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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) rank as the most common bacterial infection for women worldwide. Between 50-60% of adult women experience at least one UTI in their lifetime, and approximately 25% of them suffer recurring infections, defined as two or more episodes within six months. As the prevalence of recurring infection increases with age, older women are more likely to be plagued with frequent UTIs.
The primary treatment for uncomplicated UTIs is a short regimen of one of several broad-spectrum antibiotics. Unfortunately,…
This article was originally published in Drug Channels.
As patient access grows more complex, manufacturers need tools that reduce friction throughout the care journey. One valuable but frequently overlooked dataset is known as BIN/PCN/Group (BPG) data, which refers to a trio of identifiers used in pharmacy claims processing.
Unlocking the power of BPG data can transform claims bridging and streamline early benefit verification, helping pharma companies provide support to more patients in need.
What Is BPG Data, and Why Is It…
The oncology market is growing rapidly, driven by advancements in diagnostic technology, new biomarker testing, and a wealth of targeted therapies. The non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) space is especially crowded, which should be good news for the 226,000 patients diagnosed with this disease each year.
Despite the new developments in NSCLC treatment, however, many challenges persist—along with a few new roadblocks. Both payers and oncologists still perceive high unmet need in this space, from a lack of effective drugs to…
As medicine evolves, even smaller therapeutic areas are impacted by scientific breakthroughs and novel technologies, leading to an eruption of new therapies. Hereditary angioedema (HAE), a rare genetic disorder affecting 1 in 50,000 people worldwide, is the latest indication to reap the benefits of several new market entrants.
Due to a deficiency of the C1 inhibitor protein, HAE patients experience recurrent episodes of severe swelling in various parts of the body, most commonly the face, throat, limbs, and intestinal tract. Individuals…
For pharma manufacturers, securing expedited approval for a drug in development is typically seen as a win, which will result in faster patient access as well as faster revenue recognition. However, the realities of market access mean that drugs approved by expedited pathways—most notably, the accelerated approval pathway—may face a much more difficult path to coverage and provider uptake.
The use of FDA expedited approval pathways has grown significantly in the past two decades, and expedited approval of one sort or…
Pharma companies have made significant strides in omnichannel marketing, building programs that engage healthcare professionals (HCPs) across email, digital, social, and peer-to-peer platforms. However, many of these campaigns are often based on static HCP lists and pre-scheduled sequencing, leaving brand teams unable to adapt to clinical events as they occur.
Real-world data (RWD) changes that dynamic. By integrating insights from lab results, claims, EMR systems, and patient journeys, pharma companies can not only broaden their pool of target HCPs, but also…
This article was originally published in BioPharma Dive.
Generative AI (GenAI) has become one of the most talked-about innovations in healthcare analytics, but for life sciences organizations, simply deploying an AI-powered solution is not enough. To truly unlock the power of real-world data (RWD), GenAI must go beyond checking a box or riding the latest buzzword wave. It should provide a guided, intuitive experience that aligns with regulatory standards and commercial and clinical teams’ needs.
GenAI has the potential to paint…
Manufacturers should be prepared for a period of uncertainty and potential disruption in vaccine policy. The recent overhaul of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) signals a shift that could affect vaccine recommendations, public trust, and payer coverage decisions.
After Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in as the new secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in February, the agency has taken several steps that could undermine confidence in vaccines. Manufacturers must remain transparent and proactive…
As biosimilars continue to redefine the specialty drug landscape, payers and their associated pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are executing new strategies to capture a larger share of revenue. PBMs are partnering with manufacturers to co-develop and commercialize their own private-labeled biosimilar products. This coordinated approach provides value to both parties, as it enables them to siphon off market share from originator therapies and their competitors.
In this article, we explore how the fragmented rollout of Humira biosimilars exposed the drawbacks of…
Over the next five years, 88 biologics—including several blockbuster agents like Eliquis, Keytruda, Opdivo, and Darzalex—are facing a loss of exclusivity, representing an estimated market of more than $100 billion. After the fierce competition between Humira (adalimumab) biosimilars, manufacturers are keeping a close eye on adoption dynamics for biosimilars of Johnson & Johnson’s autoimmune drug, Stelara (ustekinumab).
While Stelara is used in fewer indications than Humira, it commands a large market share in its therapeutic areas, most notably in plaque psoriasis,…
