A Biosimilar Wave Looms Large Over US Biologics Market
Drug Topics
APRIL 13, 2023
As more adalimumab biosimilars are poised to enter the market, manufacturers, payers, and patient advocates are preparing to navigate potentially turbulent waters.
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Solutions to Streamline Inventory Management
Drug Topics
APRIL 12, 2023
Autofill programs and metrics reporting can help pharmacists streamline their inventory management.
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How Smarter Collaboration Helps Pharmacy Professionals Achieve Their Goals
Pharmacy Times
APRIL 13, 2023
Pharmacy professionals can bring in the right people at the right time to identify needed changes and develop an action plan.
FDA should remain the authority on the safety and effectiveness of medicines
PhRMA
APRIL 12, 2023
Recent district court rulings set an alarming precedent that calls into question the authority of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to determine the safety and effectiveness of new medicines.
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
5 Things To Know About Antimicrobial Stewardship Regulatory Standards
IDStewardship
APRIL 13, 2023
In this article an infectious diseases pharmacist with experience managing antimicrobial stewardship programs discusses antimicrobial stewardship regulatory standards Authored by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP Article Posted 14 April 2023 In 2014 CDC released the Core Elements of Hospital Antibiotic Stewardship Programs (Core Elements) to help hospitals increase infection cure rates while reducing treatment failures, C. difficile infection, adverse effects, antibiotic resistance, ho
Hundreds Of Pharma Executives Sign Open Letter Condemning Mifepristone Ruling
Drug Topics
APRIL 14, 2023
Over 400 pharmaceutical employees and executives signed an open letter in a show of solidarity with the FDA, but some say that big pharma’s actions helped lead to this moment in the first place.
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What they are saying: Experts reinforce that TRIPS waiver expansion is harmful and unnecessary
PhRMA
APRIL 13, 2023
At the direction of the U.S. Trade Representative, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USTIC) is investigating the impact of a proposed waiver of intellectual property (IP) protections for COVID-19 diagnostics and therapeutics under the World Trade Organization Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). Public submissions to the USITC from experts across patient groups, academia, public health, labor and the private sector make clear that, much like the orig
In counties with more Black doctors, Black people live longer, ‘astonishing’ study finds
STAT
APRIL 14, 2023
Black people in counties with more Black primary care physicians live longer, according to a new national analysis that provides the strongest evidence yet that increasing the diversity of the medical workforce may be key to ending deeply entrenched racial health disparities. The study , published Friday in JAMA Network Open, is the first to link a higher prevalence of Black doctors to longer life expectancy and lower mortality in Black populations.
AAP Members Celebrate Their Independent Pharmacy Stories
Drug Topics
APRIL 14, 2023
Four independent pharmacists shared their journeys to become pharmacy owners.
Study Shows Psilocybin Therapy Improves Major Depressive Disorder in Patients With Cancer
Pharmacy Times
APRIL 14, 2023
Based on the study results, investigators concluded that there is justification for a randomized clinical trial.
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.
CMS guidance on IRA price setting process doubles down on bad policy
PhRMA
APRIL 14, 2023
As part of the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued draft guidance on the process for setting the price of medicines. The process is in no way a “negotiation,” and CMS chose to go beyond what was outlined in the statute, taking the most extreme stance to sweep in as many medicines as possible and be as punitive as possible.
Demand for home health aides is soaring. So why are they still so undervalued?
STAT
APRIL 14, 2023
On most days around 2pm, home health aide Duane Crichlow can be found in an apartment in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, playing catch with his client — a man in his 30s with a developmental disability who is quick to give Crichlow hugs and kisses. If it’s nice outside, Crichlow will walk his client, who is nonverbal and in a wheelchair half the time, down three flights of stairs, hauling the wheelchair back and forth separately.
Breaking: HHS Extends PREP Act Authority for Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians
Drug Topics
APRIL 14, 2023
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra will release an amendment to the declaration in the coming weeks.
12 Skills Pharmacy Students Can Apply to Become Leaders in Their Practice
Pharmacy Times
APRIL 12, 2023
Pharmacists serve as advocates to optimize patient pharmaceutical care, advance the profession, and positively influence the community.
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.
New global analysis shows patient access challenges around the world
PhRMA
APRIL 12, 2023
Today PhRMA released a new report that analyzes the share of new medicines that are available in over 70 countries and how long patients wait to receive them. The Global Access to New Medicines Report includes comprehensive comparisons across countries in the G20, Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and several geographic regions.
Google, Microsoft and startups test out generative AI in healthcare
Fierce Healthcare
APRIL 14, 2023
Google, Microsoft and startups test out generative AI in healthcare hlandi Fri, 04/14/2023 - 08:04
Case Study: Treating Infants for Cannabis Exposure
Drug Topics
APRIL 14, 2023
As more and more states legalize recreational marijuana, caregivers need to be vigilant about keeping products out of the reach of children.
ADHD Medication Shortage and the National Fallout: What to do Now?
Pharmacy Times
APRIL 11, 2023
Pharmacists are crucial in supporting patients with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder as shortages of Adderall continue.
5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software
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A guide to MedPAC’s Part B vote today
PhRMA
APRIL 13, 2023
Today, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), an independent congressional agency that advises Congress on issues related to the Medicare program, will vote on draft recommendations related to Part B. Unfortunately, these recommendations include proposals that could give the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) new authority to make one-size-fits-all value judgments based on flawed cost-effectiveness standards, and to come between doctors and patients in deciding which tr
The Biden administration will hang on to some Covid pandemic emergency powers
STAT
APRIL 14, 2023
WASHINGTON — Even though the Biden administration is ending its highest-profile Covid-19 emergency declaration next month, it’s still going to hold on to some pandemic-era powers. The Department of Health and Human Services gave governors a heads-up on Friday that it is planning to keep pharmacists’ ability to administer Covid-19 and flu vaccines past the end of the public health emergency.
Reducing the Misuse of Antibiotics in Malaria and Dengue
Drug Topics
APRIL 11, 2023
Antimicrobial stewardship remains important in tropical diseases such as malaria and dengue.
Overcoming Our Blind Spots: Pharmacists Can Help Address Human Trafficking
Pharmacy Times
APRIL 14, 2023
Being observant and knowing how to ask screening questions are critical to identifying red flags.
About 800,000 nurses planning to leave the profession by 2027, data show
Fierce Healthcare
APRIL 14, 2023
About 800,000 nurses planning to leave the profession by 2027, data show dmuoio Fri, 04/14/2023 - 14:25
Opinion: Harvey Washington Wiley campaigned for food and drug safety in the early 20th century. Digital mental health needs its own Wiley moment
STAT
APRIL 12, 2023
Prior to the early 20th century, America had no regulation of medications or food additives. Formaldehyde was used to preserve meat, morphine was included in infant “soothing syrups,” and marketing, not science, drove the promotion of tonics and medications. The 1906 Food and Drug Act was the first in a series of consumer protection laws focused on setting standards for safe and effective medications and food additives.
FDA Gives Drug Gohibic Emergency Use Authorization to Treat COVID-19
Drug Topics
APRIL 10, 2023
The FDA granted the EUA based on the phase 3 trial results that demonstrated vilobelimab's efficacy compared to placebo, with a 23.9% relative reduction in all-cause mortality from COVID-19 at 28 days.
Updates on 503A Compounding: The Impact of Drug Shortages
Pharmacy Times
APRIL 12, 2023
The FDA’s temporary Guidance for 503A compounding of shortage drugs was meant to be temporary and withdrawn once COVID-19 ended.
Psychedelic medicines: are they gaining traction in Europe?
European Pharmaceutical Review
APRIL 13, 2023
Psychedelics are a class of psychoactive substances that produce temporary changes in perception, mood and cognitive processes. 1 Some psychedelics are found in nature, including psilocybin, a naturally occurring molecule found in almost 150 species of mushrooms which turns into psilocin once ingested, causing psychedelic effects. Other psychedelics are man-made, such as lysergic diethylamide (LSD), which was first synthesised in 1938 by Albert Hofmann at a laboratory in Switzerland. 2 LSD is wi
New WHO recommendations on COVID vaccines create more revenue uncertainty: analyst
Fierce Pharma
APRIL 10, 2023
New WHO recommendations on COVID vaccines create more revenue uncertainty: analyst kdunleavy Mon, 04/10/2023 - 10:47
A Return to Normalcy
Drug Topics
APRIL 14, 2023
Despite a massive COVID-19 vaccination campaign, many still fear a return to normal.
Study: Individuals With HIV Have Higher Risk of Depression, Suicide
Pharmacy Times
APRIL 12, 2023
The risk is particularly high in the first 2 years after an HIV diagnosis.
Humana puts $40M toward affordable housing
Fierce Healthcare
APRIL 14, 2023
Humana puts $40M toward affordable housing pminemyer Fri, 04/14/2023 - 15:52
A review of MALDI-TOF for microbiological identification
European Pharmaceutical Review
APRIL 10, 2023
The high reliability of matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) time-of-flight (TOF) mass spectrometry (MS) systems for microbiological identification offer an alternative to serological-based methods, according to a review by researchers. “New technologies for the accurate and rapid identification of bacteria are essential in various fields of applied microbiology.
How Pharmacists Should Talk So Vaccine-Hesitant Parents Listen
Drug Topics
APRIL 13, 2023
Vaccine hesitancy exists on a spectrum, but with the right tools, pharmacists can provide education and reassurance to parents and caregivers.
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