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Insulin and reconciliation

PhRMA

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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Tofacitinib, Biologic DMARDs Associated with Higher Risk of Herpes Zoster in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Pharmacy Times

Treatment with biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs associated with a higher overall risk, incidence, and recurrence of herpes zoster for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

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UK first to approve Moderna’s Omicron booster jab

pharmaphorum

The UK has become the first country in the world to authorise an updated COVID-19 booster vaccine directed at the Omicron variant, giving a green light to Moderna’s mRNA-1273.214 shot. The new vaccine is an updated version of Moderna’s widely-use Spikevax vaccine, which includes sequences from the original Wuhan strain of SARS-CoV-2, as well as from the Omicron BA.1 subvariant.

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Despite Earlier Concerns, Study Finds Hormone Therapy Does Not Cause Breast Cancer Recurrence

Pharmacy Times

Although some physicians caution against menopausal hormone therapy, a new study finds that it does not lead to breast cancer recurrence or mortality.

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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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Copper coated surfaces found to reduce COVID-19 transmission

European Pharmaceutical Review

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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Gamida Cell Announces Dosing of First Patient for NK Cell Therapy Candidate GDA-201

Pharmacy Times

The company-sponsored phase 1/2 study evaluates a cryopreserved, readily available formulation for the treatment of follicular and diffuse large B cell lymphomas.

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Study: Gout Flare Ups Can Lead to Four-Times Higher Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke

Pharmacy Times

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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New Year, New Services

PioneerRx

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.

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Mothers Who Smoke During Pregnancy Could Risk Child’s Brain Development

Pharmacy Times

Children may have suboptimal long-term brain development if their mother smokes tobacco consistently during pregnancy.

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From nasal vaccines to pills: the next defences against Covid

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

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.

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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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Some Beta-Blockers, Antiplatelet Medications May Increase Risk Of Heart Attack in Extreme Weather

Pharmacy Times

New research links some beta-blockers and antiplatelet medications with a higher risk of experiencing a heart attack in hot weather.

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UK MHRA grants authorisation for Moderna’s Covid-19 booster vaccine

Pharmaceutical Technology

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.

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Pharmacy Focus: Oncology Edition - An Update on Prostate Cancer and the Growing Role of Pharmacists

Pharmacy Times

As treatments improve and prostate cancer potentially becomes more of a chronic illness, pharmacists have a chance to shine.

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UPS acquires multi-national healthcare logistics company Bomi

Outsourcing Pharma

The purchase brings under the UPS Healthcare umbrella several temperature-controlled facilities in 14 countries situated throughout Europe and Latin America.

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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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Study: High Insulin Doses May Increase Cancer Risk in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes

Pharmacy Times

Study finds link between higher insulin doses and the risk of developing cancer in patients with type 1 diabetes.

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Jon Tilton Joins Ruder Finn as Head, Digital and Social for Healthcare

PharmExec

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.

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Stay Up-to-Date on COVID-19 Vaccines for Children, Teens

Pharmacy Times

Pharmacists can help familiarize young patients with the vaccinations appropriate for pediatric use.

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New Legislation Overhauls Medicare Drug Pricing and Benefits

PharmExec

Pharma loses battle to block price negotiations, but implementation faces many challenges.

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Study Finds Genetic Counseling for Breast, Ovarian Cancer Syndrome Did Not Significantly Increase with Clinician Support

Pharmacy Times

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.

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Survival data firms up Trodelvy prospects in new breast cancer use

pharmaphorum

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

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Walgreens Urges Flu Shots Be Administered Early This Year, Offers Walgreens Cash Rewards for Vaccinations

Pharmacy Times

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.

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Quality Essentials Review: PQA Statin Use Measures

PQA

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.

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Study: High School Seniors Playing Contact Sports Are 50% More Likely to Misuse Prescription Stimulants in the Future

Pharmacy Times

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.

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Birthday Gifts: Astrology, Birthstones, & Spiritual Edition

Oswald's

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.

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Daily Medication Pearl: Humate-P

Pharmacy Times

Humate-P is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with classical hemophilia (hemophilia A) and von Willebrand disease (VWD).

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STEAM Toys for Kids

Oswald's

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.

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Daily OTC Pearl of the Day: Campho-Phenique

Pharmacy Times

Campho-Phenique is an antiseptic liquid indicated for the treatment of insect bites, minor skin irritations, and minor burns.

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The Importance of Imaging and Centralized Review in Clinical Trials

PharmExec

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.

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The Canadian life sciences hub that may not be on your FDI radar (but should be)

Pharmaceutical Technology

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.

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New Year, New Services

PioneerRx

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.

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Signant turns to Loftware for clinical supply chain management support

Outsourcing Pharma

Signant Health has partnered with the software company o connect its platforms for the management of clinical supply chain inventory, labels, and content.

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The FDA is mulling an OTC approval for a birth control. Will politics factor in?

PharmaVoice

Analysts are watching how cultural and political debates around reproductive rights may impact HRA Pharma's OTC birth control application.

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ScriptDrop, Roadie Strengthen Delivery Partnership

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Agreement is centered around expanding medication access to patients.

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Pulsepoint's Validated Data Methodology Achieves 100% HCP Reach for CTV

PharmExec

First party validated NPI targeting, clinical data and measurement sets PulsePoint apart from other CTV platforms.

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