Study: Gout Flare Ups Can Lead to Four-Times Higher Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 15, 2022
Patients with gout have a 4 times greater risk of a cardiovascular episode within the 60 days following their flare up.
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Insulin and reconciliation
PhRMA
AUGUST 15, 2022
With Congress sending to the president a partisan reconciliation spending bill, the cost of insulin is receiving greater attention. Numerous proposals have been introduced in recent months aimed at capping what patients pay out of pocket for insulin. Despite what the White House’s talking points falsely suggest , PhRMA hasn’t taken a position on these bills.
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Mothers Who Smoke During Pregnancy Could Risk Child’s Brain Development
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 15, 2022
Children may have suboptimal long-term brain development if their mother smokes tobacco consistently during pregnancy.
The FDA is mulling an OTC approval for a birth control. Will politics factor in?
PharmaVoice
AUGUST 15, 2022
Analysts are watching how cultural and political debates around reproductive rights may impact HRA Pharma's OTC birth control application.
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
Despite Earlier Concerns, Study Finds Hormone Therapy Does Not Cause Breast Cancer Recurrence
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 15, 2022
Although some physicians caution against menopausal hormone therapy, a new study finds that it does not lead to breast cancer recurrence or mortality.
Copper coated surfaces found to reduce COVID-19 transmission
European Pharmaceutical Review
AUGUST 15, 2022
Research suggests copper (Cu) and silver (Ag) coated surfaces display significant differences in antiviral properties and that while copper is effective at reducing Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2; the cause of COVID-19) transmission, silver is not. As a result of corrosion, both copper and silver release positively charged ions into their environment, which can prevent bacterial growth or kill off the cells completely.
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Predictive analytics could unlock precision medicine progress: AiCure
Outsourcing Pharma
AUGUST 15, 2022
An expert from the clinical insight specialist shares how predictive analytics could reveal info about medication adherence, disease progression, and more.
Study: High Insulin Doses May Increase Cancer Risk in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 15, 2022
Study finds link between higher insulin doses and the risk of developing cancer in patients with type 1 diabetes.
From nasal vaccines to pills: the next defences against Covid
The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry
AUGUST 15, 2022
Analysis: a bivalent vaccine has been approved and research is being carried out into possible pan-coronavirus vaccines When the autumn booster programme begins next month, many people are likely to receive Moderna’s new bivalent vaccine , designed to protect against the original Covid strain and the more transmissible Omicron variant. As Covid continues to evolve, so will vaccination strategies.
Pharmacy Focus: Oncology Edition - An Update on Prostate Cancer and the Growing Role of Pharmacists
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 15, 2022
As treatments improve and prostate cancer potentially becomes more of a chronic illness, pharmacists have a chance to shine.
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.
New Legislation Overhauls Medicare Drug Pricing and Benefits
PharmExec
AUGUST 15, 2022
Pharma loses battle to block price negotiations, but implementation faces many challenges.
Gamida Cell Announces Dosing of First Patient for NK Cell Therapy Candidate GDA-201
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 15, 2022
The company-sponsored phase 1/2 study evaluates a cryopreserved, readily available formulation for the treatment of follicular and diffuse large B cell lymphomas.
New Year, New Services
PioneerRx
AUGUST 15, 2022
Forget the old fill-and-bill — 2022 is all about implementing clinical services that boost your bottom line. In the last year, independent pharmacists gained more.
Tofacitinib, Biologic DMARDs Associated with Higher Risk of Herpes Zoster in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 15, 2022
Treatment with biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs associated with a higher overall risk, incidence, and recurrence of herpes zoster for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
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.
Survival data firms up Trodelvy prospects in new breast cancer use
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 15, 2022
In the space of a couple of months, Gilead Sciences’ Trodelvy impact on overall survival (OS) in the TROPICs-02 trial in advanced breast cancer has gone from a trend to a statistically significant improvement, raising its chances of approval in a new indication. At this year’s ASCO congress, the Trop2-targeting antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) was found to improve progression-free survival significantly in in patients with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cance
Stay Up-to-Date on COVID-19 Vaccines for Children, Teens
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 15, 2022
Pharmacists can help familiarize young patients with the vaccinations appropriate for pediatric use.
UPS acquires multi-national healthcare logistics company Bomi
Outsourcing Pharma
AUGUST 15, 2022
The purchase brings under the UPS Healthcare umbrella several temperature-controlled facilities in 14 countries situated throughout Europe and Latin America.
Walgreens Urges Flu Shots Be Administered Early This Year, Offers Walgreens Cash Rewards for Vaccinations
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 15, 2022
Experts predict a bad flu season in the US in 2022, noting children and pregnant women in their third trimester are recommended to be the first in line for flu vaccination.
5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software
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UK MHRA grants authorisation for Moderna’s Covid-19 booster vaccine
Pharmaceutical Technology
AUGUST 15, 2022
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has granted conditional authorisation for Moderna ’s Covid-19 booster vaccine, mRNA-1273.214 (Spikevax Bivalent Original/Omicron), for use in adults aged 18 years and above. The updated, Omicron-containing bivalent vaccine that acts on two coronavirus variants is indicated as a booster dose for active immunisation for the prevention of Covid-19 in people of this age group.
Study: High School Seniors Playing Contact Sports Are 50% More Likely to Misuse Prescription Stimulants in the Future
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 15, 2022
High school seniors who played contact sports appeared to be the most likely to abuse prescription stimulants during school, and up to 10 years after graduating.
Jon Tilton Joins Ruder Finn as Head, Digital and Social for Healthcare
PharmExec
AUGUST 15, 2022
Tilton will bring together Ruder Finn's extensive social and digital capabilities under the healthcare banner and be responsible for the strategic development and execution of digital programs for clients across product, policy, and corporate healthcare communications.
Study Finds Genetic Counseling for Breast, Ovarian Cancer Syndrome Did Not Significantly Increase with Clinician Support
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 15, 2022
Women at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer felt less worried and better informed with educational intervention, even if their attendance of genetic counseling did not significantly increase.
Quality Essentials Review: PQA Statin Use Measures
PQA
AUGUST 15, 2022
The PQA Quality Essentials Webinar?provides?education on the fundamentals of quality measurement, which?is?important for?effective measure implementation and performance, and?information about where and how PQA quality measures are used.? PQA’s June 16, 2022, Quality Essentials Webinar featured Rachel Digmann, PharmD, Senior Director of Performance Measurement, and Ben Shirley, CPHQ, Director of Performance Measurement, at PQA.
Daily Medication Pearl: Humate-P
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 15, 2022
Humate-P is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with classical hemophilia (hemophilia A) and von Willebrand disease (VWD).
Birthday Gifts: Astrology, Birthstones, & Spiritual Edition
Oswald's
AUGUST 15, 2022
Looking for a birthday gift for a friend or family member who is into spiritual or ‘hippie’ things? We know it can be tough, so we decided to put together a list of some fun astrology, birthstone, and other spiritual gifts. These gifts are perfect as a small gift or supplemental gift for a birthday… The post Birthday Gifts: Astrology, Birthstones, & Spiritual Edition appeared first on Oswald's Pharmacy.
Daily OTC Pearl of the Day: Campho-Phenique
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 15, 2022
Campho-Phenique is an antiseptic liquid indicated for the treatment of insect bites, minor skin irritations, and minor burns.
STEAM Toys for Kids
Oswald's
AUGUST 15, 2022
Are you looking for a quality gift for your kids that promotes learning in a fun way? STEAM toys are a great way to get kids to learn while they’re playing. You may or may not have heard of STEAM. The acronym STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Pretty good list of… The post STEAM Toys for Kids appeared first on Oswald's Pharmacy.
New Year, New Services
PioneerRx
AUGUST 15, 2022
Forget the old fill-and-bill — 2022 is all about implementing clinical services that boost your bottom line. In the last year, independent pharmacists gained more.
The Importance of Imaging and Centralized Review in Clinical Trials
PharmExec
AUGUST 15, 2022
Imaging is an integral part of many clinical studies, particularly in the fields of oncology and ophthalmology. Learn why imaging and centralized review are essential for clinical trials, how to address challenges that arise in these studies, and the advantages of partnering with MERIT in this video.
The Canadian life sciences hub that may not be on your FDI radar (but should be)
Pharmaceutical Technology
AUGUST 15, 2022
It is no secret that Canada boasts a strong and competitive life sciences sector. The country has a long history of leadership and innovation in this field, from the discovery of stem cells and insulin to the invention of the world’s first pacemaker and much more. Within Canada, one province has often stood out as the place to be for cutting-edge life sciences innovation.
ScriptDrop, Roadie Strengthen Delivery Partnership
Pharmaceutical Commerce
AUGUST 15, 2022
Agreement is centered around expanding medication access to patients.
Signant turns to Loftware for clinical supply chain management support
Outsourcing Pharma
AUGUST 15, 2022
Signant Health has partnered with the software company o connect its platforms for the management of clinical supply chain inventory, labels, and content.
MHRA authorises Moderna’s omicron-containing bivalent booster
Pharma Times
AUGUST 15, 2022
Study results show the candidate has demonstrated significantly higher antibodies against Omicron
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