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Q&A: Pharmacist Highlights Challenges in Vaccine Information Navigation Amid Changing Recommendations

Drug Topics

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FDA Approves Linvoseltamab-Gcpt for Treatment of Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Pharmacy Times

The treatment becomes the first approved BCMAxCD3 bispecific antibody with the potential to achieve biweekly or monthly dosing in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

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GLP-1s Effective as Adjunctive Therapy in Patients with T1D, Obesity | ADA 2025

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News FDA Updates Law and Advocacy Technology Trends Viewpoints All News Media In-Depth Insights Pharmacist View Script-Ed Expert Interviews Podcasts Conferences Conference Coverage Conference Listing Resources Disease Awareness White Board Video American Pharmacists Month Sponsored Resources CME/CE Partners Publications Drug Topics Journal Total Pharmacy Journal Submission of Articles Events Virtual Events Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit Business Business Strategies Patient Services Pharmacy Inv

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Study Links Specific Hormone Therapies to Breast Cancer Risk in Younger Women

Pharmacy Times

Research reveals a link between estrogen plus progestin hormone therapy and increased breast cancer risk in young women, urging personalized treatment approaches.

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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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Q&A: Expert Discusses Impact of New ACIP Member Changes and Vaccine Recommendations

Drug Topics

As concerns mount over potential shifts in vaccine recommendations, Deanna Tran, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA, advocates for rigorous data assessment and patient-centered communication strategies.

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Why this activist is putting her body on the line for Americans with disabilities

STAT

Flanked by her friends as lawmakers debated the future of a 60-year-old health care plan, Latoya Maddox raised her voice, shouting, “No cuts to Medicaid! No cuts to Medicaid!” The chanting, during a meeting of the House Energy and Commerce Committee on May 13, quickly earned her and her fellow disabled activists in the room a rough escort out by Capitol Police.

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What anti-inflammatory can you take with Xarelto?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Xarelto is the brand name for rivaroxaban, an anticoagulant (blood thinner). It’s a factor Xa inhibitor , which helps decrease blood clot production in the body. Xarelto is FDA-approved to prevent and treat clots in numerous conditions, such as stroke, nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, and deep vein thrombosis. Unfortunately, combining Xarelto with most common anti-inflammatory medications is not safe, because it can increase your risk of bleeding.

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Q&A: The Evolving Role Pharmacists Play in Team-Based Diabetes Care | ADA 2025

Drug Topics

In a recap of his presentation at the American Diabetes Association’s 85th Scientific Sessions, Jon Easter, RPh, discussed the role of pharmacists in team-based diabetes care.

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Fierce Pharma - Untitled Article

Fierce Pharma

Chinese regulators have approved four new drugs developed by local biopharma companies, including a first-of-its-kind molecule in blood cancer.

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Q&A: Pharmacy Modernization Through Use of AI, Micro-Fulfillment

Drug Topics

In part 3 of our interview with Walgreens Chief Pharmacy Officer Rick Gates, he explores the future of pharmacy practices and how modern use of technologies like AI are becoming commonplace.

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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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Fierce Pharma - Untitled Article

Fierce Pharma

After a delay, Regeneron’s BCMA-directed bispecific antibody Lynozyfic has won an FDA approval with a more convenient dosing regimen than competitor multiple myeloma offerings from Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer.

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Dispensing Leadership: Navigating Your Pharmacy Career with Purpose

Drug Topics

This episode explores how pharmacists can navigate their careers with clarity and purpose by grounding themselves in their professional oath, organizational mission, and core values.

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Lung Transplant Recipients at High Risk of Secondary Lung Infections Post-Infection With SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant

Pharmacy Times

Lung transplant recipients were found to be at heightened risk of developing secondary lung infections, including bacterial and fungal infections, due to unique risk factors.

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GlucoModicum's non-invasive CGM nears first filing

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Finland's GlucoModicum thinks it is in the lead in the race to bring a non-invasive continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to market.

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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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Precision and Protection: Inside Cone Health’s Robotic Compounding Program

Pharmacy Times

Pharmacy leaders from Cone Health discuss how robotic compounding technologies have improved safety, accuracy, and reliability in hazardous and sterile medication preparation across oncology and acute care settings.

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Fierce Pharma - Untitled Article

Fierce Pharma

In this tracker, Fierce Pharma is recording the regulatory progress of in-market products, including expansions into key geographies and new indications. Some of these updates may not meet the bar for standalone stories, but we think they are still worth mentioning.

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Shionogi puts up to $600m behind BioVersys antibiotics

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Shionogi has added to its antibiotics pipeline by taking an option on a preclinical-stage candidate from BioVersys for non-tuberculous mycobacteria.

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Integrating Emotional Healing Through Psychedelics Into Everyday Oncology Practice

Pharmacy Times

Manish Agrawal, MD, discusses the implementation of psilocybin-assisted therapy in a community cancer setting, highlighting its potential to provide sustained relief from depression and anxiety and its significant efficacy advantage over selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors for patients with cancer.

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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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New passport 'will speed medtech rollout in NHS'

pharmaphorum

The UK has revealed a new 'innovator passport' designed to accelerate the rollout of proven medtech in the NHS.

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Social Media Marketing Strategies Working in Pharma

Pharma Marketing Network

In the digital-first era, social media marketing strategies are reshaping how pharmaceutical companies engage with healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers. These strategies are no longer optional; they are essential. From awareness campaigns to real-time engagement, pharma brands that embrace digital transformation are seeing meaningful results across platforms.

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Carthera receives EMA endorsement for orphan medical device status of SonoCloud

Pharmafile

French biotech company Carthera has announced that its SonoCloud system has been granted orphan medical device status by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) expert panel, becoming one of the first technologies to benefit from the EU’s new pilot programme supporting early access to new medical devices for rare diseases. SonoCloud, an ultrasound-based implant developed to […] The post Carthera receives EMA endorsement for orphan medical device status of SonoCloud appeared first on Pharmafile

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Sandoz breaks ground on new European biosimilar plant

European Pharmaceutical Review

Sandoz has begun construction of a new biosimilars production facility in Brnik, Slovenia. The $440 million centre will manufacture injectable sterile products, bringing the company’s total planned and ongoing investment in the country to over $1.1 billion before the end of the decade, by 2029. The new high-tech facility will produce both existing and upcoming biosimilar medicines in Sandoz’s portfolio.

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Sandoz Recalls Cefazolin Due to Mispackaging, Opens Biosimilar Facility in Slovenia

PharmTech

The company is voluntarily recalling one lot of cefazolin for injection, USP, 1 gram per vial due to customer complaints of the wrong product being included in a carton.

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Shared vision for pharmacy professional leadership formally adopted by UKPPLAB

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

A shared vision for the future of pharmacy professional leadership has been formally adopted by the UK Pharmacy Professional Leadership Advisory Board (UKPPLAB). Its ‘ Common Vision and Purpose for Pharmacy Professional Leadership ’ forms part of the UKPPLAB’s work to build a collaborative, inclusive and effective model of pharmacy professional leadership that’s fit for the future.

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Medication for fatty liver: Rezdiffra and other options

The Checkup by Singlecare

Fatty liver disease can occur when extra fat builds up in the liver. There are two main types: alcoholic fatty liver disease, which is from drinking too much alcohol, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which is linked to problems like obesity and diabetes. However, the term metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) has replaced NAFLD to better describe this group of liver problems.

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Multi-Indication Drug Branding in Today’s Pharmaceutical Industry

Pharmaceutical Commerce

As drug development increasingly targets multiple indications, pharma companies must make strategic branding decisions—balancing regulatory requirements, market dynamics, and patient safety—to choose between single-brand or multi-brand approaches.

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Piramal Pharma Holds Groundbreaking at Kentucky Facility, Part of $90 Million Investment Plan

PharmTech

The expansion of the Kentucky site accounts for $80 million of the announced investment, with the remaining money earmarked for facilities in Michigan.

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Can you get over-the-counter antibiotics?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Antibiotics are medications that healthcare professionals prescribe to treat and prevent bacterial infections, such as strep throat, urinary tract infections (UTIs), skin infections, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The medications work by killing bacteria or hindering their growth and multiplication, allowing your body’s immune system to clear the infection effectively.

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Fungal Versus Viral Infections – 2 Key Differences

Med Ed 101

While we often think about bacterial infections and managing the use of antibiotics, fungal and viral infections are relatively common in practice as well. We have many antifungal medications, and we also have a large number of antiviral agents. When comparing fungal versus viral infections, there is some variability here depending upon the specific infection, […] The post Fungal Versus Viral Infections – 2 Key Differences appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Does rosuvastatin cause hair loss?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Rosuvastatin calcium ( generic Crestor ) is a prescription medication that’s FDA approved to lower LDL cholesterol levels and triglycerides, slow the progression of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in at-risk patients. Hair loss (alopecia) has been reported as a rare side effect of rosuvastatin and other medications in the statin drug class.

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Why security-first design is the fix to stalling AI pilot tools

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Does United Healthcare cover Vyvanse?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) is a brand-name medication that increases norepinephrine and dopamine levels in the brain and is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat binge eating disorder and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Because it costs over $550 per month on average for 30, 30 mg capsules of Vyvanse, insurance coverage is often relied upon to make it more affordable.

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The Evolution of the CGT Launch and Distribution Model

Pharmaceutical Commerce

In the final part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Mark Sawicki, PhD, Cryoport Systems’ president and CEO, predicts how he anticipates the model growing over the next three to five years, especially as global demand and regulatory complexities increase.

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