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Independent Pharmacies Must Expand Services to Stay Afloat | AAP 2025

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At AAP 2025, Douglas Hoey, RPh, MBA, CEO of NCPA, discussed what pharmacies can do to increase revenue and avoid shutting their doors.

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Supreme Court to hear challenge to ACA rule requiring free preventive care, cancer screenings

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For a decade and a half, Americans have been guaranteed that no matter their health insurer, certain preventive care like cancer screenings are free of charge. That’s because an Affordable Care Act provision has required insurers to fully cover services given an A or B recommendation by an expert task force. That may soon change. On Monday, the U.S.

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Inflammatory Biomarker Linked to Type 2 Diabetes Shows Increased Risk of Liver Cancer

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Furthermore, C-reactive protein has greater prognosis for lung cancer, colorectal cancer, and ovarian cancer.

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STAT+: Attorneys general want Congress to prohibit PBMs from owning affiliated pharmacies

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Dozens of state attorneys general are urging Congress to pass a law prohibiting pharmacy benefit managers from simultaneously owning pharmacies, arguing such a move would boost competition and create more affordable prescription drug prices for Americans. Their concern is these arrangements create conflicts of interest that allow pharmacy benefits managers to dominate the design of health plans for tens of millions of Americans, and also distort the distribution and pricing for prescription medi

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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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Amid an onshoring push, Raleigh is poised to be pharma’s next manufacturing hub

PharmaVoice

Lower operating costs and a supply of high-skilled workers are helping the North Carolina region pull in billions of pharma manufacturing investments.

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Mounjaro generic availability, cost, and more

The Checkup by Singlecare

Many people are interested in generic drug availability since brand-name drugs are often costly. Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a brand-name prescription medication that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to improve blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes. It is also commonly used off-label for weight loss because, as a dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, tirzepatide helps control appetite

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RFK Jr. calls rising autism rate an ‘epidemic.’ Researchers call it a ‘good sign’

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A new federal report suggests that U.S. autism rates are rising modestly, an increase that health researchers said reflected expanded diagnostic tools and access to care, among other factors. But health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. instead has pointed to the data as evidence of a growing crisis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report says that 3.2% of kids surveyed in 2022 have autism spectrum disorder, a slight uptick from the 2.8% of kids surveyed in 2020 for the previous rep

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Pharma’s capital allocation could shift as tariffs threaten an already fragile profit model

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Major changes to the dynamics of the pharmaceutical ecosystem are making executive decisions even tougher.

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The essential role of hospital pharmacists in the CAR T-cell supply chain

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As an overall patient safety and medicines quality measure, hospital pharmacists in Belgium have mitigated critical risks in the supply chain for chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies. Advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs), such as CAR T-cell therapies, are innovative biological drugs that demand careful management of complex supply chains.

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FDA approves novel therapy for chronic skin condition

European Pharmaceutical Review

For the first time in over ten years, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new targeted treatment for chronic spontaneous urticaria. Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals collaborated to develop Dupixent (dupilumab). Under the FDA’s new authorisation, the therapy is indicated for individuals aged 12 years and over with the chronic inflammatory skin disease, who still experience symptoms despite taking histamine-1 (H1) antihistamine medication.

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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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National Association of Attorneys General Urges Congress to Prohibit PBM-Owned Pharmacies

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On behalf of 39 state and territory attorneys general, the National Association of Attorneys General issued a letter to Congress regarding major PBMs conflicts of interest.

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A big moment is coming for psychedelics

PharmaVoice

Compass Pathways expects to publish the first phase 3 results from a large-scale, psilocybin drug trial by the end of this quarter.

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What is Data-Driven Marketing in Pharma

Pharma Marketing Network

Imagine launching a brand campaign without guessworkwhere your message reaches the right healthcare professional at the right time on the right channel. Thats the promise of data-driven marketing , a strategy thats rapidly transforming how pharmaceutical companies approach promotion, education, and engagement in 2025. As privacy regulations evolve, customer expectations change, and AI-driven technologies emerge, pharma marketers must adapt or risk becoming irrelevant.

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How long does Symbicort stay in your system?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Symbicort is a drug that healthcare professionals prescribe to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It contains two active ingredients: budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate. Budesonide is a long-acting inhaled corticosteroid that helps relieve inflammation in the lungs and airways, while formoterol is a long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA) that helps keep the airways open (a bronchodilator) by relaxing the smooth muscles around them.

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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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Subgroup Analysis Confirms Safety, Efficacy of Icotrokinra for Plaque Psoriasis

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The subgroup analysis shows adolescents treated with the drug once daily had higher rates of clear or almost clear skin compared to patients receiving the placebo.

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STAT+: Makary says FDA will remove pharma representatives from advisory panels

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WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration will remove industry representatives from advisory committees and replace them with patients and caregivers, Commissioner Marty Makary announced Thursday.  While that’s not really a big change, it’s the latest effort by Makary and his boss, health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to reduce the influence of the pharmaceutical industry.

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How a scrapped Pfizer drug became a winner for SpringWorks

PharmaVoice

SpringWorks Therapeutics and the Children’s Tumor Foundation salvaged a shelved asset for neurofibromatosis and got it over the regulatory finish line.

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QbD for biopharmaceutical product lifecycle management

European Pharmaceutical Review

Quality-by-design (QbD) is a systemic risk-management strategy that facilitates the production of safe and consistent drugs. As pharma and biotech companies move towards more complex medicines, it is critical they have contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) partners who can implement QbD principles while maintaining the accelerated timelines required for competitive business.

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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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Do levetiracetam and alcohol mix?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Levetiracetam , known by the brand name Keppra, is an important medication for many people who live with seizure disorders. If youve been prescribed levetiracetam, its usually on a long-term basis so you might wonder about drinking alcohol while attending social events or simply unwinding after work. Unfortunately, mixing alcohol with levetiracetam is generally not recommended as it can increase side effects like drowsiness and dizziness or increase the risk of seizures.

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Independent Pharmacies Must Be Prepared For DEA Inspections | AAP 2025

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At AAP 2025, Ron Friedman discussed best practices for responding to a DEA inspection, how to identify any red flags, and best practices for dispensing.

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STAT+: Daily pill from Eli Lilly helps patients control blood sugar, lose weight, Phase 3 study shows

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A daily pill from Eli Lilly helped patients with type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar and shed weight, the company said Thursday, results that could propel the next-generation treatment onto the market. The drug, orforglipron, produced results that were nearly comparable to the benefits of available GLP-1 drugs, which are weekly injectable treatments.

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Novartis scores NFL deal to tackle health outcomes

PharmaVoice

The non-traditional marketing approach comes amid a potential crackdown on TV drug ads.

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Email Marketing Campaigns: A Valuable Tactic in Pharma Marketing

Pharma Marketing Network

Introduction In the ever-evolving world of healthcare promotion, pharma brands are constantly seeking reliable, cost-effective, and targeted strategies to stay connected with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients. Enter email marketing campaigns a digital tactic that’s proving to be more than just effective. But are these campaigns truly worth the investment in 2025’s competitive and compliance-heavy landscape?

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Gabapentin side effects in men

The Checkup by Singlecare

Research shows that men are generally more susceptible to seizures than women, and gabapentin (sold under the brand names Neurontin and Gralise ) is one of the most common anticonvulsant medications out there. In fact, its kind of a jack-of-all-trades drug, approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat epilepsy, postherpetic neuralgia, and restless leg syndrome.

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Pharmacists’ Expertise Can Improve Patient Outcomes in Transitions of Care

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With transitions of care inclusive of multiple health care settings, each provider must play a specific role to ensure overall improved patient outcomes.

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Opinion: Dismantling the one U.S. agency focused on older adults, people with disabilities is startlingly inefficient

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Even before the Department of Health and Human Services announced its recent major reorganization, the media had been reporting on anticipated changes to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, and the National Institutes of Health. But the very last bullet on the HHS fact sheet was a complete surprise to most people: the elimination of the Administration for Community Living (ACL).

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Can anything threaten Novo and Lilly’s obesity market dominance?

PharmaVoice

Five GLP-1 products will collectively bring in $470 billion by 2030, and the market leaders are working to hold back competition.

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Healthcare Branding is Changing Are You Ready?

Pharma Marketing Network

Introduction In todays fast-evolving healthcare environment, one truth has become increasingly clear: Healthcare Branding is no longer just about recognition; it’s about trust, authenticity, and relevance. As the healthcare sector shifts under the weight of new technologies, regulatory changes, and consumer demands, branding strategies that worked a decade ago are becoming obsolete.

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COVID-19 Associated With Higher Risk of Postacute Kidney Outcomes in Pediatric Patients With Preexisting CKD

Pharmacy Times

At 28 to 179 days, COVID-19 infection in patients with preexisting chronic kidney disease (CKD) was associated with an increased risk of composite kidney events.

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FDA Grants Yuflyma Interchangeability Designation for Humira

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The FDA approved adalimumab-aaty in May 2023 for 8 indications, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, and plaque psoriasis.

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Vaccine advisory panel, a frequent target of Kennedy, meets with little drama 

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A  meeting of vaccine advisers long targeted by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unfolded Tuesday seemingly without fireworks or interference, although the new administration’s imprint could be seen from the start, when staff for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, gutted by layoffs, struggled to get a livestream running.

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The fallout from UnitedHealth’s CEO slaying

PharmaVoice

Brian Thompson’s murder has raised questions about the cost of U.S. healthcare, embroiling insurers, drugmakers and PBMs in a battle for the future of the industry.

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Why Pharma’s Digital Ad Spend Will Surge Amid Tariff Fears and TV Ad Uncertainty

Pharma Marketing Network

What do you do when the traditional pillars of your marketing strategy start to crumble? For many pharmaceutical companies in 2025, the answer is clear: pivot aggressively toward digital. With geopolitical volatility sparking new tariff threats and mounting legislative scrutiny over pharmaceutical television ads, pharma digital ad spend is experiencing a noticeable surge.

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