Pharmacy Tech Scholar
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
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Drug Topics
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
According to adjusted analyses, vitamin D reduced the risk of diabetes by 15% with a 3-year absolute risk reduction of 3.3%.
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STAT
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
In a setback to the pharmaceutical industry, a federal judge has tossed a lawsuit that sought to prevent state governments from importing medicines from Canada. The decision is likely to embolden more states to now consider the approach as they look to lower the cost of prescription drugs In a 26-page opinion , U.S. District Court Judge Timothy Kelly ruled that drug companies failed to prove they would face a “concrete risk of harm” from a federal rule that would allow states to im
Drug Topics
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
The Biologics License Application of a proposed biosimilar of denosumab, a drug that could treat several bone diseases and issues, has been accepted by the FDA.
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.
Pharmaceutical Technology
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has granted marketing authorisation for Takeda ’s dengue virus vaccine candidate, Qdenga (Dengue Tetravalent Vaccine [Live, Attenuated]). The vaccine candidate has been approved for active immunisation against the infection in people from four years of age. Qdenga has been developed based on a live-attenuated dengue serotype 2 virus that offers the genetic backbone for four dengue virus serotypes.
Pharmafile
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
AstraZeneca has announced that its drug, Forxiga, has been approved in the EU for the treatment of symptomatic chronic heart failure. This follows an approval from the EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use in December. The drug is already approved in the EU for the treatment of type 2 diabetes as well as chronic kidney disease. It has also received regulatory approvals in Britain, Japan and Turkey, as well as the US and now the EU.
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STAT
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
From the color of our eyes to our odds of developing cancer, we’re all shaped by the genetic legacy of our ancestors. But a new study in mice provides the clearest evidence yet that acquired traits can be passed down from one generation to the next in mammals without DNA changes, challenging centuries of evolutionary dogma and raising fresh questions about the factors that affect our health.
The FDA Law Blog
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
By Adrienne R. Lenz, Principal Medical Device Regulation Expert — For medical device start-up companies, understanding and successfully navigating applicable FDA regulations and requirements is an important part of the path to market. For founders new to the medical device industry, especially with device types that are often considered novel, the learning curve can be steep.
STAT
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
A bipartisan group of senators fiercely criticized several prominent telehealth startups for failing to protect sensitive health information, citing an investigation by STAT and The Markup which found dozens of telehealth companies sharing patient data with Facebook, Google and other major advertising platforms. “This data is extremely personal, and it can be used to target advertisements for services that may be unnecessary or potentially harmful physically, psychologically, or emotional
The Checkup by Singlecare
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
The rising cost of living in the United States is making it harder to pay for prescription medicines, even among individuals with health insurance. For the uninsured or underinsured, high drug costs may mean forgoing a much-needed medication altogether. In fact, more than 1 in 4 Americans struggle to afford their meds, according to a poll conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
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.
STAT
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Like so many health care workers, I have seriously considered giving up my clinical practice multiple times — even more since the onset of the pandemic. For me, wanting to bail out of my job as a primary care physician has nothing to do with the risk of contracting Covid-19 or any other communicable disease. The real reason is best summarized by the unimaginably annoying Lamb Chop’s Play-Along Song.
The Checkup by Singlecare
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
If you’ve been told that you need a stress test, you probably have some concerns. That’s understandable—being told that you need an evaluation of how your heart works can be stressful. You can rest assured that these tests are common, especially if you have any risk factors for cardiac disease. Still, as you prepare for your test, you may want to know what stress tests are like, and what to expect at the doctor’s office when you get the test done.
STAT
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
In a bid to expand access to pricey cystic fibrosis treatments, a coalition of families and activists are petitioning four governments — South Africa, India, Brazil, and Ukraine — to make it possible to obtain generic versions of a medicine sold by Vertex Pharmaceuticals. And the coordinated effort underscores the growing global battle over equal access to medicines.
The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Sewage, poor sanitation and a lack of regulation give rise to antimicrobial resistance and threaten global health, report says Pollution from livestock farming, pharmaceuticals and healthcare is threatening to destroy a key pillar of modern medicine, as spills of manure and other pollution into waterways are adding to the global rise of superbugs, the UN has warned.
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STAT
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Complete Genomics, a U.S. firm affiliated with Chinese sequencing giant BGI, on Tuesday announced plans to launch a new line of sequencers it says can decode DNA in larger amounts — and at lower costs — than any instrument on the market. The company claims the sequencer, dubbed DNBSEQ-T20, can read up to 50,000 human genomes a year, 2.5 times the max output of a line of new high-end sequencers that Illumina , the market leader, recently launched.
ISPE
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Innovations: The Future of Pharmaceutical Facilities Trudy Patterson Tue, 02/07/2023 - 09:43 iSpeak Blog iSpeak Innovations: The Future of Pharmaceutical Facilities Susan Sandler 7 February 2023 Opening keynote addresses at the 2023 ISPE Facilities of the Future Conference focused on innovation in planning for future pandemics and reinventing medicines for a healthier world.
STAT
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Major advances in the study and treatment of rare diseases occurred in 2022, from a better understanding of just how many of these diseases exist to the start of new clinical trials that may lead to new therapies. For the last decade or so, the number of accepted rare diseases has stood between 7,000 and 8,000, though the number had been ticking up.
Drug Topics
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Zuranolone, a fast-acting neuroactive steroid that can take effect in 14 days, has been assigned a PDUFA action date of Aug. 5, 2023 by the FDA. It can be used to treat patients with major depressive disorder and postpartum depression.
STAT
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
WASHINGTON — President Biden strived with Tuesday night’s State of the Union address to find a plank of bipartisan support in a split Congress, with health care priorities holding up the frame. The president, halfway through his term, pointed to a slew of populist policies he still hopes Congress could achieve, from battling the addiction crisis to improving mental health care access and bolstering support for at-home caregivers.
Drug Store News
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
The Dessert Charcuterie collection from Sally Hansen’s Good.Kind.Pure line was inspired by charcuterie boards filled with berries and pastries.
STAT
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Kathy High, a scientist and executive who led the development of the first gene therapy approved in the U.S., has left Bayer subsidiary AskBio two years after joining. An AskBio spokesperson confirmed her departure, adding in an email that High “decided to leave AskBio to begin a sabbatical at Rockefeller University and spend more time with her family, before focusing on ventures in new spaces.
European Pharmaceutical Review
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Forxiga (dapagliflozin) has been approved in the European Union for heart failure (HF) with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) across the full spectrum of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). AstraZeneca’s Forxiga is the first and only heart failure therapy with proven mortality benefit across the full ejection fraction range. The first-in-class, oral, once-daily SGLT2 inhibitor has shown efficacy in preventing and delaying cardiorenal disease, while also protecting the organs, research has
STAT
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Rise and shine, another busy day is on the way. We can tell because the official mascot got an early start chasing down cats, squirrels, and other creatures darting about the Pharmalot campus. And then there is the noisy parade of vehicles passing nearby on their way to who knows what? As for us, you guessed it, we are firing up the trusty coffee kettle to brew cups of stimulation.
Fierce Healthcare
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Payers' price transparency data still not user-friendly, say researchers fdiamond Tue, 02/07/2023 - 15:14
STAT
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
“Your vision is good?” asked the doctor. “Mm-hm,” replied the patient. “And your dentures fit fine?” “Yep,” the patient said. “No problems with them?” the doctor followed up. “Mm,” the patient said, indicating everything was OK. The back-and-forth would have made perfect sense to the two people talking in the clinic.
Drug Store News
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
The campaign encourages people to prioritize their heart health and assess their risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
Outsourcing Pharma
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
As reported on January 17, Celadon Pharmaceuticals Plc was the first company to clear the regulations in the UK to make medical cannabis.
Drug Store News
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Stōk Cold Brew’s new Espresso Blend features hints of chocolate, brown sugar, caramel, dried fruit and nuts, the company said.
Fierce Healthcare
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
State of the Union expected to lay out priorities for telehealth, insurer pay parity rking Tue, 02/07/2023 - 15:36
Drug Store News
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
The electric vans will fulfill Giant Direct customer deliveries while reducing the company’s environmental footprint.
The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
The pharma giant’s UK chief is adding the company’s voice to scientists’ warnings of the dangers of antibacterial resistance It’s just over two years since the first Pfizer Covid jabs reached Britons’ arms, with the goal of quickly preventing deaths and halting further strain on the NHS. Now, the US pharmaceutical giant hopes once again to play a part in protecting the health service, at a time when staff are striking, waiting lists in England stand at more than 7 million , and the organisation
Drug Store News
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Brenzavvy is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with Type 2 diabetes.
Fierce Pharma
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Eisai starts clock ticking on approval filing for subcutaneous sibling to Alzheimer's drug Leqembi ntaylor Tue, 02/07/2023 - 08:59
Drug Store News
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Food Lion’s newest store will have a large selection of organic, gluten-free and plant-based items to choose from.
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