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Addressing Burnout in Pharmacy | APhA 2025

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Alisha Reed, PharmD, founder of Your Self Care Prescription, LLC, discussed how pharmacists can implement wellness programs to reduce burnout.

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Opinion: 23andMe’s bankruptcy doesn’t diminish its impact

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23andMe might have filed for bankruptcy , but the transformation it brought to health care over nearly two decades is irreversible. I’m a physician, scientist, and advocate for public health. I’ve witnessed how empowering people with knowledge about their own biology drives meaningful health decisions and actions, something millions have now experienced firsthand.

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Pharmacists’ Role in Addressing Vaccine Barriers Among Underserved Communities | APhA 2025

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Chichi Ilonzo Momah, PharmD, discussed what pharmacists can be doing to address vaccine hesitancy and the barriers impeding under-resourced communities.

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STAT+: Oz moves closer to role running Medicare, Medicaid on party-line vote

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Mehmet Oz has been a heart surgeon, a TV show host, an author, and a Senate candidate. On Tuesday, he inched closer to adding CMS administrator to the list.  The Senate Finance Committee voted along party lines to send Oz’s nomination to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to the full Senate for a vote, where he’ll likely be confirmed.

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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: How Pharmacists Can Make a Difference Beyond the Counter

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Jade Ranger, co-owner and pharmacist of the Prescription Shoppe, discusses how her pharmacy put patients first during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Educate Patients About How PBMs’ Vertical Integration Impacts Their Health Care

Pharmacy Times

Although PBMs claim integration reduces costs and improves efficiency, the reality is more complicatedand often leaves patients footing the bill.

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How long does it take bupropion to work?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Bupropion , commonly marketed under the brand names Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, and Zyban, is an oral medication used for treating adult depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is a form of depression that occurs in a recurrent seasonal pattern and is more common or severe during winter. Bupropion is also approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a medication for aiding smoking cessation.

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Importance of Communication in Buprenorphine Initiation | APhA 2025

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Haley Pals, PharmD, BCPP, and Thomas Franko, PharmD, discussed the best approaches in the use of buprenorphine for treating patients with SUD.

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Is my Pharma Marketing Job Going to Be Eliminated?

Pharma Marketing Network

Automation, AI, budget cuts, and evolving digital strategies have prompted a growing question among pharmaceutical marketing teams: Is my pharma marketing job at risk? As companies adapt to more agile workflows and redefine what modern commercialization looks like, the roles of marketing professionals are being evaluated more critically than ever before.

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Potential Challenges in Using ChatGPT for Pharmacy Services

Drug Topics

With the rise of large-language models like ChatGPT, pharmacists must know the potential challenges they may encounter when using these new technologies.

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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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First Antibody Therapy for Acute Myocardial Infarction Granted FDA Fast Track Designation

Pharmacy Times

If approved, this novel monoclonal antibody therapy could become a standard of care emergency option for patients with acute myocardial infarction, which affects millions in the United States and across the world.

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FDA Approves Gepotidacin for Uncomplicated UTI

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The decision makes the therapy the first oral antibiotic treatment approved for uUTIs in over 20 years.

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Biogen plots new global headquarters in Kendall Square

PharmaVoice

The big biotech signed a 15-year lease for approximately 580,000-square-feet of space in “Kendall Commons,” a development project spearheaded by MIT.

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Expert Discusses Changes in Diabetes Care | APhA 2025

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Susan Cornell, PharmD, CDCES, FAPhA, FADCES, associate director of experiential education at the College of Pharmacy at Midwestern University, discusses recent advancements in diabetes care.

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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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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

In a new assessment, the Peterson Health Technology Institute finds mixed reviews on key metrics for ambient scribes. While scribes clearly reduced cognitive load for physicians, they don't uniformly reduce pajama time or produce financial returns.

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Pharmacy Owner Highlights Experiences With Misinformation During COVID-19 Pandemic

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In the evolving landscape of community pharmacy, the Prescription Shoppe emerged as a beacon of resilience and patient-centered care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Gepotidacin Receives FDA Approval for uUTIs in Adult, Pediatric Female Patients

Pharmacy Times

Gepotidacin is indicated for female patients who are at least 12 years of age and weigh at least 40 kg with uncomplicated urinary tract infections (uUTIs) caused by certain microorganisms.

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FDA starts review of Sanofi's MS hope tolebrutinib

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Sanofi's oral BTK inhibitor tolebrutinib is heading towards an FDA decision in September as a potential treatment for multiple sclerosis

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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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How much is lacosamide without insurance?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Lacosamidealso known as Vimpatis a generic prescription drug that is used to treat partial-onset seizures in adults and children ages 4 years and older. It can also be prescribed with other drugs to treat primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures. Without insurance, the average retail price of lacosamide is $1,067 for 60, 100 mg tablets. While there arent any over-the-counter alternatives, there are other ways to reduce the price of a lacosamide prescription.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Spending on GLP-1 drugs continues to rise, and outpaced trends in other specialty drugs for the first time in 2023, according to a new report from Evernorth.

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Does the kidney transplant system need to change?

STAT

Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds.  Sign up here. Good morning! It was quite a rainy day in Boston yesterday — but at least it wasn’t a cold one. I’m manifesting some sun for today.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

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Navina's AI copilot for clinicians surfaces patient insights at the point of care to augment clinician understanding of structured and unstructured data. The company's total funding to date is $100M.

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GSK and UK researchers plan to study Shingrix and dementia risk reduction link

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The study will analyse electronic health records of 65- and 66-year olds from the UKs National Health Service (NHS).

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Though the genetic testing company is still operating under California's stricter consumer data privacy standards, uncertainty over a new owner's policies, security risks through the court bidding process and inconsistent protections elsewhere in the country have customers and privacy advocates on edge.

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Introducing the Tell-Tale Heart Podcast

Pharmacy Times

This new podcast will explore the latest evidence, practices, and innovations in the world of cardiovascular care from a pharmacist's point of view.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Arlo, a level-funded health plan and underwriting tech company for small businesses, has locked down $4 million from three venture capital groups and angel investors. | Arlo, a startup insurer, will use the funds to expand its team and further differentiate itself from BUCAH carriers and rival startups.

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Pharmacists Are Key Players in C difficile Infection Prevention

Pharmacy Times

Pharmacists can promote prevention through the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship initiatives and advocate for fecal microbiota transplant.

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UK weight loss market: M&A opportunities

pharmaphorum

Explore the latest M&A opportunities in the UK weight loss market, including market access for products like Wegovy and Mounjaro. Stay informed about key trends and opportunities in the industry.

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Ochsner Children’s and ISMP launch pharmacy fellowship

Pharmacy Times

Nations first ISMP medication safety fellowship shared with a healthcare provider.

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AbbVie sues Genmab, claiming trade secrets theft

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A multibillion-dollar partnership between AbbVie and Genmab risks being soured by a lawsuit claiming misappropriation of trade secrets

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COVID-19 5 Years Later: The Impact on Drug Discovery

Pharmacy Times

As the COVID-19 pandemic moves into an endemic phase, the major impacts on drug research, collaboration, and use of new technologies due to the spread of the virus warrant recognition.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Mehmet Oz, M.D., is one step closer to earning the title of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) administrator after the Senate Finance Committee voted on party lines to advance his n | Dr. Oz is one step closer to securing the title of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administrator.

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APhA 2025: Developing Leadership Skills in Pharmacy Technician Practice

Pharmacy Times

Pharmacy technicians can elevate their careers by developing leadership skills, pursuing specialized certifications, and embracing continuous professional growth.

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