Tue.Dec 27, 2022

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Three years on, the pandemic — and our response — have been jolting. Here’s what even the experts didn’t see coming

STAT

People who study infectious diseases and who work in public health have long known a bad pandemic would one day come. They knew such an event would overwhelm hospitals, strain supply chains, and place stresses on society that we would be ill-equipped to meet. Countries like the United States have for decades prepared to respond to such a crisis.

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Study Results Show Direct Evidence of Serotonin Disruption Linked With Depression

Pharmacy Times

First direct evidence of diminished 5-HT release proves hypothesis, according to a new analysis published in Biological Psychiatry.

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Looking back at 2022: The top healthcare stories

Pharmaceutical Technology

The healthcare industry saw its share of ups and downs in 2022. Our response to the worldwide pandemic evolved over time, and so did the needs of the sector and the people relying on healthcare companies to deliver solutions. Along the way, mergers and acquisitions continued to happen, new drugs and devices got approved, and innovations in the clinical trial industry were introduced.

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Dry Eye Improvement from Single TearCare Treatment Sustained Through 12 Months

Drug Topics

According to the company, clinical outcomes for 78 dry eye patients treated at a single center, the Cleveland Eye Clinic, showcased the duration of efficacy of a single, first-time treatment of MGD using the TearCare System.

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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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Opinion: To effectively combat diabetes, policymakers must treat obesity like other diseases

STAT

Obesity is often included in the litany of chronic diseases that plague six in 10 Americans — except by Medicare, which currently refuses to cover treatment for obesity until it causes significant health problems like diabetes or heart disease. The growing number of Americans with obesity is helping drive the chronic disease crisis in the U.S. and deepening existing health inequities.

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Set Medication Therapy Management Goals for 2023

Pharmacy Times

Develop New Year's resolutions that include empowering patients, enhancing communication, increasing professional development.

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Roche gets FDA nod for Lunsumio, offering convenient option to gene therapies in follicular lymphoma

Fierce Pharma

Roche gets FDA nod for Lunsumio, offering convenient option to gene therapies in follicular lymphoma. kdunleavy. Tue, 12/27/2022 - 09:16.

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NYX Professional Makeup previews its spring 2023 drop on Roblox’s iHeartLand

Drug Store News

NYX Professional Makeup’s spring 2023 collection is available to experience virtually via iHeartLand on Roblox.

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The Year in Review: 2022

OctariusRx

Another year has flown by. Unbelievably, we are quickly approaching 2023 and it’s time to look back at of the biggest topics of 2022. Every year is full of actionable headlines to consider as well as challenges to overcome. Our goal is to help our clients successfully navigate the important issues of the ever-changing healthcare landscape. Below is a summary of the top topics that generated the most questions and interest in 2022.

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India’s Hetero receives WHO approval for Nirmacom to treat Covid-19

Pharmaceutical Technology

Indian pharmaceutical company Hetero has received the World Health Organization Prequalification of Medicines Program (WHO PQ) approval for its Nirmacom (nirmatrelvir). The company stated that Nirmacom is a generic version of Pfizer ’s Covid-19 oral antiviral drug, Paxlovid, a SARS-CoV-2 main protease (Mpro) inhibitor. Hetero’s Nirmacom combi-pack will contain nirmatrelvir 150 mg (two tablets) and ritonavir 100mg (one tablet).

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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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December Interactive Case Studies

Pharmacy Times

Cases address anticoagulants and medication administration.

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Mars acquires Trü Frü

Drug Store News

Trü Frü, a whole-fruit snacking brand, will operate as business unit within Mars.

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Top 5 Hospital Pharmacy Articles in 2022

Pharmacy Times

Pain management and the opioid epidemic dominated the top health system articles in 2022.

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How to Relieve Eye Strain?

BuzzRx

There has been an exponential increase in screen time in recent years. The average American now spends 7 hours looking at digital screens every day, including a computer screen at work and other digital devices at home. This has led to an increased incidence of digital eye strain or computer vision syndrome. Digital eye strain is now a common condition, with 6 out of 10 Americans reporting symptoms, but there are other causes of eye fatigue as well.

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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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2022 in Review: Tracking the ups and downs of pharma deals

Pharmaceutical Technology

This year, volatility resulting from the Russian war on Ukraine, residual uncertainty from the Covid-19 pandemic, and more led to fluctuating dynamics in the pharmaceutical space. However, despite external pressures, major pharma deals still came to pass, which some experts say could be a harbinger for things to come in 2023. The Covid-19 pandemic pushed most markets into free fall, leading to increased wariness for completing large mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the pharmaceutical secto

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How to Improve Poor Circulation?

BuzzRx

The average human body contains 5 liters of circulating blood and 60,000 miles of blood vessels through which the blood circulates. The circulatory system carries oxygen-rich blood and nutrients to the body’s tissues and takes away waste products. Therefore, good blood circulation is essential to sustain life and maintain a healthy body. However, some health conditions can affect the body’s ability to keep blood flowing and lead to poor blood circulation.

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The Top 5 Stories of the Year

PharmExec

Over the past year, the life sciences industry has experienced a variety of important innovations, while also facing an unstable economy. These factors were clearly on readers minds and helped shape the top stories of the year.

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Benefits of Structured Content in Preparing Data for Regulatory Submissions

Pharmaceutical Commerce

How taking steps to incorporate data into all regulatory and labeling operations helps firms avoid retroactively planning to recapture information.

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Yaral Pharma launches in the U.S.

Drug Store News

Yaral Pharma will begin commercializing the first product from IBSA’s corporate pipeline of authorized generics in January 2023.

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Are You and Your Vendor on the Same Page?

Fierce Healthcare

Are You and Your Vendor on the Same Page? mteefey. Tue, 12/27/2022 - 17:38.

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CSL Behring obtains FDA OK for Hemgenix

Drug Store News

Hemgenix is the first gene therapy to treat adults with Hemophilia B.

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Understanding your liver panel results

The Checkup by Singlecare

Liver function tests , commonly known as a liver panel , are blood tests used to measure liver performance through the analysis of various substances found in the blood, such as proteins, enzymes , and bilirubin. The tests can provide important insight into problems with the liver, such as inflammation, scarring, or liver damage. They are often used to diagnose and monitor diseases, including hepatitis and cirrhosis.