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FDA’s Elsa AI is here, and the industry has questions

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The agency has provided few details about its AI pilot as it makes moves on its “aggressive timeline” for rollout.

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Statins Have No Additional Antidepressive Effects as Add-On Treatment

Drug Topics

Investigators found that simvastatin added to escitalopram for patients with obesity and major depressive disorder did not have increased antidepressive effects.

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STAT+: A cautious culture cost Novo Nordisk its lead in the obesity drug race, former employees say

STAT

In the late 2010s, scientists at the Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk developed a new weekly obesity treatment that targeted three hormones at once. In mice studies , the drug, which activated receptors of the GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon hormones, caused notable weight loss. But Novo shelved the therapy. The company was concerned about potential side effects of targeting glucagon, like increasing blood sugar and heart rate.

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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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ASCO 2025: Camizestrant With CDK4/6 Inhibitor Improves PFS in Patients With HR+/HER2- Advanced Breast Cancer

Pharmacy Times

Compared with standard of care, camizestrant in combination with a CDK4/6 inhibitor shows promise in enhancing progression-free survival (PFS) for patients with advanced breast cancer.

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GLP-1 drugs may be linked to elevated risk of serious eye disease, study finds

STAT

People with diabetes who were taking GLP-1 drugs had a low but elevated risk of an age-related eye disease that can sometimes lead to blindness, a new observational study concludes, adding to a short list of concerns about eye health in people taking the powerful medications. The research, published Thursday in JAMA Ophthalmology , found that after one year, more than twice as many people on GLP-1 drugs developed neovascular age-related macular degeneration compared to similar people who were no

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

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Artificial intelligence startup OpenEvidence inked a multi-year content agreement with the JAMA Network to use content from 13 medical journals to inform answers on its platform.

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Opinion: Ending U.S.-global health research partnerships will cost America

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Global health threats don’t respect borders — they require strong collaborations and trust across partners. Yet a  new policy  from the National Institutes of Health blindsided U.S. researchers and could immediately upend the international research collaborations critical for understanding and responding to global health threats.

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Neuralink raises $650m to widen use of brain implants

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Brain-computer interface firm Neuralink has completed a $650m financing that it says will help to "bring our technology to more people"

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Mastering Nitrosamines analysis: From Method Development To Analysis

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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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Mounjaro long-term side effects: What to expect

The Checkup by Singlecare

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a brand name glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist manufactured by Lilly. It’s approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat Type 2 diabetes and may be prescribed off-label for weight loss. It’s injected under the skin once per week to help control blood sugar levels.

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NHS cleared to use Novo Nordisk's long-acting growth hormone

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Novo Nordisk's long-acting injectable Sogroya has been backed for NHS use in young people with growth hormone deficiency

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Pharmacists Should Be Recommending Penicillin Allergy Testing

Pharmacy Times

About 10% of patients report a penicillin allergy, but only around 1% are truly allergic. Recommending penicillin allergy testing can help patients determine whether they have a true allergy.

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MHRA advises contraception for women taking 'skinny jabs'

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Women in the UK taking weight-loss injections have been warned by the MHRA that they should make sure they are using effective contraception

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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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Study Finds Vitamin D3 Supplementation Reduces Telomere Attrition

Pharmacy Times

New research highlights vitamin D's potential to slow telomere shortening, suggesting it may combat aging and promote cellular health.

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Does Aetna cover Mounjaro?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is an injectable prescription drug that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration to lower blood sugar in people with Type 2 diabetes. Categorized as a dual GIP/ GLP-1 receptor agonist , Mounjaro stimulates insulin production and suppresses appetite. Because of those effects, Mounjaro is sometimes prescribed off-label for weight loss.

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Vadadustat and Darbepoetin Alfa Show Similar Safety, Efficacy in Patients With NDD-CKD and DD-CKD

Pharmacy Times

Vadadustat and darbepoetin alfa show similar safety and efficacy in treating CKD-related anemia, with regional differences impacting cardiovascular risks.

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How much does Vasotec cost without insurance?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Vasotec (enalapril maleate) is a name-brand prescription drug that’s FDA approved to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), heart failure, and asymptomatic left ventricular dysfunction. Like other angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, this medication is also used off-label to treat and prevent diabetic kidney disease. Without insurance, brand-name Vasotec costs about $1,025 for 30, 20 mg tablets.

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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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Training Centers and eCommerce: A Look Into Federal Equipment Company’s Pharma Innovations

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Does Blue Cross Blue Shield cover Mounjaro?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a brand-name prescription medication that’s approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to lower blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes. Manufactured by Lilly, Mounjaro is a once-weekly injection available in six different doses. It’s considered a glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) agonist/glucagon-like peptide-1 ( GLP-1 ) receptor agonist.

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Targeted Screening Tools Can Increase Pneumococcal Vaccine Uptake in Health-System Retail Pharmacies

Pharmacy Times

Implementation of the Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle in health system retail pharmacies significantly increased uptake of 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine among eligible adults.

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Does Blue Cross Blue Shield cover Zepbound?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Zepbound (tirzepatide) is a once-weekly injectable GIP/glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist that’s been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to promote weight loss in adults with obesity or who are overweight with a weight-related health condition. It was later approved to treat sleep apnea in adults with obesity. While health insurance plans do not always provide coverage of Zepbound for weight loss, coverage may be more likely if the drug is prescribed for sleep apnea

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STAT+: Taurine, a darling of longevity seekers, is found to be unreliable biomarker for aging

STAT

Vijay Yadav warned people not to start downing taurine — an amino acid abundant in plants, animals and some energy drinks — just because his mice and monkey study suggested it might be an elixir for long life. But that doesn’t mean they listened. “The other day, I was talking to I think the scientific director of one of the largest pharma in the U.S., he was taking 14 grams of taurine per day,” said Yadav, or roughly 14 Red Bulls’ worth.

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Does Kaiser cover Wegovy?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Wegovy (semaglutide) is a prescription glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reduce excess body weight and maintain weight reduction in people ages 12 and older with a diagnosis of obesity or in adults who are overweight with a weight-related health condition. It is also approved to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in adults who have cardiovascular disease and are either overweight or have obesity.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

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Researchers concluded low-income patients bear a larger burden for claims denials than higher-income enrollees.

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Has mRNA delivered a breakthrough in quest for HIV cure?

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A new way to deliver mRNA to T cells could allow HIV that is hiding away to be exposed and targeted with antiretroviral therapies, say scientists

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Akeso gains NMPA approval for cadonilimab to treat cervical cancer

Pharmaceutical Technology

Chinas NMPA has approved Akeso's PD-1/CTLA-4 bispecific antibody, cadonilimab, to treat persistent, recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer.

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An AI experiment at the FDA & Novo trailing in the obesity drug race

STAT

On this week’s episode of “The Readout LOUD”: The Food and Drug Administration’s AI adventure, a deep look inside Novo Nordisk’s obesity stumble, and finally, another big M&A deal in biotech. The FDA has rolled out an internal AI tool called Elsa that, unlike its namesake Disney character, can’t seem to let go of mistakes.

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Fierce Healthcare

A new analysis of the House-passed package based on Wednesday's Congressional Budget Office projections outlines billions in costs borne by hospitals due to Medicaid payment shortfalls and care for the uninsured.

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How Geospatial Mapping Reveals the Impact of Pharmacy Closures

Pharmaceutical Commerce

In the first part of her Pharma Commerce video interview, Maggie McCullough, PolicyMaps CEO, explains how geospatial mapping can help identify and address emerging pharmacy deserts across the United States.

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Alternative pharmacy benefit manager Serve You Rx is seeking to generate additional savings for its clients by adding two biosimilars for the popular drug Stelara to its formulary.

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‘Dupixent-fuelled’ atopic dermatitis market sales to hit $22.4bn by 2033

Pharmaceutical Technology

Regeneron and Sanofis blockbuster Dupixent has transformed the atopic dermatitis market, with future disruptors in the pipeline.

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EU: Trials should include pregnant subjects where possible

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With new guidance, the EMA is seeking to ramp up the inclusion of pregnant and breastfeeding women in clinical trials

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