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Epilepsy affects around 1.5 million people in the US and 50 million globally. With approximately 40% of epilepsy patients being drug-resistant, there is an urgent need for innovative therapies
Today, at PharmaShots we have Dr. Jason Lerner from Biohaven shedding light on BHV-7000, an investigational anti-seizure treatment and selective activator of potassium channels in…
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Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar versions of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potency
Biosimilars are expected to be a cost-effective alternative to the high-priced branded biologics, offering significant and much-needed cost savings to both payers and patients
The major highlights were the US FDA’s approval of Dong-A ST’s Imuldosa…
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Immune reset in oncology has been observed with approved autologous CAR-T products. A recent study published in Nature demonstrated B-cell reconstitution and immune reset in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients treated with a CD19 autologous CAR-T, showcasing promising potential in autoimmune diseases
Today, at PharmaShots, we have Fred Aslan shedding light on Artiva's AlloNK,…
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Driven by an endless pursuit of innovation, the biopharma industry is working tirelessly to bring new-age therapies to patients with serious health conditions and lifestyle-influenced diseases
In 2023, the global prescription drug market size was valued at $1162.61B and is anticipated to reach $2151.63B by 2032 registering a CAGR of 7.1 %. Keytruda ranks 1st…
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AI is widely used in drug discovery and clinical research to find innovative cures for several debilitating conditions with unmet healthcare needs
Most of the AI architecture employs deep learning that requires extensive training data sets to produce reliable predictive models
Today, at PharmaShots, we have Adityo Prakash, CEO of Verseon, addressing the challenges…
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Recently, AstraZeneca presented findings from the real-world IMPACT CKD study, which evaluated the multifaceted impact of CKD on patients, healthcare systems, and broader society, projecting future implications through 2032.
The study emphasizes the importance of mitigating the economic burden on healthcare by implementing early, targeted screening, diagnosis, and treatment for CKD.
In collaboration with…
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The EMA’s CHMP has granted positive opinion to 4 Biologics and 1 New Chemical Entity in September 2024, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the healthcare industry
The major highlighted drugs were AbbVie’s Elahere to treat Ovarian Cancer and Pfizer’s Hympavzi for Hemophilia A and B
PharmaShots has compiled a list of 3 drugs that have been…
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Galderma’s Nemluvio (nemolizumab) was recently approved by the US FDA for the treatment of adults with prurigo nodularis, following positive Phase III results from the OLYMPIA study.
Today at PharmaShots, we have Baldo Scassellati Sforzolini, Global Head of Research & Development at Galderma, to discuss the study’s design and the potential of Nemluvio in…
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Compounding pharmacies can help significantly by providing customized medications tailored to individual patient needs, bridging the gap in medicine delivery during a drug shortage, and enhancing accessibility.
Today, at PharmaShots, we have Mark Mikhael, CEO of Olympia Pharmaceuticals, an FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility.
Currently licensed in 47 states of the US, Olympia hosts two…
The recently hugely reduced number of pharmacies in many areas of the US—due to more frequently occurring pharmacy closures—is creating a phenomenon known as “pharmacy deserts.”
Concerningly, pharmacy deserts affect the ability of local communities to access affordable pharmacy resources in their vicinity. This can cause healthcare disparities between socioeconomic groups and, worse, impair the…

