Pharmacy Is Right For Me

AUGUST 26, 2024

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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Drug Topics

AUGUST 27, 2024

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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AUGUST 26, 2024

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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AUGUST 29, 2024

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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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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Pharmacy Is Right For Me

AUGUST 30, 2024

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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Drug Topics

AUGUST 29, 2024

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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AUGUST 28, 2024

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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Fierce Pharma

AUGUST 27, 2024

Eli Lilly has come up with a new way of supplying its popular weight-loss drug Zepbound that the company hopes could expand access while addressing other issues such as high prices and off-label co | Eli Lilly is offering its popular weight-loss drug Zepbound directly to consumers at a discount through its own online pharmacy. The company hopes the move could expand access while addressing other issues such as high prices and off-label cosmetic usage.

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Drug Topics

AUGUST 26, 2024

“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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Pharmacy Times

AUGUST 30, 2024

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

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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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AUGUST 27, 2024

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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PharmaVoice

AUGUST 28, 2024

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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Drug Topics

AUGUST 26, 2024

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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Pharmacy Times

AUGUST 26, 2024

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

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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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AUGUST 26, 2024

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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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 26, 2024

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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Fierce Pharma

AUGUST 29, 2024

A Merck & Co. effort to move its PD-1 behemoth Keytruda into early treatment of lung cancer has reached a dead end, along with another bid to expand into a type of early-stage skin cancer. | A Merck & Co. effort to move its PD-1 behemoth Keytruda into early treatment of lung cancer has reached a dead end, along with another bid to expand into a type of early-stage skin cancer.

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Pharmacy Times

AUGUST 28, 2024

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

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AUGUST 24, 2024

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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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 27, 2024

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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Fierce Pharma

AUGUST 28, 2024

The rightsizing at BioMarin continues to take its toll as CEO Alexander Hardy devises a new corporate strategy for the rare disease biotech. | The rightsizing at BioMarin continues to take its toll as CEO Alexander Hardy devises a new corporate strategy for the rare disease biotech.

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Pharmacy Times

AUGUST 29, 2024

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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STAT

AUGUST 24, 2024

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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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 29, 2024

A key legislator is accusing the leaders of the three largest pharmacy benefit managers of making fraudulent statements during a hearing last month on the industry. | A key legislator is accusing the leaders of the three largest pharmacy benefit managers of making fraudulent statements during a hearing last month on the industry.

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Fierce Pharma

AUGUST 27, 2024

For the last 40 years, when federal legislation was ambiguous or left an administrative gap, courts were required to defer to the interpretation of federal agencies. | In June, when the Supreme Court voted 6-3 to overturn the Chevron doctrine, it brought significant impact for the healthcare industry and federal regulators like the FDA and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

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Pharmacy Times

AUGUST 24, 2024

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

AUGUST 27, 2024

In early 2022, I cared for one of the first patients with mpox in Massachusetts. As an infectious diseases physician, I remember the deep uncertainty I felt, and the fear in my patient’s eyes as a painful rash spread over their body. We were in uncharted territory — there were no proven treatments, and the number of cases was rapidly increasing.

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 27, 2024

TennCare, the state of Tennessee’s Medicaid program, intentionally prevented families from receiving healthcare coverage and benefits, a federal district judge determined Aug. 26. | TennCare, the Tennessee state Medicaid program, was found to have intentionally prevented families from receiving healthcare coverage and benefits, a federal court found.

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Drug Topics

AUGUST 30, 2024

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

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Pharmacy Times

AUGUST 28, 2024

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

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STAT

AUGUST 29, 2024

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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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 26, 2024

A new specialty pharmacy program by digital health company Waltz Health has been created to lower costs for payers and provide better experiences for patients and pharmacies. | Waltz Connect will use its AI engine to route specialty drug prescriptions to the most ideal location for payers and patients based on weighted attributes. The company is also partnering with Reliance Rx.

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Fierce Pharma

AUGUST 28, 2024

Novartis has formed a strategic collaboration with drug delivery specialist Lindy Biosciences to develop self-administered versions of the Swiss pharma’s innovative drugs. | Novartis has formed a strategic collaboration with drug delivery specialist Lindy Biosciences to develop self-administered versions of the Swiss pharma’s innovative drugs.

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