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Pharmacogenomics: The Up-and-Coming Field of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Is Right For Me

What is your first thought when you think of a career in pharmacy? You may think of a clinical pharmacist working in a community pharmacy or a hospital pharmacist working in an in-patient unit. But did you think about pharmacogenomics: the field of pharmacy that studies how someone’s genetics affect their response to a certain drug? Not many people are aware of the field of pharmacogenomics, and how it can optimize patient outcomes.

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Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Program Returns as Cases Rise

Drug Topics

The government said the tests will “detect current COVID-19 variants and can be used through the end of the year.

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After an FDA rejection, here’s what’s next in the psychedelics pipeline

PharmaVoice

By rejecting the first MDMA therapy earlier this month, the FDA signaled to the psychedelic drug sector that the road to approval isn’t clear cut.

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Tafasitamab, Lenalidomide Combination Modestly Effective in Patients With Large B-Cell Lymphoma

Pharmacy Times

Aligning with previous data, the drug combination was modestly effective in patients with large B-cell lymphoma pre- and post-CAR-T-cell therapy.

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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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The Importance of Reaching Out: Why Talking to Someone Matters

Pharmacy Is Right For Me

As the school year begins, students often find themselves juggling a variety of responsibilities—homework, extracurricular activities, social commitments, and more. For those with aspirations in the demanding field of pharmacy, the pressure to excel can sometimes feel overwhelming. During these moments, it’s essential to remember that you don’t have to navigate challenges alone.

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Psilocybin Mushrooms: A Journey from Ancient Traditions to Modern Clinical Use

Drug Topics

As research continues to uncover the potential benefits of psilocybin, pharmacists and other clinicians have an essential role in bridging ancient wisdom with contemporary science.

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Efgartigimod Alfa Provides Much-Needed Treatment Options for Patients With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis

Pharmacy Times

Pharmacists can provide extra resources for patients, including explanations of the therapy options for the patients, the course of therapy, and what patients can expect.

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California, nation’s largest milk producer, discloses possible bird flu outbreaks in three dairy cow herds

STAT

On Thursday, the California Department of Food and Agriculture announced it is investigating the possible introduction of H5N1 bird flu in cattle at three dairy farms in the Central Valley. If confirmed, they would be the first known cases in that state. In a statement, officials said testing of samples from the three farms is currently underway in the state’s veterinary diagnostic lab.

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High-Dose, Adjuvanted Flu Vaccines Prove More Effective for Older Adults

Drug Topics

“While seasonal variation exists, it is expected that seniors will continue to benefit from flu vaccines that are stronger than the traditional standard-dose vaccines,” wrote investigators.

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Their Alzheimer’s treatment worked — but shares fell anyway

PharmaVoice

Cognition Therapeutics touted what the C-suite saw as a promising mid-stage study in Alzheimer’s, but investors read a different story.

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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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Congress Requests Corrections to Testimony From Three Largest Pharmacy Benefit Manager Executives Following FTC Report

Pharmacy Times

The request comes as increased scrutiny is levied toward pharmacy benefit managers for alleged unfair business practices.

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STAT+: UnitedHealth pledged a hands-off approach after buying a Connecticut medical group. Then it upended how doctors practice

STAT

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — UnitedHealth Group told the Connecticut primary care doctors everything they wanted to hear. Take our money, the company said, and together we can bring about a future where primary care leads. A future where doctors can take better care of their patients, and reap the financial rewards of improved health. We’ll handle the business side while you look after your patients.

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Dexcom’s OTC Continuous Glucose Monitor Now Available in US

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The Stelo glucose biosensor system is intended for use in adults who do not use insulin or in those without diabetes who wish to better understand how diet and exercise affect blood glucose levels.

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As a new mpox strain gains ground, a key drug stumbles in the clinic

PharmaVoice

Despite the disappointing results, the drug’s developer, Siga Therapeutics, said there’s more to the story.

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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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PQA Issues Call to Action to Improve Medication Therapy Management

Pharmacy Times

Eight areas of improvement were developed as part of national initiative with stakeholder involvement.

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21 cases of little-known Oropouche virus detected in U.S.

STAT

Nearly two dozen people in the United States have been confirmed to have contracted the Oropouche virus during travels outside the country this summer, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday. A previously little-known virus, Oropouche has garnered headlines in recent weeks with reports of a small number of deaths and a possible link to congenital malformations in babies infected in the womb.

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FDA Roundup: Agency Highlights from August 2024

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Checkout these important FDA updates from the month of August 2024.

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Recent moves by Epic, Carequality mark a major shift in interoperability, health IT experts say

Fierce Healthcare

Electronic health records giant Epic recently announced plans to transition its customers to a new government-backed data exchange by the end of next year. | Carequality and Epic both revealed plans to align with TEFCA, signaling potentially a "tectonic shift" in the interoperability landscape and the rising influence of the federal government's nascent network, health IT experts say.

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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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Fish Oil Supplementation May Reduce Genetic Risk of High Cholesterol

Pharmacy Times

Pharmacists can be essential sources of education for patients, offering them guidance on safe use and proper dosage.

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Fauci recovering at home following hospitalization for West Nile virus infection

STAT

Anthony Fauci, former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is recovering at home after being hospitalized for nearly a week for West Nile virus infection. Fauci, a leader of the U.S. Covid-19 response, spent six days in hospital as doctors tried to figure out what was responsible for his illness. It was thought he had a bacterial infection, or had been infected with a tick-borne disease, until a blood test showed he was “strongly positive” for West Nil

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Q&A: Opill Ushers in New Era of Access to Birth Control

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Stephanie Sober, MD, MSHP, investigator on the pivotal research that supported the prescription-to-OTC switch of Opill, shares insights on how the medicine is reshaping the reproductive landscape.

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Feds killed plan to curb Medicare Advantage overbilling after industry opposition

Fierce Healthcare

A decade ago, federal officials drafted a plan to discourage Medicare Advantage health insurers from overcharging the government by billions of dollars—only to abruptly back off amid an “uproar” fr | Filings and testimonies in a multibillion-dollar Justice Department civil fraud case against UnitedHealth Group outline industry pressure that led the government to bury a proposed rule on Medicare Advantage chart reviews.

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Patients With Asthma Experience Changes in Airway Inflammation Following Electronic Cigarette Use

Pharmacy Times

Using 1 nicotine-containing electronic cigarette was significantly correlated with an increase in residual volume and total lung capacity in patients with asthma.

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What you need to know about West Nile virus

STAT

News that Anthony Fauci, long-time former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is recovering from a bad bout of West Nile virus fever throws a spotlight on a disease that sickens plenty of Americans every summer, but which gets little attention. Transmitted by mosquitoes, the virus causes symptom-free infections in most people who contract it.

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Drug Topics Top 10: Most Read Stories From August 2024

Drug Topics

Check out this list of our top 10 stories from August 2024.

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Is anyone taking the world’s priciest drugs?

PharmaVoice

A slew of breakthrough gene therapies won FDA approval in recent years — but high price tags haven’t always yielded big returns.

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FDA Clears Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System for Use in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes

Pharmacy Times

Previously, the device was indicated for the management of type 1 diabetes in patients aged 2 years and older.

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Opinion: Why Harvard, Penn, and Columbia have turned to M.D.s for leadership in troubled times

STAT

Recently, Columbia University’s president resigned after months of chaos, following in the footsteps of Harvard and my own institution, Penn. Besides struggling with encampments, building takeovers, and commencement challenges, the three universities have something else in common: They have all chosen M.D.s as president or interim president.

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ICYMI: Total Pharmacy August 2024 Issue

Drug Topics

Don’t miss out on the latest pharmacy insights in the Total Pharmacy June issue.

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Pharmas’ IRA court losses mount. They keep pursuing them.

PharmaVoice

The final drug prices for Medicare’s negotiation program have been published, but pharma companies continue to push their legal strategies.

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The Perfect Ingredient: Vaccine Education With Pharmacy Community Health Workers

Pharmacy Times

In Missouri, community health workers partnered with community pharmacists, CPESN, and others to develop a state-funded program to address vaccine gaps in local communities.

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STAT+: The weight loss drug shortage is driving patients to Hims. What happens when the shortage ends?

STAT

Hims & Hers, one of the largest publicly traded telehealth companies in the country, has supercharged its business in the last several months by offering compounded versions of the patented weight loss drugs known as GLP-1s. It’s staking its future on the drugs, with plans to continue selling compounded GLP-1s even when shortages of the versions approved by regulators come to an end — a strategy that policy experts say could land the company in court.

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FDA Approves Expanded Use of ACAM2000 Vaccine for Mpox Amid Public Health Emergency

Drug Topics

Emergent BioSolutions has announced that it will donate 50,000 doses of ACAM2000 for potential deployment across affected areas in Central Africa.

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