How Pharmacists Should Talk So Vaccine-Hesitant Parents Listen
Drug Topics
APRIL 13, 2023
Vaccine hesitancy exists on a spectrum, but with the right tools, pharmacists can provide education and reassurance to parents and caregivers.
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A guide to MedPAC’s Part B vote today
PhRMA
APRIL 13, 2023
Today, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), an independent congressional agency that advises Congress on issues related to the Medicare program, will vote on draft recommendations related to Part B. Unfortunately, these recommendations include proposals that could give the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) new authority to make one-size-fits-all value judgments based on flawed cost-effectiveness standards, and to come between doctors and patients in deciding which tr
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A Biosimilar Wave Looms Large Over US Biologics Market
Drug Topics
APRIL 13, 2023
As more adalimumab biosimilars are poised to enter the market, manufacturers, payers, and patient advocates are preparing to navigate potentially turbulent waters.
Fighting vaccine hesitancy may require a new approach from pharma
PharmaVoice
APRIL 13, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted an ongoing problem of vaccine hesitancy undermining public health efforts. One way pharmas can help is to change the narrative.
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
Top Features of Inventory Solutions Software: What to Look For
Drug Topics
APRIL 13, 2023
Pharmacy management software has markedly improved over the last few years.
Telemedicine Provides Paradigm Shift in Specialty Pharmacists' Role on the Care Team
Pharmacy Times
APRIL 13, 2023
Remote services allow unrivaled opportunities for outreach to vulnerable populations and those in rural areas.
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Psychedelic medicines: are they gaining traction in Europe?
European Pharmaceutical Review
APRIL 13, 2023
Psychedelics are a class of psychoactive substances that produce temporary changes in perception, mood and cognitive processes. 1 Some psychedelics are found in nature, including psilocybin, a naturally occurring molecule found in almost 150 species of mushrooms which turns into psilocin once ingested, causing psychedelic effects. Other psychedelics are man-made, such as lysergic diethylamide (LSD), which was first synthesised in 1938 by Albert Hofmann at a laboratory in Switzerland. 2 LSD is wi
The JAK Inhibitor Pipeline Builds in Dermatology
Drug Topics
APRIL 13, 2023
Eight JAK inhibitors are approved by the FDA to treat autoimmune, inflammatory, and allergic conditions.
How Smarter Collaboration Helps Pharmacy Professionals Achieve Their Goals
Pharmacy Times
APRIL 13, 2023
Pharmacy professionals can bring in the right people at the right time to identify needed changes and develop an action plan.
Express Scripts rolls out new copay caps, PBM model with focus on transparency
Fierce Healthcare
APRIL 13, 2023
Express Scripts rolls out new copay caps, PBM model with focus on transparency pminemyer Thu, 04/13/2023 - 15:33
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.
Spontaneous Lobar Intracerebral Hemorrhage Associated With Higher Rate of Subsequent Major Cardiovascular Events
Pharmacy Times
APRIL 13, 2023
The risk of a second stroke after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) did not differ by index hematoma location, and this risk was higher for ischemic stroke than ICH.
Justice Department seeks stay on parts of ACA preventive services ruling
Fierce Healthcare
APRIL 13, 2023
Justice Department seeks stay on parts of ACA preventive services ruling rking Thu, 04/13/2023 - 16:29
DEI-Focused Pharmacy Curriculum Paves the Way for Patient-Centered Care
Pharmacy Times
APRIL 13, 2023
Pharmacy students must understand the intricacies of culture and health, but they first need to be aware of their biases and prejudices.
Sickle cell disease gene therapies from Vertex, bluebird can be cost-effective at $1.9M: ICER
Fierce Pharma
APRIL 13, 2023
Sickle cell disease gene therapies from Vertex, bluebird can be cost-effective at $1.
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.
Anakinra Found No Worse Than Standard of Care for Mortality Outcomes Among Patients with COVID-19 Pneumonia
Pharmacy Times
APRIL 13, 2023
Patients administered anakinra did not meet a study’s primary endpoint of proportion of patients who did not need mechanical ventilation 15 days after starting treatment for severe COVID-19 pneumonia.
Dyadic expands Covid-19 licence with Rubic to bolster vaccine production in Africa
Pharmaceutical Technology
APRIL 13, 2023
Dyadic International has announced expansion of a licence agreement for its C1-cell protein expression platform with South African consortium Rubic One Health. The expanded licence will include the development of vaccines and therapeutic proteins beyond Covid-19 for human and animal health markets in Africa. During the Covid-19 pandemic, vaccination rates of many countries in Africa were significantly trailing the rest of the world.
Identify, Address Insomnia Causes to Prevent Health Complications
Pharmacy Times
APRIL 13, 2023
For chronic cases, encourage patients to seek medical care from their primary health care providers.
Biotech company Prothena taps Walgreens to recruit patients for Alzheimer’s drug research
Fierce Healthcare
APRIL 13, 2023
Biotech company Prothena taps Walgreens to recruit patients for Alzheimer’s drug research hlandi Thu, 04/13/2023 - 06:51
5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software
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Study: Vaping Show No Association With Increased Self-Reported Wheezing
Pharmacy Times
APRIL 13, 2023
But analysis does suggest a small increase in risk for individuals who used cigarettes and electronic nicotine delivery systems together.
House oversight committee seeks answers on hospitals' COVID relief funds, improper Medicaid payments
Fierce Healthcare
APRIL 13, 2023
House oversight committee seeks answers on hospitals' COVID relief funds, improper Medicaid payments dmuoio Thu, 04/13/2023 - 13:59
Reducing Consumption of Sugary Beverages Combats Negative Health Outcomes
Pharmacy Times
APRIL 13, 2023
Limiting added or free sugar is recommended to reduce the adverse effects, especially in cardiometabolic disease.
Hey, CISO: How Mature is Your Digital Identity Strategy?
Fierce Healthcare
APRIL 13, 2023
Hey, CISO: How Mature is Your Digital Identity Strategy?
Opinion: ‘Internist’ is a confusing, outdated term. It’s time for a new name
STAT
APRIL 13, 2023
When my children were young, they repeatedly asked, “Dad, what does ‘internal medicine’ mean?” The term “internal medicine” is not intuitive to what we do as internal medicine physicians and continues to be an enigma to so many. Defining the role of internal medicine within the health care system has been a challenge since the field began in the late 1800s in Germany.
Time Bucketing is Magic for Independent Pharmacy Owners
DiversifyRx
APRIL 13, 2023
Increase your productivity by implementing time bucketing into your life and decrease the overwhelm you experience as a pharmacy owner. Are you caught in the tornado of daily operations? Do you feel like a full-time ‘Pharmacy Firefighter’? How about like the cat chasing the laser pointer? From the clutter of the stuff and to-dos that have accumulated in recent years to the ever-changing landscape of pharmacy and family life- you might be wondering which way is up!
Promising new malaria vaccine for kids approved in Ghana
STAT
APRIL 13, 2023
DAKAR, Senegal — Ghana on Thursday became the first country to approve a new malaria vaccine for young children, one that officials hope will offer better protection against the disease that kills hundreds of thousands every year. Final results from late-stage trials have not yet been published, and the vaccine is under review at the World Health Organization.
What are the warning signs of clogged arteries?
The Checkup by Singlecare
APRIL 13, 2023
You may take your arteries–and in fact, your whole cardiovascular system—for granted until they stop working properly. However, it’s important to pay attention to this set of organs because your arteries can develop deposits called plaque that build up and eventually restrict the flow of blood from your heart to your arms, legs, and other parts of your body.
Torrent Pharma launches generic Keveyis
Drug Store News
APRIL 13, 2023
Dichlorphenamide tablets are indicated for the treatment of primary hyperkalemic periodic paralysis.
INTERPHEX 2023 – experience science through commercialisation
European Pharmaceutical Review
APRIL 13, 2023
INTERPHEX 2023 is right around the corner, taking place April 25-27 at the Javits Center in NYC. INTERPHEX is set to bring leading brands and professionals together once again with new features, a reimagined Show Floor and returning Show Floor favourites. From development to distribution, INTERPHEX is the leading global event that takes you through all stages of the pharmaceutical product development lifecycle.
Wegmans to pilot ScripTalk service in 5 New York locations
Drug Store News
APRIL 13, 2023
The ScripTalk label system allows blind or low-vision patients to hear important prescription label information audibly.
How Process Simulation Enhances Tech Transfer and Regulatory Submissions in the Biopharma Product Lifecycle
ISPE
APRIL 13, 2023
How Process Simulation Enhances Tech Transfer and Regulatory Submissions in the Biopharma Product Lifecycle Trudy Patterson Thu, 04/13/2023 - 13:13 iSpeak Blog iSpeak How Process Simulation Enhances Tech Transfer and Regulatory Submissions in the Biopharma Product Lifecycle Monica Lomeli, Dr. 13 April 2023 As the biopharmaceutical industry grapples with faster commercialization of new drugs, along with an increased focused on sustainability, process simulation has never been more relevant.
UPMC for You partners with Fabric Health
Drug Store News
APRIL 13, 2023
The partnership will offer community-based health support in local laundromats.
Can automated buffer management systems overcome bioprocessing bottlenecks?
European Pharmaceutical Review
APRIL 13, 2023
A new automated buffer management system (BMS) that includes buffer volume monitoring, automatic ordering, preparation and delivery of buffers to the buffer-consuming purification systems has been developed by Swedish researchers. The study from Lund University reconfigured a chromatography system to perform buffer formulation. Buffer management in biopharmaceutical purification is usually performed manually in small scale operations.
Rite Aid Healthy Futures commits $1M to expand partnership with Girls on the Run
Drug Store News
APRIL 13, 2023
The funding will advance Girls on the Run’s work in diversity and youth empowerment.
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