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Dec 21, 2022

Tamiflu generics in short supply in latest chapter of biopharma's shortage saga


Philips testing finds minimal risk of patient harm in some recalled CPAP and BiPAP machines


Jazz hands Zymeworks a much-needed win for biliary tract cancer drug after peek at data


AstraZeneca, Merck's Lynparza wins EU nod in advanced prostate cancer right after FDA delay


2023 forecast: Why digital health is ripe for a new wave of M&A, including more 'disruptive' deals


2023 forecast: FDA revamps cancer drug approvals, and Big Pharma is willing to fall in line

 

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Tamiflu generics in short supply in latest chapter of biopharma's shortage saga

Teva, Zydus, Macleods and Amneal are struggling to supply a range of copycat Tamiflu doses in both capsule and powder suspension format, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) reported in early December.
 

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Philips testing finds minimal risk of patient harm in some recalled CPAP and BiPAP machines

Nearly two years after Philips first publicly raised concerns about the potential breakdown of the polyester-based polyurethane foam found in many of its CPAP and BiPAP machines and other respiratory devices, the company has wrapped up safety tests of some of its machines.

Jazz hands Zymeworks a much-needed win for biliary tract cancer drug after peek at data

Zymeworks executives didn’t want to speak for Jazz Pharmaceuticals about the strength of data from a midstage readout for the biliary tract cancer drug zanidatamab earlier this week. But it didn’t take long for Jazz to speak up loud and clear: We’re in.

AstraZeneca, Merck's Lynparza wins EU nod in advanced prostate cancer right after FDA delay

Less than a week after the FDA delayed a decision on Merck and AstraZeneca’s Lynparza as a treatment for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), Europe has signed off on its use in the same indication.

2023 forecast: Why digital health is ripe for a new wave of M&A, including more 'disruptive' deals

Going into 2023, be prepared for dealmaking activity to shake up the digital health market, analysts and investors say. And, don't be surprised if some of that M&A involves more disruptive deals from Amazon, CVS or Walgreens.

2023 forecast: FDA revamps cancer drug approvals, and Big Pharma is willing to fall in line

GSK pulled Blenrep's accelerated approval amid an “evolving regulatory environment in the U.S.,” GSK’s oncology development head said. Recent regulatory changes could cause a “massive delay” in cancer drug approvals, but Big Pharma is willing to cooperate with the FDA, SVB Securities' Daina Graybosch said.

2023 forecast: A closed loop of upgraded sensors and algorithms could 'put diabetes in the background'

With a slew of tech upgrades already on the horizon, 2023 could be the year that medtech makers finally close the diabetes management loop once and for all.

2023 forecast: How AI and virtual tech will take on clinician burnout

The hospital of the near-future will employ AI and virtual monitoring to triage patients and help health systems short on staff get their clinicians where they're needed most.

2023 forecast: Pharmacists push to take on a greater role in patient care

As the healthcare industry continues to grapple with labor shortages and staffing issues, experts argue pharmacists are an underutilized resource that could play a much greater role in patient care.

Merck & Co. bails on NGM eye disease collab in wake of phase 2 fail

Over a year after Merck & Co. narrowed the scope of its long-standing collaboration with NGM Biopharmaceuticals, the Big Pharma has dropped another raft of potential molecules in the wake of a phase 2 fail.

By dropping remaining 'off-the-shelf' CAR-T, Celyad closes clinical pipeline to complete R&D pivot

Celyad Oncology has been making no secret of its transition away from clinical development and toward a focus on R&D, so perhaps it shouldn’t be a surprise to see the company drop its last remaining clinical asset.

Medicare-certified hospitals must supply ownership data

In what it calls a continuous effort to make the healthcare system more transparent, the Biden administration wants all Medicare-certified hospitals to release ownership data.
 
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