Looking at Expired Children's Medications
Drug Topics
OCTOBER 25, 2022
In a recent poll, only 1 in 5 parents believed it is unsafe for children to take medicine past its expiration date, while many did not know how to properly dispose medicine.
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Backed by celebrity interest, Novo is finding new success in weight loss — while staying true to its roots
PharmaVoice
OCTOBER 25, 2022
The company's head of U.S. and Canadian operations explains how the company is evolving its game plan after 100 years in the insulin space.
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Coaching for Chronic Care
Drug Topics
OCTOBER 25, 2022
How on pharmacy helps patients with chronic concerns like diabetes.
A longtime believer in mRNA, Strand Therapeutics’ co-founder is now pushing the tech to the next level
PharmaVoice
OCTOBER 25, 2022
The company’s co-founder and head of R&D on how it’s using synthetic mRNA to create “smarter” therapies that could provide cures for cancer and more.
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
Dry Shampoo Brands Voluntarily Recalled by Unilever Due to Cancer-Causing Chemical
Drug Topics
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Dry shampoo products were found to contain elevated levels of Benzene.
Study: Children With HIV Show Greater Risk for Impaired Neurological Development
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 25, 2022
News research results in Zambia also find that early intervention in the form of antiretroviral therapies and better nutrition may help close the gap.
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Incidence of Colorectal Cancer with Synchronous Liver Metastases Changed Little Over Time
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Patients with synchronous liver metastases from colorectal cancer have been found to have worse outcomes than those with metachronous liver metastases.
Novartis drops presbyopia drug acquired with Encore Vision
pharmaphorum
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Novartis has abandoned development of its drug to treat presbyopia, a common age-related loss of near distance vision, after it failed a phase 2b trial. The eyedrop formulation of UNR844 (lipoic acid/choline ester chloride) was acquired as part of the group’s buyout of privately-held ophthalmology biotech Encore Vision for $375 million upfront in 2017, and was designed to work by restoring the elasticity of the eye’s lens that declines with age.
Data Show Shingrix Offers 10 Years of Protection Against Shingles in Adults 50 Years of Age and Older
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 25, 2022
The efficacy of Shingrix was 97% in adults 50 years of age and older and 91% in adults 70 years of age and older over an extended follow-up period.
Weak data for Fasenra undermine AZ’s ambitions for the drug
pharmaphorum
OCTOBER 25, 2022
AstraZeneca’s IL-5 inhibitor Fasenra is already making blockbuster sales from its use in eosinophilic asthma, but the drugmaker’s efforts to expand its label keep running into difficulties. Earlier this year, the FDA rejected AZ’s application for Fasenra (benralizumab) as a treatment for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) with a request for more data.
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.
Anxiety, Immunization History Connected to COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 25, 2022
People with anxiety and related disorders were found to have vaccine hesitancy related to concerns regarding adverse effects and efficacy.
Pharmacist By Day, Killer By Night | The Story of H.H. Holmes
PioneerRx
OCTOBER 25, 2022
With Halloween slowly — but spookily — creeping its way up to our calendars, it’s a perfect time to explore the more bone-chilling side of the pharmacy industry.
Senior Sections in Pharmacies Can Improve Drug Safety
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Redesigning stores with special OTC areas for older patients can enhance communication, education.
Astellas to support development of Taysha’s gene therapy programmes
Pharmaceutical Technology
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Ast ellas Pharma has announced plans to make a strategic investment to back the development of Taysha Gene Therapies’ adeno-associated virus (AAV) development programmes for Rett syndrome and giant axonal neuropathy (GAN). There are options in the future to possibly apply the worldwide research and development (R&D), manufacturing and marketing expertise of Astellas in gene therapy to AAV gene therapy development programmes of Taysha for genetic ailments of the central nervous system (CNS).
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.
Tips, Tricks for Staying Up to Date With Medical Literature, Guidelines as a Busy Pharmacist
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 25, 2022
ASCP 2022 session presenters discuss strategies and tools that can help busy pharmacists stay up to date on current medical literature, guidelines, and media.
CVS Health report highlights need for expanded role of retail pharmacists
Drug Store News
OCTOBER 25, 2022
A CVS Health/Morning Consult survey finds that 61% of adults say they would like to get a greater range of health services from their local pharmacy.
New Agents, Clinical Research Promise More Personalized Treatment for Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease, Type 2 Diabetes
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 25, 2022
SGLT-2 inhibitors, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and a non-steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor are all showing promise in the prevention and management of diabetic kidney disease.
Walgreens eliminates task-based metrics for pharmacy staff
Drug Store News
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Pharmacy teams will be evaluated based solely on the behaviors that best support patient care and enhance the patient experience, in line with the company’s core values, Walgreens said.
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Opinion: International concussion guidelines must protect all athletes’ brains, not just professionals’
STAT
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Imagine that you are the parent of an 11-year-old soccer player who dreams of competing in the Women’s World Cup one day. You want to support her love for the sport while keeping her safe from harm. You are particularly concerned about brain injuries in youth sports, so you look up information about concussion protocols online. Information published by an international group of experts known as the Concussion in Sport Group (CISG) is reassuring.
Walgreens eliminates task-based metrics for pharmacy staff
Drug Store News
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Pharmacy teams will be evaluated based solely on the behaviors that best support patient care and enhance the patient experience, in line with the company’s core values, Walgreens said.
STAT+: Merck fined $39 million by Spain’s antitrust regulator for ‘serious’ violation
STAT
OCTOBER 25, 2022
The antitrust regulator in Spain has fined Merck approximately $39 million for preventing a competitor from marketing a generic version of a hormonal contraceptive, the latest effort by a European government to crack down on anti-competitive practices in the pharmaceutical industry. In explaining its decision , the National Markets and Competition Commission, or CNMC, pointed to a 2017 court action in which Merck accused another company, Insud Pharma, of violating a patent for a vaginal ring cal
BioMed X and Sanofi partner to leverage AI for drug development
Pharmaceutical Technology
OCTOBER 25, 2022
BioMed X has entered a research partnership with Sanofi to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) for drug development. Under the joint research project, a new research team will be set up at the BioMed X Institute in Heidelberg, Germany. This team will focus on creating a versatile computational platform that can precisely forecast the first-in-class drug candidates’ efficacy in virtual patient groups.
STAT+: Pacific Biosciences, known for niche DNA sequencing, looks to rival Illumina with new product launch
STAT
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Pacific Biosciences, a Menlo Park, Calif., firm best known for its niche approach to DNA sequencing, on Tuesday announced plans to launch a new product that will put the company in direct competition with genomics juggernaut Illumina. The new DNA sequencer, dubbed Onso, reads the genome in small pieces and uses software to stitch that information together.
Walmart Health to open 16 centers across Florida in 2023
Drug Store News
OCTOBER 25, 2022
The new sites will bring Walmart Health’s total footprint to 22 locations across the Sunshine state.
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Online prescribing prompts scrutiny and concern; FDA is pushed to approve OTC birth control pills
STAT
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Top of the morning to you. Gray skies are hovering once again over the Pharmalot campus right now, but our spirits remain sunny, nonetheless. Why? We will trot out a bit of insight from the Morning Mayor, who would say, “Every new day should be unwrapped like a precious gift.” To celebrate the notion, we are brewing still more cups of stimulation and invite you to join us.
Saie’s industry-backed ‘The Every Body’ campaign champions reproductive rights
Drug Store News
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Saie’s “The Every Body” campaign is being supported by more than 35 beauty brands including e.l.f. Cosmetics, Megababe, Pacifica and Versed among others.
STAT+: Normunity launches with $65 million to unleash the immune system on tumors
STAT
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Our best weapon against cancer may already live inside us — it just needs a little prodding. That’s the premise behind Normunity, which launched Tuesday with $65 million from investors to develop a suite of drugs that it dubs “immune normalizers” to help restore the natural ability of the immune system’s T cells to infiltrate and destroy tumors.
People on the move … Oct. 26
Drug Store News
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Important personnel changes you should know this week about NACDS and CRN.
Join the webinar: “Building Digital Therapeutics (DTx)” – case Orion
pharmaphorum
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Healthware, as the key R&D partner, has been supporting Orion Corporation to design and develop a novel treatment, a Digital Therapeutics software solution “ Rohkea ” to treat Chronic Pain ( DTxP ) using Virtual Reality ( VR ). The efficacy and safety of the product has undergone a clinical trial, and the results were very promising.
Nutrabolt rolls out Xtend Healthy Hydration drink mixes
Drug Store News
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Xtend’s Healthy Hydration sticks are available in lemon lime, strawberry banana and raspberry lemonade flavors.
US FDA grants approval for AstraZeneca’s combination liver cancer therapy
Pharmaceutical Technology
OCTOBER 25, 2022
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for AstraZeneca ’s Imjudo (tremelimumab) plus Imfinzi (durvalumab) to treat adults with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a kind of liver cancer. The dosage and schedule of the combination treatment is named the STRIDE regimen (Single Tremelimumab Regular Interval Durvalumab).
Approach to Fibrocystic Breasts with Hashimoto’s
The Thyroid Pharmacist
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Though we may not think of it very often, the health of our breasts and the health of our thyroid are deeply connected. We know there’s an association between thyroid disease and thyroid cancer. Studies have shown that Hashimoto’s patients are three times more likely to develop thyroid cancer. (1,2). More recent studies have shown that there’s also an association between breast cancer and those with autoimmune thyroid disease. (3,4).
Pharmacy Focus: Student Edition - Sanofi and Howard University Announce New Partnership, Fellowship Program
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 25, 2022
By supporting pharmacy students at Howard University, the fellowship hopes to expand the number of pharmacists of color in industry.
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