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July 18, 2018

Today's Rundown

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Pfizer and Lilly claim win for NGF pain drug in osteoarthritis

Pfizer and Eli Lilly’s nerve growth factor (NGF) inhibitor tanezumab has inched closer to becoming the first alternative to opioid analgesics for severe pain after hitting the mark in a phase 3 trial.

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Sanofi bags rights to Revolution’s SHP2 cancer drug

Sanofi has paid $50 million to work with Revolution Medicines on the development of cancer drugs against SHP2. The partners plan to move small molecule SHP2 inhibitor RMC-4630 into the clinic later this year.

U.K. votes to ‘fully participate’ in EMA after Brexit

British politicians have voted for the U.K. to try to remain close to the EMA after Brexit. The voted-for text tasks the government with seeking to secure the right for the U.K. to “fully participate” in the regional regulatory network after it leaves the European Union.

Ovid, Takeda add 2 rare epilepsies to rare drug pact

The pair will start three new trials in the third quarter, including a phase 2 pilot study in CDKL5 deficiency disorder and duplication 15q syndrome.

Bill Gates and others launch $30M ‘venture philanthropy’ accelerator for Alzheimer’s diagnostics

High-profile investors led by billionaires Bill Gates and Leonard Lauder are throwing their weight behind a “venture philanthropy vehicle” offering more than $30 million in grants for new biomarkers and early diagnostic tests for Alzheimer’s disease.

Under scrutiny for Cohen deal, Novartis calls off further price hikes in 2018

Even before Pfizer faced the wrath of U.S. President Donald Trump for July price hikes, Novartis decided increasing its own prices wouldn’t be a prudent move, its CEO said Wednesday.

Resources

[Whitepaper] eClinical Landscape Study - CRO Report from Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development

See results from the Tufts eClinical Landscape Study – CRO Report on current data management practices, goals, and challenges for contract research organizations (CROs).

[Whitepaper] Digitizing the Global Life Sciences Supply Chain: The Critical Role of Digital Transaction Management

Life science companies are experiencing a significant transformation in how they bring new products to market.

[Whitepaper] Rise in Targeted Therapies Drives Needs for Small Volume Manufacturing

Biologics, orphan drugs, and precision medicine are on the rise, and that means some big changes for drug development and manufacturing companies. What should pharma companies look for when navigating this new era of small-volume manufacturing? Here are some ideas to consider when developing a new manufacturing strategy.

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