Prescription Drug Costs a Worry for Consumers
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Survey participants said their drug costs have gone up and almost a third had trouble paying for food and housing because of high drug costs.
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What is a 340B covered entity?
PhRMA
AUGUST 29, 2022
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Parexel joins pharmacy giants in quest to boost community health clinical trials
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AUGUST 30, 2022
The Community Alliance Network is the latest industry initiative looking to the pharmacy counter to help improve trial recruitment diversity.
Three Keys to Implementing Artificial Intelligence in Drug Discovery
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
AI-based technologies are increasingly being used for things such as virtual screening, physics-based biological activity assessment, and drug crystal-structure prediction.
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
As Health Care Providers, Pharmacists Must Advocate for What They Need and What Patients Deserve
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Continued advocacy work is the key to seeing state and federal legislative action come to fruition.
CMS coverage policies restrict patient access to important treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease
PhRMA
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
There’s been a lot of discussion this year about the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) national coverage determination (NCD) for new Alzheimer’s treatments finalized earlier this year in April. Their policy, finalized this past April, puts in place barriers between Alzheimer’s patients in Medicare and potentially life-changing treatment.
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DNA and RNA sequencing could provide insight about resistance to chemotherapy in patients suffering from triple-negative breast cancer.
Current, Emerging COVID-19 Variants and the Testing Landscape
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AUGUST 31, 2022
Drug Topics® is joined by Joseph Mann, MSN, FNP-C, to discuss pharmacy’s fast-expanding role in COVID care, variant BA.5’s diagnostic impact, and the benefits of different tests available — including how technology behind a smartphone-integrated home test creates a fluid experience for patients.
Why Is Nobody Using Your Guidelines? – Insights On Designing Useful Guidelines For Infectious Diseases
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SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
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Hurdles remain in biosims market — but Alvotech is undeterred
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AUGUST 29, 2022
The biosimilar developer is advancing a pipeline with high growth potential, including a copycat of Humira.
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.
Study Finds COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy Does Not Increase Risk of Preterm Birth or Stillbirth
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 29, 2022
New research indicates that COVID-19 vaccinations did not increase the risks of preterm births or gestational issues for pregnant women, despite prior conflicting evidence.
As Flu Season Approaches, Prepare to Vaccinate This Fall
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AUGUST 30, 2022
This National Immunization Awareness Month, prepare your pharmacy to offer important vaccines.
This Infectious Diseases Pharmacist Went Viral On Social Media – You’ll Never Guess Why
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AUGUST 29, 2022
In this short special interest piece, an infectious disease pharmacists who went viral with one of his social media posts is interviewed. Interview with: Michael Bosco, Pharm.D., BCIDP, AAHIVP. Interview by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP. Article posted 29 August 2022. A few years ago we posted an article about someone who is pharmacy famous.
Woman of the Week: Thread’s Kim Boericke
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Fresh off an eight-year tour of duty at ICON, the CRO industry veteran is stepping into a new role and a new title as chief delivery officer at Thread.
What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research
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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.
Study Shows Rates of Type 2 Diabetes in Children Rose During COVID-19 Pandemic
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AUGUST 30, 2022
Analysis from the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center and University of Colorado indicates that cancellation of sports and a switch to virtual learning likely increased this risk.
Examining Lifelong Statin Therapy in Patients at Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
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AUGUST 29, 2022
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Top Five Reasons Pharmacy Preceptors Fail
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AUGUST 27, 2022
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Expert: New Cap On Out-of-Pocket Costs for Medicare Beneficiaries Could Be Significant for Some Patients
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SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Patients who had previously hit their out-of-pocket maximums could see a significant change.
Patients Turning to Medical Cannabis for Menopause Relief
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AUGUST 30, 2022
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Majority of retail pharmacists fear losing Medicare-eligible patients
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Seventy percent of pharmacists who responded to EnlivenHealth's survey said that a third or more of their pharmacy's revenue comes from Medicare-eligible patients.
The ‘long COVID’ nightmare: Data-driven alliance offers understanding of the lasting viral impact
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AUGUST 29, 2022
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Georgia State University analysis supports new strategy for creating these vaccines, investigators contend.
Another Lot of Propofol Recalled
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This recall of propofol because of particulates seen in vials follows a previous one in July 2022.
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease and C. difficile Infection (CDI)
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A gastroenterologist, Dr. Bincy Abraham, provides an overview of C. difficile infection (CDI) in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Type 2 Diabetes in Young Patients Spiked in Year 1 of COVID-19 Pandemic
Drug Topics
AUGUST 29, 2022
Using electronic medical record data from 2018-2020 obtained from 24 medical centers across the US, including Johns Hopkins, University of Colorado, and Mayo Clinic institutions, a new study suggests rates of youth onset type 2 diabetes increased 77% during the first year of the pandemic.
Welly debuts OTC medicine, dietary supplements
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Welly Remedies is a line of over-the-counter medications and dietary supplements.
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Vaccination Coverage in Patients With Diabetes
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Hospitalization and interprofessional team management, particularly the involvement of a pharmacist, are essential in vaccination coverage for patients with diabetes.
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The research points to the importance of isolating offending organism.
Costco’s sales on the rise
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