STAT

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Although bipartisan legislation to provide Medicare coverage for obesity treatments has circulated in Congress for more than a decade, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) ventured to  estimate  the budgetary effects of such a policy for older Americans starting in 2026 for the very first time in a report published in October. 

Pharmacy Times

MAY 27, 2025

Following a meeting of the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee, the FDA announced their recommendation of COVID-19 vaccines targeting LP.8.1, a strain of the JN.1 1 variant that has become dominant in the US.

Vaccines

Drug Topics

JUNE 6, 2025

2026 Edition. Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. REFERENCES 1. Yellow Book. Updated April 23, 2025. Accessed May 16, 2025. The Immunization Action Coalition. Travel Vaccines. Updated October 11, 2024.

Vaccines

Drug Topics

JULY 12, 2025

"I think it's really important, as we move to 2026 and beyond, we figure out ways to help pharmacies ease that burden and diversify their business." There's going to be reimbursement pressures that pharmacies are faced with when it comes to script revenue," Flaugher said.

Community Pharmacies

PharmExec

AUGUST 1, 2025

The 15% tariff on pharmaceutical imports from the European Union is not a short term inconvenience, it represents a structural shift in the economics of the US pharmaceutical market.

Pharmacy Times

JULY 31, 2025

Understanding the regulatory landscape can maximize pharmacists' roles while ensuring legal compliance

European Pharmaceutical Review

JULY 10, 2025

The European Pharmacopoeia’s decision to abolish rabbit pyrogen testing by 2026 exemplifies this trend” The pharmaceutical industry’s testing landscape continues to evolve, particularly where animal-derived methods face increasing scrutiny.

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

JUNE 26, 2025

We are also planning our 2026 truly International Virtual Symposium in March – a 24-hour event that will bring oncology pharmacy professionals together from around the world to learn from each other, share best practices and discuss emerging trends.’

Patient Care

PharmaVoice

JULY 21, 2025

Courts cleared the way for Amgen’s Pavblu to launch, and Regeneron agreed to allow Biocon Biologics to launch Yesafili in the second half of 2026. The company also filed lawsuits against several potential competitors, staving off immediate competition from four of five approved biosimilar products.

FDA

Drug Topics

AUGUST 14, 2025

Kennedy Jr’s newly appointed vaccine panel members recommended against including the preservative thimerosal in 2025-2026 influenza vaccines. At a March 2025 meeting earlier this year, the FDA recommended similar compositions for 2025-2026 trivalent influenza vaccines, with 1 change to one of the strains. Accessed July 7, 2025.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 19, 2025

BioOrbit aims to kick off pre-clinical trials to study protein crystals for monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) produced in a pharmaceutical factory in space in 2026. Then, we will need to run pre-clinical trials of these crystals, which will be in 2026 or 2027. Image credit: Rini. com/ Shutterstock.

Communication

Pharmacy Times

JULY 22, 2025

Patients should be informed that the 2025-2026 influenza vaccines will be trivalent, covering 2 influenza A strains (H1N1 and an updated H3N2) and 1 B/Victoria lineage strain, as the B/Yamagata lineage is no longer circulating. 5 This option should be available for patients for the 2025-2026 flu season.

Vaccines

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

JUNE 12, 2025

The spending review sets out planned day-to-day spending totals for all Government departments for the years from 2026/27 to 2028/29, and investment spending plans for a further year (from 2026/27 to 2029/30). This will build on the near £1bn reduction in agency spend delivered in 2024/25.’

Hospitals

PharmaShots

JUNE 11, 2025

Shots: The US FDA has approved the IND application of NVC-001 to treat LMNA-related dilated cardiomyopathy (LMNA DCM), enabling a P-I/II trial to start in early 2026 Preclinical studies showed that NVC-001 significantly improved survival and cardiac function.

Labelling

Pharmacy Times

AUGUST 5, 2025

[link] Download Issue PDF Download RIS Articles in this issue Flu Fighters: Pharmacists Partnering to Protect Communities Navigating State Standing Orders and Collaborative Practice Agreements: Preparing for the 2025-2026 Influenza Season Moving the Needle From Vaccine Hesitancy to Vaccine Acceptance Pharmacists Can Simplify the Vaccine Schedule Under (..)

Vaccines

European Pharmaceutical Review

AUGUST 6, 2025

percent between 2026 to 2033; last year the market valued $3.25 Research by Verified Market Reports, Inc has forecasted that the automated and rapid microbiological testing market will reach $5.89 billion by 2033. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.25 Overall, they predict the global pharmaceutical market will value $1.5 trillion by 2028.

STAT

JANUARY 29, 2025

Curie.Bio’s new fund will help the organization double its investing over the next two years: The aim is to invest in between 15 and 20 biotechs this year and up to 25 companies in 2026, the founders told STAT exclusively. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

PharmTech

JULY 23, 2025

Bristol Myers Squibb Application for Psoriatic Arthritis Drug Accepted for Review in Four Regions Patrick Lavery July 22nd 2025 Article Sotyktu (deucravacitinib) has been assigned a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) goal date of March 6, 2026.

Dosage

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 27, 2025

Mary Dzhuryan is a class of 2026 PharmD candidate at the USC Alfred E. Mehrnaz Razavi Vakhshoori is a class of 2026 PharmD candidate at the USC Alfred E. The recent application was granted both priority review and orphan drug designation. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Los Angeles.

FDA

Pharmacy Times

JULY 21, 2025

SHOW MORE Lessons From the Past Season Could Strengthen Prevention and Drive Vaccinations for 2025-2026 The 2024-2025 influenza season emerged as one of the most severe in recent history, catching both the public and health care professionals off guard.

Vaccines

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

JULY 18, 2025

The RPS has also announced work with the NHS Quality Assurance committee, Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) and regulators of aseptic services to update its 2016 standards for the quality assurance of aseptic preparation services , to be ready by the end of 2026. ‘We

Hospitals

Drug Topics

JULY 29, 2025

For the 2025-2026 formula, the FDA Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee recommended that the COVID-19 vaccines closely match currently circulating viruses, and the vaccine should include monovalent JN.1 COVID-19 vaccines (2025-2026 formula) for use in the United States beginning in fall 2025. 2025.23557 2.

Vaccines

STAT

MAY 1, 2025

CVS Health will not sell its Aetna health plans in the Affordable Care Act’s individual marketplaces in 2026, marking the second time in the past decade that Aetna has given up on ACA coverage. CVS expects to lose up to $400 million this year in its ACA plans.

Insurance

Pharmacy Times

JULY 26, 2025

1-4 About the Author Sinem Yasil is a 2026 PharmD candidate at the South College School of Pharmacy in Knoxville, Tennessee. Apixaban, edoxaban, and rivaroxaban inhibit factor Xa, while dabigatran inhibits thrombin, achieving similar anticoagulant effects. 5 A CBC provides information on an individual’s hematologic status.

Compounding Pharmacies

PQA

APRIL 25, 2025

The application window for the 2026-27 fellow cycle will open in September. After graduating in May, Melody will further her commitment to pharmacy quality and innovation as the 2025-2026 Executive Fellow at PQA. PQA will welcome Melody Evans and Lauren Moy in June for the 2025-26 year. Learn more about her in this Q&A.

Specialty Pharmacies

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 4, 2025

USP plans to continue expanding its advanced technology footprint into an additional 8,000 square foot laboratory in 2026. The Advanced Technologies Lab is the latest of USP’s investments in advanced manufacturing technologies. Learn more about USP’s supply chain solutions.

Compounding Pharmacies

Pharmacy Times

AUGUST 13, 2025

Martina Nasralla is a class of 2026 PharmD candidate at the University of Southern California Alfred E. Melissa Martinez, PharmD, is pursuing a doctoral degree in clinical and experimental therapeutics through the dual PharmD/PhD program at University of Southern California Alfred E.

HIV Treatment and Prevention Agents

Pharmaceutical Commerce

AUGUST 14, 2025

27, 2026 Scheduled FDA town halls on DSCSA phaseouts. 27, 2026, respectively. Staggered extension deadlines via FDA exemptions : In October 2024 , the FDA issued phased deadlines for remaining trading partners relying on stabilization exemptions: Manufacturers and repackagers had until May 27, 2025 Wholesale distributors until Aug.

Documentation

Pharmaceutical Technology

JULY 23, 2025

GERTEIS Insights Sections Deals Jobs Filings Patents Social Media Latest Immedica to buy Marinus Pharmaceuticals for $151m Private equity deals in pharmaceutical in Canada remained flat in Q3 2024 Q3 2024 update: artificial intelligence related private equity activity in the pharmaceutical industry Companies Sections Company A-Z Company Categories (..)

Communication

PQA

JULY 18, 2025

PQA is developing its next strategic plan, Blueprint PQA 2030, which will guide the organization’s work from 2026 through 2030. Welcome to Five For Friday! The proposed goals build on and continue key elements of PQA’s current strategic plan, Blueprint PQA 2025 and will be the focus of the 2025 PQA Leadership Summit.

Independent Pharmacies

Drug Topics

JUNE 23, 2025

For instance, the MFP is expected to affect approximately 10 drugs in 2026, with the list expanding annually, potentially creating a $22,000 monthly financial impact for average retail pharmacies.

Patient Care

Pharmacy Times

JULY 28, 2025

Related Videos Related Content Advertisement July 27th 2025 Study Explores the Survival Advantage of GLP-1s in Cancer Patients With Diabetes Kennedy Ferruggia, Assistant Editor July 10th 2025 Pharmacy Focus: Importance of Mental Health for Patients and Pharmacists Alike Gustavo Alva, MD Luke Halpern, Assistant Editor July 26th 2025 Carefully Monitor (..)

Vaccines

Pharmacy Times

JULY 4, 2025

Related Videos Related Content Advertisement July 4th 2025 Shingles and RSV Vaccines Show Promise Against Dementia Kennedy Ferruggia, Assistant Editor May 28th 2025 Pharmacy Focus: Navigating Seasonal Allergies Luke Halpern, Assistant Editor Derek Webb, PharmD July 2nd 2025 FDA Issues Complete Response Letter to Manufacturer of OLC, Treatment for CKD-Related (..)

Specialty Pharmacies

Pharmacy Times

JULY 10, 2025

Related Videos Related Content Advertisement June 11th 2025 Study Finds Depression May Increase Risk of Developing Dementia Gillian McGovern, Associate Editor July 10th 2025 Pharmacy Focus: Importance of Mental Health for Patients and Pharmacists Alike Gustavo Alva, MD Luke Halpern, Assistant Editor June 8th 2025 Ambulatory Pharmacy in Action: House (..)

FDA

Pharmacy Times

AUGUST 2, 2025

Nieto is a 2026 PharmD Candidate at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy in Storrs, CT. Literature—particularly, an analysis of 20,000 United States adults—suggests a higher risk of cardiovascular disease mortality in those who restricted eating to less than 8 hours per day; additional studies are needed to confirm these findings.

HIV Treatment and Prevention Agents

Pharmaceutical Technology

JULY 25, 2025

Growing budgetary pressure is a central theme in France as it prepares for the publication of the government's 2026 Social Security Finance Bill (PLFSS).

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

JULY 2, 2025

The UKPPLAB is actively discussing how it can build a sustainable and effective future model of pharmacy professional leadership in the light of the vote in favour of the proposals to establish the RPS as the Royal College of Pharmacy in 2026 and is encouraging pharmacy professionals to get in touch to share their views.

Patient Care