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FDA Approves Fitusiran as Prophylaxis of Bleeding Episodes Due to Hemophilia A or B

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Fitusiran (Qfitlia) is approved for patients 12 years and older with or without factor VIII or IX inhibitors.

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State and local health departments grapple with flurry of cuts from D.C.

STAT

Food programs in poor neighborhoods. People to track surges of Covid, measles, or other diseases. Programs to help people with addiction. The cascade of budget cuts from Washington has hundreds of state and local health officials around the country struggling to assess the impact on their communities and departments.

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FDA Grants Fast Track Designation to mRNA Vaccine Candidate for Chlamydia

Drug Topics

Currently, there is no vaccine to prevent chlamydia, but treatment includes regimens of antibiotics, including doxycycline, azithromycin, and levofloxacin.

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At meeting on guardrails for gene editing of human embryos, some call for a dead end

STAT

WASHINGTON — Keith Joung knows better than a lot of people what, exactly, it might require to prove to regulators and patients that CRISPR could be safely used to alter the genome of a human embryo. If, of course, society decided that was a good idea. Joung, an early pioneer of the gene-editing technology, was the first to show CRISPR could target and cut DNA inside an embryo — in zebrafish — back in 2013.

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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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Expert Discusses Vaccine Hesitancy, Vaccine Myths | APhA 2025

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Lauren Angelo, PharmD, associate dean for academic affairs at Rosalind Franklin University, explains common misconceptions and myths about vaccines.

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STAT+: Amgen loses its battle against Colorado over a prescription drug affordability board

STAT

In a blow to the pharmaceutical industry, a U.S. court judge ruled that a Colorado state board can proceed with plans to place limits on the prices paid for medicines, the first such decision to support the controversial attempts by some states to control their prescription drug spending. The case had been filed last year by Amgen after the state Prescription Drug Affordability Board determined that its big-selling medication called Enbrel is unaffordable and began a process to create a so-calle

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FDA’s ‘mixed signals’ on diversity have entangled clinical trials. Here’s how pharma can push ahead.

PharmaVoice

The agency is still unclear about where it will stand on clinical trial diversity, but companies are looking for answers and leaning toward good science.

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FDA grants fast track designation to chlamydia vaccine candidate

Pharmafile

The US Food and Drug Association (FDA) has granted fast track designation to Sanofis mRNA vaccine candidate for the prevention of chlamydia infection. The chlamydia vaccine candidate has been designed to protect against primary genital tract infection and reinfection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. Sanofi is an international pharma and healthcare company, providing vaccination […] The post FDA grants fast track designation to chlamydia vaccine candidate appeared first on Pha

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Weekends: Perfect time to catch up on the Pharma Marketing Network

Pharma Marketing Network

Introduction Weekends may be synonymous with relaxation, but for pharma marketing professionals, they offer an unmatched window to recalibrate. When deadlines arent looming and inboxes arent overflowing, theres finally time to revisit trends, read strategy insights, and uncover tools to elevate your marketing game. The Pharma Marketing Network serves as an ideal destination for this kind of weekend deep-dive.

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Clyde Pharmacy Celebrates Community in Oklahoma City

Pharmacy Times

Greg Clyde, PharmD, shares his love of pharmacy with patients in oklahoma.

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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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Shift to automated and sustainable options shaping environmental monitoring market

European Pharmaceutical Review

The global pharmaceutical & biotechnology environmental monitoring market is expected to expand with a CAGR of 6.2 percent between 2025 and 2031, according a report by Lucintel. Several factors are fuelling this growth, including greater adoption of advanced innovations such as cloud technology, which are driving efficiencies and accuracy, the research highlighted.

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Durvalumab Receives FDA Approval for Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer

Pharmacy Times

Approval of durvalumab is in combination with gemcitabine and cisplatin as neoadjuvant treatment for adults with muscle invasive bladder cancer.

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Pharma Horizons: Artificial Intelligence

European Pharmaceutical Review

Artificial intelligence (AI) and Big Data are set to remain the most disruptive powers in the healthcare sector for the next two years, with Pharma executives prioritizing these innovations for the near future, according to GlobalData. 1 This report delves into some of the major obstacles and the potential for AI in the pharmaceutical industry. Register now to access exclusive content and insight from: Dr Vladimir Makarov, Programme Manager, The Pistoia Alliance Remco Jan Geukes Foppen, Vincenzo

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

The healthcare industry must shift from thinking you are lucky to be able to see us, to we are so fortunate to have the privilege to care for you.

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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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Expert Craig Beavers Previews Key Topics, New Data at ACC 2025

Pharmacy Times

Pharmacy Times will be on-site in Chicago, Illinois from March 29 through 31.

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Lilly adds Alzheimer's to its DTC platform LillyDirect

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Eli Lilly's DTC platform LillyDirect has been expanded to include in-person and telehealth services for people in the US living with Alzheimer's

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Peritoneal Dialysis May Be Feasible, Safe Long-Term Treatment for Patients With CKD

Pharmacy Times

In certain patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), peritoneal dialysis maintained hemodynamic stability, optimal nutritional status, reduced hospitalization, and lowered diuretics reliance.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Legislation reintroduced this week would have Medicare plans' prior authorization decisions and policies made by board-certified specialist physicians. Its sponsors and proponents say it would streamline needed care and reduce administrative burden.

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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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Exploring the Vascular Benefits of Semaglutide in Peripheral Artery Disease

Pharmacy Times

Marc Bonaca, MD, PHH, FACC discussed semaglutides potential benefits for non-diabetic patients with peripheral artery disease.

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Chiesi backs growth plans with a €430m new plant in Italy

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Fast-growing pharma group Chiesi has revealed plans to spend 430m on a new therapeutics manufacturing facility at its site in Milan

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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 Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Here's your health tech roundup: Athenahealth survey of community practitioner finds improved perception of AI; Sentara taps Inflo Health for missed radiology follow ups; New EHR launches for behavioral health providers.

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From Screening to Survival: The Pharmacist’s Role in Colorectal Cancer

Pharmacy Times

Colorectal cancer cases are on the risehere is everything you need to know as an oncology pharmacist.

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Omada Health is joining forces with CVS Health's Caremark as part of the pharmacy benefit manager's weight management program. | Omada Health is joining forces with CVS Health's Caremark as part of the pharmacy benefit manager's weight management program.

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Prenatal Vitamin E May Reduce Peanut Allergy Risk in Infants

Pharmacy Times

Vitamin E intake, specifically -tocopherol, may reduce the development of peanut allergies and anaphylaxis in newborns.

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MSD says subcutaneous Keytruda matches IV form

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A formulation of MSD's cancer drug Keytruda that can be given by subcutaneous injection rather than intravenous infusion has cleared a phase 3 trial

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Novo Nordisk Expands Semaglutide Access With Discounted Pricing

Pharmacy Times

The expanded discount program offers semaglutide for $499 per month for all eligible cash-paying customers.

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Gergely Sved appointed as CEO of Ellab

Pharmafile

Ellab has announced that it has appointed Gergely Sved as its new chief executive officer (CEO). The company provides validation, monitoring and calibration products and services to the life sciences industry. Sved will formally join the company in June, with chief financial officer Andreas Morthorst acting as interim CEO. Sved is a healthcare and life […] The post Gergely Sved appointed as CEO of Ellab appeared first on Pharmafile.

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FDA Approves Fitusiran For Prophylactic Hemophilia A, B Treatment Regardless of Inhibitor Status

Pharmacy Times

Approval of fitusiran, a small interfering RNA drug, was found effective in patients with hemophilia regardless of inhibitor status.

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Shane Olwill appointed as chief development officer at Asgard Therapeutics

Pharmafile

Asgard Therapeutics has announced the appointment of Shane Olwill as chief development officer (CDO). The biotech company develops in vivo direct cell reprogramming for cancer immunology. Olwill specialises in immunology drug development. In his new position, he will lead Investigational New Drug (IND)-enabling studies and clinical trials planning for Asgards AT-108 therapy.

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Proposed Legislation Could Address Pharmacy Closures, Save Medicaid $2 Billion Over 10 Years

Pharmacy Times

Kaite Krell, MPH, discusses the critical role of independent pharmacies and how proposed legislation could address challenges with PBMs.

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Carole Imbert appointed as CFO of Vect-Horus

Pharmafile

Vect-Horus has announced it has appointed Carole Imbert as chief financial officer (CFO) and to its executive committee. Vect-Horus is a biotechnology company that designs and develops molecular vectors allowing targeted delivery of therapeutic molecules and imaging agents to organs. Imbert specialises in financial management and structuring. She previously served as head of financial and […] The post Carole Imbert appointed as CFO of Vect-Horus appeared first on Pharmafile.

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Very Low LDL-C Achieved With Evolocumab Not Associated With Long-Term Cognitive Impairment

Pharmacy Times

These results align with those from shorter-term analyses of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) reductions with evolocumab and cognitive impairment risk.

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