Thu.May 18, 2023

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Polycythemia Vera Treatments Potentially Not Being Used to Their Full Advantage

Drug Topics

Data suggest a substantial reliance on established therapies for polycythemia vera, despite access to all available treatment options.

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Biden’s new pick to lead the NIH faces an uphill battle

PharmaVoice

Pending Senate confirmation, NCI head Monica Bertagnolli will take the helm of the collection of research organizations as it faces increasing bipartisan scrutiny.

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Appeals Court Temporarily Upholds Mandate For ACA Preventive Services

Drug Topics

Health plans must continue providing free screenings pending court’s further consideration of case.

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What pharma can teach biotech about the life cycle management of a drug

PharmaVoice

Global product teams are common in pharma but have yet to gain traction in biotech. Here's why this model can work.

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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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Help Manage Hypertension in Underserved Communities

Pharmacy Times

Improving awareness and getting involved in local or national initiatives can enable pharmacists to make change.

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Walgreens reaches $230M opioid settlement with San Francisco

Drug Store News

In a statement, Walgreens said it "disputes liability" and did not admit fault, but settling allows it to focus on patients, customers and communities.

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Unions ask DOJ to investigate UPMC for alleged anticompetitive worker suppression

Fierce Healthcare

Unions ask DOJ to investigate UPMC for alleged anticompetitive worker suppression dmuoio Thu, 05/18/2023 - 10:20

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Point-of-Care Cognitive Screenings Present Opportunities

Pharmacy Times

As demand increases, pharmacies can diversify by offering brain-function assessments to patients.

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Teva's new CEO Francis lays out his 'pivot to growth' strategy

Fierce Pharma

Teva's new CEO Francis lays out his 'pivot to growth' strategy kdunleavy Thu, 05/18/2023 - 11:24

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FDA Approves Upadacitinib for Adults With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn Disease

Pharmacy Times

In clinical trials of patients with Crohn disease, upadacitinib demonstrated early and long-term symptom relief, as well a visible reduction of damage to the intestinal lining caused by excess inflammation.

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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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FDA advisory panel backs Pfizer’s RSV vaccine, but expresses some safety concerns

STAT

A committee of vaccine experts voted to recommend the Food and Drug Administration approve Pfizer’s maternal RSV vaccine on Thursday, though the panel expressed some safety concerns. The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted 14-0 that Pfizer’s data showed the vaccine was effective in preventing severe disease in infants born to people who were vaccinated during pregnancy.

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CoverGirl lengthens lashes with plant-powered mascara

Drug Store News

Lash Blast Cleantopia is a clean and vegan mascara that offers extreme lash volume, the company said.

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Opinion: How Tennessee is creating new opportunities for doctors trained outside the U.S.

STAT

This legislative session, Gov. Bill Lee made history by signing a bill that makes Tennessee the first state in the country to remove redundant medical-residency requirements for top international doctors. By opening a new pathway for doctors trained outside the United States, HB1312 and SB1451 , introduced by state Rep. Sabi Kumar and state Sen. Kerry Roberts, will help Tennessee address its growing physician shortage.

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EMA issues guidance amidst European medicine shortage

Pharmaceutical Technology

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has published recommendations to increase communication and planning efforts in a bid stop the current medicine shortages becoming even worse. Within the 14-page document , published by an EMA special task force, are 10 recommendations of best practices that “marketing authorisation holders, wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers can consider adopting to ensure continuity of medicinal product supply and reduce the impact of shortages”.

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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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Soft, stretchable electronic skin could reconstruct the sense of touch

STAT

The largest organ in the body is a wonder. Skin is soft, flexible, and sensitive to every imaginable stimuli, and seamlessly plugs into the nervous system. This makes it extremely difficult to replicate — but that hasn’t stopped a team of Stanford researchers from trying. “We hope in the future, prosthetic devices can not only give the functionality but also the appearance of our natural body,” said Weichen Wang, an engineering Ph.D. and first author on a paper on ele

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AbbVie's Rinvoq scores its 7th FDA nod, this one for Crohn's disease

Fierce Pharma

AbbVie's Rinvoq scores its 7th FDA nod, this one for Crohn's disease kdunleavy Thu, 05/18/2023 - 15:54

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Opinion: Fix the rural physician shortage by expanding support for resident training

STAT

As the deans of the two public medical schools in Nevada, we are watching with pride as our recent graduates prepare to start their internships. But that pride is tempered by concern about a looming threat to the delivery of medical care in our state.

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A key House panel approved a slew of health policies. Here's a look at 4 of them

Fierce Healthcare

A key House panel approved a slew of health policies.

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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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Biden drug czar: ‘All options are on the table’ for expanding methadone access

STAT

WASHINGTON — The federal government is aggressively exploring ways to increase access to methadone, a key Biden administration official told STAT. Methadone, a common addiction medication, is the most effective drug currently used to treat opioid use disorder. But it is only available in the context of specialized methadone clinics, making it nearly impossible for many patients to obtain.

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What are the signs of Zyrtec withdrawal?

The Checkup by Singlecare

If you have stubborn hay fever or seasonal allergies that aren’t responsive to other over-the-counter antihistamines, you may find success with Zyrtec. Along with Xyzal ( levocetirizine ), it is the most powerful OTC antihistamine allergy medication available. The drug works effectively against allergy symptoms like itchy or watery eyes, sneezing, a runny nose, and an itchy nose or throat.

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Opinion: One simple fix for the primary care shortage: assistant physicians

STAT

A recent study by the Association of American Medical Colleges projects  a shortage of between 17,800 and 48,000 primary care physicians by 2034. A December 2021  survey  found that one in three physicians and advanced practice registered nurses intends to reduce their work hours, and one in five physicians plans to retire. By sheer number, the shortage is projected to be the  worst  in California, Texas, and Florida.

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Government stats show number of uninsured declined in 2022, though experts question methodology, conclusion

Fierce Healthcare

Government stats show number of uninsured declined in 2022, though experts question methodology, conclusion fdiamond Thu, 05/18/2023 - 15:06

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FDA approves novel drug for hot flashes

The Checkup by Singlecare

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the oral medication Veozah (fezolinetant) for the treatment of moderate to severe hot flashes caused by menopause. Manufactured by Astellas Pharma, Veozah is the first neurokinin 3 (NK3) receptor antagonist to receive approval for the treatment of vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes). Hot flashes are very common among people going through menopause.

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STAT+: In Belgium, a native son returns to resurrect the drugmaker Galapagos — and ‘to get the trust back’

STAT

There is, according to Wall Street, no worse investment in biotech than Galapagos NV. The Belgian company trades at an enterprise value approaching negative $2 billion. That means its liquid assets, mostly cash, are worth more than the company itself. It means, according to the market, that every dollar Galapagos puts toward inventing new drugs would be better spent doing pretty much anything else.

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Servier doubles up on ‘digital twin’ alliance with Aitia

pharmaphorum

Servier doubles up on ‘digital twin’ alliance with Aitia Phil.

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STAT+: Supreme Court rules against Amgen in closely watched case over scope of patent claims

STAT

In a case that had the pharmaceutical industry on edge, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that Amgen failed to disclose sufficient information about patent claims for a best-selling drug. The court ruled unanimously that Amgen failed to provide what amounts to a roadmap for others to recreate the claims made in two patents for Repatha, a cholesterol medication.

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EMA guidance aims to prevent medicine shortages

European Pharmaceutical Review

A new document published by European Medicines Agency (EMA) makes ten recommendations and outlines good practices “to ensure continuity in the supply of human medicines, prevent shortages and reduce their impact.” Medicine shortages are a global health problem and are increasingly affecting European countries, according to EMA. Shortages can lead to medicine rationing, delay in critical treatments and can mean patients may need to use less-effective alternatives and face an increased risk of me

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Wakefern expands use of Freeosk in-store sampling machines

Drug Store News

Wakefern is placing Freeosk units in 95 ShopRite and The Fresh Grocer stores.

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Innovation and development of generic pharmaceuticals

pharmaphorum

Innovation and development of generic pharmaceuticals Mike.

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CVS Pharmacy debuts refillable purified bottled water

Drug Store News

The Gold Emblem refillable purified water is 100% recyclable, BPA-free and made from 68% recycled aluminum material.

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A closer look at gene therapy with PTC Therapeutics

pharmaphorum

A closer look at gene therapy with PTC Therapeutics Mike.

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Morinaga America unveils Hi-Soft

Drug Store News

The new caramel candy brand joins the growing MAI brand portfolio.

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NICE recommends Rinvoq® for Crohn’s

European Pharmaceutical Review

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued final draft guidance recommending AbbVie’s upadacitinib (Rinvoq ® ) as an option for treating moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease in adults. The therapy is the first janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor that will be available for treatment of Crohn’s disease in England and Wales, AbbVie said.