IDStewardship

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

In this article 3 clinical pharmacists provide insights, pulling from their advanced experience with beta-lactam therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM). Photo pending Authored By : Kathryn DeSear, PharmD; Barbara Santevecchi, PharmD; Veena Venugopalan, PharmD; Lisa Vuong PharmD Article Posted 28 November 2023 Beta-lactam antibiotics are time-dependent antibiotics, which means that by increasing the time the free drug concentration remains above the minimum inhibitory concentration (% f T>MIC) of

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STAT

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

LONDON — The inflammation-targeting therapy Dupixent succeeded in a Phase 3 trial in patients with the chronic lung disease COPD, its developers said Monday, results that could propel the blockbuster medicine into a massive new market. Dupixent, which is jointly developed by Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, has already racked up approvals for several indications, including asthma, atopic dermatitis, and eosinophilic esophagitis.

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The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Patients’ group says reactions to metamizole can cause sepsis and organ failure – and British and Irish people are at higher risk A patients group representing several British victims has launched legal action against the Spanish government over claims it failed to safeguard people against the potentially fatal side effects of one of the country’s most popular painkillers, involved in a series of serious illnesses and deaths.

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Pharma Tutor

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

National Pharmacy Commission Bill, 2023 : A Critical Review admin Mon, 11/27/2023 - 12:22 ABOUT AUTHOR Dr. R. S. Thakur Former Secretary, Pharmacy Council of India. Email : drramsthakur@gmail.

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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.

Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Peer support groups can help people navigate major life challenges and get needed support to manage grief, address loneliness or even guide them through a career change. | New startup Forum offers a two-sided virtual peer support group marketplace to help individuals find the support they need. The marketplace has a rapidly expanding list of groups that cover topics like grief, loneliness, chronic conditions, substance use recovery and caregiving.

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Med Ed 101

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

In this case, I outline a unique situation involving stimulants and elderly patients. I outline some of the potential complications and contributions to the prescribing cascade. A 76-year-old female resides in an assisted living. She has a history of ADHD, anxiety, insomnia, diabetes, hypertension, back pain, and GERD. Her current medication list includes the following: […] The post Stimulants and Elderly Patients – Case Study appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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