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7 companies are rolling out Humira biosimilars

Drug Store News

Boehringer Ingelheim, Organon and Samsung Bioepis together, Sandoz, Fresenius Kabi, Celltrion USA, Coherus and Biocon Biologics have released biosimilars of AbbVie's Humira.

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FDA Approves First OTC Birth Control Pill in United States

Drug Topics

The approval of norgestrel (Opill) is expected to help reduce barriers to access by allowing people to obtain the medication without needing to see a health care provider.

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Can price transparency drive down health costs? The jury is still out

Fierce Healthcare

Price transparency has been a key focus for policymakers looking to address rising health costs, but experts say breaking through that black box won't solve the problem wholesale. | Price transparency has been a key focus for policymakers looking to address rising health costs, but experts say breaking through that black box won't solve the problem wholesale.

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Moderna mounts 2 new patent lawsuits against mRNA rivals Pfizer, BioNTech: report

Fierce Pharma

Caught in a litigation crossfire, Moderna has reportedly opened two new fronts in its COVID-19 vaccine patent war with Pfizer and BioNTech. | Moderna has lodged two new lawsuits at the High Court in Dublin, Ireland, and the Brussels Commercial Court in Belgium, Juve Patent first reported. This adds to a complex web of ongoing mRNA patent litigation.

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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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How Comprehensive Medication Management Improves Patient Outcomes, Health Equity

Pharmacy Times

When a patient is engaged in the home by a team that includes a pharmacist resource, social determinants of health issues become more clear and the care team can help close the gaps.

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Impact of Pharmacists on Polypharmacy in the Elderly Population

Pharmacy Times

Aside from the clinically significant risks associated with polypharmacy, an increased pill burden can be unaffordable and difficult to manage.

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Lifestyle Medicine Presents Unexpected Opportunity for Pharmacists

Pharmacy Times

Pharmaceuticals are a critical and often lifesaving tool for managing disease, but we will never solve our chronic disease crisis through a mindset of mere management.

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Telehealth largely drives fewer in-person follow-up visits, study shows

Fierce Healthcare

Telehealth came into its own during the COVID-19 pandemic< | Researchers found that for most specialties patients were more likely to have an in-person follow-up visit 90 days after an in-person visit rather than a telehealth visit.

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Utilizing AI for Medication Management

Drug Topics

Pharmacists can utilize AI for medication management and to prevent medication errors.

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New report shows high-impact R&D happens after cancer medicines are first approved

PhRMA

A new report showcasing nine critical oncology treatments, highlights the vital role of post-approval research and development (R&D) in advancing cancer treatment options and delivering unprecedented progress in the fight against cancer over the past 10 years.

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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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FDA’s upcoming psychedelic review looms large for a budding industry

PharmaVoice

A new psychedelic guidance from the agency gives a clue into how it could analyze drugs in the space, but industry leaders are eager for more.

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Opinion: Why the aspartame in Diet Coke and Coke Zero probably isn’t worth worrying about

STAT

This essay was originally published on Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz’s Medium blog. A spartame is an artificial sweetener that is used in a lot of products, including Diet Coke and Coke Zero. Like most artificial sweeteners, we have a wonderful love/hate relationship with it. It’s sweet but doesn’t have any calories, so it’s great for people who want to lose a bit of weight.

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Flu Vaccination Could Help Reduce Hospitalization for RSV

Drug Topics

A Western Australian study found the influenza vaccine has a possible protective effect against hospitalization for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

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New studies add to body of evidence questioning 340B efficacy

PhRMA

Recent studies add to the growing body of evidence questioning the value of the current 340B program and whether it’s benefiting patients as Congress intended.

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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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Merck’s New Jersey campus is getting a biotech makeover

PharmaVoice

With a purchase of the pharma giant’s Kenilworth campus, Onyx Equities is looking to make the spot a go-to biotech hub.

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Missed or Delayed Pediatric Preventative Care During COVID-19 Pandemic Influenced By Race, Enabling Factors

Pharmacy Times

Study among the first to examine delayed or missed pediatric preventative care during COVID-19 that considers determinants, race, and ethnic group, according to the authors.

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Study Explores Link Between Chronic Viral Infections and Long COVID

Drug Topics

Underlying HIV infection was independently associated with neurocognitive long COVID symptoms.

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Key considerations as Congress works towards PAHPA reauthorization

PhRMA

This week, PhRMA submitted comments to the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) regarding the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA) reauthorization draft. In our comments, we expressed our strong opposition to policy proposals that would inhibit the biopharmaceutical industry partnering with the government to address pressing public health needs.

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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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Cancer R&D is shifting — here’s what’s changing most

PharmaVoice

A report from IQVIA shows China gaining ground in cancer drug R&D, and a growing industry focus on new drug targets.

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FDA Approves Remdesivir for COVID-19 in Patients With Severe Renal Impairment

Pharmacy Times

The approval makes remdesivir the first and only approved antiviral treatment for patients across all stages of renal disease.

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Many Patients With COPD Have Poor Adherence to Long-Acting Inhalers

Drug Topics

Researchers encourage physicians to personalize care plans to ensure that more patients adhere to their inhalers.

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Between hope and despair: Improving cancer outcomes

PhRMA

I can still see everything in the hospital room in my mind’s eye, the night — 13 days before Christmas — a neurologist delivered the news to my mother and me that she had non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, an aggressive tumor lodged in her brain. It threw our little family into a panic and into a search for the best treatment available in the subsequent 8 months before her death.

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Flagship, PhRMA prioritize experience in hot summer exec changes

PharmaVoice

With major projects brewing at both organizations, these new leaders will hit the ground running.

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FDA Approves First Nonprescription Daily Birth Control Pill

Pharmacy Times

The approval of norgestrel tablets (Opill) could open the door to other prescription-to-OTC contraceptive switches, although that remains to be seen as other pharmaceutical companies weigh their options.

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How Pharmacies Can Help Move Health Equity Forward

Drug Topics

As costs increase and the number of people in need further outpaces resources, it becomes increasingly urgent to find ways to further extend services to the people who need them.

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The AI Revolution Has Arrived: Shaping the Next Generation of Pharma Marketing

PharmExec

Join five industry leaders as they unpack the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in the pharmaceutical industry, offering insights into real-world applications and the future of life sciences marketing in an era shaped by rapid technological evolution.

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Novo’s workhorse Ozempic could shine in new areas

PharmaVoice

Besides its popularity as a weight loss drug, Ozempic and treatments like it are being investigated for Alzheimer’s, liver disease and other surprising indications.

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Notable ASCO Trial Data Have the Potential to Transform Oncology Pharmacy Practice

Pharmacy Times

These study results may inform clinical practice strategies this year and beyond.

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Economic Burden of Pediatric Influenza in Europe: Urgent Need for Vaccination Policies

Drug Topics

Vaccination can minimize health care costs associated with influenza.

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Novo Nordisk's GLP-1 drugs under review in Europe after reports flag possible suicide risks

Fierce Pharma

Two cases of suicidal thoughts and one case of self-harm from users in Iceland of Novo Nordisk’s diabetes and obesity drugs have prompted the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to review the blockbust | Two cases of suicidal thoughts and one case of self-harm from users in Iceland of Novo Nordisk’s diabetes and obesity drugs have prompted the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to review the blockbuster products.

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Hospitals will recoup $9B under HHS' proposed remedy to 340B ruling

Fierce Healthcare

The federal government will pay eligible hospitals in the 340B program $9 billion to offset payment cuts the Supreme Court ruled unlawful last year. | The federal government will pay eligible hospitals in the 340B program $9 billion to offset payment cuts the Supreme Court ruled unlawful last year.

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Study: Eating 6 Key Healthy Foods Found to Lower Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

Pharmacy Times

Impact of healthy eating was especially evident in countries where consumption of these foods is low, which elevates the risk for cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks and strokes.

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Medicare Part D Spending Reaches $48 Billion on Top 10 Drugs

Drug Topics

A Kaiser Family Foundation analysis found the 10 drugs accounted for more than half of the increase in gross Part D spending from 2018 to 2021.

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