September, 2024

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RFID Technology and the DSCSA: Paving the Way for a New Standard in Patient Care

Pharmacy Times

The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) will soon mandate end-to-end tracking of pharmaceuticals throughout the supply chain, with numerous benefits for health systems.

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Chronic Hand Eczema Studies Show Condition is Common, Burdensome

Drug Topics

LEO Pharma presented data from 2 of the largest multinational real-world studies on the prevalence, severity and treatment of chronic hand eczema at the European Society of Contact Dermatitis congress.

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Behind the rise BMS’ KarXT, the first new schizophrenia drug in decades

PharmaVoice

KarXT’s approval demonstrates Bristol Myers Squibb’s dealmaking prowess and marks a turning point for a new generation of treatments.

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Early Warning & Scenario Planning Toolkit

Fuld

Competitive intelligence and scenario planning tools help companies stay ahead of market trends and outsmart the competition In today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world, your business needs more than just reactive strategies—it needs a proactive approach. Fuld’s Scenario Planning Toolkit helps executives to anticipate external threats and seize opportunities before they materialize and is your go-to resource for staying ahead of the competition.

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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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Navigating Pharmacy School: Tips for Success

Pharmacy Is Right For Me

Written by: Toni Mikhael, PharmD, Touro College of Pharmacy Class of 2024. PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital, Ephrata, PA Edited by: Anastasiya Shor, PharmD, BCPS Pharmacy school is a challenging but rewarding journey. As students embark on this demanding path, it becomes crucial to equip themselves with a toolkit for success.

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Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda draws concern over possibility of international spread

STAT

A large outbreak of Marburg virus in Rwanda is drawing international concern about the possibility of spread beyond the country’s borders. The number of cases detected so far, 27 , already makes the outbreak one of the biggest involving Marburg on record. Nine of those individuals have died. There are currently no licensed vaccines to combat the disease.

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Schizophrenia Drug Approved by FDA Represents First New Treatment Option in Decades

Drug Topics

The approval of xanomeline and trospium chloride (Cobenfy) from Bristol Myers Squibb represents a “transformative moment in the treatment of schizophrenia.

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Who’s winning in biotech’s tight market?

PharmaVoice

Three of the largest fundraising rounds in 2024 show where investors are willing to place their bets in biotech.

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FTC formally sues PBMs over insulin prices and warns manufacturers

Fierce Healthcare

The Federal Trade Commission is suing the titans of the pharmacy benefit manager industry for anticompetitive practices and artificially raising the price of insulin drug prices, the agency announc | As expected for weeks, the Federal Trade Commission is taking legal action against the biggest three PBMs and its related group purchasing organizations.

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GSK Announces Positive Topline Data for Co-Administration of RSV, Shingles Vaccines

Drug Topics

A co-administration option for both vaccinations can increase the likelihood of older adults completing the vaccination series and improve health outcomes for the patient population.

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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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Lenacapavir for PrEP Demonstrates Strong Efficacy in Second Phase 3 Trial

Drug Topics

Gilead said data from the study will support global regulatory filings that the company plans to begin by the end of the year.

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Discussing the Current Landscape of PBM Reform Legislation

Drug Topics

During an interview, Joseph Shields of TransparencyRx discusses the PBM legislation that is expected to move forward in Congress in the next few months.

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Q&A: PBM Legislation “Highly Likely” to Pass This Year

Drug Topics

Following the Federal Trade Commission’s interim report on PBMs, legislators are galvanized to make change happen.

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FDA Clears First Digital Therapeutic for Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Drug Topics

DaylightRX from Big Health is a digital formulation of cognitive behavioral therapy and is available by prescription only.

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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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FDA Roundup: Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, First Digital Therapeutic for GAD

Drug Topics

Check out important updates from the FDA for the week of September 2.

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NCPA Calls on CMS to Establish PBM Protection for Independent Pharmacies

Drug Topics

As Medicare open enrollment begins, the NCPA is urging CMS to facilitate appropriate PBM contracting for pharmacies in the upcoming plan year.

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Q&A: How Cebranopadol Could Help Address Gaps in Pain Management

Drug Topics

Albert Dahan, MD, PhD, discusses how cebranopadol could fit into the broader landscape of pain management therapies.

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Cigna’s PBM Express Scripts Files Lawsuit in Response to July FTC Report

Drug Topics

The health care giant’s pharmacy benefit manager subsidiary filed a lawsuit claiming that the FTC’s recent 6(b) report was false and misleading.

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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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New Study Examines Potential of Oxytocin as Pain Management Adjunctive, Addiction Treatment

Drug Topics

The “cuddle hormone” plays a powerful role in human behavior and may be an additional option to treat pain and manage opioid addiction.

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Influenza Vaccination and Risk of Stroke in Older Adults

Drug Topics

Researchers addressed the association between older individuals who received an influenza vaccine and their risk of stroke following vaccination.

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Community Pharmacist Education to Combat Vaccine Hesitancy

Drug Topics

Researchers explored an alternative pharmacist education intervention as a way of improving pharmacist-patient conversations and decreasing vaccine hesitancy among patients.

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Visual Art Therapy Significantly Improved Patients’ Mental Health Outcomes

Drug Topics

Researchers conducted a meta-analysis detailing previous patient outcomes in response to visual art therapy interventions.

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Semaglutide Therapy Associated With Fewer COVID-19–Related Deaths

Drug Topics

Data from the SELECT clinical trial were analyzed to evaluate the role of semaglutide therapy on all-cause, cardiovascular, and non-cardiovascular mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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FDA Clears New Disposable Insulin Patch Pump For Patients With T1D and T2D

Drug Topics

Embecta’s new patch pump offers a larger insulin reservoir to better accommodate for the needs of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D).

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Education Is Crucial to Close Gaps in Colorectal Cancer Risk Awareness

Drug Topics

The #MyCRChistory campaign encourages the public to share their family history of colorectal cancer.

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Small Doses: September 23 to September 27

Drug Topics

Check out a recap of important pharmacy news you might have missed this week, dispensed in small doses.

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FTC Files Lawsuit Against ‘Big 3’ PBMs for Drug Price Inflation

Drug Topics

In its first move since the July interim report detailing pharmacy benefit manager practices, the FTC is now suing CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, and Optum Rx.

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Weekend ICYMI: September 16 to September 20

Drug Topics

In case you missed it, this week we had news about end-of-year PBM reform on the horizons, cebranopadol as a transformational new pain therapy, success in co-administration of RSV and shingles vaccines, and more.

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Now Trending: Fall Vaccine Hesitancy, AI in Respiratory Care

Drug Topics

Check out this recap of articles published on our sister sites during the past week.

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Study: A Walk a Day Keeps Low Back Pain Away

Drug Topics

“By encouraging active self-management using health coaching principles, the WalkBack intervention might be able to reduce the prevalence of recurrent low back pain and associated burden on health care systems,” wrote investigators.

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Now Trending: World Dense Breast Day, Addressing Public Health Amidst Natural Disasters

Drug Topics

Check out this recap of articles published on our sister sites during the past week.

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Immunization Roundup: Updated COVID-19 Vaccines, Mpox Approval, and More

Drug Topics

Catch up on important immunization news from the month of August.

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Small Doses: September 2 to September 6

Drug Topics

Check out a recap of important pharmacy news you might have missed this week, dispensed in small doses.

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