Fri.Aug 16, 2024

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How PBMs Impact Independent Pharmacies

Drug Topics

Tom DePietro, PharmD, owner of DePietro’s Pharmacy in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, discussed his experience as an independent pharmacy owner working under the thumb of pharmacy benefit managers.

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As climate changes, scorching summers bring deadly heat for people with disabilities

STAT

Degree by degree, the earth’s temperature ticks up. Heat records fall as reliably as the sun sets. In July, the East Coast broiled. This week, Texas and its neighbors are feeling the burn. It’s been an absolute scorcher in the United States, the hottest summer on record. This summer might also be one of the coolest summers for the rest of your life.

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Analysis: What to Expect From CMS' Inflation Reduction Act Drug Pricing Announcement

Pharmacy Times

A federal and state policy expert discusses the announcement from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on the agreement to lower prices for 10 selected drugs due to the Inflation Reduction Act.

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To counter mpox, vaccine maker could ramp up by another 8 million doses next year

STAT

When mpox first began to spread internationally in 2022, affected countries scrambled to buy some of the limited supply of poxvirus vaccines produced in the world. The Danish company Bavarian Nordic, maker of the Jynneos smallpox vaccine, faced the sizable challenge of trying to meet demand with its supply. This week’s declaration of a second public health emergency of international concern to deal with new and concerning outbreaks of mpox in Africa has again thrust the company onto cente

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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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FDA Grants Marketing Authorization to First-Ever OTC Syphilis Test

Drug Topics

First To Know Syphilis Tests are expected to be available at major national retailers and online in late 2024.

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More than 70 babies have been born from uterus transplants: ‘It’s a complete new world’

STAT

The first modern attempt at transferring a uterus from one human to another occurred at the turn of the millennium. But surgeons had to remove the organ, which had become necrotic, 99 days later. The first successful transplant was performed in 2011 — but even then, the recipient wasn’t immediately able to get pregnant and deliver a baby.

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STAT+: Pfizer and BioNTech effort to develop Covid-influenza combination vaccine sees setback

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Pfizer and BioNTech said Friday that their combined mRNA vaccine candidate against influenza and Covid-19 showed a lower immune response against one type of influenza, influenza B, in a Phase 3 trial, a setback for the vaccine. The combination vaccine met its goal in generating an immune response against influenza A and against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes Covid, the companies said in a statement.

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Aon projects employer health costs will rise 9% next year

Fierce Healthcare

Employers' health costs are expected to rise by an average of 9% next year, according to a new report from Aon. | Employers' health costs are expected to rise by an average of 9% next year, according to a new report from Aon.

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The story of the giraffe, its neck, and a possible treatment for human heart disease

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For much of Barbara Natterson-Horowitz’s career, her work has revolved around one idea: The field of human medicine has suffered from being too human-centered. Natterson-Horowitz is a cardiologist, psychiatrist, and evolutionary biologist who co-authored the 2012 book “ Zoobiquity: The Astonishing Connection Between Human and Animal Health.

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Pharmacy Focus: Address Vaccine Hesitancy Through Outreach, Collaboration

Pharmacy Times

Olivia Kinney, a national pharmacy practice manager at Kroger, discusses strategies for pharmacists to effectively address vaccine hesitancy by building trust with patients.

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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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Opinion: Gilead must be held accountable for the harm caused by ‘patent hopping’ an HIV treatment

STAT

Gilead Sciences, a pharma company that dominates the market for HIV treatments, agreed in June to settle a case in federal court for $40 million that had been brought by 2,625 people living with HIV. But as a similar and far larger case looms in California courts, right-leaning, big-business-can-do-no-wrong opinion columnists and editorial boards are claiming the lawsuit threatens to destroy the pharmaceutical industry’s ability to innovate.

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Exploring Updated Heart Failure Quality Measures and the Role of Pharmacists in Patient Care

Pharmacy Times

Craig Beavers discusses significance of the 2024 update to the 2020 ACC/AHA Clinical Performance and Quality Measures for Adults With Heart Failure.

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The story of the giraffe, its neck, and a possible treatment for human heart disease

STAT

For much of Barbara Natterson-Horowitz’s career, her work has revolved around one idea: The field of human medicine has suffered from being too human-centered. Natterson-Horowitz is a cardiologist, psychiatrist, and evolutionary biologist who co-authored the 2012 book “ Zoobiquity: The Astonishing Connection Between Human and Animal Health.

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Not if, but when: Pandemic preparedness is crucial

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On Wednesday, 14th August, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the mpox outbreak in Africa as a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). By Thursday, 15th August, the first case of the severe variant was reported in Sweden, marking its emergence outside of Africa.

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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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Orlando Health makes $439M bid for Steward Health Care's 'Space Coast' Florida properties

Fierce Healthcare

Orlando Health has offered to buy Steward Health Care's three "Space Coast" Florida properties, including three hospitals and a medical practice, for $439 million, according to a court document fil | Orlando Health has offered to buy Steward Health Care's three "Space Coast" Florida properties, including three hospitals and a medical practice, for $439 million, according to a court document filed Wednesday.

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FDA Grants 510(k) Clearance for Traumagel to Control Bleeding

Pharmacy Times

The hemostatic gel is plant-based and designed to stop and control bleeding within seconds after applied to wound at the point of care.

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Novo Nordisk plans new $220M raw ingredients plant in Denmark

Fierce Pharma

Even as supplies of Novo Nordisk’s immensely popular GLP-1 drugs Ozempic and Wegovy start to stabilize, the Danish drugmaker continues to announce manufacturing and capacity upgrades at a rapid cli | Novo Nordisk Pharmatech, a unit that specializes in producing drug ingredients, is spending 1.5 billion Danish kroner ($220 million) to build a plant in Køge, Denmark, that will make raw materials, the company said Friday.

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Durvalumab Receives FDA Approval for Treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Pharmacy Times

Durvalumab is a human monoclonal antibody that targets and binds to PD-L1 to interrupt tumor immune-evasion tactics.

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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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Fiercest Women in Life Sciences 2024: Nominations open now

Fierce Pharma

It’s time once again to nominate the fiercest women you know in the life science industry for our annual list. | It’s time once again to nominate the fiercest women you know in the life science industry for our annual list.

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With FDA okay, AZ takes on MSD in early-stage lung cancer

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AstraZeneca has claimed FDA approval for its immunotherapy Imfinzi before and after surgery for non-small cell lung cancer, setting up a contest with MSD's rival Keytruda.PD-L1 inhibitor Imfinzi (durvalumab) has been cleared for use in adult patients who need surgery for early-stage (IIA-IIIB) NSCLC and have no ALK or EGFR mutations that would make them suitable for targeted therapies.

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GSK notches another Zantac win as Florida court tosses expert testimony linking heartburn drug to cancer

Fierce Pharma

After knocking out multiple personal injury lawsuits this summer, GSK has prevailed on another front in its long-running Zantac litigation. | After knocking out multiple personal injury lawsuits this summer, GSK has prevailed on another front in its long-running Zantac litigation, thanks to a decision in Florida that put the kibosh on suspect expert testimony.

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Keeping Counterfeit Goods Out of the Supply Chain

Pharmaceutical Commerce

In the final part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Michael Rowe, Two Labs’ Senior Director of DSCSA/Serialization Compliance Services, comments on other ways to limit ‘bad actors’ attempts to sneak counterfeit drugs into the supply chain, aside from the DSCSA.

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FDA signs off on AZ's Imfinzi in NSCLC despite concerns about trial design

Fierce Pharma

AstraZeneca has scored an FDA approval in the advancement of its hi | AstraZeneca has scored an FDA approval in the advancement of its high-flying cancer therapy Imfinzi that comes with some controversy. The nod is for Imfinzi to treat patients with resectable non-small cell lung cancer perioperatively.

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World Health Organization Declares New Mpox Outbreak a Global Public Health Emergency

Pharmacy Times

The current outbreak has infected more than 14,000 people and spread to 13 different African countries.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Covid-flu shot setback, mpox vaccine supplies, and more

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 fairly modest. We hope to hang with a couple of our short people, spend time with our Pharmalot ancestor, and promenade with the official mascots. We also hope to hold another listening party, where the rotation will likely feature this , this , this , this and this.

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Targeting Resistance: Navigating the Complexity of the Tumor Microenvironment and CAR T Cell Efficacy

Pharmacy Times

CAR T cell therapy in multiple myeloma faces challenges from the immunosuppressive cells in the tumor microenvironment.

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Massachusetts governor announces deals for 4 Steward hospitals

Fierce Healthcare

Massachusetts' governor has announced that deals in principle have been reached for Ste | Massachusetts' governor has announced that deals in principle have been reached for Steward Health Care's four remaining hospitals in Massachusetts.

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STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings

STAT

Hired someone new and exciting? Promoted a rising star? Finally solved that hard-to-fill spot? Share the news with us, and we’ll share it with others.  That’s right. Send us your changes, and we’ll find a home for them. Don’t be shy. Everyone wants to know who is coming and going. And here is our regular feature in which we highlight a different person each week.

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Fierce Pharma Asia—Merck-Curon bispecific deal; Legend's path forward; Missing adverse events in Amgen FDA filing

Fierce Pharma

Merck licensed a bispecific from a Chinese biotech with plans to target oncology and autoimmune diseases. Legend Biotech is taking a close at its business as M&A has emerged as an option. | Merck licensed a bispecific from a Chinese biotech with plans to target oncology and autoimmune diseases. Legend Biotech is taking a close at its business as M&A has emerged as an option.

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‘Zoobiquity’: How animals have figured out disease better than humans

STAT

Want to stay on top of health news?  Sign up  to get our Morning Rounds newsletter in your inbox. On Thursday was my two-year STAT-iversary. I can’t believe I’ve been here for that long!

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Medicare Unveils Results of First-Round Drug Price Negotiations

Pharmaceutical Commerce

By 2026, the first 10 drugs for individuals with Part D coverage—whose medications are mainly used to treat cancer, diabetes, and heart disease—will see discounts off of list prices ranging from 38-79%.

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Is pharma still fearful of the Inflation Reduction Act?

STAT

Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today?  Sign up  to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Good summer morning! Today, we discuss the big Medicare price negotiations (and the not-entirely-meaningful numbers the White House is touting), see a 75% personnel cut at Lykos Therapeutics, and more.

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Biden, Harris 'just getting started' on IRA drug price cuts

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Joe Biden and Kamala Harris reaffirm commitment to Medicare drug pricing negotiations in first joint rally since ticket swap.

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