August, 2024

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Industry Voices—10 things every healthcare organization can do to defend against cyberattacks

Fierce Healthcare

The healthcare industry confronts a complex, double-barreled challenge as it tries to combat the recent deluge of dangerous and damaging cyberattacks. | Cyber resilience is the ability to recognize threats, respond to them, recover quickly and at scale. The clear goal: fending off attacks more efficiently, limiting damage and restoring normal operations with minimal impact to patients.

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APhA Campaign Aims to Spread Awareness About Harmful PBM Practices

Drug Topics

The American Pharmacists Association is dedicating further time and resources to its ongoing fight for federal PBM reform.

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After an FDA rejection, here’s what’s next in the psychedelics pipeline

PharmaVoice

By rejecting the first MDMA therapy earlier this month, the FDA signaled to the psychedelic drug sector that the road to approval isn’t clear cut.

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Pharmacogenomics: The Up-and-Coming Field of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Is Right For Me

What is your first thought when you think of a career in pharmacy? You may think of a clinical pharmacist working in a community pharmacy or a hospital pharmacist working in an in-patient unit. But did you think about pharmacogenomics: the field of pharmacy that studies how someone’s genetics affect their response to a certain drug? Not many people are aware of the field of pharmacogenomics, and how it can optimize patient outcomes.

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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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FDA Approves First Nasal Spray for Anaphylaxis

Pharmacy Times

neffy is an epinephrine nasal spray for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions in adults and pediatric patients.

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California, nation’s largest milk producer, discloses possible bird flu outbreaks in three dairy cow herds

STAT

On Thursday, the California Department of Food and Agriculture announced it is investigating the possible introduction of H5N1 bird flu in cattle at three dairy farms in the Central Valley. If confirmed, they would be the first known cases in that state. In a statement, officials said testing of samples from the three farms is currently underway in the state’s veterinary diagnostic lab.

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Q&A: Unveiling the Current State of PBMs’ Role in Independent Pharmacy

Drug Topics

Tom DePietro, PharmD, owner of DePietro’s Pharmacy in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, discussed the current state of independent pharmacy and the role pharmacy benefit managers play within the supply chain.

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BMS’ KarXT nears schizophrenia approval, but AbbVie and others wait in the wings

PharmaVoice

With fewer side effects, the new wave of upcoming drugs could improve patient adherence, and the competition for a large projected market is getting fierce.

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The Importance of Reaching Out: Why Talking to Someone Matters

Pharmacy Is Right For Me

As the school year begins, students often find themselves juggling a variety of responsibilities—homework, extracurricular activities, social commitments, and more. For those with aspirations in the demanding field of pharmacy, the pressure to excel can sometimes feel overwhelming. During these moments, it’s essential to remember that you don’t have to navigate challenges alone.

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Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Line Variability Supports Successful Cortical Organoid Production

Pharmacy Times

Small adjustments in human pluripotent stem cell cultures and the molecule concentration patterns in the initial 5 days of differentiation are essential to “rescue” the lines.

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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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STAT+: UnitedHealth pledged a hands-off approach after buying a Connecticut medical group. Then it upended how doctors practice

STAT

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — UnitedHealth Group told the Connecticut primary care doctors everything they wanted to hear. Take our money, the company said, and together we can bring about a future where primary care leads. A future where doctors can take better care of their patients, and reap the financial rewards of improved health. We’ll handle the business side while you look after your patients.

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Epic rolls out new feature to make it easier for patients to share medical records with health apps

Fierce Healthcare

Medical records software giant Epic has rolled out a new feature that makes it easier for patients to release their medical records to the health or wellness apps they use. | The new capability is part of a wider effort by the healthcare industry, facilitated by new health tech policies from the federal government, to advance data-sharing at scale.

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Student, Staffing Shortages Continue to Impact Pharmacy Profession

Drug Topics

The COVID-19 pandemic led to increased pharmacist burnout and workforce shortages. The impact is still being felt today.

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What pharma has learned from AI

PharmaVoice

As AI tools move from hype to a daily reality at pharma companies, here are the insights users are gaining.

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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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BioNTech posts €808M loss as company continues to come to grips with seasonal COVID vaccine market

Fierce Pharma

While Pfizer’s German mRNA partner BioNTech has high hopes for its post-COVID future, the company continues to feel the squeeze from the changeover to a seasonal vaccine market. | While Pfizer’s German mRNA partner BioNTech has high hopes for its post-COVID future, the company continues to feel the squeeze from the changeover to a seasonal vaccine market.

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Tafasitamab, Lenalidomide Combination Modestly Effective in Patients With Large B-Cell Lymphoma

Pharmacy Times

Aligning with previous data, the drug combination was modestly effective in patients with large B-cell lymphoma pre- and post-CAR-T-cell therapy.

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Merck Ebola vaccine Ervebo shown to offer substantial protection

STAT

Merck’s Ebola vaccine offered substantial protection to people vaccinated during the 2018-2020 outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with an effectiveness of 84% in those who had been vaccinated at least 10 days before being exposed to the virus, a new study reports. An earlier study had shown that people who were vaccinated but went on to develop the disease were more likely to survive the infection.

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Appeals court upholds ruling that struck down surprise billing arbitration process

Fierce Healthcare

A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court decision that struck down key parts of legislation aimed at reforming surprise medical billing. | A federal appeals court upheld a lower court decision that struck down key parts of legislation aimed at reforming surprise medical billing.

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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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Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Program Returns as Cases Rise

Drug Topics

The government said the tests will “detect current COVID-19 variants and can be used through the end of the year.

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As pharma’s AI revolution gets underway, ‘hallucinations’ pose a great risk

PharmaVoice

While AI, machine learning and large language models can distill huge amounts of information, they sometimes make mistakes. New technologies could rebuild that trust.

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Healthful Diets Are Crucial, But Population-Level Follow-Through Remains a Challenge

Drug Topics

Health care professionals all agree that a healthy diet is the foundation of cardiovascular and cardiometabolic health, but follow-through on the population level is lacking.

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FDA Warns Against Using At-Home Chemical Peels, Cites Retailers

Drug Topics

Pharmacists should be knowledgeable about the symptoms of chemical peel irritation to effectively advise patients.

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Q&A: How PBMs Impact Patient Care

Drug Topics

Tom DePietro, PharmD, owner of DePietro’s Pharmacy in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, shared his thoughts on how patients are treated within the drug supply chain.

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Cannabis Use Associated with Increased Risk of Head and Neck Cancer

Drug Topics

A cohort study was conducted to address the association between patients with cannabis-related disorders and their risk of developing head and neck cancer.

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Problematic Opioid Prescribing Among Patients with Chronic Pain

Drug Topics

Researchers conducted a systematic review of literature exploring the misuse of opioid prescriptions for patients with chronic non-cancer pain.

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New Report Scrutinizes PBM Spread Pricing Practice

Drug Topics

Findings from the study conducted by 3 Axis Advisors confirm that PBM practices have an impact on pharmacies.

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A Diabetes Intervention in Community Pharmacy Drives Value-Based Health Care

Drug Topics

A collaboration with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina focused on commercial populations has improved care and lowered costs in the state.

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Meat Consumption Linked with Higher Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes

Drug Topics

Increased incidence of typed 2 diabetes was associated with higher consumption of processed meat, unprocessed red meat, and poultry.

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Prices Released for First 10 Drugs Selected in Medicare Negotiations

Drug Topics

New prices will go into effect on January 1, 2026, for individuals covered by Medicare Part D prescription drugs.

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Pharmacy Deserts Prominent in Areas of High Social Vulnerability

Drug Topics

Researchers analyzed data from every county in the US and aimed to address the association between high social vulnerability and pharmacy deserts.

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Weekend ICYMI: July 29 to August 2

Drug Topics

In case you missed it, this week we had news about CVS in the spotlight of PBM reform, landmark FDA approvals in synovial sarcoma, liraglutide for dementia, and more.

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How PBMs Impact Independent Pharmacies

Drug Topics

Tom DePietro, PharmD, owner of DePietro’s Pharmacy in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, discussed his experience as an independent pharmacy owner working under the thumb of pharmacy benefit managers.

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Weekend ICYMI: August 5 to August 9

Drug Topics

In case you missed it, this week we had news about opioid prescribing for patients with chronic pain, a possible link between cannabis and cancer, preparing for the upcoming flu season, and more.

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