Pharmacist-Prescribed Paxlovid for COVID-19 Now Available at CVS
Drug Topics
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
CVS is the first pharmacy to offer this service nationwide.
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The Bug Name Emoji Game
IDStewardship
NOVEMBER 13, 2022
On this webpage you will find “The Bug Name Emoji Game” which is just like “ The Drug Name Emoji Game ” and meant to be a fun medical emoji puzzle game for people who deal with different types of microbial pathogens. Simply use the emoji symbols to decipher the corresponding organism name! These puzzles have been developed by Dr.
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What you should know about RSV
PhRMA
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
You are probably reading a lot about a surge of cases of respiratory viruses like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza (the flu) and SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19. The triple threat of these highly contagious respiratory viruses circulating simultaneously is causing a ripple of effects on patients, health care providers and our health care system as a whole.
4 pioneering social media campaigns in pharma this year
PharmaVoice
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
The key to a great social media campaign is often simplicity, and these pharma companies hit the nail on the head with unique strategies that aim to educate.
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
Working With Discount Cards and Manufacturer Coupons
Drug Topics
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Discount cards and manufacturer coupons can cost pharmacies in the long run.
Higher Incidence of Myocarditis, Pericarditis Found After COVID-19 Vaccination
Pharmacy Times
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Despite evidence of a higher risk of myocarditis or pericarditis with COVID-19 vaccination, immunization should still be recommended because the benefits likely outweigh the harms, study shows.
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To explore cancer’s genetic mysteries, researchers turn to ‘MACHETE’
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More Americans Lack a Consistent Source of Health Care
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NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Health disparities in care were made worse by the pandemic.
Intervention Groups May Help Lower HIV Risk Among Gay, Bisexual Youth
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NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Approximately 80% of all HIV infections among teens are from the gay and bisexual population.
Six ways I-MAK is lying about biopharma patents
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The Arnold-Venture funded advocacy group Initiative for Medicines, Access & Knowledge, Inc. (or I-MAK) is on a global media tour, espousing their point of view on the patent system. Some experts and congressional leaders don’t buy the rhetoric, and neither should you.
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.
Is AI just hype or a real revolution in pharma? It’s complicated
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NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool and will likely augment many processes in biopharma — but it's still early days, and hype is rampant.
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NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Timing of treatment initiation is crucial for patients with cancer.
The Promise & Pressures of Biologics R&D
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Generic small molecule drugs take advantage of abbreviated approval pathways and have markedly lower development costs compared to their reference products.
Medicare Part D open enrollment and what recent changes mean for beneficiaries
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What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research
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A ‘bold vision’ to prevent diabetes
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NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Despite hearing that there’s “no money in prevention,” the CEO of Sigrid Therapeutics is forging ahead with the company’s goal of stopping Type 2 diabetes before it starts.
Gay Men Twice as Likely to Develop IBD
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NOVEMBER 17, 2022
New research indicates that gay men are at increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease.
‘A very worrying scenario’: Internal documents on India Covid-19 vaccine raise troubling questions about approval process
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As the Covid-19 pandemic spread across the world two years ago, one of India’s leading biotech companies was racing to develop a vaccine with crucial backing from the Indian government. The shot engineered by Bharat Biotech was, in part, an important effort to create a home-grown product that could bolster the fortunes of the Indian pharmaceutical industry.
From finding the right candidates to keeping them, how hospitals are using AI to address workforce needs
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NOVEMBER 18, 2022
From finding the right candidates to keeping them, how hospitals are using AI to address workforce needs. aburky. Fri, 11/18/2022 - 15:25.
5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software
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#HLTH: ‘Unicorns are real’ — and here’s how they can navigate a challenging biotech market
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What's the Buzz in Atopic Dermatitis?
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Holmes gets more than 11 years in prison for Theranos scam
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A federal judge on Friday sentenced disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes to more than 11 years in prison for duping investors in the failed startup that promised to revolutionize blood testing but instead made her a symbol of Silicon Valley’s culture of audacious self-promotion. The sentence imposed by U.S. District Judge Edward Davila was shorter than the 15-year penalty requested by federal prosecutors but far tougher than the leniency her legal team sought for the mother of a year-o
Early cell therapy successes start to turn the tide in lupus
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Why the IRA will drive up the country’s drug bill — not lower it
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Rinvoq’s Effectiveness in Treating Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis Shown in Studies
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Top U.S. addiction researcher calls for broad deregulation of methadone
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Expanding and Diversifying the Supply Chain
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4 ways to bring COVID’s ‘warp speed’ to the next era of drug development
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An IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science report outlines how companies can improve communication, recruitment, data and investing strategies to accelerate clinical trial timelines.
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