems have had to respond rapidly to match the sudden changes created by lockdown. Digital health had already been building a presence before the pandemic, but the tools it offers have been essential to counter the disruption caused by the coronavirus, reports Richard Staines. COVID-19 isn’t going away any time soon but when, and if, this crisis subsides the healthcare systems that are left behind will have changed radically.

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7 Highlights from AMM’s Pharma Forecast 2021: Evolving Strategies for Medical Media and HCP Engagement

Pharma Marketing Network

The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly accelerated disruption within the digital world. Out of this heavy disruption comes an opportunity for companies to become more innovative-focused and show how quickly they can pivot under pressure. Right now, the pharmaceutical industry is adapting faster than ever before in their marketing strategies due to reduced drug rep access, a (mostly) digital shift, and new and emerging digital and virtual platforms.

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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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Lead Pharma and Roche enter €260m collaboration agreement

Pharma Times

Companies will develop oral small molecule treatments

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Early Data Show Moderna’s Coronavirus Vaccine Is 94.5% Effective

NY Times

Moderna is the second company to report preliminary results from a large trial testing a vaccine. But there are still months to go before it will be widely available to the public.

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FDA COVID-19 news roundup this week

Outsourcing Pharma

The federal agency has offered updates, advice and action regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, helping life-sciences professionals stay on top of developments.

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NHS launches 40 ‘long COVID’ clinics

Pharma Times

It is hoped that the move will help to tackle the persistent symptoms – such as fatigue and brain fog – suffered by people who have developed the condition

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New patent for Astrazeneca Ab drug BYDUREON

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for BYDUREON Bydureon is a drug marketed by Astrazeneca Ab and is included in two NDAs. It is available from one supplier. There are thirty patents…. The post New patent for Astrazeneca Ab drug BYDUREON appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Vertex Pharma’s vision for reimbursement innovation

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As regional vice president for Northern Europe & Australia, Simon Lem led the digital launch of Vertex Pharma’s novel cystic fibrosis drug Kaftrio. He tells pharmaphorum about embracing digital change and the need for innovative reimbursement solutions. For Vertex, COVID-19 accelerated a digital transformation much needed for the patients they serve.

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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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Patient’s value often gets missed in trials: Greenphire

Outsourcing Pharma

A leader from the trial patient services specialist discusses the importance of keeping the participantâs vital role top of mind in research studies.

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New inquiry launched to assess impact of pandemic on pharmacy services

Pharma Times

MPs launch inquiry with view of securing extra support for sector

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As the Prospect of a Vaccine Approaches, Business and Communications Challenges Are Just Around the Corner

Eye on FDA

Coincident to COVID-19 case levels in Europe and the United States entering new and serious levels comes welcome news on the development of a vaccine. Last week Pfizer and BioNTech announced findings from the first interim analysis of the Phase III studies of their candidate vaccine for COVID-19 demonstrating high efficacy levels followed this week by a similar announcement by Moderna.

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Increasing patient engagement with UK clinical trials

pharmaphorum

Pharmaceutical companies often struggle to actively involve patients in the design phase of clinical trials but doing so can have huge benefits for the sustainability and success of research. It can help address well established issues with studies, such as patient recruitment and retention, as well as reducing the need for additional trial protocol amendments.

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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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How the Out-of-Control Pandemic Is Speeding the Hunt for Vaccines

NY Times

The surge in coronavirus cases worldwide is helping researchers measure more quickly how well their vaccines protect against Covid-19.

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Gilead and Novo Nordisk’s NASH trial meets primary endpoint

Pharma Times

Drug combinations tested were found to be well tolerated

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Decentralized tech reduces COVID-era patient burdens: Rho

Outsourcing Pharma

A leader from the CRO discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated decentralized adoption, and how such trials lead to benefits for participants.

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COVID-19: Helping to support momentum on antimicrobial innovation

pharmaphorum

To mark World Antimicrobial Awareness Week NovaBiotics’s Deborah O’Neil tells us why 2021 might be the year anti-infective drugs finally demonstrate their economic value. . COVID-19 has reminded the world how critical infectious disease is, from both a societal and economic standpoint. Cancer is rightly seen as one of the most pressing challenges of our time: but it has not yet caused a multi-trillion hole in the world’s finances.

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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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Americans Are More Willing to Take a Coronavirus Vaccine, Poll Suggests

NY Times

The Gallup survey held promise for an eventual vaccine rollout, but its authors cautioned that confidence remained lower than it was earlier in the pandemic.

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EU signs COVID-19 vaccine deal with CureVac

Pharma Times

Initial purchase includes 225 million doses of mRNA-based vaccine

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Phastar: real-world evidence offers real-life benefits

Outsourcing Pharma

A leader from the global CRO talks about how use of RWE in clinical trials can benefit research sites and sponsors, and satisfy regulatory requirements.

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FDA to expedite development of two Sanofi rare disease drugs

pharmaphorum

The FDA has agreed to expedite development of two rare disease drugs from Sanofi. The most significant of the two announcements is the Priority Review for avalglucosidase alfa, a potential new therapy for Pompe disease. The review period will be shortened from the standard ten months to six months or less, and the French pharma said the FDA will make the regulatory decision before May 18th.

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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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Pharmacist and Drug Dealer Sentenced to Prison in Plot to Firebomb Rival Pharmacy

NY Times

The Nebraska pharmacist was sentenced to nine years and the Maryland drug dealer was sentenced for 14 years for the plot.

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ViiV’s cabotegravir scores breakthrough designation for HIV prevention

Pharma Times

Designation is based on results from phase IIb/III HPTN 083 trial

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Firma Clinical Research: prioritize patients in your trials

Outsourcing Pharma

A leader from the CRO discusses the vital role participants play in a clinical studyâs success, and what it truly means to be patient centric.

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Media means business

pharmaphorum

COVID-19 has left us more reliant on media than ever – both the pharma industry and society as a whole. Havas Lynx Group’s 2020 white paper provides a blueprint for pharma brands to inject meaning into their media. “Meaningful media experiences are made by connecting with the right people, in the contexts they spend their time, with content that drives impact.

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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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Spike Lee’s Next Project: A Viagra Musical

NY Times

Lee and Kwame Kwei-Armah will write the movie musical, about the invention of the little blue pill, which will feature music by Stew Stewart and Heidi Rodewald.

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Six new medicines leap towards EU approval

Pharma Times

The recommendations include new treatments for cancer and intraocular pressure and prevention of uncomplicated flu.

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Cytel: modern trials could benefit from historical approach

Outsourcing Pharma

A leader from the clinical research technology firm shares perspective on the benefits Bayesian trial design, an approach dating back to the 1700s.

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Helixmith starts new trial of diabetic neuropathy gene therapy

pharmaphorum

Just over a year after its first phase 3 trial of its Engensis gene therapy for painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) bombed, Helixmith has started dosing patients in a new study. The South Korean biotech says the DNA plasmid-based therapy has been administered to a patient at Innovative Research of West Florida. The aim is to enrol 152 DPN patients at 15 clinical sites across the US in the study, called REGAiN-1A.

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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.