Mon.Apr 28, 2025

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The 3 Types of PBM Reform Aiming to Change the Pharmaceutical Market

Drug Topics

Antonio Ciaccia, President of 3 Axis Advisors, CEO of 46brooklyn Research, and pharmacy benefits expert, discusses litigious, market-based, and legislative reform for pharmacy benefit managers.

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STAT+: Pharma’s reputation with patient groups dips again, mostly due to pricing issues

STAT

For the second consecutive year, the pharmaceutical industry saw its reputation slip among patient advocacy groups, largely due to ongoing concerns over pricing issues, according to a new survey. Of more than 2,500 groups queried, 56% reported the industry had an “excellent” or “good” reputation as it goes about the business of developing and providing medicines.

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Q&A: Pharmacists Can Help Women Combat Hidden Heart Disease Risks

Drug Topics

A conversation with Katherine Tromp, PharmD, interim dean at Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Pharmacy.

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World Immunization Week: Highlighting the importance of vaccines for public health

PhRMA

As the United States confronts a resurgence of measles – a disease that was declared eliminated from the United States in 2000 through immunization – it’s a timely reminder of why vaccines remain one of the most powerful tools for preventing dangerous disease, protecting public health and reducing burden on the health care system.

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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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Naloxone Training Varies at Independent, Chain Pharmacies

Drug Topics

Researchers identified differences in naloxone training, policies, procedures, and preferences among chain or independent pharmacies across Alabama.

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Why 2025 Will Be a Breakout Year for Pharma Marketing Innovation

Pharma Marketing Network

Introduction Imagine standing at the edge of a revolution, where every tool you need to succeed is finally within reach. That’s precisely where pharmaceutical marketers find themselves today. Pharma marketing innovation is poised for an unprecedented surge in 2025, driven by new technologies, regulatory shifts, and evolving patient expectations.

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FDA’s job cuts paint mixed picture for drugmakers’ R&D plans

PharmaVoice

After a 20% cut to the FDA’s workforce, biotechs and pharmas are bracing for delays. But the impacts won’t be consistent.

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Amgen to invest $900m in Ohio manufacturing facility

Pharmaceutical Technology

Amgen has announced a significant expansion of the Ohio manufacturing facility in the US, with an investment of $900m.

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Will Cobenfy’s clinical stumble derail a once-predicted rise?

PharmaVoice

BMS hopes to broaden the applications for the new schizophrenia drug into areas such as Alzheimer’s disease.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Downtime across 39 hospitals over the past several days was reportedly caused by Oracle Health engineers' mistaken database deletion. The hospitals shifted to paper records and "were able to maintain services with no material impact," CHS said.

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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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NEJM responds to claims of bias from Justice Department

pharmaphorum

The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) has hit back at assertions of bias in its editorial policies from Republican activist Edward Martin Jr

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Asembia AXS25: Community Pharmacists Can Optimize Specialty Pharmacy Care

Pharmacy Times

Integrating community pharmacists into specialty pharmacy care can enhance patient access, address physician shortages, and expand pharmacists' roles in delivering high-quality clinical services, according to experts at Asembias AXS25 Summit.

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Does the Novavax delay augur a COVID vaccine policy change?

pharmaphorum

Does the Novavax delay augur a COVID vaccine policy change? Jonah.

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AACR 2025: Bridging the Diagnostic Gap in Pediatric Sarcomas With AI

Pharmacy Times

AI may help to accurately classify pediatric sarcoma subtypes using digitized pathology images, potentially improving diagnosis and treatment accessibility across diverse health care settings.

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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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Italfarmaco closes on EU okay for Duchenne drug

pharmaphorum

Italfarmaco's oral HDAC inhibitor Duvyzat has been recommended for approval in the EU as a treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)

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Fellowship Focus: Elevating Pediatric Medication Safety Through Data, AI, and Collaboration

Pharmacy Times

Ochsner Childrens Hospital, in partnership with ISMP, has launched a fellowship to advance pediatric medication safety through hands-on training in key competencies, national safety strategies, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovative tools such as AI and data dashboards.

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Innorna secures dual FDA designations for Wilson’s disease mRNA therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

The FDA has granted rare paediatric disease and orphan drug designations for IN013, Innorna's mRNA therapeutic for Wilson's disease.

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Asembia AXS25: Balancing Innovation With Affordability Crucial for Sustainable Rare Disease Economic Models

Pharmacy Times

Experts at Asembias AXS25 Summit discussed the economics of specialty pharmacy for rare diseases, addressing high treatment costs and strategies for balancing innovation.

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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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Merck agrees $3.9 billion takeover of SpringWorks

pharmaphorum

Merck KGaA has reached an agreement with SpringWorks on a $47-per-share takeover deal that values the US biotech at $3.9 billion.

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A Dose of Inspiration: Celebrating the Pharmacist-Patient Relationship During Patient Experience Week

Pharmacy Times

No matter what role you are in as a pharmacist, no matter where you work or how long you have been practicing, understand that making a difference in the life of a patient matters.

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Asembia 2025: The Specialty Pharma Pipeline

Pharmaceutical Commerce

A session dives into the trends surrounding specialty drugs and therapies, along with providing an overview of the drug development landscape.

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AACR 2025: High Response Rates With Dostarlimab Suggest New Standard for dMMR Treatment

Pharmacy Times

Dostarlimab in the neoadjuvant setting yielded a 100% clinical complete response in patients with rectal cancer.

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Asembia 2025: Bridging Health Gaps Through Equity and Education

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Tiara Green, president, Accessia Health, highlights key themes from the upcoming discussion on how health equity, literacy, and social determinants are reshaping patient careespecially for those with chronic and rare conditions.

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Investigating the Impact of the Microbiome on CAR T-Cell Therapy Outcomes

Pharmacy Times

Certain antibiotics may have a more significant impact on CAR T-cell efficacy and toxicity.

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Asembia 2025: Bridging Health Gaps Through Equity and Education

PharmExec

Tiara Green, president, Accessia Health, highlights key themes from the upcoming discussion on how health equity, literacy, and social determinants are reshaping patient careespecially for those with chronic and rare conditions.

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Moderate Alcohol Consumption Could Help Prevent Rheumatoid Arthritis

Pharmacy Times

Patients Should Also Have a Diet Rich in Fruits, Oily Fish, and Cereals

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Asembia 2025: The Specialty Pharma Pipeline

PharmExec

A session dives into the trends surrounding specialty drugs and therapies, along with providing an overview of the drug development landscape.

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Important Treatment Considerations With LDL-C– Lowering Therapies

Pharmacy Times

Panelists discuss how the initiation of statin therapy requires careful consideration of contraindications and patient-specific factors, particularly in those with liver disease, renal impairment, or advanced age, while noting evolving treatment patterns toward more intensive low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)lowering therapies based on individualized risk assessment.

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Asembia 2025: The Role of Face-to-Face Connection in Pharma Commercialization

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Blake Powers, CEO, Medigi, discusses how face-to-face collaboration and streamlined commercialization strategies are helping life sciences companies deliver therapies more efficiently to patients.

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Asembia 2025: The Role of Face-to-Face Connection in Pharma Commercialization

PharmExec

Blake Powers, CEO, Medigi, discusses how face-to-face collaboration and streamlined commercialization strategies are helping life sciences companies deliver therapies more efficiently to patients.

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J&J’s Tremfya gains EC marketing authorisation for ulcerative colitis

Pharmaceutical Technology

The EC has granted marketing authorisation for Johnson & Johnson's (J&J) Tremfya to treat adults with ulcerative colitis (UC).

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Why Distractions Are Detrimental to Business

Pharmaceutical Commerce

In the final part of his video interview with Pharma Commerce Editor Nicholas Saraceno, Paul Levesque, CEO of Theratechnologies, describes the uneasiness behind regulatory complications.

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Merck KGaA strikes $3.9bn deal for SpringWorks

Pharmaceutical Technology

Merck has moved to strengthen its position in oncology and rare diseases with a $3.9bn agreement to acquire SpringWorks Therapeutics.

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