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Florida Pharmacist Discusses Medication Preparedness for Hurricanes

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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.

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The 2024 PharmaVoice 100

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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.

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Men won all the science Nobels this year. There’s an even bigger problem.

STAT

Since the Nobel Prizes were created in 1901, just 24 women have received awards in the sciences. This year, that number stayed the same: All seven laureates in physics , chemistry , and physiology or medicine were men.  Some scientists have expressed frustration about the lack of women in this year’s awardees, particularly the omission of two women who contributed to the work honored for the prize in physiology or medicine.

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‘I’m another statistic. I feel let down’: How HIV prevention stays out of reach for many

Fierce Healthcare

This story was reported in partnership with Uncloseted Media, a nonpartisan, investigative, LGBTQ | Ending the HIV epidemic hinges on both treatment and prevention, particularly through access to PrEP. For at-risk individuals living in the U.S. South—where HIV is a daunting reality—PrEP use is very low compared to the number of new HIV cases.

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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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Pharmacy-Based PrEP Program Can Increase HIV Prevention Services Among MSM

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Individuals living in rural areas can benefit from pharmacy-based pre-exposure prophylaxis programs.

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‘It’s been hard to watch.’ A noted epidemiologist talks H5N1 and the U.S.’s fragmented response

PharmaVoice

Katelyn Jetelina, well known for her newsletter “Your Local Epidemiologist,” digs into the H5N1 outbreak, the public health response and what’s next for vaccinations.

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FDA Approves Marstacimab-hncq for Adults, Adolescents With Hemophilia A or B Without Inhibitors

Pharmacy Times

This approval marks the first and only anti-tissue factor pathway inhibitor approved in the US for the treatment hemophilia A or B, and the first approved hemophilia treatment to be administered via a pre-filled, auto-injector pen.

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

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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.

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Novo’s GLP-1 Wegovy could improve heart health for millions more than previously thought, AI study finds

PharmaVoice

Through real-world data, an AI company found that popular weight loss drugs could be a preventive measure for patients at risk of heart attack and stroke.

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STAT+: 7 children developed blood cancer after Bluebird Bio gene therapy for rare neurological disease

STAT

Newly published data show that seven out of 67 children who received Bluebird Bio’s gene therapy for a devastating neurological disorder in clinical trials have since gone on to develop blood cancers.  That means four additional patients have developed blood cancers since June 2022, when concerns about three cancer cases prompted the Food and Drug Administration to hold a hearing of outside advisers before approving the treatment, marketed as Skysona.

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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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Emergency Prescription Assistance Program Deployed in North Carolina Following Hurricane Helene

Pharmacy Times

Eligible patients can receive a 30-day supply of covered drugs and medical supplies that can be renewed every 30 days for as long as an Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP) is active.

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The Perils of Frivolous Lawsuits

Drug Topics

Current rules governing lawsuits must be revisited to strike a balance between legitimate and frivolous legal actions against health care providers.

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As AI transforms drug development, biotechs might not need as much Big Pharma support

PharmaVoice

Small biotechs are making gains with AI drug development, and their advantages may help some push ahead without Big Pharma.

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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

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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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Abridge, Wolters Kluwer Health ink partnership to integrate UpToDate with AI medical scribe

Fierce Healthcare

Wolters Kluwer Health, a big player in clinical decision support solutions, is teaming up with Abridge to integrate UpToDate into its AI-based medical note-taking tool. | Wolters Kluwer Health, a big player in clinical decision support solutions, is teaming up with Abridge to integrate UpToDate into its AI-based medical note-taking tool.

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Texas Sues Multiple PBMs, Drug Manufacturers Over Inflated Insulin Prices

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On October 3,2024, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the lawsuit, which involves Eli Lilly, Express Scripts, CVS Pharmacy, and other pharmaceutical entities.

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Study: Risk Factors Associated With Developing Ocular Complications Following Shingles Diagnosis

Pharmacy Times

Female and older patients had a greater incidence of herpes zoster ophthalmicus and were more likely to develop ocular complications.

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Q&A: How California, now an epicenter for bird flu in dairy cattle, is monitoring the virus

STAT

From the earliest days of the H5N1 bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle, experts watching the evolving situation have worried about California.  The Golden State has the country’s largest concentration of dairy farms, roughly 1,100 herds. The concern has been if the virus got into California, the prospects for spread would be huge and containment a challenge.

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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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Florida hospitals again evacuating patients ahead of second hurricane in 2 weeks

Fierce Healthcare

A rapidly intensifying Hurricane Milton has Florida and its healthcare providers gearing up for another severe weather event less than two weeks after similar preparations for Hurricane Helene. | Facing a second major storm within two weeks, some hospitals on Florida's Gulf Coast are again closing up shop and transferring patients across the state.

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Midyear Pharmacy Update: Evaluating the Impact of DIR Fees

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A roundtable session discussed the real-world implications of applying DIR fees at the point of sale rather than through retroactive clawback.

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Facing Industry Disruptions, FDA Grants Temporary Exemption From DSCSA Requirements For Trading Partners

Pharmacy Times

The exemption allows more time for partners to adhere to enhanced distribution security requirements in the Food, Drug, & Cosmetics Act and prevents possible supply chain disruptions.

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2024 Nobel prize in medicine: Ruvkun, Ambros win for discovery of microRNA

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LONDON — A pair of scientists who discovered a type of RNA molecule that helps control the activity of genes — allowing our cells to perform all their myriad of functions in different tissues throughout the body — won the 2024 Nobel Prize in medicine or physiology on Monday. The award went to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their research into microRNA, which the Nobel committee described as a “groundbreaking discovery [that] revealed a completely new principle of g

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US hospitals prep for supply chain constraints in wake of Baxter International plant closure

Fierce Healthcare

U.S. | U.S. hospitals are taking steps to conserve their supplies of intravenous (IV) fluids as one of the country's biggest manufacturers reduces shipments after Hurricane Helene flooded a major facility in North Carolina.

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Pharmacists Can Play Vital Role in Boosting Vaccine Uptake

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Researchers analyzed the potential role of nonphysician health care providers to provide vaccine services outside of traditional health care settings.

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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.

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Sammy Basso, progeria advocate, has died at 28

STAT

We generally don’t think of rare-disease advocacy as funny. But of the many qualities apparent to anyone who met Sammy Basso, a biologist and spokesperson for the progeria patient community, who died suddenly on Saturday at 28, perhaps the most disarming was his ability to find laughter in almost anything. One April Fool’s Day, he posted a video about his doctors putting him on a diet — an absurdity for someone whose genetic disorder prevented him from gaining weight.

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Disruptive cyberattacks against healthcare on the rise, with increasing impacts to patient care, survey finds

Fierce Healthcare

Reports of recent cyberattacks and disruptions in patient care have ticked up among healthcare organizations since 2023, with the average attack bringing just under $1.5 million in operational disr | Ninety-two percent of polled healthcare IT and security practitioners said their organization had faced at least once cyberattack during the prior year.

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Examining Barriers to Assessing and Treating Pain in Pediatric Patients

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Although there has recently been an effort to improve pediatric pain treatment, it is still often underestimated and not adequately managed.

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FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation to Setrusumab for Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Pharmacy Times

Setrusumab could offer a rapid and clinically meaningful decrease in fracture rate in individuals with osteogenesis imperfecta.

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Wealthy nations might be reaching a life expectancy limit, study suggests — at least for now

STAT

Over the past 150 years, humanity has unleashed unimaginable energy by splitting atoms and developed machines that allow us to soar through the skies. But arguably, our species’ most profound change has been far more basic: People generally live a lot longer than they used to. This trend has now substantially slowed in wealthier nations, which appear to be nearing a limit in life expectancy improvements from modern medicine, according to a new study.

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BMS’ next act for Cobenfy — and other highs and lows in Alzheimer’s

PharmaVoice

The Alzheimer’s space is booming, from a new use for a schizophrenia drug to discovered pathways linked to the disease — but there’s been stumbles too.

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Now Trending: Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Vaccine Hesitancy

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Check out this recap of articles published on our sister sites during the past week.

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The Evolving Role and Importance of Pharmacists in the Health Care System

Pharmacy Times

Amelia Arnold, PharmD, reflects on the growing recognition of pharmacists as valuable clinical providers.

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