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Pharmacists Can Simplify the Vaccine Schedule

Pharmacy Times

JULY 22, 2025

RSV vaccines are recommended for older adults and those with specific health conditions, with options like Arexvy, mResvia, and Abrysvo available. RSV vaccines are recommended for older adults and those with specific health conditions, with options like Arexvy, mResvia, and Abrysvo available.

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ICH Q6B for Analytics

PharmTech

JUNE 6, 2025

A magnifying glass examining a vintage vaccine vial surrounded by four minimalistic chart icons, symbolizing healthcare, medicine, and analytics in the context of global health monitoring. Article details Pharmaceutical Technology ® Volume 49, No. and Ziengenfuss, R. ICH Q6B for Analytics. Pharmaceutical Technology 2025 49 (5).

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FDA Mandates Major Opioid Label Revisions to Highlight Long-Term Risks

Pharmacy Times

AUGUST 7, 2025

Suggestions for providers featured in the guidelines include determining if opioids should take place, selecting appropriate dosages, determining prescription length and follow-up, and assessing and reducing risks of misuse, overdose, and opioid use disorder.

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New Frontline BTK Inhibitor Strategy Gains FDA Approval in Untreated Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 27, 2025

Pharmacists are well positioned to perform drug interaction checks, counsel patients on adherence and administration, and coordinate supportive care, including prophylaxis for infections (eg, granulocyte colony-stimulating factor, vaccines). Acalabrutinib plus bendamustine and rituximab may become new standard care for untreated MCL.

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Self-Care Measures for Preventing and Managing Dysmenorrhea

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 20, 2025

Selection of an appropriate OTC analgesic should take into consideration various patient factors, including the patient’s overall health status, current medical conditions, and medication profile, as well as patient preferences, which are often influenced by dosage form, required dosing intervals, and cost of OTC medication. December 2018.

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Continuous Subcutaneous Lenalidomide Shows Promise in Reducing Toxicity in R/R Multiple Myeloma

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 25, 2025

It will be interesting to see what dosage form these data prompt the future development of. It also introduces a question on how to optimize the PK/pharmacodynamic profile for protein degraders, such as cereblon E3 ligase modulatory drugs and proteolysis-targeting chimeras, which are a burgeoning area of therapeutic development.”

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3 of the year’s most notable FDA nods

PharmaVoice

JUNE 27, 2025

Published June 27, 2025 Meagan Parrish Lead Editor post share post print email license Justin Sullivan via Getty Images Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Other PrEP regimens on the market require daily oral dosages or shots every few months, but the latest version is only administered twice a year.

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Advanced Solutions for Sustained Delivery of Ocular Therapies

PharmTech

JULY 4, 2025

Challener News Article Hydrogels, drug-eluting contact lenses, and other implant technologies show real promise. Dotmatics Acquisition Christopher Cole July 1st 2025 Article Siemens expands AI-driven pharma software portfolio, integrating Dotmatics’ platform to connect drug research, development, and manufacturing digitally.

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Prevalence of Dosage Modifications and Impact on Response Milestone Among Patients With CML Treated With Imatinib Using RWD

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 17, 2025

A group of experts will present an encore abstract titled " Prevalence of Dosage Modifications and Impact on Response Milestone Among Patients With CML Treated With Imatinib Using Real-World Data " at the 2025 Oncology Pharmacists Connect (OPC) meeting in Austin, Texas, from June 19 to 20.

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The Value of a Medically Integrated Pharmacy to Maximize Cost Avoidance and Reduce Waste of Oral Oncolytic Medications

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 17, 2025

HOPA has selected 4.0 CE hours from BCOP Updates 2024 and the Annual Conference 2025, featuring topics such as acute leukemia, cellular therapy for solid tumors, and the pharmacist’s role in serious illness conversations. Additional information is available here. Subscribe Now!

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Understanding Recent Changes to 505(b)(2) Drugs and Reimbursement

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 23, 2025

Additionally, ANDA submissions should extrapolate the RLD safety and effectiveness data for drugs with the same active ingredients, dosage forms, strengths, routes, and labeling. In the 505(j) ANDA approval pathway, on the other hand, submissions can be multisource generic drugs; however, this pathway requires bioequivalence to the RLD.

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Pharmaceutical Compounding Calculations, Part Two–Bulk Drugs

PharmTech

JUNE 23, 2025

Thakar Varanya Chaiyaperm View All News Article Bulk drug calculations for different types of active moieties and drugs require different calculations and labeling. Active moiety calculations determine the drug amount needed to prepare the dosage form quantity. Pluta Nishant B. These drugs comprise molecules with ionic bonds (e.g.,

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Real-World Data Shows Similar Clinical Outcomes in Patients Receiving Biosimilars Following Switch From Reference Product

Pharmacy Times

JULY 4, 2025

Both Hadlima and Hyrimoz share the same strengths and dosages and have no clinically meaningful differences from Humira when relieving patient symptoms. The most common reason for exclusion was the patient opting out of clinical follow-up with the specialty pharmacy team. Subscribe Now!

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Correct Patient Misconceptions Around Biosimilars

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 27, 2025

Generics are exact chemical copies of small-molecule drugs, with identical active ingredients, strengths, dosage forms, and routes of administration. Although generics and biosimilars offer lower-cost alternatives to brand-name drugs, they are not the same. JAMA Health Forum. 2024;5(3):e235429. doi:10.1001/jamahealthforum.2023.5429

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Lumateperone Submits Application for Schizophrenia Indication to FDA for Supplemental New Drug

Pharmacy Times

JULY 10, 2025

2 Guiding prescribers and patients through initiation of lumatperone, adjusting dosage amounts, and switching from other antipsychotics, emphasizing its favorable relapse reduction profile is key in preventing relapse.

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Because Ned Said: New Technology Helps Prevent Opioid Overdose

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 9, 2025

HME in drug manufacturing typically employs corotated twin extruders and uses heat and pressure to create solid dosage forms, dispersing the active pharmaceutical ingredient within a molten polymer matrix, and forming a solid solution or amorphous solid dispersion. trillion economic impact in 2020. trillion economic impact in 2020.

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Beyond Pain Control: Understanding and Managing Opioid-Induced Constipation

Pharmacy Times

AUGUST 7, 2025

Side effects can interfere with daily life, reduce quality of life, and even cause patients to reduce the dosage or discontinue the drug completely.¹ Up to 87% of individuals who take opioids for a long period time say they have OIC.

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How AI Brings Pharmacogenetics to the Frontline of Precision Medicine

Pharmacy Times

JULY 22, 2025

By incorporating a patient's genetic profile into therapeutic decision-making, pharmacists can identify optimal drug choices and dosages while minimizing the risk of adverse events (AEs). Developed in partnership with InterSystems, the platform uses proprietary algorithms to personalize drug selection and dosage.

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Unicorns Don’t Exist: Rethinking the Generalist Model in Oncology Pharmacy

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 20, 2025

link] The views expressed in this article are the authors' own and do not reflect the views of their employer. LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report 2024. LinkedIn Learning. Accessed May 15, 2025.

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Gabapentin Use Linked to Increased Dementia Risk in Chronic Back Pain Patients

Pharmacy Times

JULY 17, 2025

Despite observational evidence, causation is not established, necessitating further research on dosage effects and neurocognitive outcomes. The inconsistency underscores the need for further research, particularly prospective studies that control for dosage and assess neurocognitive outcomes over time.

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EMA Encourages Use of New Approach Methodologies to Reduce Animal Testing

PharmTech

JULY 28, 2025

Removes Thimerosal from Flu Vaccines Patrick Lavery Following an overhaul at ACIP, the HHS secretary took the advice of the committee’s new members, saying he was acting on guidance that dated back to 1999. July 24th 2025 Opposing Reactions as RFK Jr. July 24th 2025 Opposing Reactions as RFK Jr.

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CAR T and Beyond: The Expanding Pipeline and Promise of Cell Therapies

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 19, 2025

link] Short L, Holt RA, Cullis PR, Evgin L. Direct in vivo CAR T cell engineering. Trends Pharmacol Sci. 2024;45(5):406-418. doi:10.1016/j.tips.2024.03.004 Trends Pharmacol Sci. 2024;45(5):406-418. doi:10.1016/j.tips.2024.03.004

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FDA Approves Meloxicam Injection For Moderate-to-Severe Pain in Adults

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 10, 2025

1 "[Meloxicam injection] demonstrates our commitment to improving patient care by providing an alternate dosage form for pain management," Ron Scarboro, chief executive officer at Azurity Pharmaceuticals, said in a press release.

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Sanofi to Begin Globally Shipping Beyfortus Ahead of RSV Season

Pharmaceutical Commerce

JUNE 9, 2025

and outperformed maternal vaccines in public health programs. Vaccines to treat RSV normally start in early fall, and having these additional shipments in advance is expected to give healthcare providers (HCPs) an additional assurance and confidence. Sanofi and AstraZeneca have tripled production capacity to meet growing demand.

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Investigating the Pharmacist’s Role in Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy for Patients With Cancer

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 27, 2025

Pharmacy Times. January 17, 2024. Accessed May 16, 2025. About the PPA. Psychedelic Pharmacists Association. Accessed May 16, 2025.

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Efepoetin Alfa Noninferior to Mircera When Correcting Anemia, Maintaining Hemoglobin in CKD

Pharmacy Times

JULY 7, 2025

Limitations included open-label design and dosage constraints, but the multicountry approach enhanced generalizability and external validity. All patients underwent a 20-week correction period for dosage titration and Hb correction, which was followed by an 8-week evaluation for efficacy assessments. 1 REFERENCES 1.

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Study Shows High-Dose Vitamin D Boosts Treatment Response in Breast Cancer

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 13, 2025

In addition, the dosage [of 2000 IU per day] used in the research is far below the target dose for correcting vitamin D deficiency, which is usually 50,000 IU per week,” Carvalho-Pessoa said in a news release. 1,2 “Even with a small sample of participants, it was possible to observe a significant difference in the response to chemotherapy.

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FDA Posts Slate of Seven Warning Letters Following Company Inspections

PharmTech

JUNE 12, 2025

Recent Videos Related Content CureVac to Be Acquired by BioNTech in $1.25B Deal to Advance mRNA Cancer Therapies Christopher Cole June 12th 2025 Article The acquisition boosts BioNTech’s mRNA design and manufacturing capabilities, accelerating development of next-gen cancer immunotherapies. Implications of RFK Jr.’s

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Vitamin D Improves Inflammatory Biomarkers in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Pharmacy Times

JULY 29, 2025

Pharmacists can play a pivotal role in guiding safe, evidence-based supplementation by recommending appropriate dosages, monitoring for interactions, and reinforcing adherence. 1 Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D are promising adjuncts for managing inflammation and improving outcomes in patients with RA.

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Daily CBD Use at Consumer-Level Doses May Elevate Liver Enzymes, FDA-Led Trial Shows

Pharmacy Times

JULY 12, 2025

Animal studies reveal dose-dependent hepatic responses to CBD, supporting the need for cautious monitoring even at consumer-relevant dosages. Pharmacists should review patient medication profiles, advise on appropriate dosage adjustments, and monitor for cumulative toxicity. of healthy adults, necessitating liver function monitoring.

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FDA Approves Ustekinumab-Stba, Biosimilar to Stelara, for Pediatric Patients With PsO or PsA

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 16, 2025

Steqeyma provides a new dosage form and strength, enhancing treatment flexibility for young patients with chronic inflammatory conditions. The biosimilar demonstrated comparable efficacy and safety to Stelara in a phase 3 clinical trial, supporting its FDA approval.

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Pharma Brands and the 2025 Shifting Strategy

Pharma Marketing Network

APRIL 13, 2025

In this article, well unpack the most effective SEO marketing strategies that align with pharma brands and the 2025 shifting strategyhelping you drive organic traffic while remaining compliant and trusted. Browse Pharma Marketing Networks featured strategy articles. Want more insights like this?

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ten23 health Joins Gerresheimer, SCHOTT, Stevanato Group in ‘Alliance for RTU’

PharmTech

JULY 1, 2025

Recent Videos Related Content Hikma Pharmaceuticals Invests $1 Billion to Expand US Generic Drug Capabilities, Releases Sustainability Report Susan Haigney June 30th 2025 Article The company is expanding its US manufacturing and R&D capabilities with a $1 billion investment by 2030. Sterile capsules for injection. PharmTech.com , Jan.

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INCB057643 in Combination with Ruxolitinib Improves Symptoms in Patients With Myelofibrosis

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 30, 2025

2,3 LIMBER is a phase 1, open-label, dose escalation study evaluating INCB057643 as a monotherapy at a dose escalation of 4 to 12 mg daily (part 1) or in combination with ruxolitinib at a dosage of 4 mg once daily and escalating to the maximum tolerated dose in part 1 (part 2).

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Advancements in Biopharma Spur Innovation

PharmTech

JUNE 10, 2025

Digital art | Image Credit: © artacet - stock.adobe.com The biopharmaceutical industry has seen exciting advancements in the past decade, with cell and gene therapies, personalized medicine, messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines, and new treatments for autoimmune diseases. Crucially, these modalities won’t exist in isolation.

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Sequencing of Liposomal Daunorubicin/Cytarabine Versus Hypomethylating Agents Plus Venetoclax for Secondary Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 18, 2025

HOPA has selected 4.0 CE hours from BCOP Updates 2024 and the Annual Conference 2025, featuring topics such as acute leukemia, cellular therapy for solid tumors, and the pharmacist’s role in serious illness conversations. Additional information is available here.

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TurboFil Introduces MediFil Cart as Standalone, Servo-Controlled Ceramic Vial Filler

PharmTech

JUNE 6, 2025

Automation is rarely as simple as devising a machine to replace a manual process,” she said in the article, which was published in both BioPharm International® and Pharmaceutical Technology ®. Automatic machine for filling ampoules and vials. How Smart Technology Is Helping Reach Sustainability Goals in Drug Packaging.

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Behind the Headlines, Episode 19: CGT Cost Pressures, BioNTech’s CureVac Move, and Spain’s CAR-T Model

PharmTech

JUNE 19, 2025

While some speculate the move is related to an ongoing patent dispute, the panel suggested the transaction also reflects broader strategic concerns, including a cooling vaccine market and a desire to bolster oncology capabilities and mRNA manufacturing scale.

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Out of Shortage, Into Controversy: The Fight Over GLP-1 Compounding

Pharmacy Times

JULY 18, 2025

Even as I write this article, there is a breaking story of another round of such letters. All of this is in the face of yet another round of manufacturer cease-and-desist letters to compounding pharmacies and even physician offices demanding they cease all compounding, dispensing, and sale of compounded GLP-1s. Updated May 6, 2020.

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Looking Beyond mRNA-based COVID-19 Vaccines to Innovative Therapeutics

PharmTech

JUNE 24, 2025

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PODD 2025 Unveils Agenda Highlighting Innovation in Drug Delivery Technologies

PharmTech

JULY 16, 2025

Recent Videos Related Content Why You Should Know About a New Weekly Injectable for Parkinson’s Christopher Cole July 15th 2025 Article Biodegradable weekly implant delivers stable levodopa levels, aiming to streamline Parkinson’s care while reshaping drug reformulation and delivery strategies.

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ESTEVE CDMO Acquires Regis Technologies

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AUGUST 6, 2025

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals Invests $1 Billion to Expand US Generic Drug Capabilities, Releases Sustainability Report

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JUNE 30, 2025

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JUNE 27, 2025

Quattrii Delivers Biologics and mRNA Molecules in Single Inhalation Susan Haigney June 25th 2025 Article Cambridge Healthcare Innovations says its dry powder inhaler engine, Quattrii, can deliver large volumes of biologic and mRNA molecules in a single inhalation. Communication between the manufacturing plant and retail stores. Press Release.

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Pharmacists Can Simplify the Vaccine Schedule

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FDA Mandates Major Opioid Label Revisions to Highlight Long-Term Risks

New Frontline BTK Inhibitor Strategy Gains FDA Approval in Untreated Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Self-Care Measures for Preventing and Managing Dysmenorrhea

Continuous Subcutaneous Lenalidomide Shows Promise in Reducing Toxicity in R/R Multiple Myeloma

3 of the year’s most notable FDA nods

Advanced Solutions for Sustained Delivery of Ocular Therapies

Prevalence of Dosage Modifications and Impact on Response Milestone Among Patients With CML Treated With Imatinib Using RWD

The Value of a Medically Integrated Pharmacy to Maximize Cost Avoidance and Reduce Waste of Oral Oncolytic Medications

Understanding Recent Changes to 505(b)(2) Drugs and Reimbursement

Pharmaceutical Compounding Calculations, Part Two–Bulk Drugs

Real-World Data Shows Similar Clinical Outcomes in Patients Receiving Biosimilars Following Switch From Reference Product

Correct Patient Misconceptions Around Biosimilars

Lumateperone Submits Application for Schizophrenia Indication to FDA for Supplemental New Drug

Because Ned Said: New Technology Helps Prevent Opioid Overdose

Beyond Pain Control: Understanding and Managing Opioid-Induced Constipation

How AI Brings Pharmacogenetics to the Frontline of Precision Medicine

Unicorns Don’t Exist: Rethinking the Generalist Model in Oncology Pharmacy

Gabapentin Use Linked to Increased Dementia Risk in Chronic Back Pain Patients

EMA Encourages Use of New Approach Methodologies to Reduce Animal Testing

CAR T and Beyond: The Expanding Pipeline and Promise of Cell Therapies

FDA Approves Meloxicam Injection For Moderate-to-Severe Pain in Adults

Sanofi to Begin Globally Shipping Beyfortus Ahead of RSV Season

Investigating the Pharmacist’s Role in Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy for Patients With Cancer

Efepoetin Alfa Noninferior to Mircera When Correcting Anemia, Maintaining Hemoglobin in CKD

Study Shows High-Dose Vitamin D Boosts Treatment Response in Breast Cancer

FDA Posts Slate of Seven Warning Letters Following Company Inspections

Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Vitamin D Improves Inflammatory Biomarkers in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Daily CBD Use at Consumer-Level Doses May Elevate Liver Enzymes, FDA-Led Trial Shows

FDA Approves Ustekinumab-Stba, Biosimilar to Stelara, for Pediatric Patients With PsO or PsA

Pharma Brands and the 2025 Shifting Strategy

ten23 health Joins Gerresheimer, SCHOTT, Stevanato Group in ‘Alliance for RTU’

INCB057643 in Combination with Ruxolitinib Improves Symptoms in Patients With Myelofibrosis

Advancements in Biopharma Spur Innovation

Sequencing of Liposomal Daunorubicin/Cytarabine Versus Hypomethylating Agents Plus Venetoclax for Secondary Acute Myeloid Leukemia

TurboFil Introduces MediFil Cart as Standalone, Servo-Controlled Ceramic Vial Filler

Behind the Headlines, Episode 19: CGT Cost Pressures, BioNTech’s CureVac Move, and Spain’s CAR-T Model

Out of Shortage, Into Controversy: The Fight Over GLP-1 Compounding

Looking Beyond mRNA-based COVID-19 Vaccines to Innovative Therapeutics

PODD 2025 Unveils Agenda Highlighting Innovation in Drug Delivery Technologies

ESTEVE CDMO Acquires Regis Technologies

Hikma Pharmaceuticals Invests $1 Billion to Expand US Generic Drug Capabilities, Releases Sustainability Report

Aenova Adds Cold Chain Warehouse to Latina, Italy Site

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