Fri.Feb 07, 2025

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APhA Platform Aims to Tackle Pharmacy Workforce Shortage

Drug Topics

The American Pharmacists Association announced the launch of its transformative HealthShifts platform in collaboration with the California Pharmacists Association and powered by Locumate.

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Tariffs raise concern among generic drugmakers, and advocacy groups are seeking exemptions

PharmaVoice

While the 10% tariff on Chinese goods won’t have too much impact on branded drugs, generics are struggling to pivot.

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Majority of People Support Pharmacist Prescribed Hormonal Contraceptives

Drug Topics

Investigators from the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy discuss 2 studies that assessed perspectives on pharmacist prescribed hormonal contraceptives.

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Video: GLP-1 Medications Revolutionize Obesity and Diabetes Care, With Exciting Advances on Horizon

Pharmacy Times

Donna Ryan discusses the landscape of GLP-1 medications and the lineup of indications that the drug class has received indications for in recent years.

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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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Rabies srRNA Vaccine Demonstrates Robust Immune Response

Drug Topics

RBI-4000 is a self-replicating RNA (srRNA) vaccine developed to stimulate virus-neutralizing immune responses to rabies for prophylactic use.

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FDA Grants Fast Track Designation to ADI-001 for Treatment of Refractory Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Pharmacy Times

The designation builds on previous regulatory action for ADI-001 and allows for expedited development of the treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus.

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Bristol Myers gives first peek at closely watched launch of schizophrenia drug

PharmaVoice

Cobenfy, the main asset acquired through Bristol Myers’ $14 billion purchase of Karuna, had $10 million in sales in the fourth quarter and around 1,000 prescriptions weekly by late January.

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Critical Knowledge Gap in Managing Chronic Pain Among Patients with AxSpA

Drug Topics

Researchers addressed unmet needs in the treatment of chronic pain for patients living with axial spondyloarthritis.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

For virtual-only prescribers of buprenorphine, like Bicycle Health, the future of treatment for patients with opioid use disorder hangs in the balance of a tricky web of final and proposed regulations.

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Many Americans Trust Health Care Providers, Scientific Researchers

Drug Topics

The survey results show 1 in 4 Americans ranked health care access and affordability as their highest public health priority for government officials to address.

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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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Bain Capital buys Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma for $3.3bn

Pharmaceutical Technology

Bain Capital said its decision to buy Mitsubishi Tanabe is due to the strong growth potential of Japans healthcare industry.

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Signs of life at the CDC

STAT

Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds.  Sign up here. Good morning.

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Fierce Healthcare

Molina Healthcare CEO Joe Zubretsky predicted future Medicaid reform in Congress will be minimal. The insurer missed its quarterly earnings target and previewed its 2025 guidance.

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Sanofi increases ownership stake partaking in pharma buyback trend

Pharmaceutical Technology

Sanofi has agreed to purchase its own shares worth 2bn ($2.08bn), part of a $5.1bn share buyback initiative in 2025.

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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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Aztreonam and Avibactam Receive FDA Approval for Treatment of Adults With Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections

Pharmacy Times

The decision offers patients with antimicrobial resistance, who have limited or no treatment options, a new alternative.

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FDA starts review of first bronchiectasis drug candidate

pharmaphorum

The FDA has started a priority review of Insmed's brensocatib, which is pitching to become the first approved therapy for bronchiectasis in the US.

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Treating alcohol addiction: filling the medication gap

Pharmaceutical Technology

With Dry January firmly behind us, many adults are prompted to reassess their relationship with alcohol. Alcohol Change, the UK charity behind the popular Dry January initiative, found that 30% of men and 26% of women in the UK wished to reduce the amount of alcohol they drank in 2024.

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The AQUILA Debate: Daratumumab and Smoldering Multiple Myeloma

Pharmacy Times

Ming-Hei Tai, PharmD, BCOP, shares his concerns about the AQUILA trial and use of daratumumab for smoldering multiple myeloma.

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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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Fierce Healthcare

Two startups that aim to make it easier for consumers to connect with dietitians and nutrition counseling each raised $50 million as demand grows for metabolic health solutions.

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Genetic Diversity in African Populations Can Advance Precision Medicine Globally

Pharmacy Times

Africa's unparalleled genetic diversity presents both a challenge and an opportunity to advance precision medicine, with a focus on leveraging pharmacogenetics to improve drug efficacy and reduce adverse reactions.

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Bain buys Japanese pharma Mitsubishi Tanabe for $3.4bn

pharmaphorum

Bain Capital has agreed to buy Mitsubishi Tanabe for around $3.

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Unveiling the Dark Genome: Targeting Stress-Activated Base Editors to Halt Cancer Progression

Pharmacy Times

Catriona Jamieson, MD, PhD, discusses the role of stress-activated base editors like ADAR1p150 and APOBEC enzymes in cancer progression and highlights innovative approaches to halt these processes and improve therapeutic outcomes.

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Relmada acquires Tourette’s therapy rights from Asarina

Pharmaceutical Technology

Relmada has acquired complete ownership rights to Sepranolone, developed for Tourette syndrome (TS) from Asarina Pharma.

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Risk Scores Using Molecular Data Can Better Identify Patients With Primary Myelofibrosis Who Benefit From HSCT

Pharmacy Times

More accurate prognostic risk assessment could aid pharmacists in the management and counseling of patients with primary myelofibrosis.

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M&A in Pharma: Balancing Growth and Risk

Pharmaceutical Commerce

What factors should be consideredand how can both parties benefit long-term?

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Pharmacists Can Stay Aware of the Evolving Landscape of Gout Treatment to Address Unmet Needs

Pharmacy Times

New therapies are being developed for individuals with gout.

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Do mirtazapine and alcohol mix?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Mirtazapine is a prescription medication approved to treat depression, and is particularly helpful for improving sleep and overall mood. Though this medication can be effective, some who take it might find themselves at a dinner party, a night out with friends, or another situation that involves alcohol. However, mixing mirtazapine and alcohol is not recommended due to potential health risks and increased side effects, like drowsiness and dizziness.

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Alumis and Acelyrin sign merger agreement

Pharmaceutical Technology

Alumis and Acelyrin have announced a definitive merger agreement, which will result in an all-stock transaction.

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Quadruple Therapy With Isatuximab Shows Promise for Older Adults With Multiple Myeloma

Pharmacy Times

The quadruple treatment was active and safe as initial therapy for older patients with transplant-ineligible multiple myeloma.

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Dr Reddy’s and Shanghai Henlius sign agreement for HLX15

Pharmaceutical Technology

Dr Reddy's Laboratories has signed a licence agreement with Shanghai Henlius Biotech to develop and commercialise HLX15.

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ABO-101 Receives FDA Orphan Drug and Rare Pediatric Designations for Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1

Pharmacy Times

ABO-101 is supported by preclinical data that demonstrated significant reductions in urinary oxalate in PH1 disease models.

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How AI is streamlining cell and gene therapy manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Technology

AI could deliver substantially greater efficiencies in cell and gene therapy manufacturing and enable more patients to benefit.

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Publix Pharmacy Career Review: The Good, The Bad, and The Future

The Happy PharmD

Forget everything you think you know about grocery store pharmacies. Publix is setting a new standard, and it’s not just about filling prescriptions in a corner of the grocery store anymore. Publix Pharmacy is evolving into something much moreoffering healthcare services that some of the larger chains haven’t quite embraced yet. But is working as a pharmacist at Publix the right move for you?