Celebrating Women in Pharmacy
Drug Topics
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Through her work at the Centre Volunteers in Medicine, my wife—now retired—has made an impact on more people than I ever will.
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Topical Ketamine: A Promising New Avenue for PTSD Treatment
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Ketamine topical cream may alleviate symptoms of PTSD without causing the adverse effects and abuse potential often associated with other forms of ketamine administration.
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Positive Early-Phase Data Announced for Combination COVID-19/Flu Vaccine
Drug Topics
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Moderna plans to begin a phase 3 trial of the combination vaccine this year.
FDA Expands Indication for Non-Steroid Cream to Treat Psoriasis In Children as Young as 6 Years of Age
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Roflumilast is the first topical agent indicated to treat psoriasis in sensitive intertriginous areas of the skin.
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
Sickle Cell Disease Finally Getting Its Due
Drug Topics
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Two possibly curative gene therapies for the disease, which disproportionately affects Black people, are under consideration by the FDA.
Researchers Test Microdosing Psilocybin on Rats to Create Treatment for Mental Disorders
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 6, 2023
The use of psilocybin, repeated at a low dose, could offer a new form of treatment for individuals with differing forms of mental disorders.
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Bariatric Surgery Could Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Caused by LDL Interactions
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Harmful LDL functionality contributes to an increase of cardiovascular disease in those with obesity but could decrease within weight loss.
Quizartinib Approved for Newly Diagnosed AML in Patients with ITD
Drug Topics
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Overall median survival was higher in participants taking quizartinib, according to results from QuANTUM-First trial.
What Pharmacists Should Know About Revised Compounding Standards Becoming Official on November 1, 2023
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 6, 2023
With World Standards Week on October 10 to 12, 2023, it is a key time to assess preparation for the official date for revised USP General Chapters and on compounding, as well as the associated USP General Chapter on the handling of hazardous drugs in healthcare settings.
Biosimilars Are Bringing Affordability and Accessibility
Drug Topics
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Lower costs, increased availability, and assistance programs are “game changers” for patients.
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.
DEA extends pandemic rules for telehealth prescribing through 2024 as agency irons out new policies
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 6, 2023
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said Friday it will extend telehealth flexibilities that enable clinicians to virtually prescribe controlled medications to their patients through 2024 as | The DEA announced Friday that it is extending pandemic rules for prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine through the end of next year.
Webinar: Demand of Respiratory Illness Vaccines Exceeds Availability
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Expert discuss access barriers for the COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus, and influenza vaccines, and ways to facilitate uptake.
3 marketing tips for biotechs emerging from stealth
PharmaVoice
OCTOBER 6, 2023
In a crowded biotech market, here’s how your company can stand out to investors.
STAT+: Inflammation gets its own research center, thanks to Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
STAT
OCTOBER 6, 2023
CHICAGO — At what point does inflammation, a key component of the body’s immune defense system, swerve out of control and start to drive disease? That’s the key question that a new research center, the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago, has been created to try to answer. The Chicago hub is the second one started by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, the philanthropic organization of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan.
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.
Key upcoming events for pharma execs
PharmaVoice
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Trade shows and events focused on the industry’s hot-button topics, technologies and trends.
STAT+: Judge dismisses Novo Nordisk lawsuit over compounded versions of Ozempic and Wegovy
STAT
OCTOBER 6, 2023
In a setback for Novo Nordisk, a U.S. judge dismissed its lawsuit accusing a compound pharmacy of selling versions of its Wegovy and Ozempic medicines, which are widely prescribed for weight loss and have become franchise products for the drug company. The decision, which was conveyed in a one-page filing in the court docket, comes after Novo Nordisk filed lawsuits last July against Brooksville Pharmaceuticals and three other compound pharmacies for allegedly violating laws in different states.
Study Finds IVIG, Therapeutic Plasma Exchange Have Comparable Efficacy for Neurological Disorders
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Choice of therapy should be selected based on patient needs and conditions.
UK launches total-body PET drive to support drug discovery
pharmaphorum
OCTOBER 6, 2023
UK launches total-body PET drive to support drug discovery Phil.
5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software
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Why supporting virtual mental healthcare for youths will likely be 'necessary' for payers
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Commercial health insurers should utilize telehealth to address the dearth of pediatric mental health providers, according to a research letter.
STAT+: Long underappreciated, gamma-delta T cells may be key to colon cancer defense, study says
STAT
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Within the linings of our guts, immune cells patrol like sentries on a castle wall. These cells, called intraepithelial T lymphocytes, are constantly probing the cells of the gut barrier for signs of disease, killing any cells that appear suspect due to infections or cancer mutations. A new paper published in Science Immunology on Friday suggests that a subtype of T cells called gamma-delta T cells may be key to that process — and that a protein known as TCF-1 is central to controlling th
What AI really means for biology and the pharmaceutical industry
pharmaphorum
OCTOBER 6, 2023
What AI really means for biology and the pharmaceutical industry Mike.
Opinion: STAT+: How payer-participating trials could help transform clinical research on FDA-approved drugs
STAT
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Earlier this year, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert M. Califf proposed something radical: that private health care insurance companies (payers) should participate in clinical research on FDA-approved drugs. This challenges the prevailing convention that only drug developers conduct such studies — and it’s an idea worth considering.
'Extremely concerning' chemo shortage persists despite FDA's efforts, national cancer group reports
Fierce Pharma
OCTOBER 6, 2023
While the White House recently touted the FDA’s efforts to mitigate the ongoin | The National Comprehensive Cancer Network found that 72% of centers are still experiencing a carboplatin shortage, while 59% remain low on cisplatin. The survey follows a June report which found that nearly all centers had short supply of the chemotherapies.
Empowering health through innovation: Smartwatches as diagnostic aids
pharmaphorum
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Empowering health through innovation: Smartwatches as diagnostic aids Mike.
Kaiser Permanente, UPMC among 13 major health systems to sign interoperability pact with VA
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Thirteen major health systems have signed on to a pledge agreeing to work toward sharing patient care data with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in a bid to improve veterans’ cross-organizat | By working toward seamless, secure data exchange, the organizations hope to better coordinate the care veterans seek from community providers and ensure they benefit from cost-saving VA policies.
Orchard will help Kyowa Kirin grow in gene therapy
pharmaphorum
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Orchard will help Kyowa Kirin grow in gene therapy Phil.
SingleCare bestows Best of the Best Pharmacy awards
Drug Store News
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Best of the Best honors the exceptional work of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy teams nationwide.
FDA panel sceptical on Lumakras confirmatory data
pharmaphorum
OCTOBER 6, 2023
FDA panel sceptical on Lumakras confirmatory data Phil.
STAT+: Pharmalittle: FDA panel lacks confidence in Amgen cancer drug data; weight loss drugs linked to rare stomach problems
STAT
OCTOBER 6, 2023
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too soon, yes? This is, you may recall, our treasured signal to daydream about weekend plans. Our agenda is still taking shape, but we expect to hang with our shortest person, who returns for a quick break from an institution of higher learning, catch up on sundry chores and, if possible, hold another listening party.
Boehringer moves obesity therapy into phase 3
pharmaphorum
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Boehringer moves obesity therapy into phase 3 Phil.
Is amoxicillin safe for dogs?
The Checkup by Singlecare
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Chances are, you or someone you know has taken the prescription medication amoxicillin for an infection. The penicillin antibiotic is one of the best-known and commonly used remedies for human infections, whether caused by injuries, illnesses, or other germs. But what about our four-legged friends? Pets, including dogs, are also prone to infection from various sources—but can dogs take amoxicillin?
uniQure sheds a fifth of its staff and half its R&D
pharmaphorum
OCTOBER 6, 2023
uniQure sheds a fifth of its staff and half its R&D Phil.
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