Pharmaceutical Executive
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FDA Grants Priority Review to AstraZeneca’s Calquence for Previously Untreated Mantle Cell Lymphoma
October 3rd 2024Priority Review was based on data from the ECHO Phase III trial, which demonstrated that a combination of Calquence, bendamustine, and rituximab reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 27% in patients with previously untreated mantle cell lymphoma.
The Transformative Role of Medical Information in Customer Engagement
October 3rd 2024Stacey Fung, Head of Global Medical Information at Gilead Lifesciences, delves into the evolving role of Medical Information (MI) in the pharmaceutical industry. Covering key topics like patient engagement through omnichannel strategies, combating misinformation, and leveraging AI to enhance medical inquiries, the conversation with Stacey highlights MI's critical role in ensuring patient safety and supporting drug development. She also shares her professional journey and tidbits for early career professionals on professional development.
FDA Approves Fresenius Kabi, Formycon’s Stelara Biosimilar for Multiple Inflammatory Diseases
October 2nd 2024Marketed as a biosimilar to Stelara, approval of Otulfi was based on clinical data demonstrating comparable efficacy in treating inflammatory conditions such as Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, and active psoriatic arthritis.