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Pfizer buys immuno-inflammatory firm Arena Pharmaceuticals for $6.7b

Outsourcing Pharma

The pharmaceutical company currently has several promising treatments in development for gastroenterological, dermatological, and cardiological conditions.

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Insurtech platform HealthCare.com banks $180M, boosts valuation to $1B

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Insurtech platform HealthCare.com banks $180M, boosts valuation to $1B. rtorrence. Mon, 12/13/2021 - 15:15.

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From patient engagement to patient centricity

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Words matter. In the pharma industry, “patient engagement” and “patient centricity” might seem like interchangeable bits of corporate jargon. But the difference between them is not like the choice between “agreeing” and “aligning” or “getting together later” and “taking this offline.” Going from the vital activity of patient engagement to the more encompassing state of patient centricity requires big steps in the evolution of new-drug discovery, development, and delivery.

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2022 Predictions From the Front-Lines of Pharma Digital Advertising

Pharma Marketing Network

The pharma industry has been slower to embrace digital technologies than other less-regulated sectors but the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly changed this long-standing mindset. In 2020 and 2021, we saw pharma forced to become more flexible and open-minded than ever before. In this article, R.J. Lewis, Founder & CEO of eHealthcare Solutions and Tap Native, offers his top ten predictions for what’s ahead for pharma in 2022.

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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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New inhaled SARS-CoV-2 antibody treatment set to enter clinical trials

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Memo Therapeutics AG will receive CHF 10.5m (US $11.4m) from the Swiss government to clinically develop a SARS-CoV-2 antibody against COVID-19, allowing it to start Phase 1 studies in Q1, 2022.

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Oracle in talks to buy Cerner in potential $30B deal: WSJ

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Oracle in talks to buy Cerner in potential $30B deal: WSJ. hlandi. Fri, 12/17/2021 - 07:56.

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Getting Creative with Sustainability | How Pharma Engages

Pharma Marketing Network

Big pharma has compelling reasons to change the way business gets done. The wave of interest in sustainability follows the value chain from top-tier pharmaceutical companies to their suppliers of every size. Leaders are hard at work focusing their efforts on how to use sustainability as a platform for innovation. Step one is to assess your corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies and ensure actions are integrated across the organization.

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Insilico Medicine launches trial for AI-discovered drug

Outsourcing Pharma

The artificial intelligence-driven drug discovery company has dosed its first healthy volunteer in a trial for a candidate to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

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Hospitals across the country running out of beds, reducing surgeries amid latest COVID surge

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Hospitals across the country running out of beds, reducing surgeries amid latest COVID surge. hlandi. Sun, 12/12/2021 - 22:15.

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Judge rejects Purdue opioid settlement over Sackler family immunity

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A judge in the US has rejected the bankruptcy plan proposed by Purdue Pharma to settle legal action over its role in the opioid crisis , because of the protection from civil litigation it includes for the Sackler family that owns the drugmaker. Judge Colleen McMahon has thrown out the plan in a New York court, in a move that would remove the shield handed to the Sackers in return for a $4.5 billion payout to projects intended to support victims of the opioid crisis over a nine-year period.

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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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SMC approves first immunotherapy combination for advanced bowel cancer patients with rare mutation

Pharma Times

Nivolumab plus ipilmumab has been accepted as a treatment option for adult patients by NHS Scotland for patients who have previously failed fluoropyrimidine-based chemotherapy.

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Michael J. Fox Foundation significantly expands Parkinson’s study

Outsourcing Pharma

The Parkinsonâs Progression Markers Initiative, built using Evidation Healthâs research platform, aims to triple enrollment and recruit online participants.

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KFF poll: Half of US adults avoided care in the past year due to costs

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KFF poll: Half of US adults avoided care in the past year due to costs. agliadkovskaya. Thu, 12/16/2021 - 13:51.

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BMS’ Orencia gets FDA nod for GvHD thanks to real-world data

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Bristol-Myers Squibb’s rheumatoid arthritis drug Orencia has been approved by the FDA to prevent graft versus host disease (GvHD), a serious complication of haematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) used to treat leukaemias and other blood cancers. Orencia (abatacept) becomes the first drug to be approved to prevent GvHD , a condition in which donor immune cells attack tissues in the patient receiving an HSCT, commonly known as a bone marrow transplant.

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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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Vaccines still provide ‘significant protection’ against severe COVID-19

Pharma Times

Omicron has been the latest variant to test the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines.

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Abbott, Howard University join to boost research diversity

Outsourcing Pharma

The pharma firm has gifted $1m USD to form a scholarship fund for students headed toward careers in clinical research, with the aim of increasing diversity.

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Federal appeals court revives Biden's vaccine mandate for health workers in 26 states

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Federal appeals court revives Biden's vaccine mandate for health workers in 26 states. hlandi. Thu, 12/16/2021 - 16:52.

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2021: the year mRNA therapeutics came of age

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It started with two Covid-19 vaccines – 2021 is the year interest in mRNA therapeutics boomed, reports Katrina Megget. The Covid-19 pandemic showed what could be done with resources and collaboration to accelerate the development of vaccines. One of its other scientific legacies was the specific development and approval of mRNA vaccines, the first in that drug class on the market.

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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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Study finds Omicron multiplies 70 times faster than Delta, UK COVID-19 cases exceed 75,000

Pharma Times

A warning has been issued to UK MPs from the head of NHS England that hospitalisations could exceed numbers recorded in January 2021.

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Most oncologists think RWD vital to advancing cancer research: COTA

Outsourcing Pharma

The company has released a survey of cancer doctors; 83% of those polled believe real-world data is crucial to accelerating cancer research and treatment.

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HHS to distribute $9B in COVID-19 relief funds to smaller providers this week

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HHS to distribute $9B in COVID-19 relief funds to smaller providers this week. rking. Tue, 12/14/2021 - 11:31.

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Mesoblast pummelled as Novartis exits COVID deal

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Novartis as opted out of a collaboration with Mesoblast to develop its stem cell-based therapy remestemcel-L as a treatment for COVID-19, prompting a slump in the biotech’s share price. Novartis agreed to pay $25 million upfront for opt-in rights to remestemcel-L just over a year ago and to make a $25 million equity stake in Mesoblast, with up to $1.25 billion in additional payments tied to regulatory and commercial objectives.

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Pharma Marketing’s Data-Driven Omnichannel Future: Four Interconnected Themes from Reuters Pharma Marketing USA 2021

Pharma Marketing Network

#1: Omnichannel engagement is the key to creating personalized customer experiences and relevancy, but it remains something of a holy grail within the pharmaceutical industry. Across several sessions at this year’s Reuters Pharma Marketing USA, leading marketers discussed why it’s been such an uphill struggle and shared possible solutions. Traditionally, pharmaceutical companies have been siloed to a degree that would be unthinkable in most other industries.

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ASH 2021 sees Novartis launch a 'next-generation' CAR-T platform

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Novartis has introduced its T-Charge platform at ASH 2021, which it says will serve as the foundation for various new investigational CAR-T cell therapies in its pipeline.

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CMS actuaries: Healthcare expenditures spiked 9.7% in 2020 amid COVID-19 response

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CMS actuaries: Healthcare expenditures spiked 9.7% in 2020 amid COVID-19 response. pminemyer. Wed, 12/15/2021 - 16:28.

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Deep Dive: Digital Health 2021

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There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adopt of digital health. As this issue’s contributors discuss, the rapid transition to digital has showcase the potential of technology across the industry, but how can we continue this momentum beyond the pandemic? Read on for a look at some of the biggest stories from Frontiers Health, how digital is making healthcare more patient-friendly and key ways to optimise decentralised clinical trials.

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Prescription Drugs and Their Role in D.U.I. Incidents

Pharma Mirror

Impaired driving due to prescription medication is often given less attention than driving under the influence of illegal drugs. Yet, prescription drugs are just as dangerous, if not more dangerous, because many people are either not aware of the drug’s influence on their driving or assume prescribed medication is “safe.” Some medication, however, significantly increases the risk of car crashes.

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COVID-19 updates, actions, and advice from the FDA

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The US agency continues to work with industry professionals on vaccines and treatments for the virus, and to wrestle with current and emerging variants.

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Moody's: Outlook stable for insurers in 2022, but COVID-19's effects could linger

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Moody's: Outlook stable for insurers in 2022, but COVID-19's effects could linger. pminemyer. Wed, 12/15/2021 - 13:27.

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NICE gives Keytruda parity with Opdivo for adjuvant melanoma

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After three years of availability via the Cancer Drugs Fund (CDF), MSD’s checkpoint inhibitor Keytruda has now been approved for routine NHS use after surgery for people with melanoma to prevent the cancer returning. PD-1 inhibitor Keytruda (pembrolizumab) has been recommended by NICE for adjuvant treatment of adults with stage 3 melanoma that has spread to the lymph nodes, aiming to remove any cancer left behind after surgery.

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Employee Spotlight: Paula Styer Pharmacy Technician

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An Interview With Paula Styer, Licensed Pharmacy Technician (LPhT). What Is Your Name and Job Title? Well, my name is Paula Styler and I am a pharmacy technician. I have been a pharmacy technician since 2008. When Did You Become Interested in Pharmacy? I had been working in photography for a very long time, and the studio I worked for closed. I was unemployed for about a year and a half to two years.

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Industry insights: obstacles, positives, and looking ahead

Outsourcing Pharma

Professionals from various corners of the life-sciences field share views on significant challenges of 2021, bright spots, and what to look for in 2022.

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CMS: Insurers paid out $2B in medical loss ratio rebates for 2020 claims

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CMS: Insurers paid out $2B in medical loss ratio rebates for 2020 claims. rking. Fri, 12/17/2021 - 16:06.

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