Tue.Oct 08, 2024

article thumbnail

Florida Pharmacist Discusses Medication Preparedness for Hurricanes

Drug Topics

Florida-based pharmacist Brad Phillips, PharmD, BCACP, speaks to the importance of pre-planning, emergency refills, medication storage, and post-storm safety measures to ensure medication security during hurricanes.

220
220
article thumbnail

STAT+: A pariah in science, the ‘CRISPR babies’ researcher gains support from a U.S. cryptocurrency entrepreneur

STAT

On June 17, He Jiankui received an email that wasted no time getting to the point: An American cryptocurrency entrepreneur had learned about the Chinese scientist’s recent proposal to use CRISPR gene-editing technology on human embryos to lower their future risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, and he was offering funding and other help to turn those plans into a new commercial venture. He rose to international infamy in 2018, when it came to light that he

145
145
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

COVID-19 Infection Raises Heart Failure Risks, Underlines Vaccination Importance

Drug Topics

Research presented at CHEST 2024 outlined the heart failure risks associated with COVID-19 infection and emphasized the importance of vaccination to prevent adverse outcomes.

Vaccines 211
article thumbnail

The 2024 PharmaVoice 100

PharmaVoice

This year’s PharmaVoice 100 encompasses the industry’s ongoing revolutions and leaders who are not only navigating these changes, but at times, forging new paths for others to follow.

145
145
article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

Q&A: Why the NIH is spending $30 million to counter ableism in health care

STAT

A new NIH program will allocate nearly $30 million to 10 groups over five years to examine the impact of ableism on various health outcomes for people with disabilities and to develop strategies to combat these disparities.  The studies investigate ableism towards several different populations, including people with low vision trying to access services and maternal health outcomes among Medicaid beneficiaries with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

143
143
article thumbnail

FDA Grants Survodutide Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Treatment of Adults With MASH

Pharmacy Times

Survodutide is a glucagon/glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1_ receptor dual agonist that activates the glucagon and GLP-1 receptors to better control metabolic function.

FDA 139

More Trending

article thumbnail

Compounders sue FDA for removing Eli Lilly's tirzepatide from shortage list

Fierce Pharma

With an estimated 2 million people in the United States taking copycat vers | A compounding industry group has sued the FDA, claiming its action to remove Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro and Zepbound from its drug shortage list is a “reckless and arbitrary decision—lacking any semblance of lawful process.” In declaring the end of the shortage, the FDA has halted the ability of compounding pharmacies to manufacture the in-demand products.

article thumbnail

STAT+: Biotech veteran John Maraganore raises $135 million for his ‘next-generation RNAi’ startup

STAT

John Maraganore, the former CEO of Alnylam Pharmaceuticals turned biotech elder statesman and venture capitalist, is launching a new startup that he hopes can expand upon his previous company’s success. His new venture, City Therapeutics, launched Tuesday with $135 million from ARCH Venture Partners, Fidelity, Invus, Rock Springs Capital, Regeneron Ventures, and others, he told STAT exclusively.

138
138
article thumbnail

Pfizer, bracing for Hurricane Milton, pledges aid to emergency services and health support

Fierce Pharma

Editor's Note: Is your company bracing for Milton or working to provide aid in anticipation of the storm? | Pfizer—which opened a global hub in Tampa, Florida, in 2021—is setting out to bolster emergency services, pool donations and ease medical supply needs as Hurricane Milton touches down this week.

124
124
article thumbnail

STAT+: U.S. Supreme Court asks solicitor general for views on controversial Oklahoma law for regulating PBMs

STAT

Amid ongoing scrutiny of pharmacy benefit managers, the U.S. Supreme Court has asked the solicitor general to weigh in on an Oklahoma law that seeks to regulate the retail networks created by these controversial middlemen in the pharmaceutical supply chain. The law, which was enacted in 2019, was designed to ensure that pharmacy benefit managers maintain access to a large number of pharmacies and do not steer patients to favored outlets, among other things.

126
126
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Baloxavir Marboxil Shows Reduction in Influenza Transmission

Pharmacy Times

Investigators report the study met its primary end point, demonstrating that a single, oral dose reduced the transmission by those infected to others in their household.

123
123
article thumbnail

Unpacking EASD 2024: Key themes, topics, and influencers

pharmaphorum

Stay updated on the latest insights from EASD 2024 with a comprehensive breakdown of key themes, topics, and influencers. Learn more about the essential information you need to know.

123
123
article thumbnail

Successful Vaccine Gap Closure Programs Can Guide Pharmacists in Tailoring to Their Community

Pharmacy Times

Vaccine gap closure programs in Missouri and California provide a blueprint for a successful campaign.

Vaccines 123
article thumbnail

Merck's Keytruda stages comeback in head and neck cancer with trial win in earlier-stage disease

Fierce Pharma

Merck & Co. hopes a new positive trial readout can return Keytruda to glory in head and neck cancer. | Merck & Co. hopes a new positive readout can return Keytruda to glory in head and neck cancer about two years after a prior failure.

122
122
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Aurigene Oncology Limited announces promising results of Phase 1 study for India’s first trial for novel autologous CAR-T cell therapy for multiple myeloma

Pharmacy Times

This marks India’s first trial for a novel autologous BCMA directed CAR-T cell therapy in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

122
122
article thumbnail

Collaboration is critical to the future of healthcare, and events are the key to unlocking it

pharmaphorum

Collaboration is essential for the future of healthcare, and events play a pivotal role in fostering it. Learn how collaboration can drive innovation in healthcare through impactful events.

122
122
article thumbnail

GSK touts 3-year data on RSV shot Arexvy after CDC's narrower usage recommendation

Fierce Pharma

While recent CDC guidance threatens to shrink the market for a new class of immunizations, GSK continues to build the case for its first-to-market respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) shot Arexvy. | GSK on Tuesday unveiled fresh data from the late-stage AReSVi-006 study of Arexvy in RSV-triggered lower respiratory tract disease in older adults over the span of three full RSV seasons.

article thumbnail

Weight loss gold rush: Developers vie for next blockbuster treatment

pharmaphorum

Discover the latest advancements in weight loss treatments as developers race to create the next blockbuster solution. Stay informed about the cutting-edge options available.

118
118
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Carrum Health offers value-based treatment model for substance use disorders

Fierce Healthcare

Substance use disorder continues to be a pervasive health challenge in the U.S. | Carrum Health, a company that established value-based Centers of Excellence for employers, unveiled Tuesday a new value-based treatment model for substance use disorders.

117
117
article thumbnail

2024 Nobel Prize winners: Physics award goes to Hopfield, Hinton for machine learning discoveries

STAT

LONDON — Two pioneers behind machine learning — a technology that is already transforming society in ways big and small and that carries profound ethical questions — won the Nobel Prize in physics on Tuesday. The award went to John Hopfield, 91, of Princeton University and Geoffrey Hinton, 76, of the University of Toronto, “for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks,” the Nobel committee announced.

117
117
article thumbnail

How pharma companies can build mutually beneficial relationships with biotech and digital health start-ups

pharmaphorum

How pharma companies can build mutually beneficial relationships with biotech and digital health start-ups Mike.

117
117
article thumbnail

How do we prevent chronic kidney disease upstream?

Fierce Healthcare

Chronic kidney disease is a silent threat. | This week on "Podnosis," Fierce Healthcare's Emma Beavins chats with Healthy.io CEO Geoff Martin about how his company is helping to address the hidden crisis of chronic kidney disease.

116
116
article thumbnail

STAT+: ViiV takes steps to widen access to HIV prevention drug, but continues to encounter criticism

STAT

Responding to growing pressure, ViiV Healthcare announced steps to widen access to its HIV prevention medicine in low- and middle-income countries, marking the second time in two years the company is taking such steps. But as before, the move was met with criticism over certain details. The latest effort involves tripling the annual supply of the drug, a long-acting medication known as cabotegravir, in hopes of making more than 2 million doses available during 2025 and 2026.

115
115
article thumbnail

AI-Driven Collaboration Takes Center Stage at Health Industry Conference

Fierce Healthcare

Denials by commercial health plans rose 56 percent in 2023. | Health system executives and end users convened with health plan attendees across a variety of disciplines – revenue cycle, utilization management, physician advisor, and case management.

116
116
article thumbnail

Survey: Women More Likely to Receive Misdiagnoses and Unsatisfactory or Poor-Quality Care

Pharmacy Times

Women were also more likely to report concerns of high wait times prior to receiving care.

112
112
article thumbnail

Kentucky Sues Express Scripts for Role in Opioid Crisis

Drug Topics

The 70-plus-page lawsuit is directed at Express Scripts for its dealings with drug manufacturers in fueling the US opioid crisis.

112
112
article thumbnail

NICE turns down Takeda colorectal cancer drug

pharmaphorum

Takeda's recently approved advanced colorectal cancer therapy Fruzaqla has been rejected by NICE for use by the NHS in draft guidance

111
111
article thumbnail

FDA Grants Marketing Authorization to First OTC Flu, COVID-19 Combination Test

Drug Topics

The Healgen Rapid Check COVID-19/Flu A&B Antigen Test is the first at-home test to be granted marketing authorization using a traditional premarket review pathway.

FDA 112
article thumbnail

Scholar Rock preps filings after SMA antibody clears trial

pharmaphorum

Shares in Scholar Rock have gone into overdrive after the biotech reported positive phase 3 results with apitegromab in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), setting up regulatory filings in early 2025.The stock rocketed 362% after the announcement, taking Scholar Rock's market cap above $2.7 billion, as analysts started to talk about a blockbuster sales opportunity for the selective myostatin inhibitor.

111
111
article thumbnail

Many MA beneficiaries have dental, vision or hearing benefits. But access gaps remain, study shows

Fierce Healthcare

One of the key selling points of Medicare Advantage (MA) is the supplemental benefits plans can offer, especially extending coverage for dental, vision and hearing care that the traditional program | A new study published in Health Affairs finds that while these benefits are common in MA, low-income beneficiaries still face significant access barriers to dental, vision and hearing services.

105
105
article thumbnail

Biogen, Talkiatry team up on postpartum depression

pharmaphorum

Biogen teams up with Talkiatry on telehealth programme for postpartum depression that could help drive sales of Zurzuvae

111
111
article thumbnail

Disaster Preparedness for Pharmacies: How to Stay Operational During Natural Disasters

PioneerRx

The devastation caused by natural disasters is often unprecedented, and preparedness is key to mitigating their impact. With climate experts noting an increase.

105
105
article thumbnail

Astellas places $2bn+ bet on AviadoBio dementia gene therapy

pharmaphorum

Astellas adds a gene therapy for frontotemporal dementia to its pipeline, via a $2.2bn+ option deal with UK biotech AviadoBio.

110
110