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Vaccine Coverage Remains Low Among Forcibly Displaced Children

Drug Topics

Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate vaccine coverage and identify factors associated with vaccination among forcibly displaced, pediatric populations.

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‘HIV-ending’ drug could be made for just $25 per patient a year, say researchers

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

As regulator prepares to approve lenacapavir in the US, campaigners are urging the manufacturer, Gilead, to make it ‘available and affordable for all who need it’ A drug with the potential to “end the HIV pandemic” will launch in the US this week – as a new study reveals it could be sold for 1,000 times less than its possible price tag. Lenacapavir, given as a twice-yearly injection, can prevent someone from being infected with HIV, according to clinical trial results.

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Connecting Pharmacists, Medical Providers Through Collaborative Care

Drug Topics

Owner of Avant Pharmacy, and President of the Avant Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP, discussed how her work in the industry is reaching far beyond the pharmacy counter.

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AI-powered orchestration: Bringing the benefits to personalized therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

Supply chains for a new generation of therapies are complex, costly, and require meticulous management to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance. AI can transform cell and gene therapy (CGT) orchestration by automating manual processes, improving productivity, enhancing supply chain visibility and improving scalability.

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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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Sleep Habits Could Influence Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Drug Topics

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Genentech's Bittenbender named board chair at BIO

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Genentech's Fritz Bittenbender becomes chair of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization at a challenging time for the sector.

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Tom Kraus on Top Advocacy Priorities for Pharmacists: 340B Protections, Payment Reform, and Grassroots Action

Pharmacy Times

From protecting the 340B Drug Pricing Program to expanding payment pathways through state-level reforms and Medicare Advantage opportunities, Kraus emphasized the critical role pharmacists play in evolving care models.

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Changing the PAP Model

Pharmaceutical Commerce

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Concierge Pharmacy's Role in Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Health Care

Pharmacy Times

Host Craig Beavers chats with Shannon Finks, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, BCCP, AHSCP-CHC, president and director of pharmacy services at ZupMed in Memphis, Tennessee.

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STAT+: Doctors lose Medicare pay bump in Senate version of tax bill

STAT

The Medicare pay bump for doctors that was part of the House version of Republicans’ tax bill was dropped in the Senate’s version, released Monday evening.  The provision, which would boost doctors’ payment for treating Medicare patients by tying it to inflation, has long been a top priority for physician groups.  For years, doctors have contended with pay cuts from Medicare, which physician groups say have led to the consolidation and closure of medical practices.

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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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Garadacimab-gxii Receives FDA Approval for Hereditary Angioedema Treatment

Pharmacy Times

The FDA approves garadacimab-gxii, a treatment for hereditary angioedema (HAE), offering convenient monthly self-injections for patients aged 12 and older.

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Fierce Pharma - Untitled Article

Fierce Pharma

Following HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision last week to purge the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and appoint his own replacements, the 17 ousted experts are hitting back at the arguments behind the cull.

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New Tirzepatide Access and Pricing Through Self-Pay Options

Pharmacy Times

Eli Lilly is expanding access to tirzepatide, a groundbreaking GLP-1 medication for weight management, offering more affordable options for obesity treatment.

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Bolstering Health Technology Assessment With the Help of AI

Pharmaceutical Commerce

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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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Heightened Awareness, Effective Treatment Options Critical to C. difficile Management

Pharmacy Times

Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) represents a serious public health threat, with pharmacists and advocacy organizations playing critical roles in prevention, education, and management.

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23andMe fined £2.31m over UK users' genetic data breach

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Genetic testing company 23andMe is facing a hefty fine from the UK's data protection watchdog for failing to protect its customers' data

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Averoa secures EC authorisation for oral CKD treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

The European Commission (EC) has granted marketing authorisation for Averoa's oral therapy Xoanacyl for chronic kidney disease (CKD).

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Product News for June 2025

Pharmacy Times

Discover the latest FDA-approved treatments, including Dupixent for chronic urticaria and Valtoco for seizure clusters, enhancing patient care options.

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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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Caris swells its planned IPO, seeking $5.7bn valuation

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European pharma needs scalable models to succeed in US

Pharmaceutical Technology

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What Pharmaceutical HR looks for in Freshers?

Pharma Tutor

What Pharmaceutical HR looks for in Freshers? Rajesh Vagh Tue, 06/17/2025 - 14:50 When hiring freshers, pharmaceutical HR departments aren’t just checking for a degree—they're trying to find someone who is ready to learn, able to follow strict guidelines, and can grow within the company. While experience may not be expected at this level, what really matters is the right attitude, a solid knowledge base, and basic practical exposure.

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Is Lilly about to swoop on Verve Therapeutics?

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Ahead of an opt-in decision on a PCSK9 inhibitor candidate, Eli Lilly is reported to be in advanced takeover negotiations with Verve Therapeutics

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3 foods that increase GLP-1

The Checkup by Singlecare

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (also known as GLP-1 medications ) get their name from a natural hormone found in the body. The GLP-1 hormone is released after eating. Its purpose is to manage blood sugar levels after meals, but it can also affect appetite and weight loss, hence why these medications are often used to treat obesity. You can boost GLP-1 naturally with lifestyle changes.

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NextCure and Simcere partner to develop SIM0505 for solid tumours

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Assessing Prescriber Justification for Use of Outpatient Chemotherapy in the Acute Care Setting

Pharmacy Times

This single-center, descriptive, retrospective chart review identified barriers to outpatient chemotherapy use, revealing avoidable inpatient stays and highlighting targets for stewardship interventions.

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European biotech ecosystem takes aim at changing the funding narrative

Pharmaceutical Technology

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Pharma Pulse 6/17/25: How AI and Regulation are Reshaping the Future of Drug Safety; A Reflection on Our Path Forward

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Pharmaceutical Commerce connects biopharma executives to insights on business processes, technologies, and strategies for taking approved drugs to market.

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Smartphone app for treating depression launches in UK

Pharmafile

Otsuka and Click Therapeutics have launched Rejoyn, a prescription digital therapeutic for major depressive disorder (MDD), in the UK. The smartphone app is designed to be used alongside existing treatments and is currently being deployed within select NHS Trusts, with broader uptake anticipated over the coming year. Rejoyn delivers a six-week cognitive training programme that […] The post Smartphone app for treating depression launches in UK appeared first on Pharmafile.

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Fierce Pharma - Untitled Article

Fierce Pharma

Two Democratic lawmakers have renewed accusations that large pharma companies have evaded paying U.S. taxes through a legislative loophole that drugmakers are allegedly lobbying to retain.

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Biotium launches new DNA gel analysis technology

Pharmafile

Biotium has announced the launch of its new glo-plate white photoactivation device, a compact LED-powered light box designed to support DNA gel analysis in educational and academic labs. The glo-plate white provides bright, uniform white LED illumination, allowing clear visualisation of DNA bands stained with Biotium’s DNAzure blue nucleic acid gel stain.

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Fierce Pharma - Untitled Article

Fierce Pharma

With the FDA's approval of hereditary angioedema preventative treatment Andembry, CSL is ready to take on Takeda’s blockbuster Takhzyro and BioCryst Pharmaceuticals’ fast-rising Orladeyo in a competitive market to treat patients with the rare genetic condition.

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Enhancing chromatographic protein purification with light

European Pharmaceutical Review

Researchers have demonstrated a generic affinity (bioaffinity) chromatography method that enables recombinant protein purification via UV light. Use of Excitography (light-controlled single-step protein purification) did not require “competing agents or harsh buffer conditions as is standard in these processes”. It operated “under native buffer conditions in a functional state and, optionally, in a high-throughput fashion”, Mayrhofer et al. explained.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Lark Health is rolling out a new, AI-enabled platform to manage the costs related to GLP-1s, and has tapped a former insurance industry executive to lead the charge.