UWorld | RxPrep

JUNE 15, 2025

Prepare for success with this guide to pharmacy residency interview questions, sample answers, and expert tips to help you excel.

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STAT

JUNE 18, 2025

Now that Gilead Sciences has won U.S. regulatory approval for its groundbreaking HIV prevention drug , the company has another hurdle to clear — ensuring the medicine can be accessed in low-income countries where the disease remains a stubborn problem. As far as Gilead is concerned, the groundwork exists to meet that goal. Last October, the drugmaker reached voluntary licensing agreements to eventually make lenacapavir available in 120 mostly low- and lower-middle-income countries.

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PharmaVoice

JUNE 18, 2025

A new pilot program announced by FDA Commissioner Dr. Martin Makary would award vouchers that could cut drug reviews to one or two months — but only for products that meet a special criteria.

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BioPharma Dive

JUNE 20, 2025

The reported dismissal of high-ranking CBER officials Nicole Verdun and Rachael Anatol resurfaced lingering concerns about how gene therapies will be regulated under new FDA leadership.

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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

JUNE 19, 2025

Subscribe Advertise About us Follow Follow Follow Follow GO Magazine PharmaTimes Magazine Archive Web Exclusives News Competitions Appointments Business Insights Webinars Thought Leadership Jobs eXmoor and Signadori Bio enter cell therapy partnership by Emily Kimber | 19th Jun 2025 | News Signadori is advancing a platform designed to overcome the challenges of treating solid cancers eXmoor Pharma and Signadori Bio have entered into a partnership aimed at advancing a gene-modified monocyte-derive

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STAT

JUNE 20, 2025

Twelve people with type 1 diabetes who received an investigational off-the-shelf stem cell therapy were able to produce their own insulin and keep healthy blood glucose levels for at least one year, Vertex Pharmaceuticals said Friday. After three months, none of them suffered severe bouts of low blood sugar. After 12 months, out of the 12 participants, 10 no longer needed to inject insulin.

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European Pharmaceutical Review

JUNE 19, 2025

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has published a draft reflection paper that signals a potential evolution in the regulatory landscape for biosimilar development within the EU. 1 Rather than representing a radical break from established practice, the document builds on decades of scientific and regulatory experience, proposing that – under certain well-defined conditions – the demonstration of bio-similarity might rely more heavily on advanced analytical characterisation and pharmacokinetic (

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NY Times

JUNE 20, 2025

Most in a small group of patients receiving a stem cell-based infusion no longer needed insulin, but the drug may not suit those with more manageable type 1 diabetes.

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STAT

JUNE 20, 2025

As former chairs of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices ( ACIP ), we are deeply alarmed by the growing politicization of vaccines — a public health innovation that has saved 154 million lives globally. While politicization of science is not new, the escalating distrust in science across the political spectrum, and its intrusion into the vaccine ecosystem, now threatens the very infrastructure that has long protected Americans from infectious diseases.

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BioPharma Dive

JUNE 18, 2025

The clearance ushers in a closely-watched launch for Gilead, which aims to show a long-acting injection can upend a market dominated by oral medicines.

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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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The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

JUNE 17, 2025

As regulator prepares to approve lenacapavir in the US, campaigners are urging the manufacturer, Gilead, to make it ‘available and affordable for all who need it’ A drug with the potential to “end the HIV pandemic” will launch in the US this week – as a new study reveals it could be sold for 1,000 times less than its possible price tag. Lenacapavir, given as a twice-yearly injection, can prevent someone from being infected with HIV, according to clinical trial results.

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Express Pharma

JUNE 14, 2025

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries announced the appointment of Kirti Ganorkar as the Managing Director to succeed Dilip Shanghvi, effective September 1, 2025, with the entire business and all functions reporting to him. This appointment is subject to approval of the shareholders at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. Ganorkar has been heading India Business at Sun Pharma since June 2019.

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JUNE 16, 2025

The staff of two world-class laboratories at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that were slated to be closed in a round of cuts announced in April have been informed that their terminations have been canceled. The CDC’s sexually transmitted disease laboratory and its viral hepatitis laboratory were targets of layoffs initiated by the U.S.

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pharmaphorum

JUNE 20, 2025

The FDA says it will review clinical trials that send US citizens' cells to 'hostile countries' as leadership at the agency in this area is sidelined.

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BioPharma Dive

JUNE 20, 2025

Prothena will cut 63% of its workforce and evaluate a “range of business options.” Elsewhere, Zealand revealed data for a dual-acting obesity drug and Biogen kicked off a new late-stage trial.

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Express Pharma

JUNE 17, 2025

In a study published in Nature Machine Intelligence , researchers from the University of Sheffield, in collaboration with AstraZeneca and the University of Southampton, have developed a machine learning framework that demonstrates improved accuracy in inverse protein folding compared to existing methods. Inverse protein folding involves identifying amino acid sequences that form a desired 3D protein structure.

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STAT

JUNE 20, 2025

The ouster of the Food and Drug Administration’s chief regulator of cell and gene therapies earlier this week came immediately after a disagreement with her boss over the review of a cell therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, STAT has learned.  The regulator, Nicole Verdun, had scheduled an advisory committee meeting to review the therapy developed by Capricor Therapeutics.

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Drug Channels

JUNE 18, 2025

This week, I’m rerunning some popular posts while I prepare for Friday’s live video webinar: What’s Next for Retail Pharmacy: Data, Debate, and Disruption. I’ll be joined by special guest Antonio Ciaccia, CEO of 46brooklyn Research, and President of 3 Axis Advisors. Click here to see the original post from April 2025. Drug Channels Institute’s (DCI’s) latest analysis reveals that PBM-affiliated specialty pharmacies continue to dominate the dispensing of specialty drugs.

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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.

The Pharmacist

JUNE 19, 2025

New medicines can transform the treatment and prevention of disease, improving – and in many cases saving – lives. But no health system has unlimited resources. This creates a political and technical challenge for governments and health systems which must decide which drugs to make available and to whom. Few areas of health policy are […] The post How new medicines become available on the NHS appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Express Pharma

JUNE 16, 2025

Lupin has entered into a licence and supply agreement with Sino Universal Pharmaceuticals (SUP) for the commercialisation of Tiotropium Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI), 18 mcg/capsule, in the Chinese market. The product is indicated for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). According to the terms of the agreement, SUP will be responsible for securing regulatory approvals required to market Tiotropium DPI in China.

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JUNE 19, 2025

One of us, Ryan, fights every single day to maintain long-term recovery from a substance use disorder that nearly cost him everything. The other, Teresa, lives with the permanent, aching void left by the loss of her beloved son Spencer at age 24 to a preventable overdose. This loss came after losing her 17-year-old son, Graham, in 2014 shortly after leaving rehab.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 17, 2025

Supply chains for a new generation of therapies are complex, costly, and require meticulous management to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance. AI can transform cell and gene therapy (CGT) orchestration by automating manual processes, improving productivity, enhancing supply chain visibility and improving scalability.

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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.

pharmaphorum

JUNE 17, 2025

Genentech's Fritz Bittenbender becomes chair of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization at a challenging time for the sector.

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BioPharma Dive

JUNE 18, 2025

A new pilot program announced by FDA Commissioner Martin Makary would award vouchers that could cut drug reviews to one or two months — but only for products that meet a special criteria.

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STAT

JUNE 18, 2025

LONDON — A U.K. health agency reiterated on Thursday that the limited benefits of a pair of new Alzheimer’s drugs do not justify their high prices, meaning the medicines won’t be made available through the National Health Service. The decision by the U.K.’s cost-effectiveness watchdog reflects how health authorities in different parts of the world have taken different approaches with the drugs, which are the first to have shown they can slow the progression of the dis

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European Pharmaceutical Review

JUNE 18, 2025

Eli Lilly and Company has agreed to acquire Verve Therapeutics, Inc. in a deal set to advance genetic medicines for individuals at risk of cardiovascular disease. This acquisition has a potential total value of up to approximately $1.3 billion. Verve’s lead programme (VERVE-102) involves a potential first-in-class in vivo gene editing therapy.

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Commonwealth Pharmacists Association

JUNE 14, 2025

A Message from President Annagrace Malamsha for Commonwealth Pharmacists Day 2025 Dear Colleagues, It brings me and the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association (CPA) great pleasure to observe Commonwealth Pharmacists Day 2025.

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Express Pharma

JUNE 20, 2025

Rising expectations for scientific rationale One consistent theme across FDA communications, including 483s, Warning Letters, and guidance documents is the demand for sound scientific justification behind design and operational decisions. Whether it’s the hold time between filtration and filling, the location of EM plates, the frequency of visual inspection, or the number of media fill runs – decisions must be supported by documented rationale based on QRM (Quality Risk Management) princip

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STAT

JUNE 20, 2025

P.T. Barnum, American showman and circus master, famously said, “There’s no such thing as bad publicity.” Or did he?

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BioPharma Dive

JUNE 20, 2025

A dramatic pullback in public biotech investment catalyzed by economic and regulatory upheaval is putting even more stress on startups navigating a yearslong downturn.

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