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Register Today: March 2025 Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit

Drug Topics

The event will focus on clinical practice expansion for community pharmacies and how to make them a revenue-generating health care destination.

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Mayo Clinic’s partnership with dairy poses conflict of interest, critics say

STAT

In the world of nutrition research, dairy is neither hero nor villain. It contains important nutrients like protein and calcium. Yet full-fat dairy also contains relatively high levels of saturated fat, which has been linked to increased levels of harmful LDL cholesterol and greater risk of stroke and heart disease. These complexities mean many health providers aim for nuance in how they talk about dairy, avoiding the full-throated endorsements they might give to leafy greens or legumes while di

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Depression, Anxiety More Prevalent Among Women With Chronic Pain

Drug Topics

The prevalence of depression and anxiety were also higher among younger patients and those who had a longer duration of pain.

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What’s driving pharma’s layoffs in 2025

PharmaVoice

Familiar foes in the industry have claimed a slew of jobs in recent months.

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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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Reduction in Waist Circumference Led to Lower All-Cause Mortality

Drug Topics

Among postmenopausal women, researchers explored associations between intentional weight loss and waist circumference (WC) reduction and mortality.

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As tariffs loom over pharma manufacturing, a reshoring effort is underway — but not without challenges

PharmaVoice

Experts say cost and other barriers present challenges to returning to U.S. shores.

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STAT+: A U.K. trade group is due to lift its suspension of Novo Nordisk, but critics cite a lack of transparency

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A U.K. industry trade group is due to lift a rare two-year suspension of Novo Nordisk over “serious breaches” promoting an obesity drug, but some academics are raising questions about the extent to which the public will know if the company has substantively changed its business practices. The two-year suspension was issued on March 16, 2023, by the Association of British Pharmaceutical Industry after receiving a complaint alleging the company sponsored courses on weight management

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Semaglutide Associated With Modest Increased Risk of Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

Drug Topics

In a previous study, results showed that patients taking semaglutide could be at a higher risk of nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), causing blindness.

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What to know about semaglutide weight loss

The Checkup by Singlecare

Weight loss pills have long been popular. More recently, there has been an unprecedented focus on new weight loss drugs with the same active ingredient: semaglutide. This glucagon-like peptide-1 ( GLP-1 ) receptor agonist is the active ingredient in Wegovy , Rybelsus, and Ozempic the last of which has become a household name after countless celebrities spread the word that it helped them lose weight.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

American Medical Association President Bruce Scott, M.D., says increased reimbursement for doctors and prior authorization reform are needed to head off burnout and clinician shortages.

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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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How long does it take for metformin to regulate periods?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Metformin is a prescription medication used to help people with Type 2 diabetes decreasetheir blood sugar levels. Its a member of the biguanide class of medications and is sometimes sold under the brand name Riomet. Although metformin is only approved for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, it has several off-label uses, including in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).

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Paid Social Media Campaigns for Pharma: Maximizing Engagement & Compliance

Pharma Marketing Network

Introduction Social media advertising has become an essential part of pharmaceutical marketing, offering direct access to healthcare professionals (HCPs), patients, and caregivers. However, paid social media campaigns in the pharmaceutical industry come with unique challenges, from strict regulatory guidelines to platform restrictions and audience targeting complexities.

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Fierce Healthcare

House Speaker Mike Johnson and House appropriators released bill text for a continuing resolution that would fund the government for six months. The C.R., like the one Congress passed in December, extends certain healthcare programs, like Medicare telehealth but excludes reforms for Medicare physician pay and pharmacy benefit managers.

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Navigating human errors in medical device usage: Insights from human factors research

PharmaVoice

Even the most advanced medical devices can fail patients if used incorrectly. These are the most common errors.

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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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Pharmacists Play an Essential Role in Optimizing Vutrisiran Therapy for ATTR-CM

Pharmacy Times

If approved, vutrisiran would be the first FDA-approved therapy to treat both the polyneuropathy and cardiomyopathy aspects of transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR).

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Semaglutide tablets vs. injection: Which is best?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Semaglutide drugs have become practically ingrained in the fabric of our culture. Theyve been in the news, documentaries, commercials, and even the lyrical barbs of rap beefs. Their popularity is in part because they work so well. GLP-1 receptor agonists mimic the glucagon-like peptide-1 hormone to increase insulin secretion and slow digestion, helping manage blood sugar levels and decrease body weight.

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AstraZeneca and Ionis win EU approval for ATTR polyneuropathy

Pharmaceutical Technology

AstraZeneca and Ionis are intensifying their competition with Alnylam by securing an EU approval for Wainzua.

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Can you take ibuprofen with Eliquis?

The Checkup by Singlecare

People may commonly reach for ibuprofen when looking for pain relief, but managing pain while taking blood thinners requires careful medical guidance. Eliquis (apixaban) is a prescription anticoagulant medication. It thins the blood to prevent blood clots and reduce the risk of stroke. Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter (OTC) anti-inflammatory medication used to treat pain or fever.

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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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Pharmacists Bridging the Gap: Enhancing LAI Management Through Collaborative Care Teams

Pharmacy Times

Long-acting injectables offer a promising approach to schizophrenia treatment, but their effective use requires careful management and patient education.

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5 ways to save on Creon

The Checkup by Singlecare

Digestion without pancreatic enzymes is like driving without motor oilit just doesnt work. When you have exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), there arent enough enzymes from the pancreas to break down the sugars, fats, proteins, and starches you eat, which can throw a wrench into bodily functions. Fortunately, Creon can help. This brand-name medication replaces the bodys pancreatic enzymes, helping restore normalcy to the digestive tract.

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Roche announces hub for cardiovascular, renal and metabolism research

Pharmaceutical Technology

Roche has announced the launch of the Roche Genentech Innovation Center Boston, which will serve as the companys CVRM hub.

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5 Januvia savings tips

The Checkup by Singlecare

Treating diabetes isnt a simple one-and-done affair. Its an everyday effort that requires a multifaceted approach, including monitoring blood sugar, eating well, staying active, and taking medications. Thats why, for people with diabetes, drugs like Januvia (sitagliptin) can be a huge help. Januvia increases the bodys insulin production, lowering blood sugar levels and making diabetes a lot more manageable.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

An annual list of the 10 biggest threats to patient safety highlights the risk of doctors ignoring or dismissing patient concerns, either due to clinicians' unrecognized bias or time constraints. Other top concerns cited by the healthcare safety group included insufficient AI governance and medical misinformation.

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How much is pravastatin without insurance?

The Checkup by Singlecare

One of the members of the statin drug class, pravastatin , lowers cholesterol along with the risk of heart attack and stroke. The opportunity to reduce low density lipoprotein (LDL) , the infamous bad cholesterol, and potentially avoid devastating cardiovascular events is enticing, and this prescription drug can help people do just that, while not dropping their bank account too much.

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New Research Sheds Light on Link Between Leukocyte Count and Long COVID Symptom Severity

Pharmacy Times

In older postmenopausal women, leukocyte count was found to be an independent predictor of long COVID symptom severity, highlighting its potential for use as a novel symptom biomarker.

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Fierce Healthcare

All users of Oracle's federal EHR, including those at VA, Department of Defense, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration sites, experienced a nationwide outage of the EHR system last week.

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Patient Case Study: Use of Dietary Supplements in Patients With Breast Cancer

Pharmacy Times

Even when safe, oral supplement use may not be appropriate to use during cancer treatment or recovery.

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Artificial intelligence is making clinical supply chains more efficient and more sustainable: here’s how

Pharmaceutical Technology

The potential applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in biopharmaceuticals appear wide-ranging and transformative.

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FDA Grants Orphan Drug Designation to EN001 for Neuromuscular Disorder, CMT Disease

Pharmacy Times

Currently, EN001 is undergoing evaluation in a phase 1b trial.

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Fierce Healthcare

Following initial cuts last month, more employees at the large nonprofit system will be receiving layoff notices this week, a spokesperson confirmed. The 82,000-person organization has declined to say how many individuals will be affected, though reports suggest as many as 1,500.

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Icotrokinra Demonstrates Meaningful Skin Clearance in Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis

Pharmacy Times

Icotrokinra, an oral pill that blocks the IL-23 receptor, had a favorable safety profile in adults and adolescents 12 years and older with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.

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Beam launches $500m financing on base-editing trial data

pharmaphorum

Beam says its base-editing drug has met its goals in a phase 1/2 trial in genetic disease AATD, and it wants to raise $500m to take it forward

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NCPA Disappointed Senate Maneuver to Bring Up PBM Reform Appears Stalled

Pharmacy Times

Everyone agrees this must happen, so take the win and do it, says CEO.

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