Pharmacy Times
JULY 7, 2023
Diagnostic technologies are advancing quickly, which may lead to therapeutics for age-related diseases to safely reduce chronic low-grade inflammation generated by the immune system.
Fierce Pharma
JULY 7, 2023
As demand skyrockets for GLP-1 drugs that can trigger significant weight loss, unauthorized versions of the treatments have started to fill pharmacies. | In late May, the FDA warned of illegal knockoffs of Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Wegovy. And now, the Danish company has filed its second wave of lawsuits against pharmacies in the U.S. that are producing the copycats.
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STAT
JULY 7, 2023
Jonathan Studnek knows some people imagine that driving an ambulance at high speed with lights flashing and sirens wailing — racing through messily parted traffic to the scene of a crisis — is the best part of being an emergency medic. For him, that couldn’t be further from the truth. “If you’ve been in the industry for any length, you know innately: When you’re in the front of an ambulance and the lights are on, that’s the most dangerous situatio
Drug Topics
JULY 7, 2023
Heterologous vaccination—or mixing different vaccines—was safe and effective with Novavax and provided enhanced protection against the Omicron variant, a new study found.
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.
Pharmacy Times
JULY 7, 2023
Expert Nikhil Palekar, MD, said that although the treatment is far from a cure, it is a vital first step toward other treatments for Alzheimer Disease.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 7, 2023
Air pollution shown to increase depression symptoms in individuals with bipolar disorder, a new study published by Cambridge University Press found.
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Fierce Pharma
JULY 7, 2023
AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo's TROP2 antibody-drug conjugate returned a concerning safety message. Moderna reportedly plans to invest up to $1 billion in China. | AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo delivered a concerning safety message for their TROP2 antibody-drug conjugate. Moderna reportedly plans to invest up to $1 billion in China. Takeda expanded its antibody partnership with F-Star Therapeutics with a new deal potentially worth $1 billion.
STAT
JULY 7, 2023
As part of the Biden administration’s broader efforts to lower health care costs, the White House announced new guidelines on Friday targeting a few of the most common sources of sticker shock. The new policy initiatives target some of the usual suspects: surprise billing , which was restricted in 2020 yet persists as health care providers exploit loopholes ; short-term insurance policies that often fail to cover essential treatment; and high-interest credit cards and payment plans especi
Pharmacy Times
JULY 7, 2023
Lucas Morgan, Esq, a partner at Frier Levitt, discusses how to navigate the Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacist.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 7, 2023
A federal judge this week ruled that the Biden administration will be prohibited from communicating with social media platforms regarding a broad range of content. | A federal judge this week ruled that the Biden administration will be prohibited from communicating with social media platforms regarding a broad range of content. The precedent could limit efforts by the administration to combat misinformation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and future public health emergencies.
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.
The Checkup by Singlecare
JULY 7, 2023
Naproxen is a popular over-the-counter (OTC) drug that relieves pain and reduces inflammation. It’s a standard treatment for headaches, muscle pain, toothaches, and even temporary fevers. While many people may experience pain relief using naproxen, the question often arises as to whether or not drinking alcohol is safe while taking it. The risks of mixing alcohol and naproxen can depend on the amounts of alcohol and naproxen consumed.
PharmExec
JULY 7, 2023
Through the power of large language models and generative AI, pharma and biotech companies are transforming medical information delivery by offering direct, trustworthy, and accurate answers to patients and healthcare providers, significantly reducing time and frustration.
Pharmacy Times
JULY 7, 2023
The novel treatment may be able to generate new cardiac tissue to create a functional human heart muscle.
Fierce Pharma
JULY 7, 2023
After a pandemic-fueled lull the past few years, FDA inspections are back in full force. This week, a pair of Indian drugmakers have found themselves in the agency’s crosshairs. | The FDA has issued a trio of Form 483s after inspecting three Indian drug plants. One write-up went to Intas Pharmaceuticals while the other two were handed down to Ipca Laboratories.
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Drug Topics
JULY 7, 2023
The approval was based on a confirmatory trial that found the therapy slowed disease progression compared with placebo.
STAT
JULY 7, 2023
Lawmakers in California may finally offer a raise to the state’s woefully underpaid health care workforce. The legislature is debating a bill introduced by state Sen. María Elena Durazo that would raise the minimum wage for a wide range of health care workers to $25 per hour by June 1, 2025. This would be especially beneficial to Black women, who are disproportionately represented in the health care sector — particularly in the lowest-paying jobs.
PharmExec
JULY 7, 2023
While large pharma investment in biotechs is down—as pharmas become more strategic in their selections—it is scarcely out, with the partnership dynamic between the two sides remaining strong.
STAT
JULY 7, 2023
WASHINGTON — A House subcommittee will next week mark up a package of public health bills, including pandemic-preparedness legislation, according to five lobbyists. The House Energy & Commerce Committee hasn’t yet announced the markup, and the lobbyists didn’t know the exact date. But time is running out for reauthorizing a law that created several of the federal government’s biodefense and pandemic-preparedness programs.
European Pharmaceutical Review
JULY 7, 2023
Scientists have created paracetamol and ibuprofen, two of the world’s most common painkillers, out of turpentine (β-pinene), a compound found in pine trees. Turpentine is also a waste product from the paper industry. According to the research published in the journal ChemSusChem , the quantity of this waste generated worldwide is enough to supply the global demand for paracetamol and ibuprofen.
STAT
JULY 7, 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Biden on Friday rolled out a new set of initiatives to reduce health care costs: a crackdown on scam insurance plans, new guidance to prevent surprise medical bills and an effort to reduce medical debt tied to credit cards. Biden’s remarks will build on previous initiatives to limit health care costs, with the Department of Health and Human Services releasing new estimates showing 18.7 million older adults and other Medicare beneficiaries will save an es
PharmaVoice
JULY 7, 2023
Leqembi’s U.S. approval is a milestone in Alzheimer’s research and medicine — and there are a few other late-stage biologic drugs that could follow.
STAT
JULY 7, 2023
PALO ALTO, Calif. — At a bustling artificial intelligence conference in June hosted by data heavyweight Palantir, a handful of relative newcomers — hospital executives — milled among government and defense industry customers spiritedly trading new uses for the company’s automation and analytics services. Palantir is best known for its work in government and intelligence, but early adopters of the company’s nascent health offerings, including leaders from
Drug Topics
JULY 7, 2023
A recent study shows decreased use of multiple types of contraception among patients struggling with OUD.
European Pharmaceutical Review
JULY 7, 2023
New recommendations to boost the competitiveness in UK biopharma and Medtech sectors have been published by Imperial College London. The ‘Sectoral Systems of Innovation and the UK’s Competitiveness’ reports assess the value-added per capita of each sector and how they compare internationally. Technological solutions and policy recommendations for government have been identified as a way to help make sectors such as biopharma and Medtech more innovative and increase their value added.
Pharmacy Times
JULY 7, 2023
Oncology pharmacy is best learned in real time with real oncologists and real patients.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 7, 2023
Medicare’s value-based programs are penalizing inpatient hospitals for community-level health equity factors that impact outcomes but are largely out of hospitals’ control, according to a recent an | Patient populations with more complex needs, greater uncompensated care and who frequently live alone translate to reimbursement cuts for hospitals under CMS' current quality performance programs, according to a recently published study.
Drug Store News
JULY 7, 2023
Hilco is debuting its 2023 holiday candy lineup, which includes novelty treats from Kool-Aid and Girl Scouts of the USA.
Outsourcing Pharma
JULY 7, 2023
The first and only approved anti-amyloid Alzheimer's Disease (AD) treatment shown to reduce the rate of disease progression and slow cognitive impairment has been granted approval by the FDA.
Drug Store News
JULY 7, 2023
The two organizations will provide specialized care for male fertility, sexual dysfunction and low-testosterone.
Outsourcing Pharma
JULY 7, 2023
Anorexia nervosa is a notoriously difficult illness to treat. It has the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric disorder, yet there is currently no FDA approved therapy for the condition.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 7, 2023
Medicare Advantage payers need to start paying attention to the health and economic status of potential new members when those members turn 64. | The time to start looking for socioeconomic differences in Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare enrollees isn’t when they turn 65, say researchers. It’s when individuals turn 64.
STAT
JULY 7, 2023
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Fierce Healthcare
JULY 7, 2023
Americans are likely to skip important health screenings, and women have a less positive outlook than men regarding their current and future health prospects, according to a survey released by Afla | A new survey from Aflac finds that Gen Z is least likely to value preventative care checkups, men and women have different perspectives on their long-term health and the Hispanic population faces unique challenges.
Pharmaceutical Technology
JULY 7, 2023
As quarterly antidepressant prescriptions hit 22 million, the NHS looks to cut down patient reliance.
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