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Can you take Advil and ibuprofen together?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Ibuprofen is a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug ( NSAID ) that is used to treat various inflammatory conditions. Its available both as an over-the-counter (OTC) drug and by prescription. As an OTC medication, ibuprofen is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat fever, pain, menstrual cramps, headaches, migraines, sore throats, cold and flu symptoms, joint pain and stiffness, and dental pain.

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Trump orders U.S. to withdraw from World Health Organization

STAT

President Trump signaled his intention to withdraw from the World Health Organization on Monday, a move global health experts fear will both cripple the agency and substantially weaken international health security — in the United States and abroad. A U.S. withdrawal from the WHO would deprive the Geneva-based institution of its biggest funder and a major contributor of scientific expertise, likely necessitating a massive reorganization and a curtailment of the functions the WHO is a

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Can you take phentermine and wellbutrin together for weight loss?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Around 65% of adults in the United States say willpower alone is not enough to lose weight and keep it off with lifestyle changes, according to a Pew Research survey from 2024. That means there are millions of people looking to weight loss drugs for help. One such drug is phentermine (brand name: Adipex ). If youre taking Wellbutrin (bupropion) for depression and are considering weight loss medication, you may wonder whether phentermine is safe.

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DOJ Sues Walgreens for Millions of Illegitimate Prescriptions Filled

Drug Topics

The lawsuit alleges Walgreens has been filling prescriptions in violation of the Controlled Substances Act since 2012.

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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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Can you take metformin and phentermine together?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Losing weight can be tough. And it can be even tougher for people who have Type 2 diabetes, which can impair weight loss. Thats why it might seem natural to treat both obesity and diabetes simultaneously. For the past half-century, phentermine has been one of the most commonly prescribed weight loss drugs, and metformin has been one of the most popular diabetes medicationsand its also prescribed off-label for weight reduction.

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Q&A: Identifying, Addressing Gaps in Primary Care

Drug Topics

Jonathan Watanabe, PharmD, MS, PhD, BCGP, discussed a section of the ASHP 2025 Pharmacy Forecast that he co-authored titled Addressing the Gap in Primary Care.

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Air Pollution and Seasonal Variability Associated With Asthma- and COPD-Related Hospital Admissions

Pharmacy Times

The authors found that humidity, cold and heat waves, and air pollution led to a higher likelihood of asthma- and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)-related hospitalizations.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk ruled Thursday that Idaho, Kansas and Missouri may move forward on a challenge to the regulatory clearance of mifepristone.

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Study Shows Potential Population-Level Benefits of Intensive BP Targets in Adults With CKD

Pharmacy Times

The reduction in cardiovascular end points and the increase in adverse events observed in a clinical trial were largely transportable to trial-eligible chronic kidney disease (CKD) populations from clinical practice.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

GE Healthcare struck a seven-year agreement with Sacramento, California-based Sutter Health to provide AI-powered medical imaging technology and digital solutions. The health system's work with GE Healthcare also supports Sutters larger access strategy, as the nonprofit system aims to expand its ambulatory footprint.

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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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US Court Files Civil Complaint Alleging Walgreens Dispensed Millions of Unlawful Prescriptions

Pharmacy Times

The Justice Department alleges that Walgreens acted in violation of the Controlled Substances Act and sought reimbursement for unlawful prescriptions, violating the False Claims Act.

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Lindus Health: AI instrumental for predicting trial outcomes and shaping study design

Outsourcing Pharma

We ran a Q&A With Michael Young, co-founder of Lindus Health on the challenges of 2024 and the companys goals for 2025.

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From Abemaciclib to Trastuzumab Deruxtecan: Highlights From the 2024 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium

Pharmacy Times

Experts presented results that may transform treatment and clinical practice strategies.

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Addressing Legal Battles in the Pharma Space

Pharmaceutical Commerce

In the third part of his video interview with Pharma Commerce Editor Nicholas Saraceno, Donald Prentiss, founder and CEO, Qualthera, explains how collaboration between compounding pharmacies, drug manufacturers, and telehealth platforms can drive success, despite the various litigations pertaining to GLP-1s that currently taking place.

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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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Pharmacy Technicians Serving on State Boards: Expanding Roles and Shaping the Future

Pharmacy Times

Increased technician involvement also improves patient care nationwide.

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AstraZeneca secures first BTK approval in first-line mantle cell lymphoma

Pharmaceutical Technology

AstraZeneca has received approval from the FDA for its BTK inhibitor, Calquence (acalabrutinib), for first-line use in MCL.

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Impact of Tardive Dyskinesia on Quality of Life

Pharmacy Times

Panelists discuss how untreated tardive dyskinesia severely impacts patients' daily functioning and quality of life through physical limitations affecting basic tasks like eating and walking, social isolation due to visible symptoms, and heightened risks for older adults who face increased fall risks, difficulty maintaining independence, and complications from age-related comorbidities.

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FDA’s START and CoGenT pilot programmes: Streamlining rare disease drug approvals

Pharmaceutical Technology

This week, at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference and the Biotech Showcase, discussions underscored the growing focus on innovation in cell and gene therapies.

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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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The Digital Transformation Reshaping Hospitals and Medication Management

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Despite challenges surrounding communication overload, drug shortages, and cybersecurity risks, this term is revolutionizing medication management and patient care through the use artificial intelligence and predictive forecasting.

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KeyMed partners with US-based biotech Prolium in bispecific antibody deal

Pharmaceutical Technology

The Prolium deal highlights the growing trend of China-derived experimental therapies entering the US market.

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Pharma Pulse 1/20/25: Rare Drug Development and Chrysalis Genetics, Evaluating the Cost-Effectiveness of NSCLC Treatment & more

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The latest news for pharma industry insiders.

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Interleukin inhibitors remain a strong growth driver in dermatology    

Pharmaceutical Technology

If the results from the clinical development plans are positive, it may well reflect a paradigm shift for clinical care.

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UK sees 70% increase in phase I advanced therapy clinical trials in 2024

Pharma Times

Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult reveals significant growth in UK trials

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Feinstein Institutes gains NIH grant to explore ghrelin for GI-ARS

Pharmaceutical Technology

Northwell Healths Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research has received a $2.9m grant from the NIH to explore the use of human ghrelin.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry. Please submit the good newsor the badfrom your shop, and we will feature it here at the end of each week.

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Arrowhead’s plozasiran set for FDA review as Tryngolza challenge looms 

Pharmaceutical Technology

An FDA approval later this year for Arrowheads plozasiran in FCS would put it in direct competition with Ionis Tryngolza.

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ASHP Midyear: Expert Discusses GLP-1 Medications and Incretin Mimetics for Diabetes Care

Pharmacy Times

Jennifer Clements, a clinical professor and the director of pharmacy education at the University of South Carolina, discusses the pharmacists role in diabetes care.

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FDA approves Amgen’s combo therapy for colorectal cancer

Pharmaceutical Technology

Amgens LUMAKRAS and Vectibix combination has received approval from the US FDA for treating KRAS G12C-mutated mCRC.

FDA
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Regulatory bodies placing more importance on patient centricity, says pharma executive

Outsourcing Pharma

We ran a Q&A with John Clarke, associate director in patient recruitment at Innovaderm on the changing landscape of patient centricity in terms of clinical trials and how the industry can navigate the evolving regulatory expectations around it.

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Datapharm expands into US market through partnership with phactMI

Pharma Times

Collaboration aims to enhance accessibility of medicines information

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FDA Approves Amgen’s Lumakras Plus Vectibix for KRAS G12C-Mutated Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

PharmExec

Approval is based on data from the Phase III CodeBreaK 300 trial, which demonstrated that treatment with Lumakras and Vectibix significantly improved progression-free survival in patients with KRAS G12C-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer.

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Smart search to seamless care: How AI will transform experiences in 2025

pharmaphorum

AI technology, such as GenAI and ChatGPT, is set to revolutionise experiences in 2025 across various industries, including life science. Learn more about the future of AI and its impact on the way we interact and innovate.

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JPM25: Oncology Outlook for 2025

PharmExec

OncLive serves as the connection to oncology, including groundbreaking cancer news and interviews with top oncologists in multimedia formats.