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Gaps Remain in MOUD Access Across Opioid Treatment Programs

Drug Topics

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Opinion: RFK Jr. says medical journals are ‘corrupt.’ As former NEJM editors, we know he’s wrong

STAT

American medical research is a unique source of national pride and reputation — some would say the United States’ most important export. Yet Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. seems bent on destroying our greatest successes. As the latest strike, Kennedy is going after the publications that disseminate medical research.

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Q&A: Retail, Independent Pharmacies Continue to Call for Improved Reimbursement Practices

Drug Topics

Rick Gates, chief pharmacy officer at Walgreens and chairman of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, discussed the current status of retail pharmacies and the way they are reimbursed.

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STAT+: HHS to continue funding cancer prevention, tracking work in states after uncertainty

STAT

WASHINGTON — The Department of Health and Human Services will renew funding to states for cancer prevention and tracking efforts, alleviating anxieties among local officials about the future of their work.  Over 50 notices had gone out as of Monday, an HHS spokesperson said. The rest of the awards will be sent to states, tribes, and other contractors “no later than early next week,” press secretary Emily Hilliard told STAT in an email.

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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

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Harvard Poll Shows 1 in 5 Adults Do Not Support Routine Childhood Vaccine Requirements

Drug Topics

Of those who do not support vaccines, 79% said a major reason for their opposition is that it should be the parents’ choice about whether to vaccinate their child and 40% cite safety concerns.

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STAT+: AbbVie snaps up CAR-T company in a deal worth $2.1 billion

STAT

AbbVie said Monday that it would pay up to $2.1 billion to acquire Capstan Therapeutics , a startup developing CAR-T therapies for autoimmune conditions, fibrosis, and cancer.  AbbVie will pay up to $2.1 billion in cash when the deal closes, according to a press release. The companies did not give further details about the financial terms or a timeline for completing the acquisition.

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STAT+: New study challenges understanding of how age, chronic diseases and inflammation are linked

STAT

Reducing inflammation has become all the rage lately, with many medical experts pointing to anti-inflammatory diets and other lifestyle changes as ways people can reduce their risk of chronic disease as they age. But a new study suggests that inflammation’s effects on health are more complex than scientists previously understood.  In a study published in Nature Aging on Monday, researchers found that people living in non-industrialized societies experience less age-related chronic in

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Comparing Pneumococcal Vaccines and CDC Recommendations for Adults

Drug Topics

Panelists discuss how pneumococcal vaccines differ between conjugated vaccines (PCV-15, PCV-20, PCV-21) and polysaccharide vaccines (PPSV-23) in terms of immune response mechanisms and serotype coverage, with current CDC recommendations now including all adults aged 50 and older for vaccination while maintaining risk-based recommendations for adults 19-49 years with underlying conditions such as immunocompromising diseases, chronic heart/lung/liver disease, diabetes, alcohol use disorder, and ci

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21-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Exhibits Consistent Safety and Immunogenicity Across Manufacturing Lots

Pharmacy Times

Across 3 different manufacturing lots, V116 (21-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine) demonstrated consistent immunogenicity and efficacy against S pneumoniae, which causes pneumococcal diseases.

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Generic drugmaker Hikma pledges $1bn in US investment

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With tariffs looming, Indian drugmaker Hikma has said it will spend $1bn to expand its manufacturing and R&D operations in the US by 2030.

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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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New report: How intellectual property drives U.S. innovation and biopharma's impact

PhRMA

Biopharmaceutical companies are at the forefront of medical innovation. Every treatment the industry develops, and every therapy brought forward, is the result of many years of research, risk and investment. While some critics continue to question the necessity of intellectual property (IP) and patents in this process, the data tells a compelling story.

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FDA loosens restrictions on first-gen CAR-T therapies

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There is enough experience with the first wave of autologous CAR-T therapies to allow strict rules ensuring their safe use to be relaxed, says FDA.

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STAT+: New blood test could predict preeclampsia in the first trimester

STAT

A new blood test could predict preeclampsia as early as the first trimester. In a new study, researchers successfully predicted the early-onset subtype of the prenatal condition up to five months before clinical diagnosis. The findings are being presented Monday during the annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, in Paris.

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Neopharmed buys Euro rights to BioCryst's HAE drug Orladeyo

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Neopharmed Gentili buys BioCryst's hereditary angioedema drug Orladeyo in Europe, the first stage of an international expansion for the Italian firm.

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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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Can you take Ozempic if you have a thyroid problem?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Thyroid conditions are more common than many people realize. According to the American Thyroid Association, an estimated 20 million Americans are living with some form of thyroid disorder. This small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of the neck plays a major role in regulating the body’s metabolism and energy use, so when something’s off, it can affect nearly every aspect of health.

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Controlled Substance Reporting Isn’t Just for DEA Anymore

The FDA Law Blog

By Larry K. Houck — A memorable Florida Orange Growers’ television ad campaign in the late 1970s proclaimed that “Orange juice from Florida isn’t just for breakfast anymore.” The Federal Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and its regulations require Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) registrants to submit certain reports related to narcotic drug transactions, thefts and significant losses, and suspicious orders.

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ASCO 2025: How AI-Powered Tools Are Reshaping Oncology Data Capture and Clinical Decision-Making

Pharmacy Times

Gayathri Namasivayam, PhD, discusses how large language models are being used to extract structured oncology data from unstructured electronic health records to improve clinical efficiency, support real-world evidence generation, and enhance oncology pharmacy workflows.

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Fierce Pharma - Untitled Article

Fierce Pharma

Two weeks after Supernus Pharmaceuticals unveiled the proposed acquisition of Sage Therapeutics, all 338 employees from the latter company are being laid off, according to a Massachusetts Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification.

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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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The Role of VMAT2 Inhibitors in Tardive Dyskinesia

Pharmacy Times

Panelists discuss how tardive dyskinesia in older adults often goes unrecognized due to symptom overlap with normal aging, underscoring the importance of early screening, timely intervention with evidence-based treatments like VMAT2 inhibitors, and a multidisciplinary approach to preserve function, independence, and mental well-being.

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STAT+: At Aspen Ideas, a life science VC sees cause for long-term optimism despite a rocky market

STAT

ASPEN, Colo. — When Jessica Owens was toiling away in graduate school, she didn’t know what a venture capitalist was, much less that she’d one day launch her own firm and raise its inaugural $45 million fund. Owens co-founded Initiate Ventures, a Bay Area VC firm, after a winding career that spans roles at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and a stint in a cancer biology Ph.D. program before she ditched the lab to explore the world of finance.

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FDA approves Gamifant for macrophage activation syndrome in Still’s disease

Pharmafile

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Gamifant (emapalumab-lzsg) for the treatment of macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) in adult and paediatric patients with known or suspected Still’s disease, including systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Announced by biopharma company Sobi, the approval makes Gamifant the first-ever FDA-approved therapy for MAS.

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FDA Approves Emapalumab-Lzsg as First-Ever Treatment for Macrophage Activation Syndrome in Still Disease

Pharmacy Times

The FDA approves emapalumab-lzsg as the first treatment for macrophage activation syndrome in Still disease, offering a new treatment approach for patients with the rare condition.

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INmune Bio slumps on midstage fail for Alzheimer's drug

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INmune Bio's bid to develop an Alzheimer's drug with a new mechanism of action has been dented, but the company remains upbeat

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ASCO 2025: Using Discrete Choice Data to Support Personalized Pharmacy Counseling in ALK+ NSCLC

Pharmacy Times

Christopher Danes, PhD, discusses how discrete choice experiment data reveal key differences in patient and caregiver treatment preferences for ALK-positive (ALK+) non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and how pharmacists can use these insights to guide shared decision-making, optimize supportive care, and personalize adherence strategies.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

The takedown includes charges against 29 individuals alleged to be participating in transnational criminal organizations, who law enforcement said submitted more than $12 billion in fraudulent claims.

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Pulmonary Hypertension Associated With Increased Risk of Progression in Patients With Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

Pharmacy Times

Pulmonary hypertension significantly increases the risk of disease progression and cardiovascular events in patients with myelofibrosis, emphasizing a need for routine screening.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

AI scribes are mounting in popularity and generating hundreds of millions from venture capital. Duke researchers are now proposing a standard way to evaluate the technologies.

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Navigating the Complexities of cGVHD Treatment in Pharmacy Practice

Pharmacy Times

Gianni Scappaticci, PharmD, BCOP, discusses key considerations in therapy selection, limitations of current treatments, and the evolving role of pharmacists in managing chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) through patient education, adherence support, and integration of emerging therapies.

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UCB reports success in phase 3 study of fenfluramine for CDD

Pharma Times

Subscribe Advertise About us Follow Follow Follow Follow GO Magazine PharmaTimes Magazine Archive Web Exclusives News Competitions Appointments Business Insights Webinars Thought Leadership Jobs UCB reports success in phase 3 study of fenfluramine for CDD by John Pinching | 30th Jun 2025 | News Positive trial results offer hope for those with ultra-rare epileptic disorder UCB has announced that its phase 3 trial evaluating fenfluramine in CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD) achieved its primary and

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Sobi gains FDA approval for Gamifant to treat HLH/MAS

Pharmaceutical Technology

The FDA has approved Sobi's Gamifant (emapalumab) to treat adults and children with HLH/MAS associated with Still’s disease, including sJIA.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

A new report from federal actuaries estimates that national health spending will increase by 7.1% in 2025, with spending growth set to outpace growth in the U.S. gross domestic product.

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Leading by Example

Pharmaceutical Commerce

In the fourth part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Mark Sawicki, PhD, Cryoport Systems’ president and CEO, explains the lessons pharma leaders in traditional therapeutic areas can learn from CGT’s highly specialized operational strategies, particularly in terms of supply chain resilience and adaptability.

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Study Sheds Light on Impact of Vaccination, Infection on Anti-RSV IgG Levels

Pharmacy Times

A recent study reveals high RSV antibody levels in older adults, highlighting the importance of vaccination and natural infection for enhanced immunity.