Drug Topics

APRIL 2, 2025

A study found that patients who acquired a SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy had a lower risk of developing long COVID compared to those who were not pregnant.

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APRIL 4, 2025

After Hurricane Ian, as Floridians returned home to sodden furniture and moldy piles of debris, many with asthma could feel their chests tightening. To figure out what was safe, some sent their concerns directly to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  But on Tuesday — days before floods ravaged Nashville, potentially prompting similar queries — the people who would normally answer such asthma questions stopped working.

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PharmaVoice

APRIL 2, 2025

Amid widespread staff reductions at health agencies, a number of key officials have bid farewell to pharma’s top regulator.

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European Pharmaceutical Review

APRIL 4, 2025

New findings from The Pistoia Alliance report major challenges to adoption of data-driven innovation and AI in life sciences. The research is based on a poll conducted at the organisations annual European conference. Resistance to change emerged as the biggest obstacle to innovation (51 percent). To overcome this, the Alliance urged the pharmaceutical industry to prioritise cultural and behavioural change in digital transformation efforts.

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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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Drug Topics

APRIL 3, 2025

Bird flu cases total 70 US patients as more animals are infected.

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APRIL 3, 2025

Hotlines that have fielded millions of calls from people — including new mothers — looking for mental health support or to quit smoking are in limbo after federal officials fired the workers who oversaw them.  Employees were cut from offices that fund prevention work on the local, state, and tribal level. Those include hotlines like the Maternal Mental Health Hotline run by the Health Resources and Services Administration, and another to help smokers quit using tobacco.

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Pharma Marketing Network

APRIL 2, 2025

Introduction If the past few years have taught pharma marketers anything, it’s that agility, data, and digital-first thinking aren’t just buzzwordsthey’re survival tactics. Marketing in pharma has undergone a radical shift, propelled by digital transformation, patient-centric demands, and evolving regulatory landscapes. In 2025, the strategies that succeed are rooted in personalization, innovation, and real-time adaptability.

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Drug Topics

APRIL 3, 2025

As over-the-counter birth control becomes increasingly available, pharmacists are uniquely positioned to bridge critical gaps in reproductive health care.

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APRIL 1, 2025

Layoff notices began arriving early Tuesday for thousands of employees of the sprawling Department of Health and Human Services and its subsidiary agencies, with as many 10,000 workers potentially expected to be hit by the cuts. “I regret to inform you that you have been affected by a reduction in force (RIF) action,” an email to affected employees said.

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Pharmacy Times

APRIL 1, 2025

Current recommended levels of vitamin B12 might not be sufficient to protect against neurological decline.

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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.

The FDA Law Blog

APRIL 1, 2025

By Dr. Naomi Lowy, Principal Drug Regulatory Expert Trade and national press have reported that recent changes in FDA staffing levels have already led to slower responses to calls and emails. According to reports, which were published before the most recent reports of HHS staff level reductions and tumultuous changes in leadership, FDA staff were missing minor deadlines.

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Drug Topics

MARCH 31, 2025

Jean-Venable Goode, BSPharm, PharmD, and Jeff Goad, PharmD, MPH, presented on the most notable vaccine updates from the past year and how they impact pharmacy practice.

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APRIL 4, 2025

In a rare move, the Food and Drug Administration told an unspecified number of drug companies that studies used to support therapeutic equivalence of some of their medicines have been rejected due to false data generated by a contract research organization. The agency identified “significant” problems with data integrity and the way studies were conducted by Raptim Research, which had been hired by the drugmakers to test their medicines.

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PharmaVoice

APRIL 4, 2025

Isomorphic Labs recently raked in $600 million to help develop its drug discovery platform.

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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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Pharmacy Times

MARCH 31, 2025

A phase 1/2 clinical trial will provide crucial data on the vaccine's tolerability and pave the way for future development and potential widespread use.

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Drug Topics

APRIL 2, 2025

All 3 types of virtual diabetes self-management interventions lead to better results in hemoglobin A1c over a 6-month period.

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MARCH 31, 2025

I will never forget stepping into the cadaver lab for the first time. As the doors swung open, a sharp, sour wave of formaldehyde hit me and made my stomach churn. I pulled my thin polyester scrub shirt over my nose, but it did little to block the smell, let alone shield me from the bone-chilling temperature. Steel tables surrounded me, each holding a body, and I could see grayish-yellow skin peeking out from beneath the white drapes.

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PharmaVoice

APRIL 1, 2025

The lack of clear communication from the government could spark wide-ranging issues in pharma — from sowing confusion about clinical trial design to further eroding public trust.

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Pharmafile

APRIL 4, 2025

A new progesterone-based treatment aimed at preventing miscarriage has been launched across the UK, following a major clinical trial that demonstrated a significant improvement in live birth rates. Prometrium, a 400mg soft vaginal capsule developed by Besins Healthcare, is now available in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It is designed for use by women […] The post New hormonal treatment launched to help prevent miscarriage in early pregnancy appeared first on Pharmafile.

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Drug Topics

APRIL 4, 2025

Researchers explored how entrustable professional activities can revolutionize workplace-based training and evolve the role of pharmacists within dermatology clinics.

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MARCH 31, 2025

Dana, a 29-year-old nurse in St. Louis, checks her phone to see if the gig nursing app CareRev still has her scheduled at the local hospital. She’s already arranged child care for her son, but cancellations are common. “It’s a gamble. … I’ll wake up at 5 in the morning, and I’ll find out if I’m canceled or not,” she told us.

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Hospital Pharmacy Europe

MARCH 31, 2025

Sustainability has become central to the mission of hospital pharmacists, who are uniquely positioned to minimise waste, reduce healthcares environmental footprint and enhance patient outcomes. In his latest commentary, Dr Joo Gonalves PhD explores how digital health tools, artificial intelligence and circular economy models can drive meaningful change in hospital pharmacy practice.

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PharmaVoice

APRIL 1, 2025

Dr. Mikael Dolsten, Pfizer’s former chief scientific officer, is embarking on a journey of curiosity and interconnectedness in his post-Big Pharma career.

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Drug Topics

APRIL 3, 2025

As of April 2, 2025, liraglutide remained in shortage, with the drug first entering the FDA database on July 18, 2023.

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MARCH 31, 2025

Heart disease has long been the leading killer of adults, but beyond that stark fact, men and women diverge. From differences at the cellular level of the heart to circulatory structure to symptoms of distress and treatment, researchers are finding new manifestations of gender differences in cardiovascular disease.

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Pharma Marketing Network

APRIL 4, 2025

In the world of pharma marketing, the strategies that truly resonate are often those rooted in trust. Thats why referral marketing is gaining traction among pharmaceutical brands looking to increase engagement with both healthcare professionals and patients. Rather than relying solely on paid ads or direct promotion, referral marketing uses personal recommendations to generate awareness, interest, and ultimately, conversions.

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European Pharmaceutical Review

APRIL 4, 2025

Analytical testing is an essential part of guaranteeing the quality, safety and effectiveness of pharmaceutical products. However, the process is not without its challenges and it requires a proactive approach if both compliance and efficiency are to be maintained. This is why it is essential to develop and validate analytical methods to support activities and functions such as process validation controls, stability tests and dissolution profiles.

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Drug Topics

APRIL 4, 2025

Researchers conducted a study to understand how community pharmacist referrals translated to the acceptance and completion of annual wellness visits.

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APRIL 4, 2025

Food has been front and center in the Make America Healthy Again movement, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign to solve chronic disease in the United States. That’s why forthcoming federal guidance on nutrition could draw extra attention this time around, even as a massive reorganization of the nation’s health workforce unfolds.

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Pharmacy Times

MARCH 30, 2025

The trial is the first to test the cardiovascular benefits of an oral glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

APRIL 4, 2025

Bonjesta is a brand-name prescription drug used to treat nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy. This medication is an oral tablet that contains the medicines doxylamine and pyridoxine (a form of vitamin B6 ). Currently, there is not a generic version of Bonjesta. Managing nausea and vomiting during pregnancy is usually first controlled with diet and lifestyle adjustments.

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Drug Topics

APRIL 4, 2025

Patients treated with the therapy showed significantly less progression of structural damage compared to patients who received placebo at week 24.

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APRIL 2, 2025

WASHINGTON — Marty Makary’s first address to staff as FDA commissioner on Wednesday afternoon sounded a bit like an introduction to one of his books.  It included sweeping declarations about the need to challenge scientific norms, and to identify the root causes of chronic disease. Makary sprinkled in anecdotes intended to stir emotion, recounting the time when his father gave a cancer patient a hug at the grocery store.

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