Mon.Mar 17, 2025

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A closer look at how health care consolidation drives up patient costs, creates barriers to care

PhRMA

Half of every dollar spent on medicines goes to entities that don’t make medicine—like pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and insurers who are aggressively consolidating their control over health care and hospitals, clinics and for-profit pharmacies in the 340B markup program. As entities in the supply chain that don’t make medicine are increasingly using medicines to subsidize other parts of their business, patients and employers face increasing costs and barriers to accessing c

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Tirzepatide, Semaglutide Show Long-Term Benefits, But Are Not Cost-Effective

Drug Topics

Tirzepatide and semaglutide show long-term health care cost savings but, the high cost of the medications offset the savings.

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STAT+: Belgian anti-trust authorities probe Roche for allegedly delaying biosimilars of two cancer meds

STAT

Belgian anti-trust regulators are probing Roche over concerns that the drug company took steps to delay the entry of biosimilar versions of two of its cancer medicines. In a brief statement , the Belgian Competition Authority alleged that Roche offered financial incentives to hospitals between 2017 and 2020 to deter them from considering competitive bids from other pharmaceutical companies that could supply similar medicines.

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Complementary, Alternative OTC Drugs Pivotal in the Treatment of Acute Pain

Drug Topics

As pharmacists move away from opioids in pain management, researchers present the use of supplemental OTC products to assist patients acute pain.

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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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STAT+: After a big donor sought care from a Dana-Farber cancer doctor, things went awry

STAT

Day or night, Marc Cohen, a major donor to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, had a direct line to one of its leading oncologists. No question was too big or too small, and almost no hour was off limits for a consultation. Cohen and his doctor, Kenneth C. Anderson, exchanged hundreds of emails and texts over two decades about Cohen’s disease, multiple myeloma, a rare and incurable blood cancer that is Anderson’s specialty.

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Travel Time Thresholds, Vulnerability Index Provide Pharmacy Access Insights

Drug Topics

Using a novel pharmacy vulnerability index, researchers identified US regions at the most risk of becoming pharmacy deserts.

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Over Half of Patients With Long COVID Experienced Symptoms for 2 Years

Drug Topics

The most commonly reported symptoms of long COVID include neurological, muscular, respiratory, and psychological.

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STAT+: FTC highlights new concern over ‘pay-to-delay’ deals that determine when generics are sold

STAT

In a recent report, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission released an update on patent settlements between brand-name and generic drug makers, but for the first time, mentioned a maneuver used by these companies that may raise a different type of antitrust concern. These settlements can be traced to a law passed 40 years ago that was designed to speed the entry of lower-cost generics to the marketplace.

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Food insecurity Linked With Increased Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Drug Topics

Because of their accessibility in the community, pharmacists can help to deliver balanced and individualized services and address social determinants of health.

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Are you moving to more of an omnichannel marketing approach?

Pharma Marketing Network

Introduction In todays competitive pharmaceutical landscape, marketing strategies must evolve to meet changing customer expectations. Are you still relying on traditional marketing tactics, or have you embraced a more dynamic, omnichannel marketing approach? With healthcare providers (HCPs) and patients engaging across multiple digital and offline touchpoints, pharma brands that fail to adapt risk losing valuable market share.

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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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Pharmacist-Administered Injectable Contraception Can Help Fill Gaps in Care

Drug Topics

A conversation with Nicole Cieri-Hutcherson, PharmD, BCPS, MSCP, FCCP, clinical associate professor at University at Buffalo.

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Drug developers ‘haven’t even scratched the surface’ of what radiopharma can do

PharmaVoice

Even with Big Pharmas pouring billions into the space, the potential of radiopharmaceuticals remains largely untapped.

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Patient Cured of Sickle Cell Anemia With Innovative Gene Therapy

Pharmacy Times

The patient is the first to be cured using lovotibeglogene autotemcel, a novel cell-based gene therapy.

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Roche’s obesity deal with Zealand Pharma tees up rival for GLP-1s

PharmaVoice

The new $5.3 billion deal with the Swiss pharma giant gives Zealand a significant partner to advance its amylin analog obesity shot and create a new combination product.

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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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Student Research Opportunities

Blog: Ask a Student Pharmacist

Student Research Opportunities eomizowh Mon, 03/17/2025 - 13:52 Directed Study / Research Under the direction of a faculty member, students may earn Directed Research or Directed Study credits for special projects. Directed Study at the College of Pharmacy follows University of Minnesota policy , which generally requires an average workload of three hours per week per academic credit.

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AstraZeneca buys European cell therapy company

STAT

Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today?  Sign up  to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Hello! We’re just a few days out from STAT’s Breakthrough Summit East !

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

At a press conference, WHO officials laid out the many ways countries around the world are being impacted in real-time by the U.S. withdrawal of crucial humanitarian aid.

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Enhancing Patient Care in Heart Failure–Related Anemia Through Improved Communication, Monitoring, and Education

Pharmacy Times

Pharmacists can optimize management of this condition with intravenous iron therapy guidance.

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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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Latigo raises $150m for non-opioid painkiller push

pharmaphorum

Latigo has tapped into investor interest in pain relief medicines with new, non-opioid mechanisms of action, raising $150 million in a Series B

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Ensitrelvir Effective as Oral Antiviral for Postexposure Prophylaxis Against COVID-19

Pharmacy Times

The 3CL protease inhibitor is designed to suppress the replication of SARS-CoV-2, preventing COVID-19 illness, even if a household member is infected.

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Taiho snaps up ADC partner Araris for up to $1.14bn

pharmaphorum

Taiho has reached a deal to buy Swiss biotech Araris, around 18 months after they started collaborating on antibody-drug conjugates for cancer

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Over the past several years, the Fierce Healthcare team has asked our readers to help us crown the biggest power players in the healthcare industry as well as the most overused and flimsy buzzwords | #FierceMadness is officially back for 2025, and this year we're looking to find the best company name in healthcare.

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Taiho outlays $1.14bn to acquire ADC specialist Araris

Pharmaceutical Technology

Taiho is turning its long-time ADC partner into a wholly owned subsidiary with the acquisition.

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Elotuzumab-Based Regimen Demonstrates Efficacy in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Pharmacy Times

A phase 2 study showed that elotuzumab combined with pomalidomide, bortezomib, and dexamethasone was safe and efficacious.

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Azurity acquires Covis Pharma from existing investors

Pharmaceutical Technology

Azurity Pharmaceuticals has acquired Covis Group from existing investors, making the latter a wholly owned subsidiary.

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The Pharmacist’s Role in Eosinophilic Esophagitis Treatment, Navigating Eohilia, and Improving Patient Outcomes

Pharmacy Times

Although dietary changes have historically been a key approach to managing eosinophilic esophagitis, their limitations highlight the need for pharmacologic treatments.

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Investigating key strategies for optimising clinical trial supply chains in 2025

Pharmaceutical Technology

Experts at the 2025 Clinical Trial Supply New England conference will discuss strategies for optimising clinical supply chains.

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Self-Care Measures for the Prevention and Management of Constipation

Pharmacy Times

Pharmacists can identify medications and conditions that may augment or exacerbate constipation.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Sequoia Capital backed Freed's $30 million round to scale up its AI-powered clinical assistant tech, while Motivity picked up $27 million for its clinical software solutions for behavioral health providers.

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Older Adults: Research Insights and Recommendations

Pharmacy Times

Although RSV has long been associated with infants and young children, research demonstrates that it is also a significant health risk for adults over the age of 60.

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Incyte stock hit 11% despite paediatric dermatology trials hitting target

Pharmaceutical Technology

The two simultaneous Incyte trials in HS saw more than 40% of patients on povorcitinib achieving a clinical response.

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The Impact of Automation on Costs and Variability

Pharmaceutical Commerce

In the final part of his video interview with Pharma Commerce Editor Nicholas Saraceno, Jason C. Foster, CEO of Ori Biotech, comments on how he envisions automation in the CAR-T manufacturing space playing a role in improving efficiency, reducing costs, and ultimately, expanding patient access.

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Latigo secures $150m for non-opioid pain treatment development

Pharmaceutical Technology

Latigo has secured $150m in a Series funding round, which will be used to further the development of its Nav1.8 inhibitors.

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