Technology Tools Increase Patient Safety in the Pharmacy
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
From automated medication dispensing systems to telepharmacy services, technology can help reduce the risk of adverse patient events.
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Endangered horseshoe crabs could lead the charge in pharma’s animal-free future
PharmaVoice
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
An effort to spare the species from blood collection is one of many ways the industry is turning away from animals for R&D.
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Children With T1D Who Report Higher CGM Satisfaction Have Better Glycemic Control
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
The 3 most common issues associated with higher satisfaction were “makes adjusting insulin easier,” “helps to keep low blood sugars from happening,” and “makes me feel safer knowing that I will be warned about low blood sugar before it happens.
Why doesn’t the U.S. have more Black midwives?
STAT
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
In the wake of growing alarm over the disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality in the U.S., maternal health experts have been pushing for changes — including expanding the midwife workforce. Studies have shown that deliveries attended by midwives tend to have fewer complications and better outcomes, partially because midwife training relies less on medical intervention, leading to fewer C-sections.
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
Hepatitis C Treatment Initiation Low Among Medicaid Recipients
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Investigators saw there was a significant difference of lower treatment initiation in people younger than 30 years old, females, Hispanic and Asian individuals, and people who inject drugs.
STAT+: David Liu startup to focus on getting CRISPR therapy to hard-to-reach cells
STAT
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
David Liu, the Broad Institute biochemist behind two powerful forms of genome editing, is launching a company focused on delivering gene-editing machinery to precise cells and tissues in the body, STAT has learned. The company, known as Nvelop, already raised a $100 million seed round last year, according to PitchBook. It is being run by Jeff Walsh, a former top executive at Bluebird Bio, and it recently recruited Bluebird’s head of research, Melissa Bonner, according to two people with k
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STAT+: Patients, doctors press FTC to beef up hospital merger scrutiny
STAT
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Comments to antitrust regulators lay bare Americans’ anger and disillusionment over consolidation’s effects on all sectors of the economy, but especially health care. A 24-year-old wrote that after his hometown hospital in Indiana merged with a bigger group, his mom, who worked there, found it harder to provide good care amid staff cuts and reduced support.
News Roundup: September 11 September 15
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Your weekly roundup of the latest news from Drug Topics®.
Opinion: Where are HHS and the FTC on online privacy for people with substance use disorder?
STAT
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
The era of rampant, unconsented, and unregulated online data collection may finally be winding down for consumer health data. But the advances in consumer privacy have not yet fully reached the millions of people with health information related to their drug use, substance use disorder treatment, or recovery. In July, two key agencies for consumer health privacy, the Department of Health and Human Services and the Federal Trade Commission, sent letters to 130
UN official, tech leaders tout the power of data, AI to improve global health, sustainable development
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
NEW YORK CITY—Advances in technology innovation and artificial intelligence can help accelerate global sustainable development efforts to combat hunger, poverty and climate change and improve healt | Advances in technology innovation and artificial intelligence can help accelerate global sustainable development efforts to combat hunger, poverty and climate change and improve health outcomes, a United Nations official said Monday.
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.
STAT+: Medicare wants to increase payments for heart rehab. Hospitals see an opening to get more
STAT
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Medicare plans to pay more for a type of cardiac rehabilitation that takes place in certain outpatient clinics owned by hospitals. Medicare has admitted it is doing so due to an error in reading federal law, but it also goes against the grain of the current environment, where support for site-neutral payments has never been higher. Some members of Congress and health care experts are pushing for a system that would not pay hospital outpatient departments more for identical services that are prov
De-risking visible particles through component selection
PharmaVoice
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
The visual inspection of injectable drug product has been a regulatory requirement since 1936, however, successful implementation of the standard has been challenging for many organizations.
Low-income seniors report deceptive Medicare marketing: study
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Seniors are becoming increasingly overburdened by marketing efforts from private Medicare plans, and low-income beneficiaries are twice as likely to file complaints regarding fraudulent phone calls | Fraudulent marketing practices are affecting low-income seniors looking for Medicare plans more than higher-income seniors, a new study has found.
State Enacts Statute Prohibiting Pharmacists From Commenting on Efficacy of Therapy
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Pharmacist successfully mounts challenge to that limitation.
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.
FDA Approves Momelotinib to Treat Myelofibrosis Patients With Anemia
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Most patients with myelofibrosis will develop anemia over the course of the disease, with more than 30% discontinuing treatment as a result.
Signal: Illumina leads $15m investment in Broken String Biosciences
Pharmaceutical Technology
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Embattled biotech giant Illumina has led series A funding into genomics mapping company Broken String Biosciences.
Research Identifies Multiple Barriers Preventing Patients From Using PrEP to Prevent HIV
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Strategies include improving compliance, convenience, symptom management, and reducing stigma around pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV.
5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software
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Watch DSN: Procter & Gamble highlights how store shelves reflect shopper values
Drug Store News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Megan Timberlake, Senior Vice President – P&G, Walmart Sales & North America Sustainability Leader, discusses the role sustainability plays in how consumers choose what products they purchase.
Allis.health – a digital health analyst in your pocket
pharmaphorum
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Allis.health – a digital health analyst in your pocket Phil.
Family Dollar to launch new mobile app experience
Drug Store News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
The app is aimed at helping shoppers manage coupons using the redesigned wallet feature.
US researchers start trials of universal flu vaccine
pharmaphorum
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
US researchers start trials of universal flu vaccine Phil.
What you should know about anemia during pregnancy
The Checkup by Singlecare
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
During pregnancy, your body’s need for nutrients like iron, folate, and vitamin B12 increases significantly, and it can be difficult to keep up. When those needs aren’t met, you can develop a mild case of anemia in pregnancy, which is fairly common among pregnant people. In some cases, though, anemia in pregnancy can become severe and put your developing baby at risk.
CHMP backs Almirall’s eczema therapy lebrikizumab
pharmaphorum
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
CHMP backs Almirall’s eczema therapy lebrikizumab Phil.
STAT+: Pharmalittle: U.S. Chamber and feds clash on Medicare price negotiation; South Africa probes J&J over TB-drug pricing
STAT
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was restful and invigorating because now that familiar routine of meetings and deadlines and what-not has returned. As you might expect, we are coping by quaffing a few cups of welcome stimulation — our flavor today is southern pecan — and, as always, we invite you to join us.
Dutch R&D agency spins out health wearables company
pharmaphorum
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Dutch R&D agency spins out health wearables company Phil.
Vaseline caters to Black, Brown skin via Radiant X collection
Drug Store News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
The Radiant X body care line features ingredients typically used on products for the face and targets such needs as moisture imbalance, dark spots and uneven skin tone.
FDA revises biosimilar guidelines for clearer drug labelling
Pharmaceutical Technology
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
The FDA released a draft guidance giving advice on the correct labelling of biosimilar and interchangeable biosimilar products.
Giant invites public to vote in Make a Difference Challenge
Drug Store News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
The challenge supports non-profit organizations whose work has a direct impact on creating a future that promotes healthier people and a healthier planet.
GSK gets wide FDA approval for myelofibrosis drug
pharmaphorum
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
GSK gets wide FDA approval for myelofibrosis drug Phil.
Ice Breakers adds hint of seltzer to mints
Drug Store News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Ice Breakers Raspberry Lemon Seltzer Sparkling Mints contain a bubbly fizz that is reminiscent of sipping on flavored seltzer, the company said.
Up-and-coming physicians even more burned out than their senior colleagues, survey finds
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Recent survey data from The Physicians Foundation suggest residents and medical students are no strangers to the widespread burnout weighing down America’s physician workforce. | Medical students—and, in some cases, residents—more frequently reported mental health difficulties than practicing physicians, among whom feelings of burnout remain well above pre-pandemic rates.
Novadiscovery’s trial simulation predicts AstraZeneca phase 3 results
Outsourcing Pharma
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
The French-U.S. company Novadiscovery has hailed a âwatershed moment for clinical trial designâ as its trial simulation tool successfully predicted the outcome of a phase 3 oncology trial run by AstraZeneca.
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