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Beyond the drug: Closing the knowledge gap for injectable diabetes meds
As the diabetes and weight loss market booms, more collaboration between pharma and medtech could help patients get the most out of injectable drugs.
By Michael Gibney • April 22, 2025 -
Genetic breakthroughs could point pharma to a long COVID drug
The discoveries also hold potential benefits for patients with other conditions, such as chronic fatigue syndrome.
By Kelly Bilodeau • April 22, 2025 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Stock via Getty ImagesTrendlineClinical trial diversity
As pharma wises up to the fact that the current playbook for improving clinical trial diversity has yet to make a meaningful impact, the quest is on to refine that approach.
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The fallout from UnitedHealth’s CEO slaying
Brian Thompson’s murder has raised questions about the cost of U.S. healthcare, embroiling insurers, drugmakers and PBMs in a battle for the future of the industry.
By PharmaVoice staff • April 15, 2025 -
Profile
Her son’s DMD diagnosis shook her world. As a biotech CEO, it was also an epiphany for better rare disease R&D.
Five years ago, Michelle Werner received her son’s Duchenne muscular dystrophy diagnosis with fear and desperation. Now, as CEO of Alltrna, she’s finding better ways to develop treatments.
By Michael Gibney • April 8, 2025 -
A birth control pill for men makes moves in the clinic
So far, the science and safety seem solid. But is the world emotionally ready to shift the responsibility of contraception to men?
By Kelly Bilodeau • April 7, 2025 -
With government health info in limbo, drugmakers lose credible sources
The lack of clear communication from the government could spark wide-ranging issues in pharma — from sowing confusion about clinical trial design to further eroding public trust.
By Alexandra Pecci • April 1, 2025 -
A recent gene therapy death shines a light on AAV safety
This technology brings both benefits and drawbacks for the field, which is also testing alternatives.
By Kelly Bilodeau • March 31, 2025 -
FDA’s ‘mixed signals’ on diversity have entangled clinical trials. Here’s how pharma can push ahead.
The agency is still unclear about where it will stand on clinical trial diversity, but companies are looking for answers and leaning toward good science.
By Meagan Parrish • March 28, 2025 -
Teen’s death following Sarepta DMD gene therapy underscores a risk seen for decades
The death of a 16-year-old boy evokes a lengthy battle to realize the benefit of cutting-edge gene therapy while also enduring tragic risk.
By Michael Gibney • March 20, 2025 -
Pricing transparency is in the spotlight — and that could be good news for drugmakers
An opaque system of rebates and discounts makes understanding a drug’s true price near impossible, even for experts. Can efforts to bring transparency into that system now pan out?
By Michael Gibney • March 11, 2025 -
Sponsored by Noble International
Navigating human errors in medical device usage: Insights from human factors research
Even the most advanced medical devices can fail patients if used incorrectly. These are the most common errors.
By Samantha Colangelo, M.S. • March 10, 2025 -
The top 3 impacts of Trump’s health data purge
Interrupted access to health-related data has already led to worse outcomes and could undermine faith in the U.S. healthcare system, experts say.
By Michael Brady • March 6, 2025 -
Americans want to participate in clinical trials — so why don’t they?
A recent study revealed the key barriers to enrollment and how pharma can help turn the tide.
By Kelly Bilodeau • March 4, 2025 -
Sponsored by ixlayer
Transforming biopharma’s approach to patient engagement with direct-to-patient programs
Consumers want more from biopharma. Next-generation direct-to-patient programs can deliver.
By Matthew Walsh, General Manager, Biopharma, ixlayer • March 3, 2025 -
Teva targets schizophrenia to build on innovative medicines growth
The company is leaning on its subcutaneous technology to deliver long-acting options that could prevent patients from cycling through drugs.
By Meagan Parrish • Feb. 28, 2025 -
Incentivizing rare disease R&D is getting tougher, but revamped policies could turn the tide
Orphan drug development has long been incentivized by government policy. But as the financial math shifts, so do the risks of bringing rare disease drugs to market.
By Michael Gibney • Feb. 25, 2025 -
In FDA job cuts, experts see threat of far-reaching impact
"Any place that gets cut, it's going to have an impact, because there's not any spare personnel at FDA,” said former agency commissioner Robert Califf, of the layoffs.
By Jonathan Gardner , Delilah Alvarado • Feb. 21, 2025 -
The kids are alright: How pharma can make inroads with Gen Z
As drug development priorities shift, pharma companies need to understand younger patients to improve their reputation.
By Amy Baxter • Feb. 12, 2025 -
Are orexins the next golden child of neuroscience?
An emerging class of orexin-based drugs are on the cusp of disrupting care for sleep disorders — and potentially much more.
By Meagan Parrish • Feb. 10, 2025 -
Deep Dive
A new, non-opioid pain drug is here. Getting it to patients could be agony.
After decades of research, Vertex Pharmaceuticals now has an approved pain medication. Can one of the world’s most powerful biotechs contend with a healthcare system that’s long favored opioids?
By Jacob Bell • Feb. 3, 2025 -
Year in Preview
Pharma’s forecast for 2025: Sowing seeds of a rebound
Despite regulatory uncertainty, pharma is bouncing back from a market slump and is being fueled by innovation.
By Meagan Parrish • Jan. 31, 2025 -
Gene therapies have been uneven for DMD — but these companies hope to turn the tide
Despite mixed results using gene therapies to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy, drug developers are pushing ahead with the belief the answer could come down to delivery.
By Meagan Parrish • Jan. 24, 2025 -
Sponsored by Accessia Health
Beyond copays: Redefining assistance for those with rare diseases and chronic conditions
Accessia Health helps ease the burden of managing a rare disease or chronic condition.
Jan. 21, 2025 -
Musk’s rare disease torpedo, hospitals’ pharma fix and other policies leaders are tracking
There’s more to pharma's regulatory story in 2025 than just the IRA.
By Meagan Parrish • Jan. 17, 2025 -
Opinion // Year in Preview
PharmaVoice’s Crystal Ball: Industry shifts in R&D, policy and clinical trials
Coming changes that could impact pharma from drug development to launch.
By Meagan Parrish • Jan. 10, 2025