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Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs, 9amHealth Collaborate to Make Obesity Medications Affordable

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New report finds rampant abuse of the 340B program

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A new analysis from ADVI shows how the federal government routinely neglected to provide oversight of the 340B program. While 99.7% of 340B providers escape scrutiny due to a lack of oversight, the majority of audits that are conducted reveal adverse findings, raising serious concerns.

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Pharmacists Demonstrate Knowledge of Epilepsy, ASM Treatment

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Researchers investigated Norwegian pharmacists to understand their expertise, and potential knowledge gaps, regarding issues of epilepsy and treatment using antiseizure medication.

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FDA to speed reviews for drugs supporting ‘national interests’

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A new pilot program announced by FDA Commissioner Dr. Martin Makary would award vouchers that could cut drug reviews to one or two months — but only for products that meet a special criteria.

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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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Five Things For Pharmacists To Know About The Treatment Of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis

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AI-Generated Summary This article by infectious diseases pharmacist Aneeka Chavda outlines five key considerations for pharmacists in the treatment of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB), particularly drug-sensitive cases. It emphasizes the critical but potentially underdosed role of rifampicin, highlighting research into higher doses that may improve outcomes.

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STAT+: Gilead won U.S. approval for HIV prevention shot, but when will low-income countries gain sufficient access?

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Now that Gilead Sciences has won U.S. regulatory approval for its groundbreaking HIV prevention drug , the company has another hurdle to clear — ensuring the medicine can be accessed in low-income countries where the disease remains a stubborn problem. As far as Gilead is concerned, the groundwork exists to meet that goal. Last October, the drugmaker reached voluntary licensing agreements to eventually make lenacapavir available in 120 mostly low- and lower-middle-income countries.

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FDA Approves mRNA-1345 Vaccine for Adults Aged 18 to 59 Years

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Moderna's mRNA-1345 vaccine gains FDA approval, enhancing protection against RSV for high-risk adults aged 18 to 59, following earlier approvals for older populations.

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Americans are paying a 26% freerider tax on medicines because other countries don’t pay their fair share

PhRMA

The United States leads the world in the research and development, manufacturing and access of innovative medicines. Today, more than half of global biopharmaceutical research and development happens in the United States alone. That’s not by accident: America’s innovation ecosystem is the best in the world, thanks to a policy environment that incentivizes innovation and rewards progress, and it supports workers, the economy and our patients.

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‘HIV-ending’ drug could be made for just $25 per patient a year, say researchers

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As regulator prepares to approve lenacapavir in the US, campaigners are urging the manufacturer, Gilead, to make it ‘available and affordable for all who need it’ A drug with the potential to “end the HIV pandemic” will launch in the US this week – as a new study reveals it could be sold for 1,000 times less than its possible price tag. Lenacapavir, given as a twice-yearly injection, can prevent someone from being infected with HIV, according to clinical trial results.

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Bharat Biotech acquires licence for GSK’s Shigella vaccine development

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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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Q&A: How Innovation is at the Heart of this Independent Pharmacy’s Growth

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Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP, joined Drug Topics to discuss her career journey as an independent pharmacy owner and the ways in which she’s been able to grow her business.

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Expert: Strategies for CIDP Medication Adherence and Emerging Treatment Innovations

Pharmacy Times

Amy Duong, PharmD, BCACP, explains pharmacists' critical role in promoting chronic inflammatory demyelinating neuropathy (CIDP) treatment adherence and staying informed about new therapeutic developments.

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CDC workers fired from prominent STI, hepatitis labs are rehired

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The staff of two world-class laboratories at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that were slated to be closed in a round of cuts announced in April have been informed that their terminations have been canceled. The CDC’s sexually transmitted disease laboratory and its viral hepatitis laboratory were targets of layoffs initiated by the U.S.

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Genentech's Bittenbender named board chair at BIO

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Genentech's Fritz Bittenbender becomes chair of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization at a challenging time for the sector.

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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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AI-powered orchestration: Bringing the benefits to personalized therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

Supply chains for a new generation of therapies are complex, costly, and require meticulous management to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance. AI can transform cell and gene therapy (CGT) orchestration by automating manual processes, improving productivity, enhancing supply chain visibility and improving scalability.

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Eli Lilly Adds Highest Doses of Zepbound to Online Pharmacy Platform

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Enlicitide Decanoate Demonstrates Meaningful Reductions in LDL-C

Pharmacy Times

In two phase 3 clinical trials, enlicitide decanoate demonstrated clinically significant reductions in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in patients with hyperlipidemia and familial hypercholesterolemia.

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Rethinking Glucose Monitoring With AI and Nanomaterials

Pharma Marketing Network

By Max Kopp Diabetes care is entering a new era—yet even in 2025, continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) remain out of reach for millions. Despite a decade of innovation, current CGMs often fail to meet the needs of everyday people with type 2 diabetes, particularly those in under-resourced or underserved communities. High costs, skin invasiveness, and insurance limitations act as real barriers, not just for adoption, but for long-term engagement.

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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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STAT+: U.K. decision blocks a pair of Alzheimer’s drugs from access through its national health service

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LONDON — A U.K. health agency reiterated on Thursday that the limited benefits of a pair of new Alzheimer’s drugs do not justify their high prices, meaning the medicines won’t be made available through the National Health Service. The decision by the U.K.’s cost-effectiveness watchdog reflects how health authorities in different parts of the world have taken different approaches with the drugs, which are the first to have shown they can slow the progression of the dis

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FDA approves Widaplik for hypertension

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Widaplik, a new triple combination medication designed to treat high blood pressure in adults. Widaplik is the first single pill containing three different drugs approved as an initial treatment for hypertension. It’s a huge win for people who would otherwise likely need several different prescriptions to optimize their cardiovascular health.

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At-Home Testing Offers Unique Opportunities for Community Pharmacies

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At the Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit Spring 2025 event, diagnostics experts Jenna Anderson and Amanda Wiley explored community pharmacists’ role in at-home testing.

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Zahra Mahmoudjafari, PharmD, MBA, BCOP, FHOPA, Highlights Key Reasons to Attend OPC 2025

Pharmacy Times

Zahra Mahmoudjafari, PharmD, MBA, BCOP, FHOPA, co-chair of the 2025 Oncology Pharmacists Connect (OPC) meeting, discusses what makes the event unique, highlights key sessions, and shares her excitement for the educational and networking opportunities.

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US lawmakers seek ban on DTC advertising

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US Senators Bernie Sanders and Angus King have introduced a bill that seeks to ban direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising by the pharma industry.

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STAT+: More universities open to private equity deals, and emerging companies turn to new targets

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This is the online version of our BIO 2025 newsletter. Get more BIO updates directly to your inbox by signing up here , and sign up for our morning biotech news roundup newsletter here. Hello all, I have a fresh double shot of espresso in hand, which I’m sure would please my colleague  Ed Silverman , aka Pharmalot. BIO has been busy this year.

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Changing the PAP Model

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Expanding Pneumococcal Vaccinations to Healthy Adults Aged 50 to 64 Years Offers Significant Health, Economic Benefits

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Gilead's twice-yearly PrEP drug is cleared by FDA

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Gilead has FDA approval for a twice-yearly PrEP drug, but could proposed cuts to US funding for HIV prevention programmes hinder its take-up?

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Dismissed members of CDC vaccine committee call Kennedy’s actions ‘destabilizing’

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NEW YORK — All 17 experts recently dismissed from a government vaccine advisory panel  published an essay  Monday decrying “destabilizing decisions” made by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that could lead to more preventable disease spread. Kennedy last week announced  he would “retire”  the entire panel that guides U.S. vaccine policy.

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AI Generated Marketing Campaigns: Is Pharma Ready?

Pharma Marketing Network

The intersection of artificial intelligence and pharmaceutical marketing is creating new waves of innovation. In 2025, AI generated marketing campaigns are no longer experimental. They are being deployed to personalize content, predict engagement, and automate outreach. But is the pharma industry truly ready to embrace these capabilities? Table of Contents What Are AI Generated Marketing Campaigns?

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CVS Under Investigation for Text Messages Lobbying Against Louisiana PBM Reform

Drug Topics

Louisiana opened the investigation upon discovering a CVS text message campaign sent out to patients asking them to advocate against proposed legislation.

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Overcoming Barriers to Access and Treatment

Pharmacy Times

Panelists discuss how pharmacists are essential in managing chronic graft-vs-host disease (cGVHD) by addressing challenges like toxicity, financial and logistical barriers, and a lack of awareness, while advocating for patient education, collaboration with health care teams, and ensuring access to necessary therapies.

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FDA unveils fast-track review path for 'national priorities'

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FDA Commissioner Marty Makary has revealed a new priority review voucher programme for new medicines deemed to be of national priority for the US

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STAT+: Doctors lose Medicare pay bump in Senate version of tax bill

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The Medicare pay bump for doctors that was part of the House version of Republicans’ tax bill was dropped in the Senate’s version, released Monday evening.  The provision, which would boost doctors’ payment for treating Medicare patients by tying it to inflation, has long been a top priority for physician groups.  For years, doctors have contended with pay cuts from Medicare, which physician groups say have led to the consolidation and closure of medical practices.

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