There are fewer than a handful of prescription video game digital therapeutics with regulatory clearance, but gamification in patient care is proving its worth as a novel way of treating a range of conditions, from vision loss to dyslexia and ADHD. Now, the onus is on lawmakers and insurers to create a clear path towards reimbursement.

Scrip spotlights the action around five key big pharma products in India. We track the gains made by Rybelsus and Keytruda, the wave of Januvia and Ibrance generics and on-market and court action for blockbuster Entresto.

The confluence of data science and molecular biology fuels expectations among biopharma industry leaders for another year of breakthrough innovation in human therapeutics. More than 70 executives and experts reveal what they are most excited about on the technology front.

JAMA reports on the COVID-19 Prevention Network’s efforts. Also, Inhibikase said the US FDA lifted a hold on its drug for Parkinson’s disease, while Astellas Pharma said the agency lifted a clinical hold on its gene therapy for Pompe disease. And Trefoil, Theriva Biologics and Nektar initiated new trials.