May, 2021

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Study finds Germany trails Spain and the US in digital health

pharmaphorum

Germany is lagging behind other countries in the adoption of digital health, including Spain and the US, according to a new survey carried out on behalf of drugmaker Fresenius. . The three-country poll found that Spain is way out in front, with over half of people asked responding that digital is already playing a major role in the networking of healthcare facilities, diagnosing illnesses and telemedicine.

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CVS Health broadens commitment to improving clinical trial infrastructure

Outsourcing Pharma

The owner of the pharmacy giant has announced plans to partner with various stakeholders in an effort to effect improvements across the trial ecosystem.

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The 3 Pillars of Sales Acceleration & How They Help You Win

Fuld

Sales acceleration is a form of competitive intelligence (CI) in the sales enablement ecosystem. An effective accelerated sales strategy arms your business with timely data and insights that ramp up the velocity and relevance of sales conversations. With the right up-front research, your product positioning will be calibrated with market demand, your sales cycle will get more efficient, your pipeline will speed up, and your reps will gain the strategic clarity and tools to help them win.

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Rashedi Hassan takes over Sales & Marketing management of Telstar’s subsidiary in Bangladesh

Pharma Mirror

Terrassa (Barcelona). Azbil Telstar announces the appointment of Rashedi Hassan as a Sales & Marketing Manager of the subsidiary of the company in Dhaka, Bangladesh. From 14th February 2021, Rashedi Hassan focuses his responsibility on developing extensive marketing and sales plan to strengthen the Telstar brand position in the local pharmaceutical market and to promote the presence and distribution of Telstar branded Life Sciences service & product solutions in the region, particularly

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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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7 Best Metformin Alternatives For Type 2 Diabetes

Druggist

Metformin is the most commonly prescribed medication for the treatment of diabetes in the UK. It is also one of the most prescribed drugs overall in the UK. As with other drugs, it is possible to experience side effects during the treament or medicine may not be suitable. Metformin can commonly cause gastrointestinal side effects and this very often leads to switching to another drug.

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5 Ways Pharma Can Create Quality Experiences for HCPs

Pharma Marketing Network

Laura Dix, Managing Director, Life Sciences, UK breaks down ‘5 ingredients’ that are sure to make a positive impact in the interaction between pharma marketers and healthcare professionals (HCPs). COVID-19 drastically changed the playing field of HCP communication and engagement. Dix reminds us that the time has never been so important to truly differentiate when creating high-quality experiences for HCPs – experiences that HCPs deserve and will crave more of in the future when treating p

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Explore vital drug delivery innovations at online event

Outsourcing Pharma

On May 5, a panel of experienced industry experts will discuss recent developments during Innovations in Drug Delivery, a free one-hour industry webinar.

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Janssen seeks EU approval for first CAR-T therapy cilta-cel

Pharma Times

Cilta-cel is an investigational CAR-T cell therapy for the treatment of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma

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Tips for Budgeting Your Own Laboratory Effectively

Pharma Mirror

If you are trying to set up your own laboratory, then you should prepare for a myriad of expenses. Budgeting is a process that is required throughout the running of your lab. It keeps everything in order and ensures the continued efficiency of whatever operation or experiment you are overseeing. Without the proper financial backing, things may quickly fall apart soon after.

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Celevac discontinued: What are Celevac alternatives?

Druggist

Are you are one of few last patients who still get Celevac prescribed? Unfortunately, Celevac was discontinued , and now it is impossible to get it on prescription or purchase from the pharmacy. In this post, I will briefly review the use of Celevac,:what it is and talk about alternative options (prescription and over the counter products) which have similar use to Celevac.

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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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DarshanTalks: How To Build a Trusted Workforce – May 14, 2021

Pharma Marketing Network

[link]. The post DarshanTalks: How To Build a Trusted Workforce</br> – May 14, 2021 appeared first on Pharma Marketing Network.

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BioNTech to set up mRNA manufacturing site in Singapore

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BioNTech has said it plans to set up a regional base and new manufacturing site in Singapore so that the biotech can keep pace with demand for its mRNA-based coronavirus vaccine and pipeline products in other disease areas. The German firm said the production facility will be able to produce several hundred million doses of mRNA-based vaccine, depending on the requirements of the specific vaccine.

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Artificial intelligence can elevate pharma manufacturing

Outsourcing Pharma

According to a leader from industrial AI specialist AspenTech, AI can help avoid costly maintenance interruptions by predicting when upkeep is needed.

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EMA, MHRA to review Vertex' Kaftrio for children with CF

Pharma Times

If approved, up to 2,000 children with CF would be eligible for treatment with the drug

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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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How To Utilize Social Media For Fundraising

Mission-Driven Marketing Blog

If the global pandemic has taught us anything, it is that so much of our nonprofit work can be done online. Over the past year, we have seen galas, 5ks, auctions, and annual fundraisers adapt to being virtual. But where does social media fit into it all?

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Can you crush paracetamol tablets? [ANSWERED]

Druggist

Paracetamol is one of the most purchased over the counter painkillers. It is still one of the most prescribed drugs in the UK. Over the counter paracetamol is available in different forms, commonly sold as tablets. Today, I will answer the main question of this post: Can you crush paracetamol? Summary: . What is paracetamol? . Paracetamol: availability of different forms.

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Once in a Lifetime: Customer Experience at Momentous Moments

Pharma Marketing Network

Some moments in life are profoundly important. Perhaps you’ve saved carefully for years to take your family on a special vacation. Or perhaps you’ve just been given a life-changing diagnosis that’s left you in a state of shock. Whether positive or negative, in a moment that important, you’re living in an altered state. Things might seem overwhelming, with the world moving too fast for you to understand what’s going on; or you may freeze, and it may feel like reality has slowed to a crawl.

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Why relationships are key in rare disease patient engagement

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Real-world data is a vital part of rare disease drug development, but to get a true picture of patients’ unmet needs pharma should take a broader view of their lived experiences, says Xperiome’s Jeremy Edwards. It is difficult to get data on rare diseases and the people who live with them by their very nature. But these patients face unique challenges in their everyday lives that pharma needs to account for when developing treatments, and understanding these challenges requires strong real-world

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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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Reify, SubjectWell partner to elevate trial recruitment

Outsourcing Pharma

The two tech-focused firms are joining forces to work on technology solutions aimed at improving patient recruitment and enrollment for various studies.

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CHMP puts eight new medicines forward for EU approval

Pharma Times

First one-time gene therapy for CALD among latest recommendations

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CPhI Worldwide and Pharmapack Europe given the all-clear by host country governments

Pharma Mirror

The second week of CPhI Discover is open amid news that both the Italian and French governments have confirmed they will allow trade shows to resume – providing formal confirmation for both CPhI Worldwide and Pharmapack Europe. The last year has seen pharma evolve its approach to meeting new partners and existing customers, with wider pools of suppliers now needed, and remote and virtual networking being used to begin conversations much earlier than in the past.

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COVID-19: What about the kids too young to receive a vaccine?

The Infectious Pharmacist

Photo by J U N E on Pexels.com. In the midst of the firestorm over the CDC’s “guidance” (sarcastic quotes deliberately inserted) about unvaccinated persons being safe without masks in most situations, the most common question I’ve received is, “What do I do with my kids who are too young to get vaccinated?”. Today my goal is to discuss how parents can mitigate the risk of COVID-19 for their children without going insane and end with some information on the mRNA vaccines in kids.

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Maximize HCP Reach Through Purposeful Omnichannel or Multi-channel Digital Marketing

Pharma Marketing Network

Reaching healthcare professionals can certainly be challenging…especially with the disruption in the pharma marketing ecosystem caused by COVID-19. This disruption has accelerated the digital transformation in pharma. Pharma-marketers are embracing this digital transformation and are trying to understand the different dynamics of single, omni, and multi-channel approaches.

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Tackling diabetes & ALS with cell therapy

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Israeli company Kadimastem is developing regenerative medicine therapies based on differentiated cells derived from human embryonic stem cells to treat diseases such as Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and diabetes. Catherine Longworth spoke with Kadimastem’s head of diabetes research, Kfir Molakandov to find out more. In the 1990s, when the first transplant of islets took place, it was hailed as the cure for diabetes.

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CPhI survey: pharma leaders optimistic about the future

Outsourcing Pharma

According to a recent survey of executives conducted by CPhI, COVID-19âs impact is driving manufacturing and CDMOs are fueling industry growth.

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AZ' Tagrisso first to win MHRA approval under Project Orbis

Pharma Times

Decision brings the innovative treatment to early-stage lung cancer patients, helping to address unmet need in this setting

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Gaviscon & pregnancy: Can you take it? [ANSWERED]

Druggist

Gaviscon is (most likely) the most well-known brand of liquid antacid. Antacids are used to relieve symptoms of heartburn and indigestion (dyspepsia). Heartburn is a common symptom experienced during pregnancy. Today I will look into the use of Gaviscon in pregnancy by looking at the main recommendations of heartburn treatment in pregnancy. I will conclude which particular Gaviscon product is the best to use in the pregnancy. .

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Experts state contract services sector the big winner of pandemic at CPhI Discover

Pharma Mirror

Contract services experts at this week’s CPhI Discover – (17-28th May, 2021) – the largest ever online pharma event featuring content in the opening week and networking in week two – point to pandemic contracts delivering a significant boon to the CDMO sector, but forewarn of exacerbated shortages for viral vector manufacturing. In a dedicated session three experts – Peter Shapiro Senior Director of Drugs and Business Fundamentals, PharmSource, a GlobalData Company; Eric Langer, President and Ma

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DarshanTalks: How To Build a Trusted Workforce – May 14, 2021

Pharma Marketing Network

[link]. The post DarshanTalks: How To Build a Trusted Workforce</br> – May 14, 2021 appeared first on Pharma Marketing Network.

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UK says Pfizer, AZ COVID-19 vaccines work against Indian variant

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People who have received two doses of the AstraZeneca or Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines have good protection against the Indian variant of SARS-CoV-2 , according to new UK data. The Pfizer/BioNTech shot provided 88% protection against the B.1.617.2 variant first identified in India and currently gaining ground across the UK and other countries around the world, according to the Public Health England (PHE) study.

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Drug development advancements call for skilled workforce

Outsourcing Pharma

According to a leader from Saama Technologies, keeping competitive in the face of technology evolution requires staff that can keep up with the changes.

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AZ/Daiichi Sankyo’s datopotamab deruxtecan demonstrates ‘promising’ early results in TNBC

Pharma Times

New data presented at the 2021 European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Breast Cancer virtual congress

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10 important deprescribing articles you should probably know about

The deprescribing.org Blog

Greetings, deprescribers! Today we come to you with a special literature blog post highlighting 10 key deprescribing articles that together provide an overview of the field of deprescribing – covering the mindset of deprescribing, the complexity of and challenges related to deprescribing in clinical practice, the development and testing of deprescribing interventions, and perspectives of future deprescribing research.

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