Food Is Medicine: Pharmacists Can Advance Policies for Healthier Communities
Drug Topics
AUGUST 15, 2023
It's an exciting time for policies being made around food as medicine.
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Demand for weight loss drugs soars to nearly half of Americans
PharmaVoice
AUGUST 15, 2023
Drugs like the buzzy Ozempic are high on consumers’ radar — but lofty barriers to access remain.
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Pharmacists Are On the Front Line of Women’s Health and Wellness
Drug Topics
AUGUST 15, 2023
Only 4% of money for research and development is used to focus on women’s health issues.
Woman of the Week: Novartis’ Christy Siegel
PharmaVoice
AUGUST 15, 2023
The oncology portfolio general manager for breast and women’s cancers, discusses the company’s recent “landmark” trial and how her family’s history connects her to patients.
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
MorningRX: August 15, 2023
Drug Topics
AUGUST 15, 2023
Philips recall declared class I by the FDA, HHS launches civil rights investigation into Tennessee medical center, and experts warn about chemicals released into air and water during Maui wildfires.
Early Intervention With Nutrient Supplementation May Be Beneficial to Patients with Alzheimer Disease
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 15, 2023
Through previous literature, investigators found that intervention with nutritional supplements may help to improve cognitive performance and reduce the severity of memory impairment in adults with Alzheimer disease.
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Biologic, Biosimilar Spending Expected to Grow in the Next Decade
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 15, 2023
The launch of adalimumab biosimilars are expected to affect spending in the immunology space.
Conference Recap, Part 1: NACDS Total Store Expo
Drug Topics
AUGUST 15, 2023
Did you miss this year’s NACDS Total Store Expo? Check out the first part of our Conference Recap.
Pharmacy Can Help Drive Adoption of Rheumatoid Arthritis Biosimilars
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 15, 2023
Pharmacists will have the opportunity to use their knowledge of biosimilars to reinforce their benefits, safety, and efficacy.
STAT+: SEC wants to know if key supplier of research monkeys bribed foreign officials
STAT
AUGUST 15, 2023
A U.S. government probe into a monkey-smuggling operation emanating from Cambodia has gone in a new direction as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission examines whether Inotiv, a key importer, complied with a federal law that governs bribing foreign officials. The company — which is a major supplier of non-human primates to corporate, government, and academic research laboratories — received a voluntary request last May for documents dating back to December 2017 about importin
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.
With High Medication Burden of GVHD, Pharmacists Play a Critical Role in Supporting Education, Medication Adherence
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 15, 2023
Pharmacists can improve both quality of life and financial toxicity for patients.
Patient advocates warn FDA proposal on salt intake could do fatal harm to people with kidney disease
STAT
AUGUST 15, 2023
WASHINGTON — Patient advocates are warning that a recent proposal from the Food and Drug Administration meant to reduce consumers’ salt intake could inadvertently kill those with kidney disease, particularly Black Americans. The proposal at issue, which is still in draft form , was unveiled by the FDA in April. It would allow the use of salt substitutes in foods that have so-called standards of identity, regulations governing what ingredients must go in popular foods, like ketchup,
Perioperative Gabapentinoids May Alleviate Pain, Reduce Opioid Use in Patients Undergoing Spine Surgery
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 15, 2023
A dose of 900 mg per day of gabapentin prior to spine surgery was associated with the lowest pain score among all studied dosages.
STAT+: BMS, looking to build a market for a heart drug, turns to a Viz.ai algorithm to detect disease
STAT
AUGUST 15, 2023
As Bristol Myers Squibb works to build its treatment for a heart condition that can cause difficulty breathing into a blockbuster drug, it’s propped up an algorithm designed to help find more people who are affected. The algorithm, called Viz HCM and developed by Viz.ai, earlier this month received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration.
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.
Common Cold Virus Associated With Rare Blood Clotting Disorder
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 15, 2023
Prior to this study, anti-platelet factor 4 disorder was thought to be caused by exposure to heparin or autoimmune conditions.
Radiation, a mainstay of cancer treatment, begins a fade-out
STAT
AUGUST 15, 2023
Every year, doctors get better tools to fight cancer. Engineered cancer-killing cells, immunotherapies, targeted drugs, and more are helping clinicians cure more patients. Increasingly, though, oncologists are trying to use less radiation, long one of the main pillars of cancer therapy. In some cases, they are even keeping certain patients with low-risk tumors off radiation entirely.
AI’s Shot in the Arm of Science and the Concerns We Need to Address
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 15, 2023
Stakeholders need to convene honest, actionable discussions about the challenges and the safeguards needed to address appropriate use of artificial intelligence in health care.
Opinion: The best way for the NIH to reduce drug prices is to address drug spending
STAT
AUGUST 15, 2023
As STAT reported recently, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) has indicated that it will not consider the nomination of Monica Bertagnolli as director of the National Institutes of Health unless she pledges to take specific steps to reduce drug prices. However, the HELP Committee may want to focus on reducing drug spending , the product of price and units prescribed, rather than simply pricing.
5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software
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Experts Create Guidelines for Management of Acetaminophen Poisoning
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 15, 2023
A panel released recommendations in accordance with decades of a changing landscape in acetaminophen poisoning and due to an absence of agreed upon guidelines in the space.
3 PioneerRx Features You Should Be Using
PioneerRx
AUGUST 15, 2023
The beauty of the independent pharmacy industry is how you can put your own unique spin on patient care. You’re helping patients your way, and your community is.
YouTube cracks down on misinformation on cancer treatment
STAT
AUGUST 15, 2023
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Preparing for the tsunami of healthcare data approaching
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 15, 2023
Preparing for the tsunami of healthcare data approaching Mike.
Researchers publish early results with new interleukin-targeting antibody
Pharmaceutical Technology
AUGUST 15, 2023
The biologic was able to halt disease progression in rheumatoid arthritis with the same effectiveness as gold-standard treatment Remicade.
Hy-Vee opening infusion clinic in Chicago
Drug Store News
AUGUST 15, 2023
The infusion clinic will be referral-based and provide treatments for rheumatology, gastroenterology, pulmonary, neurology, dermatology, oncology and other chronic conditions.
Is coffee good for constipation?
The Checkup by Singlecare
AUGUST 15, 2023
Does the aroma of freshly brewed coffee get you out of bed in the morning? You’re not alone. Approximately 154 million (or 75%) of American adults drink coffee, and nearly half of U.S. adults drink it daily. Coffee consumption can improve mood, increase cognition, enhance exercise performance, and it helps some people with digestion. But is coffee a good remedy for constipation?
CHPA Educational Foundation, Family Dollar kick off Heath in Hand program
Drug Store News
AUGUST 15, 2023
Educational QR codes placed on Family Dollar’s in-store OTC category wayfinding strips will direct shoppers to HealthInHand.org.
CPHI to return to Milan in 2024
European Pharmaceutical Review
AUGUST 15, 2023
CPHI, the global pharmaceutical event that spans the entire supply chain from ingredients and finished dosages to machinery, bio, and packaging will return to Fiera Milano (Rho) in 2024. The exhibition, which will take place from 8-10 October 2024, is being hosted in Milan for the second time in three years in recognition of the massive pharmaceutical ingredients and manufacturing industry in the region.
Agnelli family invests €2.6bn in Philips despite recall woes
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 15, 2023
Agnelli family invests €2.6bn in Philips despite recall woes Phil.
Hy-Vee opening infusion clinic in Chicago
Drug Store News
AUGUST 15, 2023
The infusion clinic will be referral-based and provide treatments for rheumatology, gastroenterology, pulmonary, neurology, dermatology, oncology and other chronic conditions.
CMS unveils new changes to ACO REACH model
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 15, 2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently published new changes to further advance health equity and increase participation under the ACO REACH model. | New tweaks to the ACO REACH model, suggested by stakeholders and designed to encourage future participation, have generated a positive reception.
Harmony buys cannabidiol firm Zynerba in $200m deal
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 15, 2023
Harmony buys cannabidiol firm Zynerba in $200m deal Phil.
Millie Bobby Brown’s florence by mills beauty enters fragrance space
Drug Store News
AUGUST 15, 2023
Created out of a desire to redefine beauty, Wildly Me was created in collaboration with fragrance house Givauan and is inspired by a botanical garden.
Four digital weight-loss programmes get NICE support
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 15, 2023
Four digital weight-loss programmes get NICE support Phil.
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