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PBMs Are in the Hotseat in Washington DC

Drug Topics

The Senate Finance Committee recently released a framework for legislation, and the leaders of the “big three” PBMs are scheduled to be witnesses at another committee's hearing regarding insulin prices on May 10.

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AHIP’s latest misinformation campaign & what it’s trying to hide

PhRMA

If we needed any more proof that the health insurance and pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) industries are one and the same, look no further than a new ad campaign by America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP). With PBMs facing increasing scrutiny on Capitol Hill, AHIP is hitting the airwaves to deflect any responsibility for the high cost of medicine many people face.

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The Prevalence Of Long COVID in Vaccinated vs. Unvaccinated Children

Drug Topics

Post-COVID-19 conditions were more common in unvaccinated children than in children who had received at least 1 dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

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Nonprofit hospitals fall short on community benefit, studies show

PhRMA

Nonprofit hospitals are supposed to help provide access to crucial treatment and services in our most vulnerable communities. But recent research adds to the mountain of evidence showing nonprofit hospitals continue to fall short in their community benefit. For example, many nonprofit hospitals participate in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program, where eligible large nonprofit hospitals can buy deeply discounted 340B medicines and then turn around and charge both uninsured patients and insuranc

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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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Combining Fluvoxamine and Inhaled Budesonide for COVID-19 Treatment

Drug Topics

Combining the two drugs appears more likely to reduce risk of early COVID-19 symptoms worsening than taking either one on its own.

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A physician’s perspective on health equity, diversity and inclusion

PharmaVoice

Dr. Preeti Parikh sees parallels between promoting health equity and current DE&I challenges in the workplace.

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20 years on, the next stage of the human genome revolution is brewing

PharmaVoice

Two decades after the Human Genome Project, scientists are on the brink of uncovering its full potential for drug development.

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Home care industry touts bipartisan bill to expand Medicare in-home benefits, reimbursement

Fierce Healthcare

Home care industry touts bipartisan bill to expand Medicare in-home benefits, reimbursement dmuoio Mon, 04/24/2023 - 14:08

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Tuberculosis is the world’s deadliest infectious disease — and treatments remain underfunded

PharmaVoice

Tuberculosis control and funding lost 20 years of progress during the COVID-19 pandemic, but scientists and world health groups are still plugging away.

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Study: Acute, Consistent Treatment With CBG Oil May Decrease Blood Pressure

Pharmacy Times

Lowering blood pressure could be dangerous for people with normal blood pressure.

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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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As generative AI makes headway in healthcare, executive leaders still struggle to scale up breakthrough tech

Fierce Healthcare

As generative AI makes headway in healthcare, executive leaders still struggle to scale up breakthrough tech aburky Mon, 04/24/2023 - 13:23

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SGLT2 Inhibitors Demonstrate Effectiveness for Primary, Secondary Heart Failure

Pharmacy Times

The results of a review, published in Cureus, show that the medications reduced the risk of HF.

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Photo Gallery: NACDS opening celebration

Drug Store News

Attendees got the chance to connect with new and existing business partners and enjoy a wide assortment of cuisine.

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Tislelizumab Demonstrates Superior Overall Survival Compared With Chemotherapy

Pharmacy Times

Efficacy and safety data for BeiGene’s therapy shows positive results for individuals with advanced unresectable or metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma.

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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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AppliedVR's latest partnership expands covered access to VR therapeutics for veterans, active military

Fierce Healthcare

AppliedVR's latest partnership expands covered access to VR therapeutics for veterans, active military hlandi Mon, 04/24/2023 - 10:46

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Study Finds No Significant Effect on Infusion Reactions, Cardiac Dysfunction When Switching from Trastuzumab to Biosimilar in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer

Pharmacy Times

Infusion reactions in the switching group did not occur with switching, but rather only with reference trastuzumab administration.

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European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 2 2023

European Pharmaceutical Review

Included in this issue of European Pharmaceutical Review : FOREWORD New quality requirements for tobacco products David Elder, David P Elder Consultancy QA/QC MASS SPECTROMETRY The benefits of mass spectrometry for expediting biologics to patients Ian Anderson, Mostafa Zarei and Qifeng Zhang, Lonza IN-DEPTH FOCUS: Bioprocessing/Bioproduction Realising the potential of AAV gene therapies Rajiv Vaidya, Andelyn Biosciences What gene therapy manufacturers can gain from collaboration Neil Almstead,

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Research Finds Pneumococcal Vaccination Coverage Varies Significantly By Region

Pharmacy Times

A 10% increase in the proportion of adults aged 50 years or older was associated with a 1.2% increase in pneumococcal vaccination coverage.

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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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Apellis hits setback in ALS trial after pair of pegcetacoplan approvals

Fierce Pharma

Apellis hits setback in ALS trial after pair of pegcetacoplan approvals fkansteiner Mon, 04/24/2023 - 10:56

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Biosimilars, Though Still Expensive, Are the Minimum Helping to Make Cancer Therapies More Accessible

Pharmacy Times

Choosing the best biosimilar based on reimbursement can be challenging.

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Guide To Testing

European Pharmaceutical Review

Included in this Guide to Testing: Exploring low endotoxin recovery in drug products Chiara Celli, Marco Mingolla and Fabrizio Lecce from the Institute of Biomedical Research Antoine Marxer, discuss low endotoxin recovery in drug products analysed using the monocyte activation test. Sustainability in BET from your endotoxin experts Associates of Cape Cod International, Inc. explores the future of sustainable LAL testing.

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Nonprescription Drug and Cosmetic Regulatory Overhaul: What Pharmacists Need to Know

Pharmacy Times

The crucial role of self-care pharmacy practice requires that pharmacists develop a robust understanding of the implications of the current and proposed regulatory changes for nonprescription drugs.

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AHIP ad campaign: Big Pharma continues 'deceive and divert attention' on drug prices

Fierce Healthcare

AHIP ad campaign: Big Pharma continues 'deceive and divert attention' on drug prices pminemyer Mon, 04/24/2023 - 12:12

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Bioprocessing/Bioproduction In-Depth Focus 2023

European Pharmaceutical Review

Realising the potential of AAV gene therapies Dr Rajiv Vaidya, Head of Manufacturing Science & Technology at Andelyn Biosciences, explores strategies for improving the scalability and cost‑effectiveness of AAV production while maintaining regulatory compliance. What gene therapy manufacturers can gain from collaboration Neil Almstead, Chief Technical Operations Officer at PTC Therapeutics, shares his view on why collaboration is key to streamlining manufacture of gene therapies.

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Hershey to acquire 2 manufacturing facilities from Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing

Drug Store News

The acquisition is designed to enable the company to sustain strong growth for its SkinnyPop brand.

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NICE publishes draft nod for Darzalex combo to treat multiple myeloma

Pharmaceutical Technology

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published a final draft guidance recommending the use of Darzalex (daratumumab) with bortezomib and dexamethasone (DVd) for adults with previously treated multiple myeloma. The draft guidance is open for feedback from consultees after which the document and its recommendations will be used to establish the organization’s guidance on the use of this combination regimen for patients in the UK’s National Health Services.

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BJ’s Wholesale Club releases inaugural ESG report

Drug Store News

The report highlights BJ’s environmental, social and governance objectives and progress.

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Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Co. Expands to Offer J&J Brand-Name Medications

PharmExec

Cost Plus Drug Co. adds J&J's Janssen medications to its offerings, increasing affordability for diabetes patients.

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Pharma á la carte – 4/25/23

The Honest Apothecary

Here I share some of the latest news, articles, editorials, or blog posts that fall generally under the theme of Pharma or healthcare. I might throw in a something off-topic from time to time which I found while wandering throughout the endless hallways and corridors of the internet. All article shared will be free to read and not locked behind an annoying paywall.

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Injectable small molecule inhibitor could improve vision

European Pharmaceutical Review

Positive results from the long-term follow-up of a Phase II study of small molecule inhibitor UBX1325 in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME) have been announced. “UBX1325 achieved visual improvement with a single injection, and maintained this improvement in over 50 percent of patients for a year,” noted Dr Jeffrey S Heier, Director of Retina Research at Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston.

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Amgen wins patent appeal on Otezla

Drug Store News

The Appeals Court affirmed the validity of the patent expiring in 2028.

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Yescarta® demonstrates promising European manufacturing experience

European Pharmaceutical Review

Yescarta ® (axicabtagene ciloleucel or axi-cel) has achieved a median European commercial manufacturing turnaround time of 19 days for patients with relapsed/refractory (R/R) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). New European analysis of the CAR T-cell therapy showing these results were presented at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT).

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Placer.ai sizes up consumers' spending habits amid inflationary prices

Drug Store News

Placer.ai reports that following a strong January, retail traffic slowed somewhat as consumers continued adjusting their spending habits to inflationary prices.

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