Pharma: Page 19


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    Avidity drug for muscular dystrophy shows promise; Syntis takes new approach to weight loss

    Study results indicated Avidity’s medicine muted target genes. Elsewhere, Syntis revealed obesity drug plans and Nodthera chalked up more positive data for its NLRP3 inhibitor.

    By BioPharma Dive staff • June 12, 2024
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    New Alzheimer's drugs

    Donanemab approval would fuel growth of amyloid-blocking Alzheimer’s drugs, analysts say

    After an FDA panel backed Lilly’s drug three weeks ago, Wall Street analysts noted how its clearance — now granted — could benefit Eisai and Biogen’s rival Leqembi.

    By June 11, 2024
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    Alzheimer's disease

    Many companies hope to follow in the footsteps of Biogen, Eisai and Eli Lilly by developing new therapies for the debilitating disease, which affects tens of millions of people and costs healthcare systems hundreds of billions of dollars each year.

    By BioPharma Dive staff
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    ADCs are in focus. Here’s where AstraZeneca, AbbVie hope to take the field next.

    Newer components and drug combinations could expand use of the targeted cancer medicines, according to company executives.

    By Michael Gibney • June 11, 2024
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    New Alzheimer's drugs

    Lilly Alzheimer’s drug gets unanimous backing of FDA panel

    The expert committee's twin 11-0 votes tees up donanemab for U.S. approval later this year and a market showdown with Leqembi.

    By , Updated June 11, 2024
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    Health economics and outcomes research: Biopharma and the shift to value-based care

    Of the changes sparked by value-based care, perhaps the most valuable for the biopharmaceutical industry to embrace is the use of health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) to better understand a product’s value.

    By Amanda Cohen, MPH • June 10, 2024
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    Geron wins long-sought drug approval; Califf talks China, GLP-1s at BIO

    After 34 years, Geron finally has an approved medicine in Rytelo. Elsewhere, Shionogi disclosed disappointing obesity drug data and AbbVie got some good trial news.

    By BioPharma Dive staff • June 7, 2024
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    In review of Lilly Alzheimer’s drug, FDA staff focus on safety, patient selection

    An advisory panel is meeting today to discuss whether donanemab is effective across different groups of Alzheimer's patients, and to give input on an unusual dosing strategy used by Lilly.

    By June 6, 2024
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    Seres, indebted and in need of cash, agrees to sell microbiome pill to Nestle

    Seres did not disclose financial details for the deal, but said it would help extend the company's cash runway by one year.

    By Kristin Jensen • June 6, 2024
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    Lilly details MASH data for tirzepatide; Cytokinetics comments on past sale talks

    A study abstract shed more light on tirzepatide’s potential in MASH. Elsewhere, Cytokinetics CEO spoke on deal negotiations and AbbVie started a key multiple myeloma drug study.

    By BioPharma Dive staff • June 5, 2024
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    Lilly CFO leaves to join Alphabet

    Anat Ashkenazi is switching industries after a 23-year career at the Indianapolis drugmaker.

    By Kristin Jensen • June 5, 2024
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    [Podcast] The Power of Persistence: From Biotech Incubator to Product Launch

    How can small and mid-sized biotech companies better manage pharmacovigilance during clinical trials? Listen to the podcast to learn how strategic alliances are helping.

    By BioPharma Dive's studioID • Updated June 18, 2024
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    ALS drug development

    Eli Lilly adds ALS drug prospect with QurAlis deal

    The alliance hands Lilly an RNA-based therapy in preclinical testing for ALS and frontotemporal dementia, and includes a research collaboration to develop other, similar medicines.

    By June 3, 2024
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    Sponsored by SmartLabs

    Thinking inside the box: How SmartLabs is supporting the science of tomorrow

    With new modalities such as gene and cell therapies, RNA therapeutics, complex biologics and more, today’s science brings unprecedented opportunities to address diseases that have long remained out of reach. 

    June 3, 2024
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    Oral cancer medications: The adherence paradox

    The number of oral cancer medications is increasing, opening new possibilities for improved convenience, but some studies show much lower adherence rates with oral oncolytics.

    By Abigail Mallon, Chief Patient Experience Officer, VMS BioMarketing • June 3, 2024
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    AstraZeneca immunotherapy extends survival by two years in rarer type of lung cancer

    The findings, from a trial testing Imfinzi in limited-stage small cell lung cancer, could help AstraZeneca expand the drug's use.

    By Updated June 2, 2024
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    GSK builds case for return of multiple myeloma drug Blenrep

    Study results showed the antibody-drug conjugate helped stave off disease progression better than a standard treatment. But eye-related side effects remained common.

    By June 2, 2024
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    FDA delays decision on Dupixent in COPD; Summit makes a bold claim

    Regeneron and Sanofi now expect an FDA verdict in September. Elsewhere, Summit claimed victory over Keytruda and Neurocrine’s longtime CEO revealed plans to step down.

    By BioPharma Dive staff • May 31, 2024
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    Otsuka defies digital health downturn with new company

    With “no playbook out there” to fall back on, the new company is taking a long-term approach as it develops its portfolio, an Otsuka Precision Health exec told MedTech Dive.

    By Elise Reuter • May 30, 2024
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    J&J antidepressant eases symptoms, improves sleep in key trial

    The company has put high expectations on the drug, an orexin-2 antagonist called seltorexant, as a cornerstone of its neuropsychiatry pipeline.

    By Ned Pagliarulo • May 29, 2024
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    Can robots break the cell therapy bottleneck?

    A partnership between cell therapy delivery specialist Portal Biotechnologies and precision robotics maker Multiply Labs could address manufacturing hurdles, the CEOs said.

    By Michael Gibney • May 29, 2024
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    J&J gains another bispecific antibody with $1.25B skin drug buy

    The deal is J&J’s second this month involving bispecific antibodies, which the company has prioritized to build its immune and cancer drug pipeline.

    By May 28, 2024
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    Roche’s Sabry retires; Duchenne drug fails confirmatory test

    The veteran executive will be replaced by Boris Zaïtra. Elsewhere, Nippon Shinyaku shared negative Phase 3 data and Merck unveiled new breast cancer results for Keytruda.

    By BioPharma Dive staff • May 28, 2024
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    The future of medicine: AI’s role in uncovering new drugs

    Artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked a revolution in the pharmaceutical industry, reshaping the way we approach complex biological challenges.

    May 28, 2024
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    Pfizer expands cost cuts with new $1.5B target

    The company, which previously announced plans to trim $4 billion in spending by the end of 2024, aims to save another $1.5 billion over the next three years.

    By Ned Pagliarulo • May 22, 2024
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    Regeneron faces new biosimilar threats; an AI biotech lays off staff

    Today’s rundown also includes news of an expanded partnership for Boehringer Ingelheim and updates to emerging medicines from GSK and Bristol Myers. 

    By BioPharma Dive staff • May 22, 2024