PhRMA
APRIL 12, 2023
Recent district court rulings set an alarming precedent that calls into question the authority of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to determine the safety and effectiveness of new medicines.
Drug Topics
APRIL 12, 2023
Autofill programs and metrics reporting can help pharmacists streamline their inventory management.
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PhRMA
APRIL 12, 2023
Today PhRMA released a new report that analyzes the share of new medicines that are available in over 70 countries and how long patients wait to receive them. The Global Access to New Medicines Report includes comprehensive comparisons across countries in the G20, Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and several geographic regions.
Pharmacy Times
APRIL 12, 2023
Analysis indicates that there was a larger increase of filled prescriptions for individuals who delivered by cesarean birth.
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.
Drug Topics
APRIL 12, 2023
Tirzepatide was associated with a greater reduction in hemoglobin A1c and body weight when compared to semaglutide. But with a current list price of $1,023 for a one-month supply, is tirzepatide (Mounjaro; Lilly) worth it?
Pharmacy Times
APRIL 12, 2023
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Pharmacy Times
APRIL 12, 2023
During the 12-month trial period, Hyqvia was shown to be efficacious treating the occurrence of acute serious bacterial infections in children aged 2 through 16 years with primary immunodeficiency.
Drug Store News
APRIL 12, 2023
The origin story of Element Apothec is like many other entrepreneurial endeavors, a product was developed and created because items available on the market didn’t meet the need.
Pharmacy Times
APRIL 12, 2023
These are used to help reduce inappropriate testing, where an expert consults with medical directors of infection prevention and control for a test-order override.
STAT
APRIL 12, 2023
Last fall in STAT, Matt Herper questioned whether the biomedical research enterprise is really laying the necessary groundwork to gain the full benefit of innovation in “biology’s century.” “The biggest looming problem is that… new technologies in biology [could] outpace our ability to assess them,” he observed.
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.
Pharmacy Times
APRIL 12, 2023
Availability of clinical trials in the gynecologic cancer care space are increasing, but it is important to be mindful of current racial disparities.
STAT
APRIL 12, 2023
A philanthropic giant’s recent hire of a researcher with controversial theories on naloxone access is raising alarms among public health advocates who worry the move marks a shift in major donors’ approach to addiction treatment. Arnold Ventures, one of the largest nonprofit funders of criminal justice reform projects and a major player in drug policy circles, announced last month that Texas A&M University economist Jennifer Doleac would take over its criminal justice portfolio
Pharmacy Times
APRIL 12, 2023
To build a brighter, healthier, and more equitable future for all US citizens, there is an indisputable need to decriminalize psychedelic medicines.
Drug Topics
APRIL 12, 2023
A new survey found that neither generation is particularly good at maintaining healthy sun habits, and have low skin cancer awareness.
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Pharmacy Times
APRIL 12, 2023
The FDA’s temporary Guidance for 503A compounding of shortage drugs was meant to be temporary and withdrawn once COVID-19 ended.
Drug Topics
APRIL 12, 2023
A recent study showed a link between menopause and increased glaucoma risk, with estrogen-based treatment being a possible solution.
Pharmacy Times
APRIL 12, 2023
Keeping blood glucose levels within a target range delays, prevents serious health complications associated with type 2 diabetes.
STAT
APRIL 12, 2023
NEW YORK — Michael J. Fox was sitting in his Upper East Side office surrounded by Emmys and an Oscar — one he received not for his acting but for his Parkinson’s philanthropy. (“Humanitarian stuff,” he said nonchalantly.) He wore blue trousers and a T-shirt, and Adidas sneakers with no socks. His hair, years ago always perfect, was a bit disheveled, and he was in constant movement in his chair, a hallmark of the Parkinson’s disease that has defined
Drug Store News
APRIL 12, 2023
HRG reviewed 22 products in the health category, 169 in the wellness sector and 91 items in the beauty aisle to see which ones stood out as Products to Watch.
Pharmaceutical Technology
APRIL 12, 2023
Clinical-stage biotechnology firm LyGenesis has formed a joint research collaboration with Imagine Pharma to develop new cell therapies for type 1 diabetes (T1D). The companies will develop new cell therapies for patients with T1D, using LyGenesis’ allogeneic cell therapy platform and Imagine Pharma’s Type 1 Diabetes Activated Islet Progenitor Cells (T1D AIPCs).
Drug Store News
APRIL 12, 2023
Kelly Collier has been promoted to senior vice president, assistant general counsel, while Peggie Fort has joined the company as vice president, inventory and demand management.
STAT
APRIL 12, 2023
Pacemakers, relied upon by many patients with irregular heart rhythms, are not built for children. Scrambling up trees, hanging from monkey bars, and even the simple act of growing make the device more likely to fail. Roughly 1 in 15,000 children are born with congenital heart block , which causes an abnormally slow heart rate. The condition leads to lightheadedness, shortness of breath, and in serious cases, heart failure.
The Checkup by Singlecare
APRIL 12, 2023
After nearly four decades working in pharmacy, Vicki O’Connor, R.Ph., understands the unique needs of the community she serves at Jewel-Osco in Huntley, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. With a large older adult population, O’Connor is an expert at navigating the ins and outs of Medicare coverage and finding creative solutions to help her patients save money on their prescription medications.
STAT
APRIL 12, 2023
WASHINGTON — The e-cigarette maker Juul has agreed to pay six states and Washington, D.C., $462 million for its alleged role in fueling the recent significant rise in youth vaping, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Wednesday. The settlement, which includes California and New York, is the largest to date between Juul and state attorneys general, and will also require Juul to disclose a number of previously secret documents, which will be housed in an academic archive.
ISPE
APRIL 12, 2023
A Closer Look at Paperless Validation’s Impact on Biotech Trudy Patterson Wed, 04/12/2023 - 07:34 iSpeak Blog iSpeak A Closer Look at Paperless Validation’s Impact on Biotech Steven Thompson 12 April 2023 The impact of paperless validation on the biotechnology industry is massive, and the overall effect is growing as adoption increases. Paperless validation is applicable to every type of validation in biotech: cleaning, process, equipment, facilities, utilities, and many others.
STAT
APRIL 12, 2023
LONDON — Using genome sequencing greatly expanded the number of diagnoses researchers could provide for children with developmental disorders from thousands of families across the United Kingdom and Ireland, researchers reported in a new study Wednesday. The study , published in the New England Journal of Medicine, focused on children with severe developmental disorders who hadn’t received diagnoses through other standard methods.
Hospital Pharmacy Europe
APRIL 12, 2023
Having a healthy sleep pattern reduces the risk of adults developing asthma even among those with a high genetic risk for the disease Chinese researchers analysing data held in the UK Biobank, found that those with a healthy sleep pattern have a reduced risk of developing asthma, even among those with an increased genetic susceptibility to the disease.
STAT
APRIL 12, 2023
The White House on Wednesday issued an unprecedented warning about xylazine , the veterinary tranquilizer increasingly found in the illicit opioid supply. Beginning today, the substance will be classified as an “emerging drug threat” — the first designation of its kind. The announcement and accompanying notification to Congress from Rahul Gupta, the White House’s top drug policy official, comes as xylazine — also known as “tranq” — continue
Hospital Pharmacy Europe
APRIL 12, 2023
Hear the latest developments and innovations in cardiovascular care at a new free event being held in May 2023 In support of our mission to provide high-quality clinical education, Hospital Healthcare Europe , together with Hospital Pharmacy Europe, is proud to announce a new series of events in 2023: the HHE Clinical Excellence programme. Kicking off with cardiovascular care and developed in conjunction with an expert advisory board of renowned key opinion and thought leaders from UK Centres of
STAT
APRIL 12, 2023
WASHINGTON — The White House on Wednesday proposed a new federal rule to limit how law enforcement and state officials collect medical records if they investigate women who flee their home states to seek abortions elsewhere. The proposal, prompted by a string of blows to abortion access across the country, follows a federal judge’s ruling on Friday that threatens to pull the most commonly used abortion pill, mifepristone, off the market.
PharmaVoice
APRIL 12, 2023
Pharma’s missing the mark when it comes to recruiting Black patients, and Ricki Fairley, CEO of The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, reveals what’s needed.
Fierce Pharma
APRIL 12, 2023
AACR: AstraZeneca offers first look at Imfinzi's resectable lung cancer showing, fueling a key debate aliu Wed, 04/12/2023 - 15:37
Fierce Healthcare
APRIL 12, 2023
A majority of payers used outcomes-based contracting last year: survey pminemyer Wed, 04/12/2023 - 13:04
Fierce Pharma
APRIL 12, 2023
Moderna nabs a win in Arbutus patent case as appeals court upholds prior invalidation zbecker Wed, 04/12/2023 - 11:16
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