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Video: Majority of Pharmacists Say They Are Being Impacted by Drug Shortages

Drug Topics

Michael Ganio, PharmD, MS, senior director of pharmacy practice and quality at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), sat down with Drug Topics to discuss the current drug shortages and how pharmacists are dealing with them.

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Artificial Intelligence Is Revolutionizing Controlled Substance Diversion Detection

Pharmacy Times

AI is able to quickly analyze, identify, and route data for investigation.

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Opinion: Long Covid is a new name for an old syndrome

STAT

Long Covid goes by  many names. Today, it is no longer a new public health enigma, but the outlook for sufferers is no better than when the condition was first recognized in early 2020. Although its prevalence has recently decreased to 6% of the U.S. adult population, there has been no significant progress in understanding its causes, prevention, or treatment.

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Pfizer, Moderna score FDA nods for next round of seasonal COVID-19 vaccines

Fierce Pharma

Out with the old and in with the new: Monday, the U.S. | The FDA has approved Pfizer and Moderna’s separate vaccine formulations that target current variants of the disease. Each company’s shot is approved for people ages 12 and up and emergency authorized for patients 6 months old to 11 years old.

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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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FDA Grants Tentative Approval to Generic Triumpeq PD for Children With HIV

Drug Topics

Abacavir/dolutegravir/lamivudine is a fixed-dose combination containing two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) and integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI).

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Study Shows Not All IVIG Products Are Created Equal in Alzheimer Disease

Pharmacy Times

One IVIG product showed overall improvement in neuroprotection, including alleviating cognitive decline and ameliorating AB deposition in Alzheimer disease.

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FTC fires shot across pharma's bows over 'improper' patents

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FTC fires shot across pharma's bows over 'improper' patents Phil.

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Breaking: FDA Approves, Authorizes Updated Monovalent COVID-19 Vaccines

Drug Topics

Bivalent COVID-19 vaccines by both Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech are no longer authorized for use in the United States.

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Ensuring Health Equity in Vaccination Access: How Pharmacies Can Work With Community Organizations

Pharmacy Times

Community pharmacies and organizations can collaborate to tailor strategies and interventions and address the challenges and specific needs of the community.

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CDC recommends updated Covid vaccines for everyone 6 months and older

STAT

A panel of advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted 13-1 Tuesday to recommend updated Covid-19 booster shots for all Americans 6 months and older. CDC Director Mandy Cohen signed off on the recommendation hours later, and vaccines would be available within 48 hours. The recommendation applies to mRNA shots from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, both of which were approved by the Food and Drug Administration Monday.

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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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Geisinger doubles down on collaboration with Best Buy Health, Geek Squad to support tech-driven care in the home

Fierce Healthcare

As at-home healthcare becomes more tech-driven—think wireless biosensors and connected blood pressure cuffs—it creates more logistical challenges for providers. | Geisinger's pilot program with Best Buy's Geek Squad resulted in quicker access to care, better adherence to care plans and more positive outcomes for chronic care patients, the organizations said.

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COVID-19 Pandemic May Have Led to a Reduction in Skin Cancer Screening Access

Drug Topics

A study indicates that possible disruptions in skin cancer screenings and general dermatologic care at the time of the pandemic could have resulted in fewer diagnoses of melanoma generally.

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MDMA-Assisted Therapy Demonstrates Significant Reductions in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms in Phase 3 Study

Pharmacy Times

Study results could lead to an FDA approval for MDMA to treat post-traumatic stress disorder by the end of 2023.

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The food industry has tried to stack a key nutrition policy panel with its preferred experts, documents show

STAT

WASHINGTON — There’s a panel of 20 nutrition experts that has outsized influence on the American diet — and the food industry has worked hard to get friendly researchers into the group, new documents obtained by STAT show. The National Potato Council, for example, nominated one of the researchers behind an industry-funded study showing eating french fries each day doesn’t result in more weight gain than eating a comparable amount of almonds.

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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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Walgreens taps startup Pearl Health to expand into value-based primary care

Fierce Healthcare

On the heels of big-ticket acquisitions, Walgreens is ramping up its push into healthcare and is partnering with startup Pearl Health to get a foothold in the ongoing movement to value-based care.< | Walgreens' partnership with Pearl Health builds on the assets that the retail pharmacy giant has recently made investments in as it "moves more aggressively into healthcare," Steve Wogen, chief growth officer, told Fierce Healthcare.

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Moderna's mRNA Flu Vaccine Shows Positive Results in Phase 3 Trial

Drug Topics

The mRNA-1010 vaccine generated a powerful response against 4 influenza virus strains compared to traditional flu shots.

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Expert: Artificial Intelligence Changing the Field of Medical Writing

Pharmacy Times

The CEO of Yseop discusses how AI can have a positive impact in the development of high quality medical writing due to its efficiency and ability to reduce long, tedious tasks for writers.

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STAT+: Here are the dozens of weight loss drugs in development to catch a booming market

STAT

The blazing success of weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro has electrified the pursuit of new treatments for obesity. For now, Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are leading the market with injectable drugs that target receptors of the GLP-1 hormone to mimic the hormone’s effects of helping people feel full. But dozens of companies are also jumping into the race, seeing the potential to make millions of dollars if they can bring to market medications that are oral, longer-lasting, avoid si

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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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New AMA report slams PBM industry for lack of competition

Fierce Healthcare

PBMs used solely by insurers with which they’re affiliated with cannot be considered viable options for other nonaffiliated insurers, the AMA says.

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GLP-1 Demand to Continue Increase as More Benefits Are Discovered

Drug Topics

Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, two semaglutide products made by Novo Nordisk, as well as Mounjaro (tirzepatide), mimic a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) that targets areas of the brain that regulate appetite and food intake.

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Clinical Overview: Fecal Microbiota Transplantation vs Live Biotherapeutic Products for Management of Recurrent C Difficile Infection

Pharmacy Times

Although antibiotics are the standard-of-care treatment for Clostridioides difficile infection, they can cause further microbiota changes that predispose patients to recurrence.

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Popular nasal decongestant doesn’t actually relieve congestion, FDA experts say

STAT

WASHINGTON — The leading decongestant used by millions of Americans looking for relief from a stuffy nose is no better than a dummy pill, according to government experts who reviewed the latest research on the long-questioned drug ingredient. Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously on Tuesday against the effectiveness of the key drug found in popular versions of Sudafed, Allegra, Dayquil and other medications stocked on store shelves.

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Kroger Health teams up with meal delivery company on medically tailored meals for chronic conditions

Fierce Healthcare

Kroger Health, part of the Kroger Co., is teaming up with Performance Kitchen to offer medically tailored meals to people with chronic conditions. | Performance Kitchen’s team of chefs, doctors and registered dietitians focuses on delivering nutritionally balanced meals. The meals will be both approved by Performance Kitchen’s team and Kroger Health registered dietitians.

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CDC starts ‘Wild to Mild’ campaign to reverse falling flu vaccine use in key groups

Fierce Pharma

The CDC wants to reset expectations for flu vaccines to correct falling uptake. | The CDC wants to reset expectations for flu vaccines to correct falling uptake. After tracking declines in vaccine use in pregnant people and children, the health body has initiated its “Wild to Mild” campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of vaccination and encourage more people to get their shots.

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COVID-19 Revealed How a Lack of Care for Seniors Affects Us All

Pharmacy Times

Failing to protect the elderly from disease has consequences beyond nursing homes.

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FDA approves updated Covid vaccines

STAT

The Food and Drug Administration announced Monday that it had greenlit two   updated Covid-19 booster shots in people as young as 6 months old, triggering a process that could see the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines become available in doctors’ offices, clinics, and pharmacies later this week. The updated approvals relate only to the two messenger RNA vaccines on the U.S. market.

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Oracle CEO warns Cerner EHR business facing 'near-term' headwinds for revenue growth

Fierce Healthcare

Oracle shares fell 13% Tuesday as the software giant's near-term revenue forecast was weaker than Wall Street analysts expected. | Oracle chairman and CTO Larry Ellison told investors Monday that the company is working to modernize the Cerner EHR platform using an application code generator to enhance the software "one piece at a time." "On the business side of things, we think the Cerner business is going to get stronger and stronger," Ellison said.

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Scientists find elusive cause of cell death in Alzheimer's

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Scientists find elusive cause of cell death in Alzheimer's Phil.

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Biosimilars Could Provide Huge Savings in Future, But Patient Education is Needed

Pharmacy Times

Clinicians raise concerns about immunogenicity, product quality, and reimbursement for biosimilars.

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The ‘Hispanic Paradox’ intrigues a new generation of researchers determined to unravel it

STAT

For 40 years, researchers have unsuccessfully tried to explain — or debunk — the “Hispanic Paradox,” the finding that Hispanic Americans live several years longer than white Americans on average, despite having far less income and health care and higher rates of diabetes and obesity. Now, armed with more comprehensive data, powerful genomic tools, and a rich cultural awareness of the communities they study, a new generation of scientists is finally making headway.

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Walmart exploring buying majority stake in primary care company ChenMed: media report

Fierce Healthcare

Retail giant Walmart is reportedly exploring buying a majority stake in primary care clinic operator ChenMed to expand its healthcare business. | Retail giant Walmart is reportedly exploring buying a majority stake in primary care clinic operator ChenMed to expand its healthcare business.

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Developing an effective contamination control strategy

European Pharmaceutical Review

As part of The Future of Pharma/Biopharma Analysis 2023 , which took place on 28-29 June 2023, European Pharmaceutical Review ( EPR ) gathered an expert panel to discuss developing a modern contamination control strategy. The participants were: Dr Tim Sandle, Head of GxP Compliance at Bio Products Laboratory Limited (BPL) as moderator; Dr Edward Tidswell, Executive Director within the Microbiological Quality and Sterility Assurance organisation of Merck & Co; Frederic Ayers, Research Scienti

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FDA Authorizes Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Formulations for Current Variants

Pharmacy Times

FDA grants updated Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines with emergency use authorization to target currently circulating variants of the virus.

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