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The Current, Future Roles of AI within the Pharmacy Profession

Drug Topics

As artificial intelligence evolves from a novel technology to commonplace in health care, the pharmacy industry is adapting to its challenges and opportunities.

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STAT+: New kids on the block: A new generation of VCs ventures into biotech

STAT

Biotech venture capital is on the precipice of a generational shift. At least, that’s according to the crowd of younger firm founders edging their way in. There’s long been a small batch of scientists and business leaders who invest in drug companies. For the first 15 years of the 21st century, you’d find only 400, maybe 450 VC firms regularly giving money to drug startups — biotech’s own version of The Four Hundred , with lab coats or branded polar fleece, rat

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Significant Gaps Identified in Access to OTC Naloxone, Nonprescription Syringes

Drug Topics

Researchers conducted a cross-sectional study to investigate the accessibility of over-the-counter naloxone and nonprescription syringes at community pharmacies.

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AI deals are surging, and Recursion’s ongoing Exscientia merger points to a new world of integration

PharmaVoice

Recursion CFO Ben Taylor discusses the state of AI M&A and what companies should look for as the industry moves to new data technologies and systems.

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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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Eli Lilly Launches Self-Pay Vials of Tirzepatide for Patients With Obesity

Drug Topics

The announcement comes after the FDA declared the shortage of semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) has been resolved after being in shortage since March 2022.

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STAT+: How to eliminate biotech zombies: Buy them

STAT

This story first appeared in Adam’s Biotech Scorecard, a subscriber-only newsletter. STAT+ subscribers can sign up  here  to get it delivered to their inbox. Health care investor Kevin Tang buys “zombie” biotechs to shut them down. It’s a counterintuitive, but ingenious solution to the sector’s intractable problem  covered in last week’s newsletter.

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Fierce Healthcare

A new report by nonprofit Phyx Primary Care finds that physicians feel more satisfied with their work and less burned out when supported by an ambient AI scribe.

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Imaging discovery could accelerate drug development

European Pharmaceutical Review

Researchers at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), South Korea, have developed a super-photostable organic dye. The discovery sets a new benchmark for organic fluorophores, Professor Young-Tae Chang explained, providing potential applications in broad areas such as drug development and cellular imaging. Single-molecule imaging uses fluorescent markers to track proteins with precision.

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Pharma Digital Marketing: Strategies to Boost Engagement and Drive ROI for Pharma Brands

Pharma Marketing Network

Introduction In todays fast-paced world, pharma digital marketing is more than just a strategyit’s a necessity. With increasing competition, strict regulations, and changing consumer behavior, pharmaceutical brands must embrace digital transformation to stay relevant. But how can pharma marketers break through the noise, engage their audience, and see real ROI?

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Vaccine sector on edge as HHS cancels flu meeting

pharmaphorum

An FDA advisory committee due to be held in March to discuss the formulation of influenza vaccines for the 2025/26 flu season has been cancelled.

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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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Fierce Healthcare

Congress is poised to approve steep cuts to the Medicaid program, and multiple new studies seek to analyze the impact that significant changes could have on states and enrollees.

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Phase 3 Data Offer Hope to Patients With Meniere Disease

Pharmacy Times

SPI-1005, a novel anti-inflammatory compound, achieved coprimary end points for efficacy, including improvements in hearing loss and speech discrimination.

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ACI’s 43rd FDA Boot Camp – New York City Edition

The FDA Law Blog

The American Conference Institutes popular FDA Boot Camp now in its 43rd iteration is scheduled to take place from March 19-20, 2025, at the NY Bar Association in New York, NY. The conference is billed as the premier event to provide folks with a roadmap to navigate the difficult terrain of FDA regulatory law. And it is exactly that! The conference equips legal professionals without prior regulatory experience, as well as life sciences executives involved with FDA-regulated products, with a

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FDA Ends Semaglutide Shortage Listing, Contributing to Ongoing Legal Challenges

Pharmacy Times

Pharmacies could still experience localized availability issues for semaglutide despite its removal from the drug shortage list.

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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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A rumored private equity buyout of Walgreens could lead the company to be split up, according to media reports. | A rumored private equity buyout of Walgreens could lead the company to be split up, according to media reports.

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High Ratio of Non-HDL Cholesterol to HDL Cholesterol Associated With Heightened Hypertension, Heart Disease Risk

Pharmacy Times

Compared with other indicators of cardiovascular risk, the ratio of non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) to normal HDL-C had a stronger association with the risk of hypertension and heart disease.

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Kyorin partners Hyfe to develop DTx for chronic cough

pharmaphorum

Kyorin Pharma has signed a deal with Hyfe to develop a digital therapeutic (DTx) for people with chronic cough and launch it in Japan.

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Study Finds Radon Exposure Increases Odds of Gestational Diabetes

Pharmacy Times

Radon exposure during pregnancy was significantly linked to increased odds of gestational diabetes.

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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 gendered divide in physician mental health data

STAT

Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds.  Sign up here. Can you believe the temperature in Boston hit the 50s yesterday? It’s the first false start to spring, and I’m sure that there are more cold days ahead of us. But still, it was so, so sweet.

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Fierce Healthcare

Athenahealth will offer Abridge's ambient clinical documentation solution as part of its growing suite of artificial intelligence tools for small and independent provider practices. | Abridge will join Suki and iScribe in athenahealth's suite of ambient AI tools for clinical documentation.

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Driving innovation in rare diseases: Digital health and collaboration

pharmaphorum

Discover how digital health technologies and collaboration are driving innovation in the field of rare diseases. Learn more about the latest advancements and how they are improving patient outcomes and access to care.

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Pfizer’s bet on gene therapies in haemophilia has been a bust

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pfizer has ended the global commercialisation of its haemophilia B (factor IX deficiency) gene therapy Beqvez, citing soft demand for gene therapies among haemophilia patients and physicians.

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CVS Pharmacy® introduces enhanced flu testing and treatment offerings

Pharmacy Times

As flu cases continue to remain high, select CVS pharmacies across 37 states launch combo test for Flu A, Flu B and COVID-19

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Eli Lilly to expand US pharma manufacturing with four new sites

Pharmaceutical Technology

Eli Lilly has announced plans to expand its domestic medicine production in the US with four new pharmaceutical manufacturing sites.

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Navigating Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Treatment With Sacituzumab Govitecan

Pharmacy Times

Sacituzumab govitecan improves outcomes but requires careful management of adverse effects.

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Regeneron tries again with lymphoma bispecific in US

pharmaphorum

Regeneron has refiled its CD20xCD3 bispecific odronextamab for lymphoma with the FDA, which was rejected last year, but is seeking a narrower label.

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Fostering Open Discussions With Women About Menopausal Symptoms

Pharmacy Times

Panelists explain how health care professionals evaluate menopause symptoms using validated questionnaires, symptom tracking, clinical interviews, hormonal tests, and patient-reported outcome measures to comprehensively assess severity and quality-of-life impact.

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Mandatory drug stock monitoring empowers EU to tackle shortages

Pharmaceutical Technology

The MSSG solidarity mechanism enables medicine sharing between EU states, with companies now required to report on drug stocks.

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Supporting Women During Menopause: When to Suggest That a Woman Consult a Physician

Pharmacy Times

Panelists discuss how health care professionals recommend physician consultations for persistent symptoms, complex medical histories, diagnostic uncertainties, specialist needs, urgent conditions, preventive care, medication management, and comprehensive health assessments.

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New EU trial regulations could expedite approvals and address shortages

Pharmaceutical Technology

New EU Clinical Trial Regulations simplify international trials while offering the means to counter drug shortages for trials in Europe.

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Combat Counterfeit Medications

Pharmacy Times

When educating patients, emphasize the importance of buying drugs from only licensed pharmacies.

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Zevra sells priority review voucher for $150m to support drug launches

Pharmaceutical Technology

Zevra will use the $150m to support the commercial launches of rare disease drugs Miplyffa and Olpruva.

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Pharmacists Play Key Role When Individualizing Treatments for UTIs

Pharmacy Times

Pharmacists must consider drug Interactions, allergies, and comorbidities when treating patients with urinary tract infections (UTIs).

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