Vitamin D Maintenance May Benefit Patients With Advanced Melanoma
Drug Topics
AUGUST 4, 2023
Nearly 25% of people “have vitamin D blood levels that are too low or inadequate for bone and overall health,” according to the NIH.
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mRNA-1273 Vaccine Associated With Lower Risk of Adverse Events, Likelihood of COVID-19 Diagnosis
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 4, 2023
Compared to the BNT162b2 vaccine, the mRNA-1273 vaccine was associated with a lower risk of adverse events, which investigators speculate was due to interrelated safety and efficacy.
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MTHFR, Hashimoto’s and Nutrients
The Thyroid Pharmacist
AUGUST 4, 2023
You may have heard of the term “MTHFR gene mutation” and may be wondering what it is. First, I’d like to say that I prefer the term “MTHFR gene variation” rather than “mutation.” The word mutation makes it sound like there’s something wrong with the person, while variation is more empowering – and in my opinion, also more accurate. While the word “mutation” implies an occurrence that is rare, unnatural, or flawed, the MTHFR gene variation is common.
Winn-Dixie celebrates Twinn Week with back-to-school savings
Drug Store News
AUGUST 4, 2023
Winn-Dixie is offering more than 1,000 BOGO deals in-store and online.
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
JAK Inhibitors Safe, Effective For Hair Growth in Patients With Alopecia Areata
Drug Topics
AUGUST 3, 2023
A study found that patients achieved 50% improvement with JAK inhibitors compared to placebo.
Unbalanced Sleep Patterns Could Impact Gut Bacteria
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 4, 2023
Social jet lag could create adverse health impacts that a 90-minute difference in the mid-point of sleep can improve.
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Don’t take these medicines with Benadryl
The Checkup by Singlecare
AUGUST 4, 2023
When you experience symptoms of allergies, hay fever, or the common cold, all you want is a solution—fast. Benadryl quickly relieves symptoms of red, itchy, watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, cough, and an itchy throat. For some people, it can help manage symptoms of insomnia, Parkinson’s disease, or motion sickness. But before seeking relief from Benadryl, you should know it does have certain drug interactions.
The Power of Analytics for Pharmacy Service Marketing
Drug Topics
AUGUST 1, 2023
How many different ways can analytics assist your pharmacy? More than you may think. Mehrdad Hariri, RPh, CPh, MBA presented a session at July's Total Pharmacy Solution Summit on all the ways you can leverage those data for success.
Patients With Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis, Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction Have Similar All-Cause Death Rates
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 4, 2023
Notably, patients with transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis had higher rates of heart failure hospitalizations, including patients treated with tafamidis.
New HIV drug formulation could transform paediatric administration
European Pharmaceutical Review
AUGUST 4, 2023
A new study published in The Lancet HIV has demonstrated the safety and efficacy of a new dispersible drug formulation of an immediate-release tablet as a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) treatment for children. The single fixed dose combination (FDC) contains dolutegravir , abacavir and lamivudine. “This is the first FDC containing dolutegravir that can be used for children from 13 to 88 pounds,” explained Kristina Brooks, PharmD, an Assistant Professor in the University of Colorado Skaggs Sc
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.
Data breach exposes information on 1.7M Oregon Health Plan members
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 4, 2023
State officials are urging members of the Oregon Health Plan to monitor their credit accounts as personal data on nearly 1.7 members was exposed as part of a massive data breach into a contractor.< | State officials are urging members of the Oregon Health Plan to monitor their credit accounts as personal data on nearly 1.7 members was exposed as part of a massive data breach into a contractor.
Comparing Safety, Efficacy of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines in Older Adults
Drug Topics
AUGUST 2, 2023
Moderna’s mRNA-1273 vaccine was associated with a lower risk of diagnosed COVID-19 when compared to Pfizer’s BNT162b2.
The Role of Specialty Pharmacists in Overcoming Barriers Associated With PCSK9 Inhibitors
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 4, 2023
Specialty pharmacists play an important role in dispensing PCSK9 inhibitors and serve as a valuable source of assistance and education for patients.
Giant donates $100K to Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank
Drug Store News
AUGUST 4, 2023
The donation will help provide more than 9,000 bags of food to be distributed to preschool and elementary children, designed to replace food that those kids would normally have received at school.
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.
LGBTQ+ adults more likely to delay, avoid care, Healthgrades survey finds
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 4, 2023
LGBTQ+ adults are less likely than cisgender, heterosexual adults to have had health screenings in the past year and are more likely to have skipped care, a new survey has found. | In the past year, 25% of LGBTQ+ adults did not have any health screenings, compared to 20% of cisgender, heterosexual adults.
Chewable Tablet Receives FDA Approval for Internal and External Parasites in Dogs
Drug Topics
AUGUST 1, 2023
Afoxolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel chewable tablets protect dogs from fleas, ticks, heartworm disease, roundworms, and hookworms.
CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommends Nirsevimab-alip to Prevent RSV in Infants
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 4, 2023
CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted 10 to 0 to recommend the routine use of nirsevimab-alip (Beyfortus; Sanofi and AstraZeneca) for the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus lower respiratory tract disease in newborns and infants.
RedCon1, Junior’s team up on cheesecake-inspired protein powders
Drug Store News
AUGUST 4, 2023
The two companies have joined forces to launch cheesecake-inspired whey protein powders in raspberry swirl and peanut butter chocolate flavors.
5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software
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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.
US FDA approves Merck’s Ebola vaccine for under-18s
Pharmaceutical Technology
AUGUST 4, 2023
The US FDA has granted approval for an expanded indication of Merck’s Ebola vaccine, Ervebo, for usage in the paediatric population.
GSK’s RSV Vaccine Now Available in Some US Pharmacies: What You Need to Know
Drug Topics
AUGUST 1, 2023
A Q&A with Marc Ost, co-owner of Eric’s RX Shoppe, which was one of the first community pharmacies to receive the new vaccine.
Military-Related Traumatic Brain Injury a Risk Factor for New-Onset Mental Health Conditions
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 3, 2023
The risk of death by suicide in soldiers was both directly and indirectly related to traumatic brain injury through confounding mental health diagnoses.
‘Ancient DNA’ tools and 23andMe database uncover African American ancestries of thousands
STAT
AUGUST 3, 2023
New research that combines technology to sequence “ancient DNA” with direct-to-consumer genetic testing has identified tens of thousands people alive today who are genetically linked to enslaved and free African Americans who worked at a once-thriving Maryland iron forge in the late 18th and early 19th century. The findings, reported Thursday in Science , are a step toward restoring difficult-to-obtain ancestry knowledge to African Americans who descended from enslaved people, whos
New European monograph for Cannabis flower adopted
European Pharmaceutical Review
AUGUST 3, 2023
The Danish Medicines Agency (Lægemiddelstyrelsen) has announced the European Pharmacopoeia Commission has adopted a new European monograph, which describes quality requirements for the raw material Cannabis flower. EPC’s new Cannabis flower monograph The new monograph Cannabis flower (Cannabis flower, monograph 3028) will be available next year in January 2024 with publication of the supplement 11.5.
Q&A With the Finalists for Health Mart Pharmacy of the Year
Drug Topics
AUGUST 1, 2023
Hear the pharmacists from Eden Drug, Hazel Green, and Professional Pharmacy on their reactions to being a finalist for this award and more.
Oncology Pharmacists Influencing the MM Treatment Landscape
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 4, 2023
Drs Haumschild, Anderson, and Hinojosa provide their closing thoughts regarding treatment considerations for patients with RRMM.
As sales crater, Moderna sees hope in private COVID vaccine market and RSV launch
Fierce Pharma
AUGUST 3, 2023
Even as Moderna chugs through another post-pandemic year, the biotech has raised its COVID-19 vaccine revenue projection in the expectation that it can deliver a strong showing in the private marke | The company raised its forecast for COVID-19 sales to between $6 billion and $8 billion, up from a prior estimate of $5 billion. Elsewhere, an RSV clash with pharma giants nears.
STAT+: Alarmed by popularity of Ozempic and Wegovy, insurers wage multi-front battle
STAT
AUGUST 3, 2023
Patients are bracing for “D-Day,” the date their insurance companies will stop covering the drugs. Doctors are getting letters from insurance investigators discouraging new prescriptions. And pharmacies are being told by insurers to check for a specific diagnosis when filling prescriptions. It’s a charge on all fronts by insurance companies to contain the spiraling costs of a new class of weight loss-inducing drugs, the GLP-1s.
FDA Gives 510(k) Clearance to COVID-19, Influenza A/B, RSV Combination Test
Drug Topics
AUGUST 4, 2023
A 510(k) clearance, or a Premarket Notification, requires device manufacturers to notify the FDA at least 90 days ahead of registration with their intent to market a medical device.
Effect of Pharmacist Recommendation on Antibiotic Duration Prescribing at Hospital Discharge
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 3, 2023
Antibiotic prescribing at hospital discharge is a component of pharmacist-led antimicrobial stewardship programs that is often overlooked.
Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs inks partnership with pharmacy navigation startup Scripta
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 3, 2023
Scripta Insights, a digital health company focused on pharmacy navigation, is teaming up with Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company to bring transparent drug pricing to patients. | Scripta will integrate Cost Plus Drugs’ discounted pricing into its platform to help members understand their medication options.
‘Shocking’ heat waves persist through August as federal officials warn of far-ranging health risks
STAT
AUGUST 3, 2023
WASHINGTON — An already record-setting summer heat wave will continue through August and will put more than 51 million Americans at risk of health impacts, according to new data from federal health officials. Most of those vulnerable people live in 26 states and are expected to have at least five extreme heat days this month. Among the highest-risk counties, roughly 45% have high levels of uninsured adults and children and 18% have high senior populations, according to a relatively new mo
COPD Exacerbations Common in Patients Not Treated With Controller Medications
Drug Topics
AUGUST 4, 2023
A study found that although the number of patients receiving a controller medication increased after their first exacerbation, the percentage given controller medications remained below 50% among the overall population.
Clostridioides Difficile Infection Associated With Increased Risk of All-Cause Mortality
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 3, 2023
Clostridioides difficile infection was found to increase the risk of all-cause and cause-specific mortality in a recent study.
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