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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Hippocratic AI is kicking off 2025 with a bang. The startup, which is building a large language model specifically for healthcare use cases, banked a $141 million series B financing round only nine months after its series A round.

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Expand Care for Sexually Transmitted Infections for LGBTQ+ Patients

Pharmacy Times

Pharmacists' accessibility and expertise in medication management make them ideal health care providers to discuss prevention strategies, medication adherence, and potential adverse effects.

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After layoffs, a viral immunotherapy biotech bounced back with a late-stage prostate cancer win

PharmaVoice

Candel Therapeutics’ CEO had to prioritize a phase 3 program amid layoffs and cuts, and an end-of-year clinical success was the redemption he was looking for.

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Peptic Ulcer Disease Associated with Increased Hospitalizations, Mortality

Drug Topics

Researchers conducted a literature research review to further understand the current evidence regarding diagnosis and treatment for peptic ulcer disease.

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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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EU pharma calls for speedy shift to digital package inserts

pharmaphorum

Pharma groups have called for EU adoption of electronic product information (ePI) to take place within four years in a new position paper.

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India’s Anthem Biosciences plans $397m IPO

Outsourcing Pharma

India's Anthem Biosciences is planning to raise $397m in an initial public offering (IPO).

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Pharma’s big patent cliff, more obesity fundraising, and a failed ALS study

STAT

Why could we see more deal-making at this year’s J. P. Morgan Healthcare conference? Why are investors concerned about a slowdown in U.S. biotech innovation? And what are the hosts’ New Year’s resolutions? We discuss all that and more on this week’s episode of “The Readout LOUD,” STAT’s biotech podcast.

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Verdiva Bio raises $411m for obesity pipeline

pharmaphorum

A new obesity start-up Verdiva Bio has just decloaked with a whopping $411m to advance a once-weekly oral GLP-1 agonist.

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What You Should Know About RSV and How to Prevent It

Pharmacy Times

It is important for pharmacists to understand what RSV is, who is most affected by it, and what options are out there to prevent serious disease.

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Is GSK prepping a $1bn takeover bid for IDRx?

pharmaphorum

GSK is reportedly in negotiations about a $1bn deal to acquire IDRx and its targeted therapy for a form of rare gastrointestinal tumour.

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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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Wildfire Evacuation Requires Patient Preparedness

Drug Topics

As wildfires ravage Los Angeles County, pharmacists can provide crucial support to their patients.

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How Jimmy Carter’s Melanoma Diagnosis Introduced Immunotherapy to Cancer Care

Pharmacy Times

The late former president played a critical role in advancing cancer care, as well as efforts to eradicate preventable diseases.

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Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Lead to Millions of New Diabetes, CVD Cases Yearly

Drug Topics

Investigators of a recent study said targeted interventions are needed to reduce the global burden, particularly in developing countries.

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Grifols files drug for rare bleeding disorder in the US

pharmaphorum

Grifols has filed for US approval of its new drug for rare bleeding disorder acquired fibrinogen deficiency (AFD), aiming for a first-in-class launch.

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What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research

Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist

What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In "Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases," the FDA notes that "targeted therapies demonstrate different dose-response relationships compared to cytotoxic chemotherapy, such that doses below the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) may have similar efficacy to the MTD but with fewer toxicities.

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IVIG Supplementation Reduces Infection Risk in Patients With Multiple Myeloma Receiving Teclistamab

Pharmacy Times

For patients with multiple myeloma who may experience an infection while receiving teclistamab, supplementation with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) can help resolve and prevent serious complications.

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What is compounded semaglutide made of?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Semaglutide is an active ingredient in a class of medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. These prescription drugs are used to treat Type 2 diabetes, promote weight loss , and reduce the risk of heart disease. Common brand-name drugs that contain this ingredient include Ozempic , Wegovy , and Rybelsus all manufactured by Novo Nordisk, a Danish pharmaceutical company.

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FDA Announces Priority Review for CUTX-101 to Treat Menkes Disease

Pharmacy Times

These new regulatory developments put CUTX-101 on track to become the first FDA-approved treatment for patients with Menkes disease.

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Samsung Biologics and LigaChem extend ADC services deal

Pharmaceutical Technology

Samsung Biologics has extended its collaboration with LigaChem Biosciences for antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) services.

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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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Deramiocel Shows Promise in Addressing Heart Failure in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Pharmacy Times

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is an incurable neuromuscular disorder that can lead to cardiomyopathy, resulting in heart failure.

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Aspect Biosystems secures $115m to develop tissue therapeutics

Pharmaceutical Technology

Aspect Biosystems has secured $115m in a Series B financing round to advance the development of bioprinted tissue therapeutics.

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Bleeding Disorder Management at a Health System Specialty Pharmacy Improves Quality of Life

Pharmacy Times

High-cost medications necessary for treatment require close management to ensure patient safety and to adhere to payer-specific requirements.

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Palforzia’s peanut allergy treatment use in Europe expanded to toddlers

Pharmaceutical Technology

The EC has approved the extension of Stallergenes Greers Palforzia for the treatment of peanut allergy in toddlers.

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FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation to Tividenofusp Alfa for Treatment of Hunter Syndrome

Pharmacy Times

Regulatory action could help patients with Hunter syndrome who have cognitive and behavioral complications and often do not have an effective treatment crossing the blood-brain barrier.

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UK-based Verdiva launches with $410m and an oral GLP-1RA candidate  

Pharmaceutical Technology

Financing was co-led by Forbion and General Atlantic, with participants including RA Capital Management, OrbiMed, and Lilly Asia Ventures.

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FDA Grants Amezalpat Orphan Drug Designation for Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Pharmacy Times

The new designation for the selective PPAR antagonist follows positive phase 1b/2 clinical trial results.

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Novo Nordisk and Valo expand cardiometabolic drug partnership

Pharmaceutical Technology

Novo Nordisk has expanded its partnership with Valo Health to advance new therapies for type 2 diabetes, obesity and cardiometabolic disease.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

UnitedHealth Group and Amedisys have asked the courts to dismiss the federal government's challenge to their $3.3 billion merger, arguing that the Department of Justice has not made a clear enough case that it would be anticompetitive.

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ePI rollout backed in new paper by pharmaceutical bodies

European Pharmaceutical Review

Three industry bodies have produced a joint position paper highlighting recommendations for adopting a harmonised implementation of electronic Product Information (ePI) leaflets. The electronic Product Information] ePI platform will serve as a single source of trustworthy information, fostering transparency and regulatory efficiency across the EU The pharmaceutical industry associations, European Federation Of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), Medicines for Europe and Associati

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

A new report from Press Ganey highlights the close relationship between patient experience and health plan star ratings. | A new report from Press Ganey highlights the close relationship between patient experience and health plan star ratings.

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PBM Optimization: Top Blogs Posts of 2024

DiversifyRx

PBM Optimization remains a critical focus for independent pharmacies. With the majority of pharmacy revenue flowing through Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), optimizing these claims is essential for maintaining profitability and ensuring compliance. PBM Optimization goes beyond maximizing reimbursement. It should include protecting your earned revenue from audits in addition to ensuring you are compliant with PBM rules and any legal regulations.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Providers should inform patients in clinical settings about cancer risk, promote alcohol screening and offer treatment referrals, the U.S. surgeon general said in an advisory. Here's how.

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Verdiva Bio launches with $411m in funding to advance obesity drugs

Outsourcing Pharma

Newly launched company, Verdiva Bio, is aiming to advance oral and injectable drugs for obesity, with it backed by an oversubscribed Series A financing round of $411m.

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Pharma Marketing Network: Strategies and Insights for Executives to Drive Success

Pharma Marketing Network

Table of Contents Sr# Headings 1 Introduction: Navigating the Pharma Marketing Network 2 Building a Strong Pharma Marketing Network 3 Strategies for Digital Success in Pharma Marketing 4 Leveraging Data and Partnerships for Impact Introduction: Navigating the Pharma Marketing Network The Pharma Marketing Network is more than just a collection of professionalsits a dynamic ecosystem where strategy, creativity, and innovation converge.