Sat.Oct 30, 2021 - Fri.Nov 05, 2021

article thumbnail

Nearly 32,000 Kaiser Permanente workers set to strike Nov. 15. Tens of thousands more mulling their own demonstrations

Fierce Healthcare

Nearly 32,000 Kaiser Permanente workers set to strike Nov. 15. Tens of thousands more mulling their own demonstrations. dmuoio. Fri, 11/05/2021 - 10:58.

145
145
article thumbnail

Digital therapeutic cuts opioid use disorder care costs, says study

pharmaphorum

A real-world study of digital therapeutic (DTx) for opioid use disorder has found that patient show used it had 46% fewer hospital stays than a control group, saving more than $2,700 over a nine-month period. The study of Pear Therapeutics’ reSET-O found that the total cost of hospital and clinician costs were $11,141 among 64 patients who were prescribed the DTx but didn’t use it, but fell to $8,733 among active users of the 12-week course.

Hospitals 132
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Digital transformation of clinical research accelerating rapidly: Veeva Systems

Outsourcing Pharma

The cloud software firmâs Digital Clinical Trials Survey Report reveals that the industry is adapting to challenges caused by COVID-19 and other factors.

93
article thumbnail

Jim Lefevere

Pharma Marketing Network

Jim Lefevere is an award-winning highly-influential agile intrapreneur with over 20 years of expertise in the consumer goods, startups, medical device, and healthcare industries. Jim has enjoyed a very diverse and successful career with progressive growth in leadership, global marketing, digital marketing, and strategy development. Jim is a visionary intrapreneur at a global scale as a social media pioneer, digital health scholar, and agile leader.

52
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Notable nabs $100M to automate administrative tasks in healthcare, boosts valuation to $600M

Fierce Healthcare

Notable nabs $100M to automate administrative tasks in healthcare, boosts valuation to $600M. rtorrence. Wed, 11/03/2021 - 11:07.

145
145
article thumbnail

Pfizer’s pill cuts COVID deaths and hospitalisations by 90%

pharmaphorum

An oral antiviral drug developed by Pfizer has been shown to dramatically cut the risk of hospitalisation or death from COVID-19 when given in the early stages of infection. The phase 3 trial found that Paxlovid – which combines new protease inhibitor PF-07321332 with already-approved HIV drug ritonavir – reduced the risk of hospitalisation or death by 89% when given to newly-diagnosed adults who were at risk of developing severe COVID-19 in the EPIC-HR trial.

Hospitals 113

More Trending

article thumbnail

Medication Management: Tips to Take Meds on Time

Lifewell Rx Pharmacy

Medications are beneficial for the recovery of patients. These have been specially formulated to help improve the health condition of a person. For every ailment, there is a specific medication. This is why it is of utmost importance for patients to find a retail pharmacy that they can rely on. A community pharmacy in Kentucky won’t only provide medications and medical supplies, but it can also help assist patients with their other medical needs.

article thumbnail

Former Livongo exec launches women's health startup that uses data for personalized care

Fierce Healthcare

Former Livongo exec launches women's health startup that uses data for personalized care. hlandi. Wed, 11/03/2021 - 11:24.

145
145
article thumbnail

Novartis’ ‘wild card’ drug Scemblix gets FDA nod for leukaemia

pharmaphorum

Novartis has claimed FDA approval for one of its ‘wild card’ drugs – Scemblix – a first-in-class STAMP inhibitor for patients with previously-treated chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML). Scemblix (asciminib) was one of a clutch of high risk, high reward drug candidates for a range of diseases that Novartis chief executive Vas Narasimhan said last year were flying under-the-radar of industry watchers, but could potentially develop into blockbusters.

FDA 110
article thumbnail

Gilead, Merck launch Phase II trial evaluating oral regimen for HIV-1 treatment

Outsourcing Pharma

The trial will evaluate a weekly regimen of islatravir and lnecapavir in HIV patients who are virologically suppressed while on antiretroviral therapies.

78
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Society of Family Planning Annual Meeting Highlights

Birth Control Pharmacist

The Society of Family Planning (SFP) annual meeting was held virtually on October 1 st and 2 nd this year with well over one thousand attendees. For those who are not familiar with SFP, it is a community of like-minded people including clinicians, academics, residents, fellows, and students who share the same interest for family planning. SFP values diversity, equity, and the science behind abortion and contraception for everyone.

52
article thumbnail

Medicare drops end-stage renal disease payment rule that aims to close health equity gaps

Fierce Healthcare

Medicare drops end-stage renal disease payment rule that aims to close health equity gaps. hlandi. Sun, 10/31/2021 - 16:09.

137
137
article thumbnail

Novartis’ iptacopan hits the mark in rare kidney disease C3G

pharmaphorum

Novartis has chalked up another successful trial for its targeted factor B inhibitor iptacopan, an orally-active drug trying to challenge antibody-based therapies for diseases associated with the complement pathway. A phase 2 trial of iptacopan in patients with the rare kidney disease C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) – which causes progressive kidney failure and has no approved treatments – showed reductions in kidney damage with the drug that Novartis said were “clinically important.” C3G of

FDA 105
article thumbnail

Hybrid CPhI Worldwide 2021 a ‘celebration’ of pharma industry

Outsourcing Pharma

The global pharmaceutical industry event is returning to the real world November 9-11 this year, with online content for professionals opting not to travel.

72
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Annual November Conference 2021

Pharmig

As you know, we had high hopes we could meet face-to-face, but sadly it's not meant to be. However, fear not, the conference is still going ahead and will be a virtual event. The post Annual November Conference 2021 appeared first on Pharmig.

52
article thumbnail

CMS: Healthcare workers must receive their first COVID vaccine by Dec. 5 to continue Medicare, Medicaid participation

Fierce Healthcare

CMS: Healthcare workers must receive their first COVID vaccine by Dec. 5 to continue Medicare, Medicaid participation. dmuoio. Thu, 11/04/2021 - 09:51.

Vaccines 122
article thumbnail

Novartis finally sells Roche stake, for almost $21 billion

pharmaphorum

After more than 20 years, Novartis has finally decided to sell its substantial share in fellow Swiss pharma group Roche for $20.7 billion, a decent return on its original $5 billion investment. The agreement will see Novartis lose its one-third voting share stake in Roche, after agreeing to sell 53.3 million Roche bearer shares at their average price over 20 days prior to 2 November, when the deal was agreed.

105
105
article thumbnail

Excipients play key role in pharmaceutical innovation: Croda

Outsourcing Pharma

An expert from the specialty chemicals firm (and CPhI Worldwide speaker) explains trends and developments in excipients and how they drive advancements.

59
article thumbnail

Creating a competitive intelligence battlecard to help a client win new business

Fuld

Background + Challenge. A competitor of a global technology consultancy was experiencing a number of operational challenges which were impacting the satisfactory execution of large-scale contracts in Europe, several with departments of national governments. This was leading to negative articles in the national and business press, the erosion of customer confidence and trust, and, in some cases, the loss of large—scale contracts.

52
article thumbnail

CMS physician fee schedule rule cuts payments, expands telehealth reimbursement past 2023

Fierce Healthcare

CMS physician fee schedule rule cuts payments, expands telehealth reimbursement past 2023. rking. Tue, 11/02/2021 - 17:16.

133
133
article thumbnail

Study shows HPV jab almost 90% effective at preventing cervical cancer

pharmaphorum

Routine vaccination with human papillomavirus vaccines have resulted in an 87% reduction in cervical cancer cases in England, and could even see the need for smear tests phased out in future, according to a new study. The jabs with have been offered by the NHS to girls between the ages of 12 and 13 since 2008, with more than 10 million doses administered since then, and from September 2019 was also offered to boys in the same age group.

Vaccines 103
article thumbnail

Gerresheimer develops delivery device for drugs with higher viscosity

Outsourcing Pharma

CPhI Worldwide will see Gerresheimer showcase its latest developments in primary packaging, drug delivery systems for newly developed biologics along with medical and diagnostic products.

article thumbnail

TRADITIONAL USES OF ADHATODA VASICA, ARADUSO

Pharma Tutor

TRADITIONAL USES OF ADHATODA VASICA, ARADUSO. About Authors. Manish Kumar 1 , Vikram S. Chauhan 2 , Raaz K Maheshwari 3 *. 1 Department of Zoology, Narain College, Shikohabad, UP. 2 Department of Botany, Bangur Govt PG College, Pali, Rajasthan. 3 Department of Chemistry, SBRM Govt PG College, Nagaur, Rajasthan. *gcacs60@gmail.com. admin. Sat, 10/30/2021 - 17:10.

52
article thumbnail

Kaiser Permanente's hospital-at-home push prioritizes savings over high-quality care, nurses union says

Fierce Healthcare

Kaiser Permanente's hospital-at-home push prioritizes savings over high-quality care, nurses union says. dmuoio. Fri, 11/05/2021 - 15:49.

Hospitals 124
article thumbnail

Talaris therapy ends need for immune drugs in transplant patients

pharmaphorum

Two kidney transplant patients who received a stem cell therapy developed by Talaris Therapeutics were able to come off all immunosuppressant drugs within a year, without any evidence of graft rejection. The first findings from Talaris’ phase 3 trial of the cell therapy – called FCR001 – suggest it may be possible to eliminate the need entirely for patients to take what may be dozens of tablets daily after organ transplants , according to the US biotech.

article thumbnail

People on the Move: November 2021

Outsourcing Pharma

This monthâs announcements of programs, names, appointments, hires, and other happenings includes items from Emmes, Science 37, Cerner and other companies.

Cerner 52
article thumbnail

Content marketing Case Study – Creating a competitive intelligence battlecard

Fuld

The post Content marketing Case Study – Creating a competitive intelligence battlecard appeared first on Fuld + Co.

52
article thumbnail

Hundreds of organizations urge governors to extend telehealth licensure flexibilities

Fierce Healthcare

Hundreds of organizations urge governors to extend telehealth licensure flexibilities. rtorrence. Tue, 11/02/2021 - 14:32.

131
131
article thumbnail

Pfizer’s COVID jab sales swell again, with $36bn forecast for 2021

pharmaphorum

Rocketing sales of COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty have allowed Pfizer to raise its full-year forecasts for the shot once again to a whopping $36 billion, more than double its predictions just a few months ago. Fuelled by extensions to vaccination programmes to include children and booster shots, the BioNTech-partnered jab made nearly $13 billion in the third quarter, around $2 billion more than analyst consensus forecasts.

article thumbnail

Carrier solution addresses challenging liquid APIs: W.R. Grace

Outsourcing Pharma

The CPhI Worldwide exhibitor will show Syloid XDP, a silica carrier designed to convert liquid, waxy, or oily active ingredients into free-flowing powders.

52
article thumbnail

Drug-Induced Tachycardia Case Scenario

Med Ed 101

A 77 year old male has a history of atrial fibrillation which had been well controlled on metoprolol 50 mg BID. He presents today reporting an increase in pounding in his chest and indeed, vital signs reveal that his heart rate is at 125 BPM. You are questioned if any of his medications could possibly […]. The post Drug-Induced Tachycardia Case Scenario appeared first on Med Ed 101.

40
article thumbnail

AMIA 2021: Understanding how technology impacts patients and providers

Fierce Healthcare

AMIA 2021: Understanding how technology impacts patients and providers. agliadkovskaya. Wed, 11/03/2021 - 12:10.

132
132
article thumbnail

EMA starts review of Enhertu for HER2+ gastric cancer

pharmaphorum

The EMA has started its review of AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu for a second indication, as a second-line treatment for HER2-positive gastric cancer. If approved the new indication for antibody-drug conjugate Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) will add to its first EU approval in advanced HER2-positive breast cancer after two or more HER2-targeted therapies.

article thumbnail

Continuous manufacturing rife with opportunity, challenges: Thermo Fisher

Outsourcing Pharma

During CPhI Worldwide, leaders from two organizations will outline how CM is taking off, potential benefits, and how to clear common obstacles to adoption.

52