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FDA Expands OA REMS, Mandates Mail-Back Envelopes for Opioid Analgesics

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The FDA has mandated that companies participating in the Opioid Analgesic Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy program provide pre-paid mail-back envelopes for unused or expired opioid medications.

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Turning Loss into Purpose: My Journey to a Pharmacy Career to Make a Difference

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Meet Lila, a passionate fourth-year Pharm.D. student at Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy. During her APPE rotation with the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy , Lila opened up about her inspiring journey to find the perfect pharmacy school and how, with the guidance of mentors, she discovered her true “Pharmily.” How did you choose your pharmacy school/college or graduate program?

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Study Finds Behaviors of Breast Cancer Cells Help Predict Risk of Bone Metastasis

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Using in vitro models, study investigators predict the risk of bone metastasis in breast cancer based on correlations with their in vivo behaviors and potential.

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Daiichi Sankyo links up with Korea's Alteogen on subcutaneous Enhertu in $300M licensing deal

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A subcutaneous version of Daiichi Sankyo’s AstraZeneca-partnered blockbuster antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) Enhertu could be in the works from Korea’s Alteogen following a licensing deal worth up to | Alteogen will use its human hyaluronidase hybridization platform to develop a subcutaneous formulation of the blockbuster antibody-drug conjugate.

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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 Technology Can Reduce Pharmacy Staff Burnout

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Companies like ShiftRx are using technology to help solve the staffing shortage crisis in health care.

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What really happens to drug prices when patents expire

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This is Part 5 of “Behind the Counter,” an in-depth video series demystifying the complex world of patents and drug pricing. When patents for name brand medicines expire, the price of that medicine drops significantly as generic versions enter the market. Lower prices are good news for patients seeking more affordable medications, but the change can sometimes take a while.

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AZ confirms China president has been detained

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AstraZeneca has revealed that its top executive in China, Leon Wang, has been detained by Chinese authorities

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Two Independent Pharmacies Latest to Sue Major PBMs

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A collection of independent pharmacies was the next in line to file suits against major pharmacy benefit managers for alleged drug price fixing.

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STAT+: Pharma giant GSK is quitting BIO in latest setback for the lobbying group

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WASHINGTON — Pharmaceutical industry giant GSK plans to depart the biotechnology industry’s largest trade group, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization.

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Implementation of Supply-Related Restrictive Measures Reduces IVIG Use

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Efforts include a mandatory intravenous immunoglobulin ordering form, blood bank gatekeeping, and a stewardship committee to ensure optimized use.

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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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Novavax coughs up $123.8M to settle COVID vaccine supply dispute with UK

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Novavax has inked another settlement for a past COVID-19 vaccine supply deal. | Novavax has inked another settlement for a past COVID-19 vaccine supply deal. The Maryland biotech has agreed to pay $123.8 million to end a COVID vaccine supply pact with the U.K.

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Q&A: The Importance of Vaccine Literacy, Uptake During Flu Season

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Ruth Carrico PhD, DNP, APRN, discussed the importance of annual vaccination and overall health awareness and literacy during the winter flu season.

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These 6 companies are using AI to streamline clinical trials for pharma

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In the last year, drugmakers have talked up the prospect of medicines discovered or designed by artificial intelligence.

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FDA Approves DFD-29 for Treatment of Adults With Rosacea-Related Inflammatory Lesions

Pharmacy Times

The approval comes after the phase 3 clinical trials MVOR-1 (NCT05296629) and MVOR-2 (NCT05343455).

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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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Presbyterian Healthcare Services taps RhythmX AI to roll out gen AI copilots for primary care

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The U.S. faces a critical shortage of primary care physicians, and the labor crunch is projected to get worse. | The company is working with New Mexico-based Presbyterian Healthcare Services to pilot its primary care AI pilot.

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Tips For Increasing Your Independent Pharmacy’s Online Visibility | NCPA 2024

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Erin Rexroth, director of marketing at NCPA, discusses how smaller pharmacies can compete with large chains when it comes to digital marketing.

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STAT+: Novo’s earnings report sends shares up, as obesity drug sales show continued growth

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LONDON — Sales of Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug Wegovy jumped in the third quarter, the company said Wednesday as it reported quarterly profits that were in line with analyst expectations. Novo’s third quarter performance will be seen as a win for the company, particularly after Eli Lilly — its rival in the booming obesity drug market — reported earnings last week that fell below forecasts.

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Risk of Developing Eosinophilic Esophagitis Is Higher in Pediatric Patients With Atopic Conditions

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Children with certain atopic conditions, including asthma and common food allergies, were observed to have a higher risk of developing the chronic disorder.

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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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Doctors, facing another pay cut in 2025, call for permanent Medicare payment reform

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is moving forward with a 2.9% cut to physician payments in 2025 despite protest from major industry groups. | The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is moving forward with a 2.9% cut to physician payments in 2025 despite protest from major industry groups.

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GSK calls it quits on trade group BIO for 2025, following exits by Takeda, UCB and more

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GSK is the latest to turn its back on prominent industry lobbying group Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), following a string of exits by companies including Pfizer, UCB, WuXi AppTec and | The company opted not to renew its membership for 2025 following an annual review of its trade group associations, a spokesperson said.

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STAT+: Pharmacies sue GoodRx and PBMs over ‘illegal’ reimbursement fees

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Three independent pharmacies have filed separate lawsuits accusing GoodRx, which markets a prescription drug discount card, of conspiring with several pharmacy benefit managers to fix reimbursement fees, the latest skirmish over the opaque pharmaceutical supply chain in the U.S. At issue are the behind-the-scenes transactions involving generic drugs, which account for an estimated 90% of the prescriptions written in the U.S. and, consequently, represent a lucrative market.

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Dupilumab Shows Significant Reductions in Itch and Hive Activity in Patients With CSU

Pharmacy Times

About 41% and 30% of patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), respectively, achieved well-controlled disease status and complete response when treated with dupilumab.

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Why Oscar Health co-founder Mario Schlosser is bullish on ICHRA

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LAS VEGAS — Employers' healthcare costs continue to rise, leading them to seek new alternatives to drive down expenses while avoiding steps to shift additional costs to workers. | In response to rising costs, some in the industry have been beating the drum for individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements, or ICHRA.

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Intra-Cellular's unstoppable Caplyta nails another trial, this time for relapse prevention in schizophrenia

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Intra-Cellular Therapies’ atypical antipsychotic medication Caplyta has been on a roll, delivering fast commercial growth and coming up triumphant in yet another late-stage trial. | Intra-Cellular Therapies’ atypical antipsychotic medication Caplyta has been on a roll, delivering fast commercial growth and coming up triumphant in yet another late-stage trial.

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Opinion: Pharma’s ethically questionable sites essentially sell drugs directly to consumers

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Want to self-prescribe a prescription drug? No problem! Some of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the U.S. are piloting websites that essentially sell their drugs directly to consumers. This unprecedented move launches a new dystopic era: pharmaceutical companies as health care provider, no pesky physician middlemen needed. It’s what the pharmaceutical industry has always wanted: They have long viewed physicians as inconvenient barriers between the company and their customers.

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FLASCO Fall Session: Advancements in MRD Monitoring Using ctDNA in Lung Cancer

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Two clinical trials with MRD monitoring may be practice changing: TRACERx and AEGEAN.

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Quest Diagnostics expands network partnership with Anthem plans

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Quest Diagnostics and Elevance Health are broadening their partnership into four more states with the goal of making it easier for patients to access in-network laboratory services. | Quest Diagnostics and Elevance Health are broadening their partnership into four more states, with the goal of making it easier for patients to access in-network laboratory services.

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Eisai dials back forecasts for Alzheimer's drug Leqembi

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Eisai has scaled down its sales expectations for Alzheimer's disease drug Leqembi after sluggish sales growth in the first half of the current fiscal year.

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CEO with type 1 diabetes works to deliver ‘world’s first’ functional cure

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Sernova’s technology helped type 1 diabetes patients achieve insulin independence in early- and mid-stage trials.

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Moderna Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine More Effective at Preventing Hospitalization in High-Risk Patients Compared With Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine

Pharmacy Times

Though both vaccines remain effective at preventing severe illness, Moderna’s mRNA-1273.222 vaccine was found to be significantly more effective among adults with underlying medical conditions.

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General Catalyst's HATCo moves forward on $485M Summa Health deal

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Venture capital firm General Catalyst's Health Assurance Transformation Corporation (HATCo) signed a definitive agreement to buy Summa Health for $485 million, the organizations announced Thursday. | Venture capital firm General Catalyst's Health Assurance Transformation Corporation signed a definitive agreement to buy Summa Health for $485 million, the organizations announced Thursday.

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AstraZeneca stock tanks over fears of expanding China fraud probe

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AstraZeneca’s stock price dropped by 8.4% during Tuesday’s trading in London after a local report fueled fears of a potentially escalating insurance fraud investigation in China. | AstraZeneca’s stock price dropped by 8.4% during Tuesday’s trading in London after a report fueled fears of a potentially escalating insurance fraud investigation in China.

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Q&A: Understanding the Cause of Declining Vaccination Rates Amidst Flu Season

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Ruth Carrico, PhD, DNP, APRN, discussed declining influenza and COVID-19 vaccination rates and how it has created a looming threat for public health officials.

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