Bladder Cancer Treatment Impact: Barriers to Quality of Life in Patients

By HEOR Staff Writer

May 15, 2026

A global survey highlights the profound bladder cancer treatment impact on patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, with more than 90 percent of those undergoing radical cystectomy or BCG therapy reporting negative physical, emotional, and mental health effects. Life-Altering Effect...
Global Growth and Challenges in Pharmacy Vaccination Training

By João L. Carapinha

May 13, 2026

Pharmacy Vaccination Training has expanded rapidly worldwide, with the number of countries offering pharmacist vaccination programs rising from 12 in 2016 to 64 by 2024. This 433 percent growth means training is now available in every nation where pharmacists may administer vaccines, including pr...
Key Strategies in Neonatal Infection Management: Insights from NICE Guideline NG195
The NICE guideline NG195 establishes a structured framework for neonatal infection management in newborns up to 28 days corrected gestational age, treating at-risk pregnant individuals, and managing suspected or confirmed infections in neonates. It emphasizes timely recognition to avoid delays, j...
Merck Oncology Advancements Highlight Long-Term Data and Pipeline Progress at ASCO 2026
Merck oncology advancements continue to deliver meaningful progress for patients. New long-term data from multiple trials highlight sustained survival benefits across lung cancer, breast cancer, melanoma, and other tumor types. These advancements will feature prominently at the 2026 American S...
Strengthening Supply Chains: The EU Critical Medicines Act

By João L. Carapinha

May 12, 2026

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has welcomed the provisional political agreement on the EU Critical Medicines Act, an initiative designed to enhance the availability, production, and supply of critical medicines throughout the European Union. This agreement represents a key a...
Johnson & Johnson Advances Neuropsychiatry Treatment Innovations at APA and ASCP Conferences
Neuropsychiatry treatment innovations continue to reshape care for complex conditions. At the recent APA and ASCP meetings, Johnson & Johnson presented new portfolio and pipeline data focused on major depressive disorder, treatment-resistant depression, and schizophrenia — offering p...
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Bladder Cancer Treatment Impact: Barriers to Quality of Life in Patients

By HEOR Staff Writer

May 15, 2026

A global survey highlights the profound bladder cancer treatment impact on patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, with more than 90 percent of those undergoing radical cystectomy or BCG therapy reporting negative physical, emotional, and mental health effects. Life-Altering Effect...

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Global Growth and Challenges in Pharmacy Vaccination Training

By João L. Carapinha

May 13, 2026

Pharmacy Vaccination Training has expanded rapidly worldwide, with the number of countries offering pharmacist vaccination programs rising from 12 in 2016 to 64 by 2024. This 433 percent growth means training is now available in every nation where pharmacists may administer vaccines, including pr...

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Key Strategies in Neonatal Infection Management: Insights from NICE Guideline NG195
The NICE guideline NG195 establishes a structured framework for neonatal infection management in newborns up to 28 days corrected gestational age, treating at-risk pregnant individuals, and managing suspected or confirmed infections in neonates. It emphasizes timely recognition to avoid delays, j...

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Merck Oncology Advancements Highlight Long-Term Data and Pipeline Progress at ASCO 2026
Merck oncology advancements continue to deliver meaningful progress for patients. New long-term data from multiple trials highlight sustained survival benefits across lung cancer, breast cancer, melanoma, and other tumor types. These advancements will feature prominently at the 2026 American S...

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Bladder Cancer Treatment Impact: Barriers to Quality of Life in Patients

By HEOR Staff Writer

May 15, 2026

A global survey highlights the profound bladder cancer treatment impact on patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, with more than 90 percent of those undergoing radical cystectomy or BCG therapy reporting negative physical, emotional, and mental health effects. Life-Altering Effect...

Global Updates

Global Growth and Challenges in Pharmacy Vaccination Training

By João L. Carapinha

May 13, 2026

Pharmacy Vaccination Training has expanded rapidly worldwide, with the number of countries offering pharmacist vaccination programs rising from 12 in 2016 to 64 by 2024. This 433 percent growth means training is now available in every nation where pharmacists may administer vaccines, including pr...

Global Updates

Unlocking the Benefits of Cardiovascular Health Checks in EU Prevention Strategies

By HEOR Staff Writer

May 7, 2026

Cardiovascular health checks deliver strong clinical, economic and societal value when delivered as structured, risk-based programmes connected to ongoing care. This approach supports EU cardiovascular prevention strategies by catching cardiometabolic risks early and reducing long-term events. Th...

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MFN Drug Pricing Savings: Projected $593 Billion in U.S. Healthcare Savings Over Ten Years
The MFN drug pricing savings under the Trump Administration’s voluntary framework total hundreds of billions of dollars. The policy has already secured agreements with 17 manufacturers and is projected to deliver $529 billion in U.S. savings over ten years from new drugs, plus an additional $64.3...

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Bladder Cancer Treatment Impact: Barriers to Quality of Life in Patients

By HEOR Staff Writer

May 15, 2026

A global survey highlights the profound bladder cancer treatment impact on patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, with more than 90 percent of those undergoing radical cystectomy or BCG therapy reporting negative physical, emotional, and mental health effects. Life-Altering Effect...
Global Growth and Challenges in Pharmacy Vaccination Training

By João L. Carapinha

May 13, 2026

Pharmacy Vaccination Training has expanded rapidly worldwide, with the number of countries offering pharmacist vaccination programs rising from 12 in 2016 to 64 by 2024. This 433 percent growth means training is now available in every nation where pharmacists may administer vaccines, including pr...
Key Strategies in Neonatal Infection Management: Insights from NICE Guideline NG195
The NICE guideline NG195 establishes a structured framework for neonatal infection management in newborns up to 28 days corrected gestational age, treating at-risk pregnant individuals, and managing suspected or confirmed infections in neonates. It emphasizes timely recognition to avoid delays, j...
Strengthening Supply Chains: The EU Critical Medicines Act

By João L. Carapinha

May 12, 2026

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has welcomed the provisional political agreement on the EU Critical Medicines Act, an initiative designed to enhance the availability, production, and supply of critical medicines throughout the European Union. This agreement represents a key a...

North America

Merck Oncology Advancements Highlight Long-Term Data and Pipeline Progress at ASCO 2026

By HEOR Staff Writer

May 13, 2026

Merck oncology advancements continue to deliver meaningful progress for patients. New long-term data from multiple trials highlight sustained survival benefits across lung cancer, breast cancer, melanoma, and other tumor types. These advancements will feature prominently at the 2026 American S...
Johnson & Johnson Advances Neuropsychiatry Treatment Innovations at APA and ASCP Conferences

By HEOR Staff Writer

May 12, 2026

Neuropsychiatry treatment innovations continue to reshape care for complex conditions. At the recent APA and ASCP meetings, Johnson & Johnson presented new portfolio and pipeline data focused on major depressive disorder, treatment-resistant depression, and schizophrenia — offering p...
Breakthrough in Biocatalysis: Advancing Oral PCSK9 Inhibitors

By HEOR Staff Writer

May 11, 2026

Merck scientists have published a landmark paper in Science describing a novel biocatalytic method for the large-scale synthesis of enlicitide decanoate, an investigational oral PCSK9 inhibitors. The approach employs a tailored suite of enzymes to assemble this complex macrocyclic peptide through...
FDA Endorses Truqap Prostate Cancer Therapy for PTEN-Deficient Cases

By HEOR Staff Writer

May 7, 2026

Truqap Prostate Cancer Therapy gains key backing from FDA advisors for PTEN-deficient metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, following strong data from the pivotal trial that demonstrated meaningful delays in disease progression. ODAC Backs Targeted Therapy The ...

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Compliance Challenges Under the New Procurement Regulations South Africa for Health Sector Suppliers

By João L. Carapinha

May 8, 2026

South Africa’s Draft General Public Procurement Regulations, 2026 establish a comprehensive framework that prioritises transparency, accountability and value for money in all public contracts under procurement regulations South Africa. For pharmaceutical, biotech and medtech companies bidding on ...
Preferential Procurement Regulations: Impact on Health Sector Suppliers in 2026
South Africa’s Preferential Procurement Regulations, embedded in the Draft General Public Procurement Regulations, 2026, introduce mandatory set-asides, pre-qualification tests and subcontracting thresholds that directly affect suppliers of active pharmaceutical ingredients, diagnostics and hospi...
Strategic Procurement Regulations: Navigating South Africa’s 2026 Framework for Pharma and ...
South Africa’s Strategic Procurement Regulations, embedded in the Draft General Public Procurement Regulations, 2026, introduce a structured, data-driven framework that fundamentally changes how public institutions acquire goods and services. For pharmaceutical, biotech and medtech companies, the...
Strategic Investment Boosts Medical Device Distribution in Africa

By HEOR Staff Writer

May 5, 2026

Amethis, Proparco, ccap.ai and Vertice management have completed the acquisition of Vertice MedTech Holdings, positioning the company for accelerated expansion as the ...