Drug Topics

JANUARY 20, 2025

The lawsuit alleges Walgreens has been filling prescriptions in violation of the Controlled Substances Act since 2012.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

JANUARY 20, 2025

Losing weight can be tough. And it can be even tougher for people who have Type 2 diabetes, which can impair weight loss. Thats why it might seem natural to treat both obesity and diabetes simultaneously. For the past half-century, phentermine has been one of the most commonly prescribed weight loss drugs, and metformin has been one of the most popular diabetes medicationsand its also prescribed off-label for weight reduction.

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Drug Topics

JANUARY 20, 2025

Jonathan Watanabe, PharmD, MS, PhD, BCGP, discussed a section of the ASHP 2025 Pharmacy Forecast that he co-authored titled Addressing the Gap in Primary Care.

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Pharmacy Times

JANUARY 20, 2025

As H5N1 bird flu outbreaks impact all 50 states, concerns grow over its spread to humans.

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Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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Fierce Healthcare

JANUARY 20, 2025

Though it was dismissed from an antitrust lawsuit last year, the threat of a second administrative case pushed the private equity firm toward a settlement. Though the agency and its chair celebrated the deal as a victory over private equity, the firm and the agency's upcoming head suggested political posturing.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

JANUARY 20, 2025

Ibuprofen is a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug ( NSAID ) that is used to treat various inflammatory conditions. Its available both as an over-the-counter (OTC) drug and by prescription. As an OTC medication, ibuprofen is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat fever, pain, menstrual cramps, headaches, migraines, sore throats, cold and flu symptoms, joint pain and stiffness, and dental pain.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

JANUARY 20, 2025

Around 65% of adults in the United States say willpower alone is not enough to lose weight and keep it off with lifestyle changes, according to a Pew Research survey from 2024. That means there are millions of people looking to weight loss drugs for help. One such drug is phentermine (brand name: Adipex ). If youre taking Wellbutrin (bupropion) for depression and are considering weight loss medication, you may wonder whether phentermine is safe.

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Pharmacy Times

JANUARY 20, 2025

The reduction in cardiovascular end points and the increase in adverse events observed in a clinical trial were largely transportable to trial-eligible chronic kidney disease (CKD) populations from clinical practice.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JANUARY 20, 2025

Moderna is set to receive $590m in funding from the HHS to expedite the development of mRNA-based pandemic influenza vaccines.

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Pharmacy Times

JANUARY 20, 2025

The Justice Department alleges that Walgreens acted in violation of the Controlled Substances Act and sought reimbursement for unlawful prescriptions, violating the False Claims Act.

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Speaker: Chris Antypas and Josh Halladay

Access to limited distribution drugs and payer contracts are key to pharmacy expansion. But how do you prepare your operations to take the next step? Meaningful data: Collect and share clinical data regarding outcomes, utilization, and more Reporting: Limited distribution models require efficient tracking and reporting systems Workflows: Align workflows with specific pharma and payer contractual requirements For in-depth, expert insights on pharmacy expansion, watch this webinar from Inovalon.

Fierce Healthcare

JANUARY 20, 2025

U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk ruled Thursday that Idaho, Kansas and Missouri may move forward on a challenge to the regulatory clearance of mifepristone.

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Pharmacy Times

JANUARY 20, 2025

Experts presented results that may transform treatment and clinical practice strategies.

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Fierce Healthcare

JANUARY 20, 2025

GE Healthcare struck a seven-year agreement with Sacramento, California-based Sutter Health to provide AI-powered medical imaging technology and digital solutions. The health system's work with GE Healthcare also supports Sutters larger access strategy, as the nonprofit system aims to expand its ambulatory footprint.

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Pharmacy Times

JANUARY 20, 2025

Increased technician involvement also improves patient care nationwide.

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Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist

What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In "Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases," the FDA notes that "targeted therapies demonstrate different dose-response relationships compared to cytotoxic chemotherapy, such that doses below the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) may have similar efficacy to the MTD but with fewer toxicities.

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Outsourcing Pharma

JANUARY 20, 2025

We ran a Q&A With Michael Young, co-founder of Lindus Health on the challenges of 2024 and the companys goals for 2025.

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Pharmacy Times

JANUARY 20, 2025

Panelists discuss how untreated tardive dyskinesia severely impacts patients' daily functioning and quality of life through physical limitations affecting basic tasks like eating and walking, social isolation due to visible symptoms, and heightened risks for older adults who face increased fall risks, difficulty maintaining independence, and complications from age-related comorbidities.

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Pharmaceutical Commerce

JANUARY 20, 2025

In the third part of his video interview with Pharma Commerce Editor Nicholas Saraceno, Donald Prentiss, founder and CEO, Qualthera, explains how collaboration between compounding pharmacies, drug manufacturers, and telehealth platforms can drive success, despite the various litigations pertaining to GLP-1s that currently taking place.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JANUARY 20, 2025

AstraZeneca has received approval from the FDA for its BTK inhibitor, Calquence (acalabrutinib), for first-line use in MCL.

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Pharmaceutical Commerce

JANUARY 20, 2025

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JANUARY 20, 2025

This week, at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference and the Biotech Showcase, discussions underscored the growing focus on innovation in cell and gene therapies.

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Pharmaceutical Commerce

JANUARY 20, 2025

The latest news for pharma industry insiders.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JANUARY 20, 2025

The Prolium deal highlights the growing trend of China-derived experimental therapies entering the US market.

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Fierce Healthcare

JANUARY 20, 2025

Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry. Please submit the good newsor the badfrom your shop, and we will feature it here at the end of each week.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JANUARY 20, 2025

If the results from the clinical development plans are positive, it may well reflect a paradigm shift for clinical care.

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Pharma Times

JANUARY 20, 2025

Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult reveals significant growth in UK trials

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JANUARY 20, 2025

Northwell Healths Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research has received a $2.9m grant from the NIH to explore the use of human ghrelin.

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Pharmacy Times

JANUARY 20, 2025

Jennifer Clements, a clinical professor and the director of pharmacy education at the University of South Carolina, discusses the pharmacists role in diabetes care.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JANUARY 20, 2025

An FDA approval later this year for Arrowheads plozasiran in FCS would put it in direct competition with Ionis Tryngolza.

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Outsourcing Pharma

JANUARY 20, 2025

We ran a Q&A with John Clarke, associate director in patient recruitment at Innovaderm on the changing landscape of patient centricity in terms of clinical trials and how the industry can navigate the evolving regulatory expectations around it.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JANUARY 20, 2025

Amgens LUMAKRAS and Vectibix combination has received approval from the US FDA for treating KRAS G12C-mutated mCRC.

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Pharma Times

JANUARY 20, 2025

Collaboration aims to enhance accessibility of medicines information

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PharmExec

JANUARY 20, 2025

Approval is based on data from the Phase III CodeBreaK 300 trial, which demonstrated that treatment with Lumakras and Vectibix significantly improved progression-free survival in patients with KRAS G12C-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer.

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pharmaphorum

JANUARY 20, 2025

AI technology, such as GenAI and ChatGPT, is set to revolutionise experiences in 2025 across various industries, including life science. Learn more about the future of AI and its impact on the way we interact and innovate.

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