Managing Burnout in the Pharmacy
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Physical symptoms of burnout can include headaches, digestive problems, sleep disturbances, and increased susceptibility to illnesses due to a weakened immune system.
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CVS Pharmacists, Staff in Kansas City Stage Walkout Over Working Conditions
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Pharmacists at nearly 2 dozen CVS pharmacy locations called out sick Thursday and Friday to protest recent corporate decisions they say put patients at risk of serious harm.
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Pharmacies and Labs Must Work Together to Accelerate Test and Treat Opportunities, Enhance Patient Care Equity, Improve Health Outcomes
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Working together, pharmacies and labs can answer the call to align and back legislation that supports pharmacists as providers, help patients gain greater access to affordable care, and reap the benefits of improved health outcomes while growing business revenue.
The 2023 PharmaVoice 100
PharmaVoice
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
This year’s honorees are influential and devoted leaders lifting the pillars of the industry to new heights.
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
WHO recommends dropping component of many flu vaccines
STAT
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
The World Health Organization has recommended dropping a component of many flu vaccines because the viruses it protects against appear to have been driven into extinction in the Covid-19 pandemic. A family of viruses known as influenza B/Yamagata has not been seen since March 2020, when flu circulation worldwide declined to very low levels in the face of the onslaught of Covid and the protections people took to avoid contracting it.
FTC sues PE-backed anesthesia provider for monopolistic roll-ups, price setting
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Federal regulators have accused a major Texas-based anesthesia provider and its parent private equity firm of a decade-long, three-pronged scheme to suppress competition and drive-up prices. | U.S. Anesthesia Partners and Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, its private equity backer, have "cost Texans tens of millions of dollars more each year" by suppressing competition over the course of a decade, the regulator alleges.
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Breaking: Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against CVS Health, Caremark, Aetna to Recoup DIR Fees
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
The class action lawsuit against CVS Health, Caremark, and Aetna was announced earlier today.
Technology Tools Increase Patient Safety in the Pharmacy
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
From automated medication dispensing systems to telepharmacy services, technology can help reduce the risk of adverse patient events.
Pharmacy Organizations Establish Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Suicides among health care professionals are estimated to occur at a higher rate than in the general public.
COVID-19 ICU Admissions, Deaths Associated With Old Age and Multimorbidity
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
The presence of 4 or more comorbidities was strongly associated with a higher risk of critical outcomes, regardless of vaccination status.
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.
FDA Grants Tentative Approval to Generic Triumpeq PD for Children With HIV
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Abacavir/dolutegravir/lamivudine is a fixed-dose combination containing two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) and integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI).
Education Gaps Exist for Veterinary Pharmacy
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Limited veterinary pharmacy training is available, other than a handful of pharmacy schools that provide elective courses on the topic.
Breaking: FDA Approves, Authorizes Updated Monovalent COVID-19 Vaccines
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Bivalent COVID-19 vaccines by both Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech are no longer authorized for use in the United States.
CVS Implements Measures to Improve Working Conditions After More Kansas City Pharmacists Stage Walkouts
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
After several walkouts protesting poor working conditions, company executives and protest organizers came to an agreement that includes more hours for technicians and vaccinations being reduced to a manageable volume.
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.
Glycemic Control in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes Worse Around Holidays, Winter Months
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
A new study from Dartmouth College found that patients maintained healthier blood sugar levels from April to September.
Independent Pharmacies Say They Can Help Patients Impacted by Chain Store Closures, NCPA Survey Finds
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
A new poll from the organization surveyed 10000 independent community pharmacy owners on current worries in the industry and how they are being impacted by the ongoing national drug shortage.
Could Higher Doses of Buprenorphine Help People With OUD Stay in Treatment?
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Treatment with buprenorphine has more than doubled since 2009, but dosing guidelines are based on studies with people using heroin that were done before the fentanyl crisis.
TikTok Videos With Misinformation About Cancer Might be Hurting Women’s Health
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
A new study from Ohio State University found that the majority of TikTok content with information about gynecologic cancer was false or inaccurate.
5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software
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FDA Approves Empagliflozin for Use in CKD
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
This is the fourth approval for the drug, stemming from the EMPOWER clinical trial program.
OTC Products, Oral Prescriptions Demonstrate Efficacy in Episodic Migraine
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Although there were some differences in response after dosing, both OTC and oral prescriptions demonstrated statistically significant improvements in pain.
Mobile Apps for Medication Management
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Pharmacists and patients can utilize mobile apps to help manage medications.
2023-2024 Flu Season: What to Expect
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
As the Southern Hemisphere sees a mixed flu season, uncertainty looms for those in the North.
More Women Are Using Cannabis to Manage Menopause Symptoms
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
A new study found that the most common symptoms that cannabis was used to treat were chronic pain, anxiety, sleep problems, and stress.
Baltimore Pharmacy Owners Driven by Helping Patients with Health Barriers
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Pharmacy owner Thuy Cao helped a patient who was struggling after her mother's death.
Cancer Rates Among People Living With HIV Have Declined, But More Research Still Needed
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Disparities for patients with HIV who have cancer exist, and this is driven by social and structural determinants of health, as well as HIV stigma and lack of training for oncologists.
Norovirus Vaccine Candidate Shows Positive Results in Phase 2 Trial
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Vaxart’s VP1-based bivalent oral tablet vaccine was developed to target the norovirus GI.1 Norwalk and GII.4 Sydney strains, which are the predominant strains affecting humans.
COVID-19 Pandemic May Have Led to a Reduction in Skin Cancer Screening Access
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
A study indicates that possible disruptions in skin cancer screenings and general dermatologic care at the time of the pandemic could have resulted in fewer diagnoses of melanoma generally.
Moderna's mRNA Flu Vaccine Shows Positive Results in Phase 3 Trial
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
The mRNA-1010 vaccine generated a powerful response against 4 influenza virus strains compared to traditional flu shots.
Long COVID Associated With Hormonal, Immune Differences
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
A new study from Yale School of Medicine and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai found that patients with long COVID had increased antibodies that help fight different viruses and lower levels of cortisol.
Cell Therapy Could Help Reduce Risk of Death From COVID-19
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
A study found that the 3 leading cell type therapies used to treat COVID-19 were mesenchymal stem cells or multipotent stromal cells, natural killer cells, and mononuclear cells.
GLP-1 Demand to Continue Increase as More Benefits Are Discovered
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, two semaglutide products made by Novo Nordisk, as well as Mounjaro (tirzepatide), mimic a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) that targets areas of the brain that regulate appetite and food intake.
Opioid Use Disorder Medication Initiation After ED Visits for Overdose Remains Low
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
A study from the University of Michigan found that only 1 in 6 emergency department visits for an opioid overdose in the United States result in a prescription for buprenorphine, methadone, or extended-release naltrexone.
Video: Majority of Pharmacists Say They Are Being Impacted by Drug Shortages
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Michael Ganio, PharmD, MS, senior director of pharmacy practice and quality at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), sat down with Drug Topics to discuss the current drug shortages and how pharmacists are dealing with them.
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