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MARCH 24, 2025

How did 23andMe go bankrupt? The same way bankruptcy was described by Ernest Hemingway in 1926: “Two ways: Gradually, and then suddenly.” Since its founding in 2006, the company, which aimed to give consumers access to their genetic information, faced what seemed like one killing blow after another: questions of whether its business was ethical, the Food and Drug Administration blocking the sale of its tests, and, last year, a cyberattack in which hackers gained access to the recor

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MARCH 22, 2025

Nuffield Trust says supply chains have shifted, with drugs for epilepsy and cystic fibrosis among those now scarce Drug shortages in the UK have risen to their worst level for four years, official figures show, with Brexit considered a key reason so many medications are scarce. Drug companies notified the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) about disruptions to supply 1,938 times during last year the highest number since the 1,967 seen in 2021.

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PharmaVoice

MARCH 25, 2025

As it returns from the brink, the vaccine developer has brought in Dr. Ruxandra Draghia-Akli — and her industry and public health chops — to lead R&D.

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Pharma Marketing Network

MARCH 25, 2025

Automation, AI, budget cuts, and evolving digital strategies have prompted a growing question among pharmaceutical marketing teams: Is my pharma marketing job at risk? As companies adapt to more agile workflows and redefine what modern commercialization looks like, the roles of marketing professionals are being evaluated more critically than ever before.

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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.

STAT

MARCH 24, 2025

23andMe said late Sunday it will file for bankruptcy and CEO and co-founder Anne Wojcicki will depart, after she repeatedly tried and failed to take the storied but financially troubled DNA-testing startup private.  The company will now try to sell itself through a court-supervised sale. It closed Friday valued at a hair under $50 million, a calamitous fall from 2021, when it went public and soared to a nearly $6 billion market cap.

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PharmaVoice

MARCH 26, 2025

A delay of the prescription-to-OTC rule signals health agencies’ ongoing reluctance to implement new regulations.

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Viseven

MARCH 25, 2025

There is one thing that can completely change how healthcare organizations approach their patients. It’s data. And one of the best ways to manage and use it for insights is business intelligence. In healthcare, business intelligence tools play a far more critical role than might initially seem. These tools often hold the key to solving challenges and addressing the situations, where timely access to data is paramount.

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STAT

MARCH 24, 2025

Five years ago, the Covid-19 pandemic swept through the world, resulting in massive disruptions, including to biomedical researchers. As National Institutes of Health-funded physician-scientists, we collectively experienced the pitfalls of lab closures, pauses in clinical trial recruitment due to staffing issues and social distancing policies affecting in-person accrual, and redeployment away from research work to the frontlines to support clinical care.

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Pharma Marketing Network

MARCH 24, 2025

In a world where innovation, regulation, and consumer behavior shift rapidly, keeping up with pharma news is not just helpfulits essential. For pharma marketing executives and their teams, staying current helps maintain competitive advantage, ensures compliance, and unlocks opportunities for smarter, faster campaign decisions. With new drug approvals, branded marketing trends, and policy updates emerging weekly, how can pharma marketers stay informed without becoming overwhelmed?

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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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PharmaVoice

MARCH 25, 2025

The big biotech signed a 15-year lease for approximately 580,000-square-feet of space in “Kendall Commons,” a development project spearheaded by MIT.

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Drug Patent Watch

MARCH 24, 2025

Navigating the Complex World of CDMO Contracts: What to Look Out For As a pharmaceutical professional, you're likely no stranger to the importance of finding the right Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) partner. But have you ever stopped to think about the contract itself? A well-crafted CDMO contract can be the difference between a successful partnership and a costly headache.

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STAT

MARCH 24, 2025

WASHINGTON — Five days after discovering their 16-year-old son Daniel Puerta unresponsive in bed, Jaime Puerta and his wife decided to discontinue life support as they stood beside him in the Los Angeles Children’s Hospital. Puerta kissed his son’s nose one last time. Daniel, who had no history of drug use, is one of countless stories tragically connected to the nation’s opioid crisis.

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Express Pharma

MARCH 25, 2025

Cadila Pharmaceuticals has launched Cadilose, an advanced Lactulose formulation designed to effectively manage constipation and hepatic encephalopathy (HE). Cadilose is a disaccharide-based osmotic laxative, synthesised from galactose and fructose, which increases water retention in the intestines and promotes smooth bowel movements. It also functions as a prebiotic, encouraging the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.

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PharmaVoice

MARCH 24, 2025

The companies are striving to bring fresh innovations to cancer care, pain management and the weight loss space.

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

MARCH 23, 2025

By Deborah L. Livornese On Friday, March 21, 2025, FDA announced that it was further delaying the effective date for the ACNU final rule until May 27, 2025. We wrote about the December 26, 2024 publication of the final rule (89 FR 105288) here. Originally, the Nonprescription Drug Product with an Additional Condition for Nonprescription Use (ACNU) final rule was to become effective January 27, 2025.

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STAT

MARCH 25, 2025

23andMe might have filed for bankruptcy , but the transformation it brought to health care over nearly two decades is irreversible. I’m a physician, scientist, and advocate for public health. I’ve witnessed how empowering people with knowledge about their own biology drives meaningful health decisions and actions, something millions have now experienced firsthand.

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Pharmaceutical Commerce

MARCH 24, 2025

Peter Wells, CEO of TemperPack, discusses the life sciences industry's shift toward sustainable packaging, particularly in cold chain logistics, to replace outdated petroleum-based materials like expanded polystyrene (EPS). His insights cover the growing importance of sustainability as a business driver, emphasizing efficiency, waste reduction, regulatory pressures, and emerging innovations in biodegradable and recyclable packaging solutions.

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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.

pharmaphorum

MARCH 24, 2025

DNA testing specialist 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy and co-founder and chief executive Anne Wojcicki has stepped down.

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BioPharma Dive

MARCH 24, 2025

Speed vs. success in oncology trials: Discover data-driven strategies to accelerate drug development.

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STAT

MARCH 24, 2025

Small, early-stage biotech startups are the heart of drug innovation in the U.S. Growing anti-competitive challenges threaten their work, but philanthropy may offer an avenue forward. At the center of these challenges is the U.S. patent system and how it incentivizes anti-competitive behavior among the most powerful players. The argument is that patents — meant to spur innovation — are being gamed by drug manufacturers to extend monopoly profits and exclusivity, stifling competitio

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Pharmaceutical Commerce

MARCH 24, 2025

Advances in the life sciences are driving a significant increase in the number of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals. The packaging industry is meeting the moment with advances of its own, including high-performance, environmentally-friendly materials that allow life science companies meet stringent thermal requirements and ambitious CO2e reduction goals.

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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

MARCH 25, 2025

Sanofi's oral BTK inhibitor tolebrutinib is heading towards an FDA decision in September as a potential treatment for multiple sclerosis

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The Pharmacist

MARCH 25, 2025

Clade Ia and Ib mpox has been downgraded from a high consequence infectious disease in the UK, public health officials have confirmed. A review by the Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens found that clade I mpox no longer meets the criteria as a high consequence infectious disease defined as having a high mortality rate and […] The post UK downgrades mpox from high consequence infectious disease status appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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STAT

MARCH 24, 2025

Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was relaxing and invigorating, because that oh-so-familiar routine of meetings, deadlines, and messages has returned. But what can you do? There is no pause button to stop the world from spinning. To cope, we are quaffing cups of stimulation. Our choice today is peppermint.

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Drug Channels

MARCH 24, 2025

Informa Connects Life Sciences Pricing & Contracting USA May 19-21, 2025 | Philadelphia, PA Drug Channels readers save 10% with code 25DRCH10* Pricing & Contracting USA arrives at an important moment for our industry. As you work to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape, this annual event brings together 60+ expert speakers from 70+ companies to lead the critical discussions that will drive comprehensive market strategy, uniting Medicaid, Policy, Pricing, Contracting & Reporting

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