Contents

Veeva Systems considers the benefits and drawbacks of messaging services for

HCPs as well as explaining Veeva's own platform, which combats these issues

McKinsey considers the value of generative AI in the pharma industry

Organon explores the impact of innovations in contraception and how this can

reduce unintended pregnancy rates

InnoScot Health discusses the way forward in closing the gender health gap

Page 22 – An overview of women’s health in 2024

Pharmafocus considers the current landscape of women’s health, covering recent debates and ongoing issues within the reproductive health sphere

Top news

Page 4 – Roche announces new data for continuous glucose monitoring system

Page 6 – GSK announces data from phase 3 trial for Jemperli combinations for endometrial cancer 

Page 10 – J&J MedTech and NVIDIA to collaborate for surgical AI 

Page 12 – Ambrx Biopharma acquired by J&J for approximately $2bn

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