Pharma and Biotech Daily Podcast: Stay Informed on Drug Pricing, HIV Research, and Industry Updates

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Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world.The White House has announced a new drug pricing policy that includes the revival of the most favored nations rule and extends to the private markets, leveraging the patent system, drug importation, and more. Meanwhile, Lilly's Zepbound has been found to have a superior benefit-risk ratio compared to Novo's Wegovy, BMS and Sanofi settle a Plavix lawsuit with Hawaii for $700 million, and biopharma companies are focusing on developing a cure for HIV as federal funding for related research is being cut. Sino Biological offers comprehensive solutions for autoimmune diseases, and Roche promises a $300 million investment in China production after a multibillion-dollar investment in the US. On the other hand, Lexeo and IGM have both announced significant layoffs. Novartis CEO has expressed concerns about Trump's pricing controls.Funding for HIV-related research and infrastructure is being cut by the Trump administration, leading biopharma companies like Gilead and Immunocore to focus on finding a cure for HIV. In the field of neurology, there is a need for more precise diagnostic tools to effectively treat neurodegenerative conditions. The new HHS vaccine requirement has been criticized by leading vaccine physician Paul Offit as potentially being anti-vaccine activism disguised as policy. Companies like Novartis, Bayer, and AstraZeneca are exploring new indications and innovations in radiopharmaceuticals, hoping to capitalize on a market that could reach $16 billion by 2033. The FDA has faced delays in reviewing certain drugs, while biotech stocks have fallen after the appointment of Vinay Prasad to succeed Marks at CBER. Vertex has decided to abandon AAV in the gene therapy space.Upcoming events include a webinar on surviving and thriving in the biotech downturn. Job opportunities in the biopharma industry include positions at Takeda, Daiichi Sankyo, and AbbVie. Heather McKenzie, senior editor at BioSpace, is open to suggestions for future coverage topics in neuroscience, oncology, cell & gene therapy, metabolic, or other areas.

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