Tue.Dec 24, 2024

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ASHP Midyear: Pharmacists Play Key Role in Comprehensive COPD Management, Emphasizing Cost Considerations

Pharmacy Times

Pharmacists can significantly improve chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management by promoting non-pharmacological interventions.

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COVID-19: Most Read Stories From 2024

Drug Topics

Check out this list of our top 5 most read COVID-19 stories from the year 2024.

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Mild IVIG-Related Adverse Events Are Frequent in Children, With Serious Reactions Possible

Pharmacy Times

Factors associated with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)-related adverse events include older age, dehydration, and administration of multiple IVIG infusions.

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Giving Pharmacists Prescriptive Authority for Glucagon Would Benefit Patients with Diabetes

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Jennifer Goldman, PharmD, CDCES, BC-ADM, FCCP, professor of pharmacy practice at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, discuses the benefits of glucagon.

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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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Dupilumab Lowers Incidence of Psychiatric and Sleep Disorders in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis

Pharmacy Times

The monoclonal antibody demonstrates the ability to reduce the incidence and improve symptoms related to sleep disorders and psychiatric disorders such as anxiety.

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Sanofi takes SK Bio-partnered pneumococcal shot into phase 3

pharmaphorum

Sanofi has moved ahead with plans to challenge Pfizer and MSD for a piece of the market for pneumococcal vaccines.

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AZ gets EU okay for Tagrisso in early-stage lung cancer

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AstraZeneca's EGFR inhibitor Tagrisso has become the first drug in the class to be approved in the EU for a form of early-stage lung cancer.

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Study: Shingles Could Significantly Increase Risk of Dementia and Parkinson Disease

Pharmacy Times

Researchers recommend early vaccination against herpes zoster to mitigate the risks.

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FDA approves flurry of drugs ahead of holiday season

pharmaphorum

The FDA has wrapped up a series of new approvals as 2024 draws to a close, with Novo Nordisk, Pfizer, Vertex, and Hikma among the beneficiaries.

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Public Health Matters: The Importance of Reproductive Justice and Black Maternal Health

Pharmacy Times

In this episode of Public Health Matters, Christina Madison discusses the concept of reproductive justice and ensuring Black maternal health efforts are not left behind with Regina Davis Moss of In Our Own Voice.

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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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Daiichi and AZ pull Dato-DXd filing in Europe too

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AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo have decided to voluntarily withdraw their EU marketing application for Dato-DXd in lung cancer.

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XBiotech halts all rheumatology research after missing Phase II endpoints

Pharmaceutical Technology

XBiotech has said it will investigate the results of its rheumatoid arthritis trial after finding irregularities in its Phase II trial.

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ASHP Midyear: Appropriate Use of High-Cost IVIG Therapy for BK Nephropathy Needs Further Studying

Pharmacy Times

Pharmacists are encouraged to work closely with health care providers to ensure appropriate use of high-cost Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy for BK nephropathy.

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GEMMABio raises $34m to advance gene therapy programmes 

Pharmaceutical Technology

This seed funding comes after GEMMABio secured $100m in October through a partnership with Brazilian supplier Fiocruz.

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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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Advocacy in Action: Opportunities for Oncology Pharmacists in 2025

Pharmacy Times

Pharmacists bring a unique perspective to health care that bridges clinical knowledge, patient-centered care, and operational expertise.

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RAPT Therapeutics and Shanghai Jemincare sign anti-IgE antibody agreement

Pharmaceutical Technology

RAPT Therapeutics and Shanghai Jemincare Pharmaceutical have signed an exclusive agreement for RPT904 to treat various allergic conditions.

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Investigators Find Over 900 Chemicals Can Increase Risk of Breast Cancer

Pharmacy Times

Of these chemicals, 414 were found to be commonly used in plastics and consumer goods, such as food packaging and personal care products.

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Novo gets the green light for once-daily haemophilia drug following setbacks 

Pharmaceutical Technology

The FDA initially rejected the marketing application for Alhemo in 2022, asking for additional data on dosing and monitoring.

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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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Where do we stand with clinical trial digitalisation?

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Discover the current status of digitalisation in clinical trials and its impact on the industry. Explore the progress and challenges of moving towards digitised clinical trial processes.

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AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso gains EC approval for NSCLC treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

AstraZeneca has gained approval from the European Commission for its oral therapy, Tagrisso (osimertinib), to treat adults with NSCLC.

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FDA Approves Hikma’s Generic GLP-1 Agonist for Type 2 Diabetes

PharmExec

Approval marks the first generic version of liraglutide injection, referencing Victoza, for improving glycemic control in adults and children aged 10 years and older with type 2 diabetes, alongside diet and exercise.

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Pharma Pulse 12/24/24: How Telehealth and Pharma are Partnering to Revolutionize Healthcare, The Influence of Vaping on Smoking Cessation & more

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The latest news for pharma industry insiders.

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Pharma Pulse 12/24/24: Forecasting the 2025 Healthcare Logistics Space, Tech Industry on Cusp of AI Slowdow? & more

PharmExec

OncLive serves as the connection to oncology, including groundbreaking cancer news and interviews with top oncologists in multimedia formats.

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Transforming autoimmune disease therapy: Post-ACR 2024 perspectives on cell therapies

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Explore the latest perspectives on cell therapies for autoimmune disease treatment post-ACR 2024 and how they are transforming therapy options.

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Popular DSCSA Pieces Throughout the Year

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The Drug Supply Chain Security Act was a major coverage area for Pharma Commerce in 2024.

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The Power of AI: Personalized Medicine and Predictive Analytics

PharmExec

In this part of his Pharmaceutical Executive video interview, Peter Ax, CEO of UpScriptHealth, shares some specific examples of how AI is being used to personalize treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and identify potential issues.

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Understand the Data on COVID-19 Vaccines and Long COVID

Pharmacy Times

Patient education on the risks of the long-term illness can help overcome vaccine hesitancy.

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Merry Christmas!

OctariusRx

Merry Christmas! Thank you to our clients, family, and friends for all your support this year. Our entire team is grateful for our blessings and the wonderful people we work with. Whether you joined us this December, or have been with us for many years, thank you for allowing us to take care of you. We appreciate your trust and support. A successful year would be impossible without our hardworking team.

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How retractions get weaponized on social media

STAT

Retractions are a sign that science is working as it should.  When papers turn out to be flawed, journals typically correct the record to stem the spread of incorrect information and clarify that the other work in their catalogue can be trusted. In just one recent high-profile example, the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents this week retracted a controversial paper on hydroxychloroquine as an effective treatment for Covid-19 that had drawn ample criticism over methodological and

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Opinion: The head of the Catholic Health Association calls for healing of the broken medical system

STAT

In the wake of the tragic murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, all of us who serve in health care must take time to pause and reflect on how we move forward. As a religious sister and leader of the Catholic Health Association of the United States, my reflection on this tragedy has called me to think more deeply about the season of Advent and the meaning of Christmas.

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Why bone marrow transplants are becoming less common

STAT

Blood stem cell transplants have been central players in treating blood cancers for decades. These procedures can improve patients’ chances of survival and can even offer the opportunity for a cure in some cases. But over the last decade, physicians say they’ve started doing transplants for fewer cancer types, particularly lymphomas, and are instead reaching first for newer immune or targeted therapies that are safer and often more effective.

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STAT+: 3 trends to watch in telehealth in 2025

STAT

Midway through 2024, the bottom fell out of telehealth in the United States — or so it felt like to casual observers of the industry. Within a single week, both Walmart and UnitedHealth’s Optum were reported to shut down their virtual care services, closely following the surprise departure of Teladoc’s longtime CEO in April. Telehealth, the rising star of online-first health care set in motion by the necessity of the pandemic, seemed to be in free fall.

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