Drug Topics
OCTOBER 18, 2022
History of migraine may be associated with poor sleep in premenopausal and perimenopausal women, according to research presented at the North American Menopause Society Annual Meeting.
PhRMA
OCTOBER 18, 2022
It’s disappointing to see yet more studies published by activist-funded industry critics that fail to recognize the nature of competition in the biopharmaceutical market and use cherry-picked data to draw misleading conclusions.
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Drug Topics
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Hormonal implants are generally thought to be safe for bone, although whether a young adolescent would reach their genetically determined PBM while using a contraceptive implant is not known.
PhRMA
OCTOBER 18, 2022
For seniors who rely on Medicare Part D, the out-of-pocket costs for medicines can sometimes be a barrier. Insurers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) continue to shift more and more costs to patients. And a new analysis from the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) shows why this is a problem that must be addressed.
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
PharmaVoice
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Know what to expect from the CMS over the next few months as it implements the drug reforms laid out in the Inflation Reduction Act.
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 18, 2022
A new review identified vitamin D as an important factor in maintaining endothelial progenitor cell health and function, which can impact risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
Pharmacy Technician Pulse brings together the best content for pharmacy technicians from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 18, 2022
National Pharmacy Technician Day takes place October 18, 2022.
Drug Store News
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Several pharmacy groups have filed a joint amicus brief, which notes that the Oklahoma Patient’s Right to Pharmacy Choice Act addresses a subset of the business practices of PBMs that have inhibited safe, cost-effective and convenient access to pharm
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 18, 2022
The vaccine is in a ready-to-use liquid formulation in a vial containing 10 doses, with the vaccination regimen calling for a pair of 0.5 ml doses administered intramuscularly 21 days apart.
European Pharmaceutical Review
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Kite announced that the European Commission (EC) has approved the use of cell therapy Yescarta ® for treatment of patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and high-grade B-cell lymphoma (HGBL), who relapse within 12 months or are refractory to, first-line chemoimmunotherapy. The approval is based on results from the Phase III ZUMA-7 study, the largest and longest trial of a CAR T-cell therapy versus standard of care (SOC) in this patient population.
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.
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Research showed the Omicron BA.4/BA.5-adapted bivalent COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech) increases neutralizing antibody response against multiple variants of Omicron.
Drug Store News
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Some 46% of respondents said the biggest barrier to expanding their clinical services is the lack of a medical billing solution that seamlessly integrates with their pharmacy workflow.
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 18, 2022
In a panel, pharmacy technicians across the world discuss the importance of pharmacy technicians and how they plan to celebrate National Pharmacy Technician Day.
Pharmaceutical Technology
OCTOBER 18, 2022
A new study identifies a novel cerebrospinal fluid biomarker for Parkinson’s disease, expanding the scope of possible drug targets. Last week, Nature magazine published a paper detailing an in-situ study of Parkinson’s disease (PD), showing protein structural changes in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) between healthy individuals and Parkinson’s patients. There is potential that these structural changes could allow for a new method of differentiating different disease subtypes, thus expanding the scope
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.
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Piloting new emergency department-based vaccination campaigns and fine-tuning existing programs may reduce morbidity and mortality associated with vaccine-preventable diseases.
STAT
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Amid ongoing controversy over the cost of insulin, a new analysis finds that approximately 1.3 million people, or 16.5% of all adults with diabetes in the U.S., rationed their use of the life-saving treatment in the past year, raising the prospect of harmful and increasingly expensive health consequences. Among all insulin users, the most common rationing tactic was to simply delay purchases, with 14.5% of people with diabetes making this decision in response to the cost.
BuzzRx
OCTOBER 18, 2022
For years, my mantra has been: “Be Your Best Self.” Since joining BuzzRx, I changed the Be to “Bee.” I think I was destined to be part of the BuzzRx hive. This October marks one year since Lauren joined BuzzRx, and because of her success and dedication as a BuzzRx Representative, has been named our Q3 MVP! Out in the field, Lauren represents the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, Make-A-Wish New Jersey, as well as the Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley chapters.
STAT
OCTOBER 18, 2022
The Biden administration on Tuesday unveiled a new national biodefense strategy, aiming to adapt lessons drawn from the rocky response to the Covid-19 pandemic as it prepares the country for future public health emergencies. The strategy, which has been long anticipated, includes such goals as strengthening public health workforces both in the United States and globally, and establishing international mechanisms to bolster laboratory safety.
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Drug Store News
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Bloom Greens & Superfoods are now available in berry and coconut varieties at Target stores and online.
STAT
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Expansions to social safety net programs during Covid-19 have been essential for low-income Americans hit hard by the pandemic. But the stabilizing impact of these expansions will be at risk when the federal Covid-19 Public Health Emergency , which was initially declared on January 31, 2020, comes to an end, possibly by Jan. 11, 2023. Ending the public health emergency will end expansions to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the nation’s flagship programs
Drug Store News
OCTOBER 18, 2022
According to a report by Incisiv, digital grocery sales rose 14.4% in the third quarter but the average shopper basket contained five to six fewer items than the same time in 2021.
STAT
OCTOBER 18, 2022
When Sarka Lisonkova and her colleagues set out to study disparities in the birth outcomes of people who’ve used methods like IVF, they figured that any inequities that existed would be narrower in this group. After all, it can be expensive to get pregnant with medical assistance, and wealth is tied to better outcomes. Instead, the researchers reported Wednesday, the racial and ethnic disparities for some metrics were even wider for babies of parents who had used IVF or other fertility tr
European Pharmaceutical Review
OCTOBER 18, 2022
A study published in Drug Discovery Today found that although outsourcing of biopharma R&D offers productivity benefits, near-term gains can be offset by slower innovation over the long term. The paper by Billette de Villemeura et al , reviewed the advantages and disadvantages, from the viewpoint of pharmaceutical companies, of sourcing biopharma R&D externally over the use of internal capabilities.
STAT
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Top of the morning to you. Another busy day is unfolding on the Pharmalot satellite campus as we juggle sundry duties, which include keeping the official mascot occupied and, of course, scanning the universe for interesting items. Heard something fascinating yourself? We accept secret stuff. Meanwhile, time to get cracking. So please join us as we hoist the mandatory cup of stimulation and dig in.
Drug Store News
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Hy-Vee Medicare Aisle has developed free Medicare plan comparisons for seniors.
Digital Pharmacist
OCTOBER 18, 2022
With hurricanes consistently making landfall each year, it is important pharmacies are as best prepared as possible for these storms. Hurricanes and State of Emergency issuances can lead to many concerns among patients, so having a plan in place and proactively checking it can help tremendously during this stressful time. Below we will be sharing tips to help you prepare your pharmacy for a possible hurricane. 10 Hurricane Preparedness Tips for Pharmacies: 1.
Drug Store News
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Important personnel changes you should know this week about CVS and Pod Foods.
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 18, 2022
A continuous glucose monitoring system may allow patients with type 1 diabetes to have longer periods in target glucose levels and decrease the risk of complications from hyperglycemia.
Drug Store News
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Bouncy and shiny are nice, but consumers want stronger tresses and healthy scalps.
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 18, 2022
The agent is representative of a new class of drug, ImmTAC.
Outsourcing Pharma
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Walmart joins rival retailers by launching its service for clinical trial recruitment, stating that it will focus on older, rural, women and minority populations.
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 18, 2022
A short 5-minute educational video may improve health care professionals’ knowledge about the herpes zoster vaccine, guidelines, and what patients should receive it.
Pharma Times
OCTOBER 18, 2022
First treatment in 30 years to improve second-line treatment of DLBCL
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