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Q&A: What AI Is, How It’s Helping Pharmacies with Compliance | NCPDP 2025

Drug Topics

Stanley V. Campbell, Jr., CEO of EagleForce Associates, Inc., and Yi Deng, PhD, Senior Vice President of Engineering at EagleForce, discuss the basics of AI and how its assisting with compliance.

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FDA Approves Teal Wand, First At-Home Self-Collection Cervical Cancer Screening Device

Pharmacy Times

The new at-home test aims to increase comfort and screening timeliness through a more accessible method.

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Pharmacists Best-Positioned to Address Social Determinants of Health | NCPDP 2025

Drug Topics

Vin Gupta, MD, former Chief Medical Officer at Amazon Pharmacy and renowned US medical analyst, discusses pharmacists ability to reach communities and address social determinants of health.

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Opinion: Requiring a four-year emergency medicine residency is a terrible idea

STAT

Less than two years ago, I completed a three-year emergency medicine residency and, after passing written and oral board exams, became a board-certified emergency physician. Now, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education is claiming that three years of personal and financial sacrifice are not enough.  The ACGME reviews each specialty’s program requirements every 10 years, and it recently released their proposed updates for emergency medicine.

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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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Live Zoster Vaccine May Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Events by 23%, Study Finds

Pharmacy Times

The most substantial reduction was achieved 2 to 3 years after vaccination with a sustained protective effect lasting up to 8 years

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First at-home test kit for cervical cancer approved by the FDA, company says

STAT

WASHINGTON — U.S. regulators have approved the first  cervical cancer  testing kit that allows women to collect their own sample at home before shipping it to a laboratory, according to a medical device company. Teal Health said Friday the Food and Drug Administration approved its Teal Wand for home use, offering a new way to collect vaginal samples that can detect the HPV virus that causes cervical cancer.

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Giving weight loss jabs could bolster UK economy by £4.5bn a year, study says

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

Providing semaglutide for all those eligible may bring productivity gains as people are able to work more Giving weight loss jabs to everyone eligible for them could boost the UK economy by 4.5bn, according to research. Worldwide, about 3.8 billion people over 25 and just under 750 million children and young people are forecast to be overweight or obese by 2050.

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Tyk2 Inhibition Prevents Islet Inflammation and Delays Type 1 Diabetes Development in Mice

Pharmacy Times

New research reveals a promising strategy to slow type 1 diabetes progression by targeting inflammation with an existing psoriasis drug.

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Risk factors for childhood high blood pressure

STAT

Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds.  Sign up here. I had planned to make this box about a recent study that confirmed some birds form friendships. But as a lapsed Catholic who spends too much of her time watching college basketball (shout-out Xavier University), I am *thrilled* that we’re getting a pope who seemingly knows ball.

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Student Advocacy in Pharmacy

Pharmacy Times

Student pharmacists can work toward a better future for patients, themselves, and the profession.

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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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STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings

STAT

Hired someone new and exciting? Promoted a rising star? Finally solved that hard-to-fill spot? Share the news with us, and we’ll share it with others.  That’s right. Send us your changes, and we’ll find a home for them. Don’t be shy. Everyone wants to know who is coming and going. And here is our regular feature in which we highlight a different person each week.

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Specialty Pharmacy at a Crossroads, Say Attendees at Asembia’s AXS25 Summit

Pharmacy Times

Specialty pharmacy experts and key opinion leaders gathered at Asembias AXS25 Summit and discussed critical insights in interviews with Pharmacy Times.

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Galimedix completes key stage of clinical trial for treatment targeting eye and brain diseases

Pharmafile

Clinical biotech, Galimedix Therapeutics, has announced the completion of a single ascending dose (SAD) part of a phase 1 study of GAL-101, a novel therapy aimed to treat serious neurodegenerative eye and brain conditions. The SAD study showed that GAL-101 was well-tolerated and has a strong safety and pharmacokinetic profile. These promising results have allowed […] The post Galimedix completes key stage of clinical trial for treatment targeting eye and brain diseases appeared first on Ph

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AUC 5 vs AUC 6: MUSC Study Highlights the Tradeoffs in Neoadjuvant Breast Cancer Treatment

Pharmacy Times

Lacy La Fever, PharmD, MS, discussed outcomes associated with different carboplatin AUC dosing strategies.

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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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Measuring What Matters

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Ways to reimagine pharmas operating model and KPIs for commercial success in an AI-driven future.

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Study Finds Endometriosis May Be Linked to Traumatic Experiences

Pharmacy Times

These findings demonstrate an association that is independent of the diseases genetic predisposition.

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Biosimilars: Unlocking access, closing the cost divide

pharmaphorum

Cost-related nonadherence (CRN) the act of skipping doses, splitting pills, or delaying refills to save money is a major issue among US adults with chronic conditions.

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Considerations for the Use of Abemaciclib vs Ribociclib in Breast Cancer

Pharmacy Times

Abemaciclib and ribociclib have various risks and benefits in treating early breast cancer, highlighting the importance of patient-provider communication.

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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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FDA approves Verastem’s ovarian cancer treatment

STAT

Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today?  Sign up  to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Today, we talk about the FDA’s new artificial intelligence effort in the wake of mass layoffs, see AI darling Insitro cut staff, and more.

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Plozasiran Shows Promise as Cholesterol-Lowering Treatment for Mixed Hyperlipidemia

Pharmacy Times

Plozasiran shows promise in reducing cholesterol and triglyceride levels in patients with mixed hyperlipidemia and other harmful conditions, addressing significant cardiovascular risks.

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Apiary invests in life sciences SEO pioneer PIO to support global expansion

Pharmafile

Private equity firm Apiary Capital has invested in performance-io (PIO), a specialist life sciences performance marketing and SEO agency, to accelerate its international growth and service expansion. Founded in London in 2018, PIO was the first SEO agency to serve highly regulated pharma and biotech markets. The company helps clients leverage upcoming technologies, especially artificial […] The post Apiary invests in life sciences SEO pioneer PIO to support global expansion appeared first

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Study: RSV Vaccine Response in Lung Transplant Recipients

Pharmacy Times

A recent study highlights the promising immune response and safety of the Arexvy vaccine in lung transplant recipients, crucial for preventing RSV infections.

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Pharma Pulse 5/9/2025: Teva Plots Thousands of Job Cuts as Restructuring Drive Enters 'Acceleration' Phase, Takeda to Invest $30B Into US Operations

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Business strategies and top news in the biotech / biopharma industry, including market access, supply chain distribution and more.

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FDA chief Martin Makary sets June deadline for genAI rollout

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has set an "aggressive" timeline to implement genAI across the agency by 30 June 2025.

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FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Verastem Oncology’s Avmapki Fakzynja Co-Pack for KRAS-Mutated Recurrent Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer

PharmExec

The Avmapki Fakzynja Co-Pack marks the first FDA-approved treatment for adult patients with KRAS-mutated recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer who have received prior systemic therapy.

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Bavarian Nordic shares rise 7% following strong Q1 for vaccine sales

Pharmaceutical Technology

Bavarian Nordic is successfully navigating a sentiment-changing vaccine landscape, posting Q1 revenues significantly up from Q1 2024.

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Secrets of Pharmaceutical Market Access

Pharma Marketing Network

What does it take to bring a life-saving therapy to market and ensure patients can actually access it? Behind every successful drug launch lies a labyrinth of negotiations, pricing models, and payer strategies. Understanding the pharmaceutical market access process is crucialnot only for commercialization teams but for marketers and strategists looking to position their brands competitively.

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Haya secures $65m in Series A funds to advance heart failure treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

Haya Therapeutics has secured $65m in Series A funding to expedite the clinical development of HTX-001 for treating heart failure.

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Bridging the Gap: A Large Pharma Blueprint

PharmExec

OncLive serves as the connection to oncology, including groundbreaking cancer news and interviews with top oncologists in multimedia formats.

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Hybrid Hub Models for the Patient Journey

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Josh Marsh, Vice President and General Manager of Cardinal Health Sonexus Access and Patient Support, outlines the recent shift in the patient services industry towards a hybrid hub model for in-house management and outsourced support.

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Hybrid Hub Models for the Patient Journey

PharmExec

Josh Marsh, Vice President and General Manager of Cardinal Health Sonexus Access and Patient Support, outlines the recent shift in the patient services industry towards a hybrid hub model for in-house management and outsourced support.

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NewBiologix licenses cell line technology to Recipharm Advanced Bio

Pharmaceutical Technology

NewBiologix has given a non-exclusive technology licence to Recipharm Advanced Bio to provide pharma companies access to Xcell-Eng-HEK293.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Adds Virtual-First Primary Care Option

PharmExec

OncLive serves as the connection to oncology, including groundbreaking cancer news and interviews with top oncologists in multimedia formats.

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