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Pharmacy Technician Salary

Pharmacy Tech Scholar

Pharmacy Technician Salary: Expert Insights What do pharmacy technicians make? This is one of the most common questions we are asked by those interested in… The post Pharmacy Technician Salary appeared first on PharmacyTechScholar.com.

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What will the digital health ecosystem look like post-COVID?

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COVID-19 has turned the world on its head and healthcare systems have had to respond rapidly to match the sudden changes created by lockdown. Digital health had already been building a presence before the pandemic, but the tools it offers have been essential to counter the disruption caused by the coronavirus, reports Richard Staines. COVID-19 isn’t going away any time soon but when, and if, this crisis subsides the healthcare systems that are left behind will have changed radically.

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7 Highlights from AMM’s Pharma Forecast 2021: Evolving Strategies for Medical Media and HCP Engagement

Pharma Marketing Network

The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly accelerated disruption within the digital world. Out of this heavy disruption comes an opportunity for companies to become more innovative-focused and show how quickly they can pivot under pressure. Right now, the pharmaceutical industry is adapting faster than ever before in their marketing strategies due to reduced drug rep access, a (mostly) digital shift, and new and emerging digital and virtual platforms.

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FDA COVID-19 news roundup this week

Outsourcing Pharma

The federal agency has offered updates, advice and action regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, helping life-sciences professionals stay on top of developments.

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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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Esomeprazole vs Omeprazole – Which one is BETTER?

Druggist

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are one of the most commonly prescribed drugs. In fact, when looking at the top 15 most prescribed drugs in the UK , two PPIs made it to the top: omeprazole and lansoprazole. Although not as commonly prescribed as omeprazole, esomeprazole gained its popularity due to wide availability as over the counter medicine. Esomeprazole vs omeprazole is a review of both drugs.

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Lilly’s baricitinib granted US emergency use in COVID-19

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Doctors in the US are to get another option to treat COVID-19 after the FDA granted an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Eli Lilly’s baricitinib. Baricitinib is the active ingredient in Lilly’s rheumatoid arthritis drug Olumiant and is the latest example of a drug being repurposed to combat COVID-19. Most of the drugs attempt to tackle the inflammation that can cause complications in patients with severe disease.

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Patient’s value often gets missed in trials: Greenphire

Outsourcing Pharma

A leader from the trial patient services specialist discusses the importance of keeping the participantâs vital role top of mind in research studies.

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FOSTAIR inhaler – TOP questions & ANSWERS

Druggist

Fostair inhaler is a popular combination inhaler used in the management of asthma and COPD. In asthma, Fostair is usually recommended when a condition is not well controlled with the use of inhaled steroid and short-acting beta2-agonist (like Ventolin) or condition is controlled with two separate inhalers (corticosteroid and long-acting beta2-agonists).

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Vertex Pharma’s vision for reimbursement innovation

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As regional vice president for Northern Europe & Australia, Simon Lem led the digital launch of Vertex Pharma’s novel cystic fibrosis drug Kaftrio. He tells pharmaphorum about embracing digital change and the need for innovative reimbursement solutions. For Vertex, COVID-19 accelerated a digital transformation much needed for the patients they serve.

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New inquiry launched to assess impact of pandemic on pharmacy services

Pharma Times

MPs launch inquiry with view of securing extra support for sector

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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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Decentralized tech reduces COVID-era patient burdens: Rho

Outsourcing Pharma

A leader from the CRO discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated decentralized adoption, and how such trials lead to benefits for participants.

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Inbound Marketing Services and Best Practices

Mission-Driven Marketing Blog

There's been a growing focus on inbound marketing practices as opposed to outbound practices in recent years. Inbound marketing involves promotional channels and tactics that encourage prospective customers to seek out additional information about the business. This is in stark contract to outbound marketing, which centers around promotional tactics to sell a product or service directly to prospective customers.

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Increasing patient engagement with UK clinical trials

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Pharmaceutical companies often struggle to actively involve patients in the design phase of clinical trials but doing so can have huge benefits for the sustainability and success of research. It can help address well established issues with studies, such as patient recruitment and retention, as well as reducing the need for additional trial protocol amendments.

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AZ’s COVID-19 vaccine produces ‘encouraging’ immune response in older adults

Pharma Times

New findings from phase 2 study published in The Lancet

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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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Firma Clinical Research: prioritize patients in your trials

Outsourcing Pharma

A leader from the CRO discusses the vital role participants play in a clinical studyâs success, and what it truly means to be patient centric.

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Key Sessions From the Healthcare Internet Conference

Pharma Marketing Network

This year’s 24 th Annual Healthcare Internet Conference , held on November 16-18, speakers gathered (virtually) to share their thoughts and opinions on how technology is changing the patient and physician relationship, how to grow digital engagement, and how patient experiences are shifting with telemedicine during COVID-19. Here are 3 key sessions from the conference: How Technology is Changing the Patient-Physician Relationship.

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COVID-19: Helping to support momentum on antimicrobial innovation

pharmaphorum

To mark World Antimicrobial Awareness Week NovaBiotics’s Deborah O’Neil tells us why 2021 might be the year anti-infective drugs finally demonstrate their economic value. . COVID-19 has reminded the world how critical infectious disease is, from both a societal and economic standpoint. Cancer is rightly seen as one of the most pressing challenges of our time: but it has not yet caused a multi-trillion hole in the world’s finances.

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£12.2m boost for coronavirus genomic surveillance

Pharma Times

The funds will help expand the scale of SARS-CoV-2 virus sequencing in the hope of revealing new opportunities for intervention

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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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Phastar: real-world evidence offers real-life benefits

Outsourcing Pharma

A leader from the global CRO talks about how use of RWE in clinical trials can benefit research sites and sponsors, and satisfy regulatory requirements.

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CPhI & P-MEC China 2020 adapts to customer needs with hybrid pharma event

Pharma Mirror

CPhI & P-MEC China returns as a hybrid event in Shanghai (16-18 December 2020), with a physical exhibition running alongside Virtual Expo Connect (18 November – 18 December 2020)for international audiences unable to attend. The physical exhibition will be held at the SNIEC (Shanghai New International Expo Center), with some 3,000 exhibitors present across three days, alongside exhibitor talks and conferences.

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FDA to expedite development of two Sanofi rare disease drugs

pharmaphorum

The FDA has agreed to expedite development of two rare disease drugs from Sanofi. The most significant of the two announcements is the Priority Review for avalglucosidase alfa, a potential new therapy for Pompe disease. The review period will be shortened from the standard ten months to six months or less, and the French pharma said the FDA will make the regulatory decision before May 18th.

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Six new medicines leap towards EU approval

Pharma Times

The recommendations include new treatments for cancer and intraocular pressure and prevention of uncomplicated flu.

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Cytel: modern trials could benefit from historical approach

Outsourcing Pharma

A leader from the clinical research technology firm shares perspective on the benefits Bayesian trial design, an approach dating back to the 1700s.

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Preparing for Unexpected Pharmacy Staffing Shortages

indispensable health

Why would a pharmacy owner or health care facility consider using a temporary pharmacy staffing agency? In 2019 Indispensable Health put together a list of the Top 10 Reasons why temporary pharmacy staffing is needed. As with any business, there will be times when your pharmacy is short-staffed, no matter how well you plan. People get sick, they need to take FMLA, they resign unexpectedly.

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Encouraging data from AZ/Oxford coronavirus shot

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The coronavirus vaccine being developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca produces a strong immune response in higher risk older patients, a study has found. The phase 2/3 trial results published in The Lancet about the UK-developed shot follow more detailed findings from Pfizer/BioNTech showing that their vaccine protected 94% of adults over 65 years old.

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Esomeprazole vs Omeprazole – Which one is BETTER?

Druggist

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are one of the most commonly prescribed drugs. In fact, when looking at the top 15 most prescribed drugs in the UK , two PPIs made it to the top: omeprazole and lansoprazole. Although not as commonly prescribed as omeprazole, esomeprazole gained its popularity due to wide availability as over the counter medicine. Esomeprazole vs omeprazole is a review of both drugs.

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Medidata synthetic control arm lands FDA approval for cancer trial

Outsourcing Pharma

The control arm, engineered from historical trial data derived from more than 22,000 previous studies, will be used in a Phase III cancer trial.

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EU signs COVID-19 vaccine deal with CureVac

Pharma Times

Initial purchase includes 225 million doses of mRNA-based vaccine

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Pfizer prepares to file COVID-19 shot after reaching safety milestone

pharmaphorum

Pfizer is preparing to file its COVID-19 vaccine after a trial reached the safety milestone required by US regulators for emergency use, according to press reports. The company’s CEO Albert Bourla said that the company is preparing to submit its data to the FDA following last week’s announcement that the vaccine is more than 90% effective, according to an interim analysis of a phase 3 trial.

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Loop Diuretic Conversions – Practice Pearls

Med Ed 101

Loop diuretics (podcast episode) are a mainstay of therapy when we need to eliminate fluid from the body. Heart failure and ascites due to cirrhosis are two of the most common fluid overload disease states that these medications will be used for. I wanted to provide some background on loop diuretic conversions as you will […]. The post Loop Diuretic Conversions – Practice Pearls appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Trial matching platform connects cancer patient to answers

Outsourcing Pharma

According to one New Yorker, encountering the AI-assisted TrialJectory technology helped cut through the uncertainty to provide information and solutions.

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NHS launches 40 ‘long COVID’ clinics

Pharma Times

It is hoped that the move will help to tackle the persistent symptoms – such as fatigue and brain fog – suffered by people who have developed the condition

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Media means business

pharmaphorum

COVID-19 has left us more reliant on media than ever – both the pharma industry and society as a whole. Havas Lynx Group’s 2020 white paper provides a blueprint for pharma brands to inject meaning into their media. “Meaningful media experiences are made by connecting with the right people, in the contexts they spend their time, with content that drives impact.

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