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Moderna, Lily, Novavax, and Pfizer stocks fall after Trump nominates RFK Jr. as health secretary

Trump's appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS secretary raises concerns among health professionals and investors due to his vaccine skepticism.

Chamber Says White House Announcement on Medicare Drug Prices Threatens Patient Access

The Biden Administration's drug price negotiation is criticized as mere price control rather than a genuine negotiation, adversely impacting patients.

RFK Jr. vs. Vivek: Trump world's two paths for pharma regulation

Ramaswamy and Kennedy's differing views on drug regulation add uncertainty for pharmaceutical companies under the new administration.

RFK Jr. could play a big role under Trump-and Big Pharma is sounding the alarm

RFK Jr. influences health policy and pressures pharmaceutical companies amid his potential role in a Trump administration.

Trump nominee RFK vowed to purge the FDA. It won't be so easy

Kennedy aims to overhaul the FDA, criticizing its ties to the pharmaceutical industry and asserting a new direction in public health regulation.

Moderna, Lily, Novavax, and Pfizer stocks fall after Trump nominates RFK Jr. as health secretary

Trump's appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS secretary raises concerns among health professionals and investors due to his vaccine skepticism.

Chamber Says White House Announcement on Medicare Drug Prices Threatens Patient Access

The Biden Administration's drug price negotiation is criticized as mere price control rather than a genuine negotiation, adversely impacting patients.

RFK Jr. vs. Vivek: Trump world's two paths for pharma regulation

Ramaswamy and Kennedy's differing views on drug regulation add uncertainty for pharmaceutical companies under the new administration.

RFK Jr. could play a big role under Trump-and Big Pharma is sounding the alarm

RFK Jr. influences health policy and pressures pharmaceutical companies amid his potential role in a Trump administration.

Trump nominee RFK vowed to purge the FDA. It won't be so easy

Kennedy aims to overhaul the FDA, criticizing its ties to the pharmaceutical industry and asserting a new direction in public health regulation.
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#ozempic

Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030

Ozempic, originally a diabetes treatment, has become a major weight loss drug, generating $14 billion in 2023 sales for Novo Nordisk.

Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030

Ozempic's weight loss success surprisingly boosts Novo Nordisk's profits, transforming it into a pharmaceutical giant amid regulatory scrutiny and high sales.
Despite scandals and lawsuits, Novo Nordisk's future stock performance remains a primary concern for investors.

Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030

Ozempic, originally a diabetes treatment, has become a major weight loss drug, generating $14 billion in 2023 sales for Novo Nordisk.

Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030

Ozempic's weight loss success surprisingly boosts Novo Nordisk's profits, transforming it into a pharmaceutical giant amid regulatory scrutiny and high sales.
Despite scandals and lawsuits, Novo Nordisk's future stock performance remains a primary concern for investors.
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Eli Lilly CEO's explains how failing fast leads to success

Eli Lilly's CEO emphasizes the balance of technical excellence and the human impact of pharmaceuticals in combating serious health issues.
#astrazeneca

AstraZeneca says it takes China investigation very seriously'

AstraZeneca is cooperating with Chinese authorities amidst investigations into alleged illegal importation of cancer drugs.

AstraZeneca said it could cut UK jobs' if biodiversity drug levy is introduced

AstraZeneca threatened job cuts if UK enforces profit-sharing laws related to genetic codes in drug development.

AstraZeneca says it's taking China's investigations into fraud, illegal drug importation and data collection 'very seriously'

AstraZeneca is cooperating with Chinese investigations into potential illegal activities, emphasizing its commitment to the Chinese market and innovative medicines.

AstraZeneca says it takes China investigation very seriously'

AstraZeneca is cooperating with Chinese authorities amidst investigations into alleged illegal importation of cancer drugs.

AstraZeneca said it could cut UK jobs' if biodiversity drug levy is introduced

AstraZeneca threatened job cuts if UK enforces profit-sharing laws related to genetic codes in drug development.

AstraZeneca says it's taking China's investigations into fraud, illegal drug importation and data collection 'very seriously'

AstraZeneca is cooperating with Chinese investigations into potential illegal activities, emphasizing its commitment to the Chinese market and innovative medicines.
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#novo-nordisk

Denmark gets Novo Nordisk to lower Ozempic prices

Sanders calls out Novo Nordisk for high drug prices as Denmark faces cost crisis.

Novo Nordisk's Wegovy sales jump on international rollouts

Wegovy's sales surged 79%, exceeding expectations, offering reassurance to investors amid growing competition in the obesity drug market.

Novo Nordisk CEO takes aim at U.S. health system in Ozempic testimony

Novo Nordisk's weight loss drugs are effective but criticized for their high costs and accessibility issues in the U.S.

Skinny jabs': weight-loss drugs set for new boom as generic versions emerge

The introduction of generic versions of weight-loss injectable drugs is expected to lead to increased uptake due to lower costs.

Europe's most valuable company Novo Nordisk reports a slight increase in profits

Novo Nordisk posted a slight increase in net profit for the second quarter and raised its forecast for the full year due to increased demand for its diabetes and obesity treatments.

Novo Nordisk shares take a hit after a report revealed Eli Lilly's better weight loss drug

Shares in Novo Nordisk down 1.1% post-publication of data analysis favoring Eli Lilly's Mounjaro for greater weight loss.

Denmark gets Novo Nordisk to lower Ozempic prices

Sanders calls out Novo Nordisk for high drug prices as Denmark faces cost crisis.

Novo Nordisk's Wegovy sales jump on international rollouts

Wegovy's sales surged 79%, exceeding expectations, offering reassurance to investors amid growing competition in the obesity drug market.

Novo Nordisk CEO takes aim at U.S. health system in Ozempic testimony

Novo Nordisk's weight loss drugs are effective but criticized for their high costs and accessibility issues in the U.S.

Skinny jabs': weight-loss drugs set for new boom as generic versions emerge

The introduction of generic versions of weight-loss injectable drugs is expected to lead to increased uptake due to lower costs.

Europe's most valuable company Novo Nordisk reports a slight increase in profits

Novo Nordisk posted a slight increase in net profit for the second quarter and raised its forecast for the full year due to increased demand for its diabetes and obesity treatments.

Novo Nordisk shares take a hit after a report revealed Eli Lilly's better weight loss drug

Shares in Novo Nordisk down 1.1% post-publication of data analysis favoring Eli Lilly's Mounjaro for greater weight loss.
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#artificial-intelligence

Medtech startup brings Oracle AI to bear on cancer drug research | Computer Weekly

AI-driven drug discovery is poised to revolutionize cancer treatment, promising new opportunities for oncologists to improve patient care.

Council Post: Nudging The Way Forward Into The Future Of Healthcare Marketing

Sludge in healthcare marketing hinders effective engagement with healthcare professionals due to overwhelming and irrelevant communications.

Medtech startup brings Oracle AI to bear on cancer drug research | Computer Weekly

AI-driven drug discovery is poised to revolutionize cancer treatment, promising new opportunities for oncologists to improve patient care.

Council Post: Nudging The Way Forward Into The Future Of Healthcare Marketing

Sludge in healthcare marketing hinders effective engagement with healthcare professionals due to overwhelming and irrelevant communications.
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#weight-loss-drugs

Cheaper Versions of Popular New Weight-Loss Drugs Are Being Developed

Chinese and Indian pharmaceutical companies are developing cheaper weight-loss drug versions to reach more people globally.

Americans seeking Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drugs turn to compounded market

Patients are struggling to obtain weight-loss and diabetes medications due to supply issues and insurance problems, turning instead to cheaper online alternatives.

Drugmaker shut down after black schmutz found in injectable weight-loss drug

FDA warns about safety issues with compounded weight-loss drugs as pharmaceutical companies fight against them amid legal battles and differing interests.

Weight loss market: Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk's rivals muscle in

Smaller competitors are preparing to enter the weight-loss drug market dominated by Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk.

Cheaper Versions of Popular New Weight-Loss Drugs Are Being Developed

Chinese and Indian pharmaceutical companies are developing cheaper weight-loss drug versions to reach more people globally.

Americans seeking Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drugs turn to compounded market

Patients are struggling to obtain weight-loss and diabetes medications due to supply issues and insurance problems, turning instead to cheaper online alternatives.

Drugmaker shut down after black schmutz found in injectable weight-loss drug

FDA warns about safety issues with compounded weight-loss drugs as pharmaceutical companies fight against them amid legal battles and differing interests.

Weight loss market: Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk's rivals muscle in

Smaller competitors are preparing to enter the weight-loss drug market dominated by Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk.
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#social-satire

What if a 'Blood Test' predicted you'd commit murder?

Charles Baxter's novel "Blood Test" uses social satire to critique the pharmaceutical industry's impact on everyday lives, illustrated through an everyman protagonist.

What if a 'Blood Test' Predicted You'd Commit Murder?

Baxter's 'Blood Test' humorously critiques America's absurdity through a character navigating the challenges of predestined fate and societal expectations.

What if a 'Blood Test' predicted you'd commit murder?

Charles Baxter's novel "Blood Test" uses social satire to critique the pharmaceutical industry's impact on everyday lives, illustrated through an everyman protagonist.

What if a 'Blood Test' Predicted You'd Commit Murder?

Baxter's 'Blood Test' humorously critiques America's absurdity through a character navigating the challenges of predestined fate and societal expectations.
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#cybersecurity

Major drug companies caught up in Cencora data loss

Data of individuals stolen after Cencora breach involving pharmaceutical companies' partners.

How Merck leveled up its cybersecurity strategy since the NotPetya cyberattack that led to a $1.4 billion dispute

Dave Williams dedicates 20% of his time to cybersecurity at Merck, underlining its critical importance amid escalating cyber threats.

Major drug companies caught up in Cencora data loss

Data of individuals stolen after Cencora breach involving pharmaceutical companies' partners.

How Merck leveled up its cybersecurity strategy since the NotPetya cyberattack that led to a $1.4 billion dispute

Dave Williams dedicates 20% of his time to cybersecurity at Merck, underlining its critical importance amid escalating cyber threats.
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#clinical-trials

Kerstin Noelle Vokinger: New cancer therapies are being approved for patient groups not included in clinical trials'

New cancer therapies often fail to increase survival, with high toxicity and costs threatening healthcare sustainability.

Pumping the unemployed with weight-loss drugs echoes Victorian attitudes to the poor | Kenan Malik

The UK is exploring pilot schemes to improve obesity care with pharmaceutical companies, focusing on economic outcomes rather than individual health benefits.

Cost of developing new drugs may be far lower than industry claims, trial reveals

The true cost of developing medicine may be far less than estimated by the pharmaceutical industry, sparking the need for transparency in clinical trial spending.

Kerstin Noelle Vokinger: New cancer therapies are being approved for patient groups not included in clinical trials'

New cancer therapies often fail to increase survival, with high toxicity and costs threatening healthcare sustainability.

Pumping the unemployed with weight-loss drugs echoes Victorian attitudes to the poor | Kenan Malik

The UK is exploring pilot schemes to improve obesity care with pharmaceutical companies, focusing on economic outcomes rather than individual health benefits.

Cost of developing new drugs may be far lower than industry claims, trial reveals

The true cost of developing medicine may be far less than estimated by the pharmaceutical industry, sparking the need for transparency in clinical trial spending.
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#healthcare-transparency

After Shark Tank, Mark Cuban Just Wants to Break Shit-Especially the Prescription Drug Industry

Mark Cuban is transitioning from TV fame to tackling transparency and affordability in the pharmaceutical industry through his Cost Plus Drugs venture.

Employers haven't a clue how their drug benefits are managed

Employers lack understanding of what PBMs do with drug rebates, highlighting a need for greater transparency.

After Shark Tank, Mark Cuban Just Wants to Break Shit-Especially the Prescription Drug Industry

Mark Cuban is transitioning from TV fame to tackling transparency and affordability in the pharmaceutical industry through his Cost Plus Drugs venture.

Employers haven't a clue how their drug benefits are managed

Employers lack understanding of what PBMs do with drug rebates, highlighting a need for greater transparency.
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What's behind the medication shortages in Germany? DW 10/13/2024

Saline solution is in short supply in German hospitals, affecting operations and outpatient care.

Here are the facts that activist critics of Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla are missing, according to a Yale analysis

Activist investor Starboard Value's proxy fight against Pfizer has intensified, with claims of CEO Bourla's underperformance amid shifting loyalties from former Pfizer executives.
#stock-market

Moderna stock plunges nearly 20% as company reports poor COVID-19 vaccine sales and cuts to research plans

Moderna is reducing its R&D budget by 20%, impacting future vaccine development due to low sales projections.
The company faces challenges following its pandemic success, prompting a strategic shift in investment.

Is Eli Lilly a Stock To Buy and Hold Forever?

Eli Lilly showcases impressive growth in the obesity drug market, but concerns about high valuation linger.

3 Top Pharma Stocks to Buy in October 2024

The pharmaceutical industry is critical for health and is projected to grow significantly.
Investors should consider companies with sustainable pipelines for long-term gains.
Eli Lilly's impressive stock growth demonstrates the industry's potential for returns.

Moderna stock plunges nearly 20% as company reports poor COVID-19 vaccine sales and cuts to research plans

Moderna is reducing its R&D budget by 20%, impacting future vaccine development due to low sales projections.
The company faces challenges following its pandemic success, prompting a strategic shift in investment.

Is Eli Lilly a Stock To Buy and Hold Forever?

Eli Lilly showcases impressive growth in the obesity drug market, but concerns about high valuation linger.

3 Top Pharma Stocks to Buy in October 2024

The pharmaceutical industry is critical for health and is projected to grow significantly.
Investors should consider companies with sustainable pipelines for long-term gains.
Eli Lilly's impressive stock growth demonstrates the industry's potential for returns.
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#space-exploration

Made in space: Startup is creating drug ingredients in low Earth orbit

Utilizing microgravity for drug manufacturing in space can lead to purer and cheaper medications
Multiple companies and organizations are exploring the benefits of microgravity for drug development

The Saturday quiz

Pioneer 10 was the first spacecraft to fly beyond Mars.
Wallabies are the only marsupials that live wild in the UK.
The Matrix is the 1999 film known for the bullet time effect.
AstraZeneca is Britain's first pharmaceutical giant to reach a 200bn valuation.

Made in space: Startup is creating drug ingredients in low Earth orbit

Utilizing microgravity for drug manufacturing in space can lead to purer and cheaper medications
Multiple companies and organizations are exploring the benefits of microgravity for drug development

The Saturday quiz

Pioneer 10 was the first spacecraft to fly beyond Mars.
Wallabies are the only marsupials that live wild in the UK.
The Matrix is the 1999 film known for the bullet time effect.
AstraZeneca is Britain's first pharmaceutical giant to reach a 200bn valuation.
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Prediction: This Will Be the Biggest Pharma Stock in 10 Years

Pharmaceutical stocks are relatively stable during economic downturns, appealing to long-term investors despite drug pricing concerns.
#antimicrobial-resistance

Drug-resistant infections are on the rise. so why aren't we getting any new antibiotics?

Antimicrobial resistance threatens modern medicine, exacerbated by a lack of new antibiotic development and disproportionate impacts on low-income regions.

Big Pharma's focus on profit is behind medicine shortages, superbug threat

The profit-oriented approach in medicine development leads to shortages of essential medicines and poses a threat to public health.

Drug-resistant infections are on the rise. so why aren't we getting any new antibiotics?

Antimicrobial resistance threatens modern medicine, exacerbated by a lack of new antibiotic development and disproportionate impacts on low-income regions.

Big Pharma's focus on profit is behind medicine shortages, superbug threat

The profit-oriented approach in medicine development leads to shortages of essential medicines and poses a threat to public health.
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#medicare

U.S. Unveils Price Limits for 10 Costly or Common Medications

The Biden administration's drug price negotiations aim to save Medicare billions and reduce costs for older Americans starting in 2026.

For pharma, Trump vs. Harris is a showdown between two industry foes

Both Trump and Harris agree on the need for government action to reduce high drug prices in the U.S.

Pharma Companies' Challenge to Inflation Reduction Act Heats Up

The IRA aims to lower drug prices but faces constitutional challenges from pharmaceutical companies over pricing and First and Fifth Amendment rights.

White House says deals struck to cut prices of popular Medicare drugs that cost $50 billion yearly

Biden administration announces drug price reductions under Medicare, projecting $1.5 billion in savings for older Americans.

Investors shrug off drug price talks' effects

Pharmaceutical companies interpret negotiated drug prices as manageable, influencing future drug development despite initial fears of drastic changes.

Judge Dismisses Big Pharma Lawsuit Challenging Medicare Drug Price Negotiations

The pharmaceutical industry suffered a setback in a lawsuit to kill Medicare's new drug price negotiation program.
The judge dismissed the lawsuit on procedural grounds, ruling that the plaintiff lacked standing to sue.

U.S. Unveils Price Limits for 10 Costly or Common Medications

The Biden administration's drug price negotiations aim to save Medicare billions and reduce costs for older Americans starting in 2026.

For pharma, Trump vs. Harris is a showdown between two industry foes

Both Trump and Harris agree on the need for government action to reduce high drug prices in the U.S.

Pharma Companies' Challenge to Inflation Reduction Act Heats Up

The IRA aims to lower drug prices but faces constitutional challenges from pharmaceutical companies over pricing and First and Fifth Amendment rights.

White House says deals struck to cut prices of popular Medicare drugs that cost $50 billion yearly

Biden administration announces drug price reductions under Medicare, projecting $1.5 billion in savings for older Americans.

Investors shrug off drug price talks' effects

Pharmaceutical companies interpret negotiated drug prices as manageable, influencing future drug development despite initial fears of drastic changes.

Judge Dismisses Big Pharma Lawsuit Challenging Medicare Drug Price Negotiations

The pharmaceutical industry suffered a setback in a lawsuit to kill Medicare's new drug price negotiation program.
The judge dismissed the lawsuit on procedural grounds, ruling that the plaintiff lacked standing to sue.
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The pharmaceutical industry must embrace synthetic alternatives to horseshoe-crab blood

The US Pharmacopeia's adoption of chapter 86 enables pharmaceutical companies to transition to synthetic endotoxin testing methods.

The Healthcare And Pharmaceutical Sector: A Learning Conundrum

The healthcare and pharmaceutical industries encounter significant challenges that impact care delivery and patient outcomes.

Blow that whistle at your own risk

Nancy Olivieri's fight for research integrity highlights the personal toll of advocacy against pharmaceutical giants and institutional resistance.

The Guardian view on Africa's mpox outbreak: Covid lessons need to be learned | Editorial

WHO member states have struggled to agree on equitable vaccine distribution, impacting developing countries' access to life-saving doses.
#technology

Iceland's AI pharma planning platform PLAIO raises 4.3M

PLAIO secured €4.3M funding to advance its AI-assisted decision support platform for the pharmaceutical industry, enhancing operations in the US and Europe.

France rides AI wave to secure 15B in foreign investment

France secured a record €15bn in foreign investment from companies like Microsoft and Amazon at the Choose France summit, highlighting the country's economic allure.

Iceland's AI pharma planning platform PLAIO raises 4.3M

PLAIO secured €4.3M funding to advance its AI-assisted decision support platform for the pharmaceutical industry, enhancing operations in the US and Europe.

France rides AI wave to secure 15B in foreign investment

France secured a record €15bn in foreign investment from companies like Microsoft and Amazon at the Choose France summit, highlighting the country's economic allure.
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#data-breach

Pharma giant Cencora is alerting millions about its data breach | TechCrunch

Cencora notified over a million people in the U.S. of compromised health data in a data breach. Analysis shows at least 1.43 million individuals were affected.

23andMe Is Under Fire. Its Founder Remains 'Optimistic'

23andMe is facing multiple lawsuits and financial struggles after a data breach and decreased sales.
CEO Anne Wojcicki has previously saved 23andMe from failure, and is now working to navigate the current challenges.

Pharma giant Cencora is alerting millions about its data breach | TechCrunch

Cencora notified over a million people in the U.S. of compromised health data in a data breach. Analysis shows at least 1.43 million individuals were affected.

23andMe Is Under Fire. Its Founder Remains 'Optimistic'

23andMe is facing multiple lawsuits and financial struggles after a data breach and decreased sales.
CEO Anne Wojcicki has previously saved 23andMe from failure, and is now working to navigate the current challenges.
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The Psychic Wounds of Being a Whistleblower

The book 'The Occasional Human Sacrifice' focuses on medical-research scandals and the struggles of those who uncover them.

Executives Depart Cassava, Maker of Disputed Alzheimer's Drug

Top officials at Cassava Sciences resigned amidst controversy over an Alzheimer's drug, including alleged data falsification and questionable research studies.

C4IP Urges Senate Judiciary to Ignore Common Myths About Drug Patents

'Evergreening' and 'patent thicketing' aren't a barrier to cheaper generics.

GSK Discovered Vaccine That Protects Against RSV, Paul Singer

CEO changes can help companies suffering from bad executive syndrome, leading to positive outcomes like vaccine developments.
#affordable-healthcare

California is joining with a New Jersey company to buy a generic opioid overdose reversal drug

California is partnering with a pharmaceutical company to purchase generic Narcan at a lower cost, expanding access to naloxone for opioid overdose treatment.

Hims & Hers says it's selling a GLP-1 weight loss drug for 85% less than Wegovy. Here's the price.

Hims & Hers Health offers GLP-1 weight loss drugs at a fraction of the cost of brand-name competitors, leading to a significant increase in shares.

California is joining with a New Jersey company to buy a generic opioid overdose reversal drug

California is partnering with a pharmaceutical company to purchase generic Narcan at a lower cost, expanding access to naloxone for opioid overdose treatment.

Hims & Hers says it's selling a GLP-1 weight loss drug for 85% less than Wegovy. Here's the price.

Hims & Hers Health offers GLP-1 weight loss drugs at a fraction of the cost of brand-name competitors, leading to a significant increase in shares.
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Lots of drug companies talk about putting patients first but this one actually did

Key Takeaway: Amylyx Pharmaceuticals voluntarily pulled their ALS drug from the market after a study revealed it wasn't effective, demonstrating commitment to integrity and ethics.

Alex Oshmyansky

Sometimes a cold email can lead to revolutionary changes in business and society.

Health marketing M&A in good shape with 28 notable deals completed

Healthcare marketing is attractive to investors due to the necessity nature of medical purchases and the significant size of pharma marketing budgets.

U.S. Lags Behind Other Countries in Hepatitis-C Treatment

The US struggles with eradicating hepatitis C despite innovative drugs curing millions worldwide.

A Proven Model to Combat U.S. Drug Shortages

Drug shortages in the US reach record highs, impacting over 300 essential medications. Civica Rx offers a successful model for addressing shortages.

How India can become a science powerhouse

India has the opportunity to enhance science funding by encouraging businesses to contribute more.
#innovation

Brazilian Congress Debates Regulatory Data Protection for Pharmaceutical Products

Brazil considers implementing Regulatory Data Protection (RDP) for pharmaceutical products amidst debates on innovation protection vs. drug accessibility and pricing implications.

The Key to Preserving a Long-Term Competitive Advantage

Roche and other pharma companies in Basel exemplify enduring competitive advantage through innovation.
Transitioning from organic chemistry to microbiology has ensured the longevity of businesses in Basel.

The Use of Mandated Public Disclosures of Clinical Trials as Prior Art Against Study Sponsors

The public disclosure of human clinical trials may potentially lead to the invalidation of pharmaceutical patents, causing concerns for pharmaceutical innovators.

Brazilian Congress Debates Regulatory Data Protection for Pharmaceutical Products

Brazil considers implementing Regulatory Data Protection (RDP) for pharmaceutical products amidst debates on innovation protection vs. drug accessibility and pricing implications.

The Key to Preserving a Long-Term Competitive Advantage

Roche and other pharma companies in Basel exemplify enduring competitive advantage through innovation.
Transitioning from organic chemistry to microbiology has ensured the longevity of businesses in Basel.

The Use of Mandated Public Disclosures of Clinical Trials as Prior Art Against Study Sponsors

The public disclosure of human clinical trials may potentially lead to the invalidation of pharmaceutical patents, causing concerns for pharmaceutical innovators.
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Council Post: Navigating The Cookieless Era: How Pharma Adapts To Continual Disruption

Pharmaceutical industry urged to rethink digital strategies due to demise of third-party cookies.
Leveraging point of care marketing and precision targeting through first-party data is crucial for tailored messaging.

Vista Equity Partners to take revenue optimization platform Model N private in $1.25B deal | TechCrunch

Model N is going private in a $1.25 billion deal with Vista Equity Partners.
Model N specializes in automating pricing, incentives, and compliance decisions for companies like Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca.

Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders join forces to promote lower health care costs, including for inhalers

President Biden and Senator Sanders are working together to lower health care costs through legislative achievements.
Manufacturers are planning to cap the costs of inhalers at $35 a month in response to pressure from Biden and Sanders.

England won't adopt EU river pollution rules for pharma and cosmetics firms

Pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies in the EU to pay for pollution
New EU rules tighten restrictions on pollution in waterways

How Marketing Fueled the Opioid Overdose Crisis and What We Can Learn From It

Settlements against companies for opioid crisis accountability
Role of marketing in opioid overdose crisis

The battle over prescription drug prices is heating up

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) shifts power from American drug companies to the government through Medicare price negotiations.
The IRA's drug price negotiations will be implemented in phases, with 10 drugs covered under Medicare Part D targeted for the first round of negotiations.

Bernie Sanders on What Americans Need to Understand About Big Pharma

Senator Bernie Sanders is preparing to grill the CEOs of three major pharmaceutical companies over high drug prices.
The median launch price of innovative prescription drugs has increased significantly in recent years, according to a report by the Senate HELP committee.
#martin-shkreli

New York AG Cites Martin Shkreli's Lifetime Pharma Ban to Block Trump from Real Estate Industry

Martin Shkreli's lifetime ban from the pharmaceutical industry has been affirmed by a federal appeals court
New York Attorney General Letitia James believes this same precedent applies to her case against former President Donald Trump

Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli Lashes Out At Second Circuit Because Consequences Are Hard

Martin Shkreli's appeal to overturn his lifetime ban from the pharmaceutical industry and $64.6 million disgorgement has been rejected by the Second Circuit.
Shkreli is the first individual in US history to be sued under the Sherman Act Section 2 as a monopolist.

New York AG Cites Martin Shkreli's Lifetime Pharma Ban to Block Trump from Real Estate Industry

Martin Shkreli's lifetime ban from the pharmaceutical industry has been affirmed by a federal appeals court
New York Attorney General Letitia James believes this same precedent applies to her case against former President Donald Trump

Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli Lashes Out At Second Circuit Because Consequences Are Hard

Martin Shkreli's appeal to overturn his lifetime ban from the pharmaceutical industry and $64.6 million disgorgement has been rejected by the Second Circuit.
Shkreli is the first individual in US history to be sued under the Sherman Act Section 2 as a monopolist.
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Trump embraces conspiratorial language to attack Big Pharma

Donald Trump is now suggesting that the pharmaceutical industry's products may be harming Americans, particularly children.
His unfounded claims about the pharmaceutical industry could undermine public health and reflect the deep mistrust of health institutions within the Republican party.

Are You Sure You Want an Ozempic Pill?

Pharmaceutical companies are working on developing obesity drugs in pill form.
The current obesity drugs on the market are mostly injectable, but there is a growing demand for pills.
#pharmaceutical industry

Boehringer Ingelheim signs up with IBM for AI therapy

Boehringer Ingelheim is collaborating with IBM to use AI in the search for new treatments and therapies.
The partnership aims to use a pre-trained AI model and proprietary data to accelerate the discovery of potential antibodies.

Poor people in the developing world have a right to medicine | Bernie Sanders

Millions of people around the world cannot afford prescription drugs, causing preventable suffering and death.
Drug companies often abuse patent monopolies to charge high prices or keep lifesaving drugs out of reach for many.
Access to essential medicines should be a right for all, not a privilege based on affordability.

Boehringer Ingelheim signs up with IBM for AI therapy

Boehringer Ingelheim is collaborating with IBM to use AI in the search for new treatments and therapies.
The partnership aims to use a pre-trained AI model and proprietary data to accelerate the discovery of potential antibodies.

Poor people in the developing world have a right to medicine | Bernie Sanders

Millions of people around the world cannot afford prescription drugs, causing preventable suffering and death.
Drug companies often abuse patent monopolies to charge high prices or keep lifesaving drugs out of reach for many.
Access to essential medicines should be a right for all, not a privilege based on affordability.
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Reversing Clogged Arteries Naturally: The Untapped Potential of 370 Substances

Natural substances can prevent and reverse arterial plaque buildup in heart disease.

70,000+ Zantac lawsuits are greenlit by a Delaware judge

Delaware judge allows 70,000+ Zantac lawsuits over cancer risk to proceed.

The life sciences guide to AI-driven innovations

Life sciences organizations leverage AWS for data and AI innovations in drug development.

Ozempic and Mounjaro: The Dangerous Delusion of Injecting Away Our Weight Crisis

Relying on injectable diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro for weight loss may obscure the need to address root causes of obesity.
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4 months ago

From data to drugs: How AI is revolutionising drug development

AI is transforming drug discovery through automation and precision, moving from artisanal to data-driven processes.

Scary Counterfeit Ozempic Contains the Wrong Drug

Counterfeit Ozempic with different drugs found in regulated supply chain, posing danger especially to diabetics.
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