Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
AI-based technologies are increasingly being used for things such as virtual screening, physics-based biological activity assessment, and drug crystal-structure prediction.
IDStewardship
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
In this article an expert in clinical information design provides his insights, discussing reasons why some guidelines do not get used along with solutions to these problems. Interview with: Michael Long, Ph.D. Interview by: Timothy Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP. Article Posted 2 September 2022. Recently The Joint Commission released an update to the elements of performance on Medication Management standard 09.01.01 which has to do with antimicrobial stewardship programs in hospitals.
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Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Continued advocacy work is the key to seeing state and federal legislative action come to fruition.
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
DNA and RNA sequencing could provide insight about resistance to chemotherapy in patients suffering from triple-negative breast cancer.
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.
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
The debate continues about the protective effect of eyeglasses against contracting the COVID-19 virus. Researchers from Denmark reported that their results were inconclusive regarding whether wearing eyeglasses is linked with a decreased risk of COVID-19 infections.
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Bill Schimmel, CEO and executive director of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), discusses how pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can advocate for the certification of pharmacy technicians.
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Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
The FDA approved Azurity Pharmaceutical’s omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate for oral suspension to treat benign gastric ulcers and it is predicted to reach commercial markets by next year.
Pharmaceutical Technology
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Novo Nordisk has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm Forma Therapeutics for $20 for each share in cash or a total equity price of $1.1bn. Forma focuses on researching, developing and marketing new therapies for patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), rare hematologic diseases and cancers. Through the acquisition, Novo Nordisk plans to boost its presence in sickle cell disease and rare blood disorders.
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Addiction to checking the news can worsen mental and physical illness, and in many cases may require individuals to reduce, or even stop, consuming any news.
STAT
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
I have worn many hats professionally. The most uncomfortable one is “doctor friend.” At best, it’s a request for a recommendation for a gynecologist or for advice on which antihistamine works best for allergies. But other times I have found myself in the role of interpreter between a friend and their physician, navigating serious health problems.
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
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted people experiencing homeless, though estimates remain unknown and highlights a need for more inclusive data.
STAT
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
WASHINGTON — Rahul Gupta is no stranger to the nationwide addiction crisis. Drug use and overdose defined his tenure as the top health official in West Virginia, arguably the state hardest hit by the epidemic, and before that as the health officer in the state’s largest county.
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Researchers suggest that more public health measures should be taken to address disparities among adults boosted for COVID-19.
STAT
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Forecasters have used all sorts of tools to gauge where the U.S. and the world are headed with Covid-19, ranging from epidemiologic models to historical ones. Here’s another possibility: prediction markets. Prediction markets use a wisdom of crowds approach to aggregate beliefs and predict future outcomes. They typically function through bets in futures contracts that pay out on expiration of defined “yes or no” outcomes.
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Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Statins have been found to moderately benefit patients with cardiovascular disease risk factors, but researchers found socioeconomic disparities among those treated with statins.
The Thyroid Pharmacist
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
I often get asked if there is one thing that people with Hashimoto’s should do right away to feel better. My answer is always, “There are two! Get off gluten and balance your blood sugar levels!”. Balancing blood sugar levels should be one of the top priorities for anyone who is hoping to overcome autoimmune thyroiditis (and adrenal fatigue). It was one of the first interventions I tried when working to heal my own thyroid condition, and it made a big difference for me.
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Patients who had previously hit their out-of-pocket maximums could see a significant change.
BuzzRx
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
What do a frightening experience like a traffic accident, a stressful situation such as a job interview, a panic attack, and extreme sports like bungee jumping or riding a rollercoaster have in common? The answer is an adrenaline rush. These situations and activities can trigger the rapid release of a stress hormone called adrenaline (epinephrine). It is commonly called the stress response, fight or flight response, or an “adrenaline rush.
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Research indicates that there is a growing amount of unusual hepatitis cases in children throughout Europe.
STAT
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Good morning, everyone. I’m Jason Mast, the last of the understudies filling in while Ed is on vacation. On most mornings, I’d be pouring a hot cup, no cream, no sugar, but we’ve got a holiday weekend ahead and I’m out of beans. So I’ll be sipping on a Starbucks cold brew as we go through the news. It’s even got a touch of sweet cream.
DiversifyRx
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Yes! We had a special Bonus Day event at the Pharmacy Profit Summit that focused solely on functional medicine and clinical-based pharmacy revenue and profits. . Our 2022 Pharmacy Profit Summit was special as we added a pre-event Bonus Day. We gathered the leaders from functional medicine and clinical pharmacy programs to take attendees through the what and how of adding these niches to your pharmacy.
pharmaphorum
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
The EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) has recommended authorisation of two COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech that include sequences coding for Omicron spike protein as booster shots. The European Commission said it will move ahead with an accelerated authorisation of the bivalent shots, which include mRNA for the wild-type SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, as well as the original BA.1 subvariant of Omicron, in a divergence from the approach taken by the authorities in the US.
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Very short sleep among adolescents linked to a more than 70% increased risk of obesity/overweight in children, compared to those who get optimal 8 hours.
Drug Store News
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Giant has several donation, volunteer and awareness activities planned throughout the month of September to support families facing food insecurity.
Digital Pharmacist
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
It’s hard to believe that the COVID-19 pandemic started over two years ago. Since then, many new SARS-CoV-2 variants have emerged and have been infecting populations across the world. Experts from organizations like the CDC strongly recommend that as many people get vaccinated as possible to prevent the spread of more contagious or deadlier variants over time.
Drug Store News
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Hy-Vee’s dietitian team will administer free biometric screenings to customers at more than 60 of its locations.
European Pharmaceutical Review
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
To ensure the safety of medicines post-regulatory approval, a risk management plan (RMP) is established. This provides information on a medicine’s safety profile, describing the activities of the marketing authorisation holder to further characterise its safety profile during pharmacovigilance activities and explaining the measures that will be taken to prevent or minimise risks in patients – these are known as risk minimisation measures (RMMs). .
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
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Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
The 2022 Biosimilar Survey signaled that most pharmacists are willing to incorporate biosimilars into their formularies, but certain factors are preventing widespread adoption.
OctariusRx
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Happy Labor Day Weekend 2022 from all of us at OctariusRx! Fire up the grill and celebrate this Labor Day weekend with friends and family! Thank you to our team members, our clients, and vendors for your hard work. We appreciate all your efforts throughout the year; enjoy this day of rest. “There is no substitute for hard work.” — Thomas A.
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
The phase 2 AXIOMATIC trials assessing milvexian met its primary endpoints, with researchers anticipating a phase 3 trial to come within the year.
Pharmaceutical Technology
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Multiple myeloma (MM) therapeutics comprise a multi-billion dollar market, among the most valuable in oncology. This is a result of intensive research efforts that have produced regimens that have prolonged patient survival, most of which are a combination of a proteasome inhibitor + an immunomodulatory drug (ie. lenalidomide) + a steroid ± an anti-CD38 antibody.
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Therapeutic drug monitoring is essential with tacrolimus, which is one of the key immunosuppressive agents used after solid organ transplant.
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Move comes after FDA give emergency use authorization for bivalent vaccines.
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