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What We’re Reading: Scaling Up Wegovy Production Capacity; Rise in Global Cancer Cases; Loneliness Declared a Public Health Emergency
Novo Holdings to acquire Catalent for $11.5 billion; cancer incidence is expected to surge 77% by 2050; Silicon Valley’s county takes a bold step to address the rising loneliness crisis.
Novo Holdings Plans to Scale Up Wegovy Production
Novo Holdings, parent company to Novo Nordisk, is set to acquire Catalent in a significant $11.5 billion deal, signaling a strategic move to expand the production capacity of semaglutide (Wegovy), according to Reuters. Catalent is the main supplier of filling and packaging syringes and injection pens for Novo Nordisk’s weight loss medication. The deal is poised to strengthen Novo Holdings' position in the pharmaceutical industry while addressing the rising global concerns around obesity and related health issues.
WHO Projects Alarming Rise in Global Cancer Cases
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a concerning report indicating a projected 77% increase in global cancer cases by 2050, according to CNN. The organization has emphasized the urgent need for comprehensive measures to tackle this growing health crisis, advocating for enhanced prevention, early detection, and improved access to treatment. The report underscored the importance of international collaboration and coordinated efforts to implement effective strategies in the battle against cancer, highlighting the pressing need for a unified global response.
California County Declares Loneliness a Public Health Emergency
San Mateo County in the California Bay Area, which includes part of Silicon Valley, has declared loneliness a public health emergency, acknowledging its profound impact on mental well-being, according to NBC News. This groundbreaking move reflects a growing recognition of the negative health consequences associated with social isolation and underscores the county's commitment to addressing mental health challenges. By designating loneliness as a priority, San Mateo County aims to pioneer innovative solutions and community-based initiatives to foster social connections, setting a precedent for other regions to prioritize mental health in public policy.
Varied Access: The Pharmacogenetic Testing Coverage Divide
February 18th 2025On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with the author of a study published in the February 2025 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® to uncover significant differences in coverage decisions for pharmacogenetic tests across major US health insurers.
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Neurologists Share Tips for Securing Patient Access to Gene Therapies
March 19th 2025Tenacious efforts at every level, from the individual clinician to the hospital to the state to Congress, will be needed to make sure patients can access life-saving gene therapies for neuromuscular diseases.
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