PHARMACY MARKET, PHARMA TECH
Prescryptive Health | December 16, 2022
Prescryptive Health, a healthcare technology company on a mission to rewrite the script for the U.S. pharmaceutical market, today announced a partnership with Eli Lilly and Company on a new and first-to-market subscription model to help lower costs for people who pay for their Lilly insulin through their employer-sponsored benefits. Through a flat, per-member, per-month subscription fee, employers can offer insulin to their employees with predictable, affordable, and transparent costs. This unique value-based program is designed to create price stability related to insulin utilization, with Lilly refunding a portion of the subscription fee if an employer's total medical spend increases over time for their employees who live with diabetes.
"We are proud to partner with Lilly on this unique and first-to-market value-based program. This solution challenges the traditional drug pricing model and reduces the burden on employers who sponsor pharmacy benefits. The result is that it insulates employers against increased drug prices and aligns interests to focus on patient access and health outcomes."
Chris Blackley, Prescryptive Health CEO
This new program can help address controversial rebates in the pharmacy benefit manager pricing model and will be available through Prescryptive free of any margin or price mark-up, further reducing the cost to employers, health plans, and ultimately healthcare consumers. Additionally, the program offers opportunities for employers to supply insulin at lower costs, or at no cost, to their employees. Added benefits for employers participating in the program include the Prescryptive mobile experience that supports patient engagement and adherence for diabetes care.
"In the U.S., more than 34 million people have diabetes, and some people who have employer-based insurance still need affordability solutions to ensure they don't pay too much out-of-pocket for their insulin," said Mike Mason, President, Lilly Diabetes. "At Lilly, we strive to provide new solutions to help lower costs at the pharmacy, including partnering with Prescryptive Health to ensure people with diabetes have access to affordable options to help them reach their treatment goals."
According to the American Diabetes Association
people with diagnosed diabetes spend about 2.3 times more on medical costs than those without diabetes, which impacts not only every individual patient and plan member, but also employers who sponsor their benefits coverage. Additionally, costs related to the condition include $3.3 billion in increased absenteeism.
About Prescryptive Health
Prescryptive Health is a healthcare technology company delivering solutions that empower consumers. Prescryptive's secure, mobile-first products connect consumers, pharmacists, and employers, ultimately providing people with the information they need to make informed decisions and take control of their health.
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BUSINESS INSIGHTS, PHARMACY MARKET
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | February 01, 2023
On January 31, 2023, West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc., a global pioneer in novel injectable drug administration solutions, announced its participation in Pharmapack Europe 2023 in Paris, France, to demonstrate its leadership and insights on industry packaging and containment trends and challenges.
With the introduction of three new products, the company expands its innovations for its patients and customers worldwide - Daikyo Crystal Zenith® 2.25mL Insert Needle Syringe System, West Ready Pack™ with Corning Valor® RTU Vials using Stevanato Group's EZ-fill® SG EZ-fill® technology and FluroTec® 5-10mL Cartridge Plunger.
West Pharmaceutical Services Vice President and General Manager, Biologics Li Chen commented, "This year, we are introducing three new product solutions at Pharmapack." He added, "With these innovations, we are addressing the growing market needs for today's complex and sensitive molecules, including large-volume delivery and a complete vial containment solution that can protect and scale from development through commercialization."
(Source – PR Newswire)
Meanwhile, West's participation in this year's conference includes the following
Learning Lab - How Market Trends Drive Innovation and Enable the Pharmaceutical Pipeline on Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Panel Session - Innovation of Novel Medicines and Trends in Demand for Injectable Home and Self-Administration on Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Innovation Tours - West Ready Pack™ with Corning Valor® RTU Vials using Stevanato Group's EZ-fill® Technology on Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Daikyo Crystal Zenith® 2.25mL Insert Needle Syringe System on Thursday, February 2, 2023
About West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
Founded in 1923, West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a market leader in developing and delivering innovative, high-quality injectable solutions and services. As a trusted partner to both established and emergent drug producers, it contributes to the safe, effective containment and distribution of life-saving and life-enhancing medications to patients. West Pharmaceutical supports its clients by supplying over 45 billion components and devices annually, with roughly 10,000 team members spread across 50 facilities globally. The company marks its 100th anniversary of growth and innovation in 2023, as well as the essential role it continues to play in healthcare and the patient experience. Headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, it had generated $2.83 billion in net sales for the fiscal year 2021.
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BUSINESS INSIGHTS, PHARMACY MARKET
Caris Life Sciences and Xencor | January 06, 2023
Caris Life Sciences®, a molecular science and technology company, and Xencor, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, have announced that they will work more closely together to research, develop, and sell new bispecific and multispecific XmAb® antibodies.
This expanded relationship will boost the number of targets and cancer types that Caris will investigate with Caris Discovery, a proprietary multi-omics discovery engine platform. The foundation for drug candidate development on Xencor's XmAb platform will be novel targets and their accompanying validation packages.
Under the terms of the new contract, Xencor will receive worldwide commercial rights to study, develop, and market products aimed at up to three targets discovered through collaboration. In addition, Caris will get an upfront payment and may receive up to $187 million in commercial milestone payments and development. The company will also be eligible for royalties on the net sales of products commercialized as a result of the agreement, as well as future rights for molecular profiling and companion diagnostics.
Caris Discovery leverages the collective force of its unmatched platform by combining the data generated from the primary patient tissues' molecular interrogation using ADAPT™, which integrates the company's extensive catalog of molecular and clinical data.
About Caris Life Sciences
Caris Life Sciences® is a Texas-based molecular science firm revolutionizing healthcare. Its market-leading molecular profiling products analyze DNA, RNA, and proteins to produce a molecular blueprint. This plan shows how patients, doctors, and researchers can use the information to improve outcomes and save lives. The company also uses cutting-edge algorithms for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to improve precision medicine.
About Xencor
Xencor develops modified antibodies and cytokines for cancer and autoimmune illnesses. More than 20 XmAb® candidates are in clinical development while three are sold by partners. The company’s XmAb technology modifies protein structures to create new therapeutic pathways.
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