STAT

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

A federal judge will soon decide whether a class action lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group and its algorithm-based care denials can move forward, which would potentially open the door for attorneys to sift through the company’s internal communications. The lawsuit, in U.S. District Court in Minnesota, alleges that UnitedHealth and its subsidiary NaviHealth relied on flawed algorithms to cut off essential rehabilitative care to sick and injured Medicare Advantage beneficiaries.

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PharmaVoice

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

While the virus hasn’t made a sustained leap into humans, vaccines and treatments are coming through the pipes if it does.

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LifeProNow

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

January 30, 2025: “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Journavx (suzetrigine) 50 milligram oral tablets, a first-in-class non-opioid analgesic, to treat moderate to severe acute pain in adults. Journavx reduces pain by targeting a pain-signaling pathway involving sodium channels in the peripheral nervous system, before pain signals reach the brain.

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Safe Biologics

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Michael Reilly in RealClearHealth: Don’t Let a “Lame Duck” Congress Gamble with Patient Health On December 20th, RealClearHealth published an op-ed by ASBM Executive Director Michael Reilly discussing concerns that the Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act would lower standards for biosimilar medications. The opinion highlights concerns that this bill might be included in the end of year continuing resolution bill, without properly considering the impacts on patients.

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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.

Express Pharma

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The healthcare industry reported 107 mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals worth $29.2 billion in January 2025, according to data from GlobalData. This is higher than the last 12-month (January 2024 to December 2024) average of 99 deals worth $14 billion. Johnson & Johnson announced the acquisition of Intra-Cellular Therapies, a biopharmaceutical company, for a total equity value of approximately $14.6 billion.

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BioPharma Dive

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The biotech is evaluating several cystic fibrosis medicines that could either work alongside Vertex’s top-selling Trikafta or be used in new, multi-drug combinations.

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PharmaVoice

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

While the 10% tariff on Chinese goods won’t have too much impact on branded drugs, generics are struggling to pivot.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Bain Capital said its decision to buy Mitsubishi Tanabe is due to the strong growth potential of Japans healthcare industry.

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The Pharmacist

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Two batches of nitrofurantoin 100mg prolonged-release capsules have been recalled after a small number of packs were found to contain an additional tablet of nitrofurantoin. Nitrofurantoin is used to treat Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs), and six 100mg modified release capsules can be supplied under the NHS England Pharmacy First Patient Group Direction (PGD) for uncomplicated […] The post Nitrofurantoin recall as extra tablet found in packs of UTI antibiotics appeared first on The Pharmac

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Pharma Times

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Funding led by new investors FSG and EIC Fund

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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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BioPharma Dive

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The small, Ireland-based company GH Research said its inhaled version of mebufotenin — a molecular cousin to psilocybin — was fast and effective in a treatment-resistant depression trial.

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STAT

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Vaccines do not cause autism. You’ve almost certainly read that before — probably hundreds of times. But many people do not believe it, perhaps because too often it is repeated without a real explanation of how we know that. So here is an attempt to offer that explanation.

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PharmaVoice

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Cobenfy, the main asset acquired through Bristol Myers’ $14 billion purchase of Karuna, had $10 million in sales in the fourth quarter and around 1,000 prescriptions weekly by late January.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Sanofi has received Chinas NMPA approval for the use of Sarclisa, combined with a standard-of-care regimen, for treating adults with NDMM.

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The Pharmacist

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Patients in England have lost around seven million hours of pharmacy access in the last two years, analysis from the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has suggested. And around one in eight have seen their local pharmacy close for good, the NPA said. Inadequate funding could force pharmacies to reduce access by a further one million […] The post Seven million hours of pharmacy access lost in two years appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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pharmaphorum

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

BMS is extending its bid to cut costs by $1.5bn before the end of this year, backed by 2,200 job cuts, adding a target of another $2bn by end-2027.

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BioPharma Dive

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The results could sway U.S. regulators to convert Braftovi’s accelerated clearance in colorectal tumors into a full approval — boosting an oncology portfolio Pfizer is looking to for revenue growth.

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STAT

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The National Institutes of Health is at a crossroads with the RECOVER Initiative, its flagship program to address long Covid. Designed to provide answers and treatments for the millions suffering from long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection, the initiative has already received significant criticism for failing to prioritize the needs of patients and advance meaningful clinical trials.

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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.

PharmaVoice

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The market has been no less demanding for pharma giants as 2025 begins, but last year’s strategies are paying off.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The cuts at two Massachusetts plants follow further site closures and layoffs across the company over the past few years.

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Pharma Times

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Positive opinion issued for marketing authorisation extension

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pharmaphorum

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Novo Nordisk is expecting greater competition and pricing pressure in the obesity and diabetes sectors this year.

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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.

BioPharma Dive

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

China is now a dealmaking hot spot for firms seeking next-generation innovation. What will 2025 hold?

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STAT

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

This story first appeared in Adam’s Biotech Scorecard, a subscriber-only newsletter. STAT+ subscribers can sign up  here  to get it delivered to their inbox.

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PharmaVoice

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

After a series of potent executive orders last week, the FDA removed draft guidance on diversity in clinical trials.

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Express Pharma

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Model Ns 2025 State of Revenue Report reveals shifts toward use of generative AI and automation to bolster pharmaceutical, medtech, and high-tech revenue programs Model N published its seventh annual State of Revenue Report, highlighting how executives in these industries are transforming their revenue operations. The report reveals that while 87 per cent of industry leaders are shifting toward automated revenue management operations, nearly 60 per cent still rely on multiple solutions.

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Pharma Times

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Breast cancer therapy offers hope for patients at risk of recurrence

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pharmaphorum

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

After setbacks with psychedelics, phase 2b data with GH Research's GH001 for treatment-resistant depression could lift confidence in the category

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BioPharma Dive

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

While the virus hasn’t made a sustained leap into humans, vaccines and treatments are being developed ahead of an outbreak.

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Vaccines 94

STAT

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

A strange thing happened weeks before the Food and Drug Administration approved the first treatment made with CRISPR gene editing , an all-but cure for certain patients with sickle cell disease. CRISPR Therapeutics, the biotech that co-developed the therapy, laid off about 50 employees. “We were dumbfounded,” said a scientist who was let go.

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