Drug Discovery World
DECEMBER 2, 2022
The UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved a CBD/THC combination treatment under its Named Patient programme and other compassionate areas. Medlab’s NanaBis, to be used under NanaDol, a botanical version of NanaBis, has previously shown encouraging Phase I/II data for the treatment of cancer-induced bone pain and could be a potential alternative to opioids. .
Antidote
JULY 13, 2022
Before a potential new therapy can be administered to patients, it must go through several clinical trial phases designed to test the drug or device for safety and effectiveness. For many new treatments, it will take approximately ten years for the therapy to progress from initial discovery to being approved. Clinical trials alone take six to seven years on average to complete.
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Drug Patent Watch
APRIL 5, 2022
This is a guest post by Ray Miller and Megan E. Bowers, Ph.D. at DLA Piper. Ray may be contacted at raymond.miller@dlapiper.com. When it comes to protecting therapeutic assets, I…. The post The value of method of use patent claims in protecting your therapeutic assets appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
FDA Law Blog: Drug Discovery
DECEMBER 7, 2022
By Mark A. Tobolowsky & James E. Valentine — On November 22, 2022, FDA approved CSL Behring’s BLA for Hemgenix (etranacogene dezaparvovec), an AAV-based gene therapy for the treatment of adults with Hemophilia B who currently use Factor IX prophylaxis therapy, have current or historical life-threatening hemorrhage, or have repeated, serious spontaneous bleeding episodes.
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Clinical trial data management is increasingly challenging as studies grow in complexity. Quickly accessing and analyzing study data is vital for assessing trial progress and patient safety. In this paper, we explore real-time data access and analysis for proactive study management. We investigate using adverse event (AE) data to monitor safety and discuss a clinical analytics platform that supports collaboration and data review workflows.
Eye on FDA
JANUARY 26, 2022
FDA’s Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (OPDP) issued the first regulatory action letter for 2022. This one has some notable characteristics. As has been frequently noted, enforcement actions by OPDP have diminished considerably over the years. Another characteristic of recent enforcement actions over the past several years is that smaller, less well-known companies have mostly been the recipients of letters from OPDP.
ProRelix Research
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Clinical trials form the crux of all regulatory decisions regarding any new health intervention such as drugs and medical devices and thus require to be performed with the utmost care […]. The post USA Clinical Trial Market Size and Opportunities appeared first on ProRelix Research.
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Drug Channels
DECEMBER 12, 2022
This week, I’m rerunning some popular posts while I prepare for this Friday’s live video webinar: Drug Channels Outlook 2023. Click here to see the original post and comments from September 2022. During Friday’s webinar, I’ll be sharing my updated thoughts about the IRA’s impact on manufacturers, Part D plans, and patient behavior. By now, you have already read innumerable articles explaining what’s in the new Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA; P.L. 117-169).
Olympian Clinical Research
JUNE 10, 2022
Atopic dermatitis is a form of eczema and is the most common chronic inflammatory skin disease. While this condition is often seen in children, around 16.5 million Americans suffer from this itchy skin condition. Although there is no cure for this condition, with the proper knowledge, treatments, and lifestyle changes, those with eczema may manage their symptoms and lead happy, healthy lives.
Advarra
JULY 26, 2022
Cannabis use has become widespread. As such, we are seeing an uptick in research examining the therapeutic effects of cannabis and its constituents. Currently, cannabis use is legal across many states in the U.S., with 37 states approving medicinal use and 18 approving recreationally. However, it’s not legal federally and is considered a Schedule I drug by the U.S.
Policy Prescription
AUGUST 25, 2022
This past June, during a debate in the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), the committee’s Ranking Member, demonstrated that he does not understand very important developments in our nation’s approach to drug regulation and safety. It was almost as if Sen. Burr had fallen asleep over 20 years ago and woke up believing that nothing had changed in the world of drug regulation.
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Drug Discovery World
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Dr Andrew Garrett, Executive Vice President of Scientific Operations at ICON, explores the benefits of integrating some of the validation and standardisation practices already developed for PIs into the practices around NPIs and public health data; outlines some of the practices that can be implemented in order to do this; and highlights the need for interdisciplinary collaboration between pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical researchers and public health centres to consider the overlap between
Antidote
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Generally, a doctor’s visit is intended to provide clarity and insight into a patient’s concerns — but many people are all too familiar with the feeling of walking out of a clinic more confused than when they arrived. In fact, many Americans find themselves searching for health literacy tips after becoming confused by a doctor’s instructions or the directions on a prescription label.
Drug Patent Watch
MARCH 22, 2022
FEATURED ARTICLE Branded Generics Promise Profits for Drugmakers, Peace of Mind for Patients Developing nations offer welcoming and growing markets as Abbott focuses exclusively on reformulating and marketing off-patent medications…. The post DrugPatentWatch Week in Review appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
Drug & Device Law
JANUARY 25, 2022
Using its increasingly notorious “ shadow docket ,” the United States Supreme Court recently stayed operation of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) had imposed on large (more than 100 employees) employers nationwide. See National Federation of Independent Businesses v. OSHA , S. Ct. , 2022 WL 120952 (U.S.
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Eye on FDA
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Tik Tok was first released in 2016. While slow out of the starting gate with emergent media opportunities, in 2022, pharma is embracing the platform in both unbranded and branded efforts. While historically, a lot of Tik Tok use has been comprised of individuals releasing videos of them showing off dance moves and physique, the time for embracing the platform by institutional users appears has arrived.
ProRelix Research
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
A lot has changed over the past few decades in the way clinical trials are conducted. Advances in data management systems, risk-based monitoring, pharmacovigilance, electronic databases, and application of complex […]. The post Clinical Trial Outsourcing and Management in USA appeared first on ProRelix Research.
Conversations in Drug Development Trends
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Bringing a psychedelic into a clinical trial setting is complex and requires a thorough operational approach to ensure the study’s success. Having worked in psychedelic research since the advent of industry-sponsored trials, Worldwide Clinical Trials has amassed the expertise needed to execute these studies successfully, recently sharing insights in a webinar titled “ Demystifying Complex Operations in Psychedelic Research ,” available on-demand now.
Drug Channels
MAY 24, 2022
A few weeks ago, GoodRx surprised investors with the unpleasant news that a major grocery chain had stopped accepting its discount card for an unspecified number of prescriptions. As I explain below, the unnamed chain appears to be Kroger— the sixth-largest U.S. pharmacy. What’s more, GoodRx disclosed that Kroger accounts for an unexpected one-quarter of its prescription business.
Olympian Clinical Research
JULY 12, 2022
Depression is an illness that affects nearly 280 million people worldwide. There are several types of depression, each with its own set of symptoms and recommended treatment methods. Therefore, overcoming depression requires understanding the type of depression you may be facing and getting the proper help. 1. Major Depressive Disorder. Major depressive disorder ( MDD ), also known as clinical depression, is characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness or emptiness lasting for at least two w
Advarra
JULY 5, 2022
Individuals invest a great deal to participate in clinical research, undertaking risks and burdens, while giving of their time and energies to advance scientific knowledge and the public good. Empirical research into participant views and experiences has consistently shown participants desire to learn the results of research to which they’ve contributed.
Drug Discovery World
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
England will become the first country in Europe to roll out darolutamide (Nubeqa) to patients whose prostate cancer has spread to other parts of the body. . The drug works by blocking androgen receptors in cancer cells, which in turn blocks the effect of testosterone that allows the cancer cells to survive and multiply. Studies show the chances of living longer are increased by one third in men who were previously left untreated. .
Drug Discovery World
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
An Oxford University study has provided the first evidence that antibiotic resistant bacteria can travel from the gut to the lung, increasing the risk of deadly infections. . The findings coincide with World Antimicrobial Awareness Week and shed light on how antimicrobial resistance (AMR) arises and persists. . The study, which has been published in Nature Communications highlights the importance of preventing pathogenic bacteria from translocating from the gut to other organs where they can
Drug Discovery World
DECEMBER 14, 2022
A new study has demonstrated the ability of a novel peptide to selectively detect and neutralise an early molecular trigger of Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. . The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) will publish results of the groundbreaking study demonstrating a customised, synthetic peptide’s ability to selectively detect Alzheimer’s disease. .
Drug Discovery World
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Biotech company Mogling Bio has successfully has completed its first seed investment round with a sole investor, Kizoo Technology Capital. Mogling Bio is developing new pharmacological approaches to rejuvenate old stem cells of the hematopoietic (blood cell formation) system. Ageing causes stem cells to lose their normal structure by increased activity of the protein CDC42. [.].
Drug Discovery World
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Kevin Holden. CRISPR-based knockouts are the gold-standard genetic perturbation method in target identification and validation. However, efficient CRISPR knockout editing and transfection for arrayed screening require specialised skills and infrastructure that your organisation may not have. What if you could receive ready-to-use CRISPR-edited cells without needing to handle, optimise, and transfect your CRISPR library?
Drug Discovery World
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Genomic healthcare data is critical to identify disease risk, ancestry, traits and response to medicines and aids in the development of new targeted therapies – precision medicines. DDW’s Megan Thomas observes developments of accessibility in this sector and the potential impact. . The origins . One might argue that this all started getting exciting with the launch of the Human Genome Project, which the National Human Genome Research Institute consider to be one of the greatest scientifi
Drug Discovery World
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
With European life sciences R&D investment at a 20-year low, biopharmaceutical associations and MEPs are calling on the EU to modernise its policies. DDW’s Diana Spencer asks what will be needed for Europe to compete in the growing global market for advanced therapies. . A new report by Charles River Associates for the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA has revealed that Europe is falling behind the US and Asia in its pharmaceutical R&D investment,
Drug Discovery World
OCTOBER 10, 2022
By Dr Dina Finan, PhD, Product Manager at 10x Genomics and Dr Nick Downey, PhD, NGS Collaborations Lead at Integrated DNA Technologies. RNA sequencing has become a widely used tool that can explore the transcriptome in a seemingly endless number of applications. While bulk sequencing—or sequencing the transcriptome of an entire sample at once—has contributed to many [.].
Drug Discovery World
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
A new bioreactor platform that aims to support the cell and gene therapy (CGT) sector from process development to commercial manufacturing has been launched. The Quantum Flex Cell Expansion System has been created by medical technology company Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies (Terumo BCT). Using the system, developers can complete early process development on the same platform as manufacturing.
Drug Discovery World
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Nicola Richmond, VP of AI, BenevolentAI, will be speaking at the Tech Theatre, ELRIG Drug Discovery 2022, sponsored by DDW. Nicola Richmond is a mathematician with over 20 years’ experience of developing digital solutions to problems in drug discovery and development. She will be presenting a talk on ‘The lab of the future is now: Using AI or automation for the drug discovery process’ The Tech Theatre will feature a series of seminars focused on automation and technology for dr
Drug Discovery World
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
A new polymer-based drug delivery system for mRNA and other nucleic acids has won the CPHI Excellence in Pharma Award in the category “Packaging and Drug Delivery”. . The system was developed by Evonik Health Care together with researchers at Stanford University. . Developed together with Professors Robert Waymouth, Paul Wender and Ronald Levy from the University of Stanford in the US, the prize-winning polymer-based platform complements Evonik’s existing portfolio of lipid-based drug de
Drug Discovery World
AUGUST 30, 2022
The Phacilitate Advanced Therapies Europe 2022 conference will take place from 30 August to 1 September at the Royal Lancaster in London, UK. The conference is the European twin to Phacilitate Advanced Therapies Week, an event held in January in Florida, US. The event is tailored to a European audience looking to commercialise ATMPs globally, as well as a global audience looking to understand and expand into the European market.
Drug Discovery World
AUGUST 23, 2022
A Phase I/II clinical trial targeting a treatment for Huntington’s Disease (HD) using a gene therapy has been given the clearance to go ahead in France. . The National Agency for Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) gave the go-ahead to Bayer AG to conduct the clinical trial through its subsidiary BrainVectis to investigate its gene therapy, BV-101 in the treatment for Huntington’s Disease (HD). .
Drug Discovery World
AUGUST 24, 2022
A new study investigating a potential treatment for people who have been diagnosed with monkeypox has been launched by the same team who helped develop Covid-19 treatments. . Led by the University of Oxford, the PLATINUM study will investigate the use of Tecovirimat to see if it can help speed up the recovery of Monkeypox patients. . The trial will see participants receive either a 14-day course of 600 mg tecovirimat twice daily or a matched placebo treatment.
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