Fri.Jan 10, 2025

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As Wildfires Spread Across California, Pharmacists' Role in the Crisis Proves Essential

Pharmacy Times

As of January 10, there are 5 major fires across a combined 36,560 acresPalisades, Eaton, Kenneth, Hurst, and Lidiaand the 2 largest fires are a combined 11% contained.

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STAT+: Spurred by AI’s possibilities, Eli Lilly and Andreessen Horowitz partner on $500M venture fund

STAT

In an apparently unprecedented move, Eli Lilly is partnering with the fabled venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz on a new fund backed with $500 million of the drug giant’s money. Most drug companies have venture funds, which they use both to make investments and to scout out potentially important scientific and technological trends. But it is unusual for a drug giant to co-manage a fund with an existing venture capital firm, or for a venture capital fund to source its capital from a

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Private equity firm New Mountain Capital plans to acquire Machinify and combine its with its previous merger of The Rawlings Group, Apixios Payment Integrity business and Varis to create a powerhouse in the payment integrity market. The combined entity will have revenue of more than $500 million.

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FDA CDER director Patrizia Cavazzoni announces resignation

Pharmaceutical Technology

Following a string of FDA resignations, Patrizia Cavazzoni has announced that her last day will be 18 January.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

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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Drugstore chain Walgreens reported a loss of $265 million in its fiscal first quarter, which ended November 30, as it executes an ongoing turnaround strategy and continues to struggle with lower retail sales.

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Q&A: Nutritional Pharmacist's Perspective on New Year Dieting Trends

Drug Topics

Sarah Gray, PharmD, GAICD, known as the Nutrition Pharmacist, joined Drug Topics to discuss her experience with patients looking to begin healthier lifestyles at the start of a new year.

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Amitriptyline Effective in Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Drug Topics

Researchers performed a systematic literature review of the efficacy of amitriptyline for treating patients with irritable bowel syndrome.

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A group of UnitedHealth Group shareholders are pressuring the company to examine practices they say deny or limit patient access to care. | A group of UnitedHealth Group shareholders are pressuring the company to examine practices they say deny or limit patient access to care.

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How Redlining Continues to Affect Health and Life Expectancy in Marginalized Communities

Pharmacy Times

Limited access to healthy food in redlined communities contributes to higher rates of chronic disease and reduced life expectancy.

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Is gabapentin breastfeeding safe?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Gabapentin is a prescription medication used to treat nerve pain and epilepsy. Although gabapentin is an anticonvulsant , its often used off-label to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS) and other nerve conditions or neuropathic pain. It can also treat postherpetic neuralgia, a type of pain that happens after having shingles. Brand names include Neurontin and Gralise.

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Position Your Pharmacy for Expansion

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.

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FDA Grants Fast Trask Designation to Invikafusp Alfa for Advanced Colorectal Cancer

Pharmacy Times

Invikafusp alfa (STAR0602; Marengo Therapeutics Inc) is being investigated as a treatment for advanced colorectal cancer with high tumor mutational burden.

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Algorithm spots common sleep disorder linked to dementia

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An AI algorithm can help detect REM sleep behaviour disorder, which affects millions of people and is a warning signal for neurological diseases.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a FTC PBM report, a Kroger deal on opioids, and more news

STAT

And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too soon, yes? This is, you may recall, our treasured signal to daydream about weekend plans. Our agenda is still shaping up, but we do plan to promenade with the official mascots, catch up on our reading and hold a listening party with Mrs. Pharmalot, where the rotation will likely include this , this , this , this and this.

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AI Improves Breast Cancer Screening and Detection Rates in Real-World Study

Pharmacy Times

Inclusion of AI improved detection and reduced instances of false-positive test results.

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What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research

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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Ouro makes debut with $120m for autoimmune disease TCEs

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Ouro launches today with $120m in funding and a plan to develop bispecific antibody-based T cell engagers for autoimmune diseases.

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Hands-On CGM Training Helps Student Pharmacists Prepare for Career

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Heather Folz, PharmD, BCACP and Christina H. Sherrill, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, discuss a recent study that examined how wearing a continuous glucose monitor impacts student pharmacists.

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CRISPR biotech Intellia cuts staff as it eyes 2027 launch

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Eyeing a first commercial launch in 2027, Intellia is re-prioritising by cutting 27% of its workforce and shelving a lung disease candidate.

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Intellia cuts 27% of staff, in the latest wave of gene-editing layoffs

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Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today?  Sign up  to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Good morning! Ready for JPM? We’ll be on the ground and covering it in-depth next week. Please note: This newsletter will be dropping into your inbox in the afternoon instead of in the morning.

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5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software

Are you still using workarounds to manage your daily operations? To achieve peak performance, it's time to explore other options for specialty and infusion pharmacy software. Streamline pharmacy operations and improve clinical performance with automated processing, real-time data exchange, and electronic decision support. Download this helpful infographic to: Drive efficiency and patient adherence from referral receipt to delivery and ongoing care – all with our Pharmacy Cloud.

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The report includes four policy briefs on the top issues affecting kids in the area, including resiliency, vaccinations, the child welfare system and transition to adulthood. Cross-sector workgroups in each area met during a roundtable in November 2023.

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AnaCardio raises $19m in funding round for heart failure candidate

Pharmafile

Swedish biopharmaceutical company AnaCardio has announced the completion of a Series A extension financing round that has raised $19m for its novel contractile agents. The round was co-led by Novo Holdings, Pureos Bioventures and Sound Bioventures. AnaCardios AC01 is a calcium sensitising inotrope, selective oral ghrelin receptor (GHSR1a) agonist in development to improve contractility in […] The post AnaCardio raises $19m in funding round for heart failure candidate appeared first on Phar

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Health tech company Innovaccer secured a $275 million series F funding round to invest in artificial intelligence with the goal to become a one stop shop for healthcare AI solutions.

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McKesson Amplify Empowers State Pharmacy Associations Nationwide with Advocacy Funding

Pharmacy Times

Funding supports critical community pharmacy advocacy efforts to elevate and sustain the pharmacy profession.

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Fierce Healthcare

While there was less money in early-stage financing and a surge in publicly-disclosed down rounds, investment in venture capital-backed healthcare companies ticked up in 2024, according t | Total investment in health tech companies grew by 17% in 2024. AI companies and women's health companies attracted investor interest.

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FDA Grants ALG-801 Orphan Drug Designation for Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Pharmacy Times

ALG-801 could present new opportunities to improve treatment and management of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension, a life-threatening condition.

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Fierce Healthcare

You may have missed this month. Massachusetts ordered UnitedHealth companies to pay $165 million for tricking customers to buy supplemental insurance, Scripps Health is no longer in market for Anthem Blue Cross members and Molina Healthcare is addressing depressive disorders with a new home health partnership.

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Navigating Prescription Stimulant Use: Safety, Legal, and Supply Challenges in Pharmacy Practice

Pharmacy Times

The rising use of prescription stimulants in the US presents significant safety risks, legal challenges, and supply chain shortages, emphasizing the need for pharmacist involvement in promoting responsible prescribing.

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PharmaVoice’s Crystal Ball: Industry shifts in R&D, policy and clinical trials

PharmaVoice

Coming changes that could impact pharma from drug development to launch.

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Alzheimer’s total prevalent cases to reach 22.51 million in 8MM in 2033

Pharmaceutical Technology

GlobalData analysis suggests that China will lead with the highest number of prevalent cases of Alzheimers disease in 2033.

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Abenacianine Injection Receives FDA Fast Track Designation, Helps Visualize Tumors During Surgery

Pharmacy Times

In a phase 2 trial (NCT05400226), abenacianine helps surgeons visualize tumors in lung during surgery and is safe and well-tolerated in patients.

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Climb Bio enters licensing deal with Mabworks for CLYM116 development

Pharmaceutical Technology

Climb Bio has entered an exclusive licence agreement with Beijing Mabworks Biotech for developing and commercialising CLYM116.

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Fierce Healthcare

CMS is recommending a 2.23% payment increase from the federal government to MA plans. Payers will likely be much happier at this year's advance notice than the prior year's rate cut.

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Coave Therapeutics raises $33m in funding to advance ALIGATER platform

Pharmaceutical Technology

Coave has raised 32m ($33m) in a Series A financing round for advancing its Advanced Vectors-Ligand Conjugates (ALIGATER) platform.

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World's largest proteomics trial launched by UK Biobank

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A major population proteomics study using UK Biobank patient samples backed by 14 pharma companies has launched today.

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