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Rates of Sadness, Violence Increased in Teenage Girls

Drug Topics

A recent CDC report detailed the increased rates of sadness and violence among teenage girls.

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DEA's proposed telehealth rules pull back COVID-era remote prescribing flexibilities

Fierce Healthcare

DEA's proposed telehealth rules pull back COVID-era remote prescribing flexibilities aburky Mon, 02/27/2023 - 14:17

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One type of artificial sweetener may increase heart attack risk, preliminary study says

STAT

The sweetener erythritol, which is becoming increasingly popular in snack bars and low-sugar ice cream substitutes, may increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes, according to a paper published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine. Outside experts who reviewed the findings emphasized that more evidence is needed, with some raising concerns that the results of the study could be due to other factors that make it appear the sweetener causes risks when it does not.

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2023: A Promising Year for ISPE’s Women in Pharma®

ISPE

2023: A Promising Year for ISPE’s Women in Pharma® Trudy Patterson Mon, 02/27/2023 - 11:49 iSpeak Blog iSpeak 2023: A Promising Year for ISPE’s Women in Pharma® Edyna Miguez 27 February 2023 Just off the heels of ISPE’s Facilities of the Future Conference, which took place this past February, ISPE’s Women in Pharma continues to leverage its momentum to amplify the group’s mission to create a more equitable pharmaceutical industry on a grand scale.

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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.

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Meet the contenders for STAT Madness 2023. Voting begins March 1

STAT

Entries for this year’s STAT Madness, our annual, bracket-style competition in biomedical research, include some of 2022’s biggest discoveries, in areas ranging from Covid-19 and cancer treatment to medical imaging and surgery. Popular voting begins on Wednesday, March 1, when first-round pairings will be revealed, along with descriptions of all the entrants’ research.

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Lipid lowering therapy benefits ethnic patients despite under-representation in trials

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

A systematic review suggests that ethnic and regional patients are often under-represented in lipid lowering trials yet still derive benefits Despite being under-represented in randomised controlled trials of lipid lowering therapy, a systemic review has found that ethnic patients and those from different geographical regions still benefit from these treatments according to a systematic review by UK and Australian researchers The benefits of LDL cholesterol-lowering treatment as a preventative s

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How to lose weight with insulin resistance

The Checkup by Singlecare

If you are insulin resistant, losing weight may be harder for you than the average person. Why? A body needs insulin—a hormone produced by your pancreas—to move sugar from the bloodstream into the cells to be used for energy. Insulin resistance causes cells to become less responsive to insulin. Insulin resistance is very common: It is the hallmark of prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes.

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Opinion: Nonprofit hospitals are failing Americans. Their boards may be a reason why

STAT

More than half of U.S. hospitals are nonprofit, meaning they receive generous tax exemptions in exchange for benefiting their communities. Many aren’t fulfilling that mission. Some nonprofits have billed patients who should have qualified for charity care, racking up billions of dollars in charges. Some have aggressively collected on medical debt through legal action or reports to credit agencies.

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2023: A Promising Year for ISPE’s Women in Pharma®

ISPE

2023: A Promising Year for ISPE’s Women in Pharma® Trudy Patterson Mon, 02/27/2023 - 11:49 iSpeak Blog iSpeak 2023: A Promising Year for ISPE’s Women in Pharma® Edyna Miguez 27 February 2023 Just off the heels of ISPE’s Facilities of the Future Conference, which took place this past February, ISPE’s Women in Pharma continues to leverage its momentum to amplify the group’s mission to create a more equitable pharmaceutical industry on a grand scale.

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STAT+: FDA’s Billy Dunn, key figure in approval of Aduhelm, to leave agency

STAT

Billy Dunn, who presided over the polarizing approval of the Alzheimer’s disease treatment Aduhelm, is leaving the Food and Drug Administration after more than 15 years at the agency , STAT has learned. Dunn, 53, is retiring from the agency to “explore other opportunities,” according to an internal FDA email sent Monday. Dunn notified agency officials Friday, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

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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.

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Bimekizumab effective in both forms of axial spondyloarthritis

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

Bimekizumab inhibits both interleukin 17A and 17F and two trials found it to be effective in both forms of axial spondyloarthritis Bimekizumab has been shown to be effective in patients with both radiographic and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis in two phase 3 randomised trials by a European research group. Axial spondyloarthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease involving the axial skeleton that gives rise to chronic back pain and spinal stiffness but which may also include peripheral

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: Pfizer in talks to acquire Seagen; U.S. trade rep urged not to sanction countries that sidestep Vertex patents

STAT

Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was relaxing and invigorating, because that oh-so familiar routine of online meetings, phone calls, and deadlines has predictably returned. To cope, we are firing up the coffee kettle and brewing cups of stimulation. Our choice today is roasted coconut, for those tracking this sort of thing.

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Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy increase future cardiovascular disease risk

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

A Mendelian randomisation study suggests how pregnancy hypertensive disorders increase the longer term risk of cardiovascular diseases In women who develop pregnancy hypertensive disorders such as preeclampsia or gestational hypertension, there is an increased future risk of cardiovascular disease according to the findings of a Mendelian randomisation study by UK and Dutch researchers.

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STAT+: FDA is petitioned to boost enforcement of trial sponsors that fail to register studies or report results

STAT

An organization that promotes and studies clinical trial disclosure has petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to take several steps to boost its enforcement of wayward trial sponsors and investigators that fail to register studies and report results. In arguing its case, the Universities Allied for Essential Medicines maintained the FDA has done such a poor job of enforcing the law that a lack of compliance “remains widespread” and potentially life-saving data have been kept

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5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software

Are you still using workarounds to manage your daily operations? To achieve peak performance, it's time to explore other options for specialty and infusion pharmacy software. Streamline pharmacy operations and improve clinical performance with automated processing, real-time data exchange, and electronic decision support. Download this helpful infographic to: Drive efficiency and patient adherence from referral receipt to delivery and ongoing care – all with our Pharmacy Cloud.

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UPMC, DOJ settle whistleblower suit alleging 'world-renowned' surgeon performed, billed simultaneous surgeries

Fierce Healthcare

UPMC, DOJ settle whistleblower suit alleging 'world-renowned' surgeon performed, billed simultaneous surgeries dmuoio Mon, 02/27/2023 - 14:14

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STAT+: Hospital systems’ investment income perked up at end of 2022

STAT

Large hospital systems’ investments rebounded heavily in the final quarter of 2022, according to a new STAT analysis of financial filings. It wasn’t enough to erase the steep investment losses from the rest of the year, but the income provides extra cushion to hospitals that are still losing money from the daily operations of treating patients.

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Honey Bunches of Oats launches Granola Chips

Drug Store News

Honey Bunches of Oats Granola Chips, available in honey roasted and blueberry flavors, can be dipped in nut butter, topped with fruit or crumbled into yogurt, the company said.

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STAT+: For Cytokinetics, an FDA rejection of its heart drug would help, not hinder

STAT

Cytokinetics was founded 26 years ago but has not yet developed a drug successfully to approval. That makes Tuesday’s Food and Drug Administration decision on its treatment for heart failure a big deal — except nearly everyone, even investors who own Cytokinetics — hopes the agency rules against it. Hoping the FDA rejects the Cytokinetics drug, called omecamtiv mecarbil, is a relatively uncommon, up-is-down, down-is-up situation, but it makes sense in this case because the b

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Dr. Reddy’s to acquire Mayne Pharma’s U.S. generic portfolio

Drug Store News

The portfolio includes approximately 45 commercial products, four pipeline products and 40 approved non-marketed products, including a number of generic products focused on women’s health.

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Digital natives: are pharma companies ready?

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Engaging digitally native healthcare professionals requires companies to challenge existing business ethos and commit to the customer experience in an increasingly digital world.

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PioneerRx Fills Crucial Gap in COVID-19 Vaccine Reporting for North Carolina

PioneerRx

Irving, TX - PioneerRx Pharmacy Software is the first and only independent pharmacy management system to feature a direct reporting capability with North Carolina’s

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Eatwell Market by Schnucks to open 2nd location

Drug Store News

The store will celebrate the connection of food, wellness and community by offering foods with exceptional taste and uncompromising ingredients, the company said.

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Helping the Whole Person | Avita Pharmacy

PioneerRx

The effectiveness of patient care has changed and evolved over the years. For all the new advances in technology and modern medicine, the quality of care is only.

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CHMP recommends first pegylated enzyme for Fabry disease

European Pharmaceutical Review

PRX–102 (pegunigalsidase alfa), the first and only pegylated enzyme for adults with Fabry disease has been recommended by the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP). The novel recombinant human α–Galactosidase–A (α–Gal–A) enzyme is being investigated as a PEGylated enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) for Fabry disease.

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Celebrating You, Today and Every Day

PioneerRx

Cue the confetti: Wednesday, January 12th is a special day — and it’s all about you. Every year, National Pharmacist Day recognizes the innovations, improvements.

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Eatwell Market by Schnucks to open 2nd location

Drug Store News

The store will celebrate the connection of food, wellness and community by offering foods with exceptional taste and uncompromising ingredients, the company said.

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The Cure for Asthma + Other Oddities | Pharmacy History

PioneerRx

From the dark ages to the modern day, pharmacy has an impressive history. In this new series, we dive into some of the most notable moments in the pharmacy world.

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Mayo Clinic income dips in 2022 after facing higher labor and supply expenses

Fierce Healthcare

Mayo Clinic income dips in 2022 after facing higher labor and supply expenses rking Mon, 02/27/2023 - 15:19

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In the Spirit of Thanksgiving

PioneerRx

Aside from a lazy afternoon and an extra slice of pumpkin pie, there are plenty of things to celebrate this season. 2021 has come with many unexpected challenges.

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Cardinal Health Releases 2023 Biosimilars Report

Drug Topics

The new report reviewed the potential impact of biosimilars across multiple specialties.

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Just Say the Magic Word | Pharmacy History

PioneerRx

If you’re a pharmacy enthusiast looking to learn more, join us on this blast to the past to uncover some of the most important moments in the industry's history.

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Bioavailability enhancement services market to exhibit 11 percent CAGR

European Pharmaceutical Review

Due to more biopharmaceutics classification system (BCS) II and BCS IV molecules being evaluated in early development, a market report has signalled that the bioavailability enhancement market will grow at a steady rate between 2022 to 2035. A compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11 percent is expected for the market in the forecast period, the report predicted.

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The Age of Overprescribing | What You Can Do to Help

PioneerRx

Of all the medications that pharmacists dispense, antibiotics are one of the most important 一 but often, one of the most dangerous. Every year, over 150 million.

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Drew Barrymore expands brand ambassador role for Garnier

Drug Store News

As a brand ambassador for Garnier Nutrisse, actress Drew Barrymore will highlight the new and improved Nourishing Color Crème formula.

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