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Fierce Healthcare

UnitedHealth Group reported $5.5 billion in profit for the fourth quarter of 2024, on par with its haul a year prior. | UnitedHealth Group reported $5.5 billion in profit for the fourth quarter of 2024, on par with its haul a year prior.

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Majority of Online GLP-1 Advertising Misinformed Potential Consumers

Drug Topics

Researchers wanted to better understand the accuracy of advertising practices behind websites selling compounded GLP-1 RAs.

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STAT+: FTC slams PBMs for boosting specialty drug prices at the expense of the U.S. health care system

STAT

For the second time in less than a year, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission released a highly critical report of pharmacy benefit managers, which play a crucial but opaque role in the pharmaceutical supply chain. And the findings may provide further impetus for legislative action to curb practices that critics say contribute to the rising cost of prescription drugs.

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Can you eat bread if you have diabetes?

The Checkup by Singlecare

If youre living with diabeteswhether prediabetes , Type 2 diabetes , or Type 1 diabetes then youre probably taking steps to manage your blood glucose levels. Along with regular exercise, sufficient sleep, and taking care of your mental health, following a healthy, balanced meal plan is one of the most effective components of diabetes management. As you focus on maintaining healthy blood sugar levels, being mindful of your carbohydrate intake is likely at the forefront of your mind.

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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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Merck is broadening its pipeline as Keytruda’s patent cliff looms

PharmaVoice

Merck looks ahead with an array of cardiometabolic, immunology, neuroscience and ophthalmology pipelines.

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Simultaneous Zoster, Influenza Vaccines Significantly Effective for Older Adults

Drug Topics

Researchers compared the safety and reactogenicity of simultaneous doses of recombinant zoster vaccine paired with 2 separate types of inactivated influenza vaccines.

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Is Repatha a statin?

The Checkup by Singlecare

If Repatha were ever to leave the market, there are other, non-statin medications doctors can use. Some options include : Repatha (evolocumab) is a brand-name medication that is FDA approved to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes, by helping to restore blood flow to the heart in individuals with heart disease. Similar to statins, Repatha is a cholesterol-lowering prescription drug.

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What to expect in the sequel to Medicare’s drug price negotiation program

PharmaVoice

CMS is expected to publish up to 15 drugs for the second cycle of the program by Feb. 1, and these are some of the drugs most likely to make the list.

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Vaccine Hesitancy, Access Growing Concerns Among Patients With Chronic Diseases

Drug Topics

A poll conducted by the Global Healthy Living Foundation found 11% of respondents with chronic conditions do not plan to get vaccinated for flu, COVID-19 or RSV.

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STAT+: Health AI investments are off to a roaring start in 2025

STAT

Over the last week, companies developing artificial intelligence products for health care have announced a series of impressive fundraises that set the tone for what could be a banner year for AI investment. Timed to the J.P. Morgan Healthcare conference, the announcements include $245 million for Innovaccer, a health care data company that’s increasingly focused on AI, $141 million for Hippocratic AI, a company that develops generative AI agents to help with clinical tasks, and $105 mill

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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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What to know before buying compounded semaglutide online

The Checkup by Singlecare

If youre looking to reduce your body weight and body mass index (BMI), your healthcare provider may prescribe a GLP-1 medication, such as Wegovy (semaglutide), as part of your weight-loss program. However, due to a national shortage of Wegovy and Ozempic (the Type 2 diabetes treatment with the same active ingredient), patients are looking for alternatives.

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Drug Interactions In Diabetes Care – Our Top 10

Med Ed 101

Treating patients with type II diabetes often requires an array of medications to control blood sugar and manage various comorbidities. Understanding possible drug-drug and drug-disease interactions between medications is extremely important for optimizing medication therapy, preventing adverse effects, and overall improving patient outcomes in diabetes patients.

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Testosterone Replacement Therapy Azmiro Now Available in US

Drug Topics

The therapy is the first and only prefilled testosterone cypionate injection approved by the FDA.

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STAT+: J&J to buy Intra-Cellular Therapies for $14.6B, picking up mental health drug

STAT

Johnson & Johnson said Monday it would buy Intra-Cellular Therapies in a deal worth $14.6 billion, another sign of large drugmakers’ reentry into neuroscience and a sizable purchase that will provide a boost as the industry gathers for one of its largest events of the year. With the acquisition, the pharma giant will get Intra-Cellular’s Caplyta, which is approved to treat schizophrenia and bipolar-related depression.

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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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From the Beatles to biologics – how Liverpool became a life science hotspot

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

The city has a long history with tropical medicine and is now home to one of the largest biotech clusters in Europe Tucked away in the village of Leasowe, near Moreton on the Wirral peninsula west of Liverpool, the US pharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) is building a new 35m glass-clad laboratory building. It is part of a growing life sciences cluster in and around Liverpool , one of the largest in Europe, and a leader in vaccine development and manufacture, as well as infectious d

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By the numbers: J&J, GSK lead J.P. Morgan deal announcements in 2025, the largest turnout in years

PharmaVoice

The J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference has been a focal point for M&A year after year, and after a quiet period, the deals are back on the table.

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Review: Antiviral Medications for Nonsevere Influenza

Drug Topics

There are a lack of data available on the optimal antiviral medication for nonsevere flu.

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STAT+: Jiangsu Hengrui, a preferred China partner for U.S. biotech, hints at more deals

STAT

SAN FRANCISCO — One of the U.S. biotech industry’s preferred partners in China, Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals, emphasized its global ambitions and plans for more dealmaking at a presentation at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Thursday.  “In the last two decades, [Hengrui] has grown from a China-focused generics company to one of the largest innovative medicine companies in the world,” the company’s chief strategy officer, Frank Jiang, said at

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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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Non-PBM Revenue: Top Blogs of 2024

DiversifyRx

Growing and retaining your non-PBM revenue is one of the keys to success in 2024 and beyond. Non-PBM revenue has become a cornerstone for independent pharmacies striving to maintain profitability and thrive in an industry dominated by Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). By diversifying income streams beyond PBM reimbursements, pharmacies can achieve greater financial stability and deliver enhanced value to their communities.

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SEO Campaigns for Pharma Marketing: Strategies to Boost Visibility and Engagement

Pharma Marketing Network

Table of Contents Sr# Headings 1 Introduction: The Power of SEO Campaigns in Pharma Marketing 2 Crafting an Effective SEO Strategy for Pharma Marketing 3 Leveraging Content Marketing in SEO Campaigns 4 Measuring Success and Optimizing SEO Campaigns Introduction: The Power of SEO Campaigns in Pharma Marketing In todays competitive digital landscape, SEO campaigns have become an indispensable tool for pharma marketing executives.

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Doxycycline Postexposure Prophylaxis Reduces Bacterial STI Rates With HIV PrEP

Drug Topics

Rates of chlamydia and syphilis declined in adults taking HIV PrEP.

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Opinion: Will PBM reform save pharmacies from closing?

STAT

In May 2024 , nearly 90% of pharmacies were closed for a day as thousands of pharmacists protested over “over drug shortages, pharmacy closures and fears medications could be sold online, as well as higher pay.” More recently in November 2024 , pharmacy owners voted in favor of cutting hours and stopping home deliveries in a protest over funding.

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Switzerland’s Basel Region Crowned ‘Europe’s Top Destination to Launch a Drug Device Company’, According to Pharmapack Report

Pharmafile

Pharmapack Europe: Basel the best location for drug device innovation in Europe thanks to combination of world class manufacturing and existing biomedical research infrastructure 18 December 2024 Paris, France New research released ahead of Pharmapack Europe the continents largest partnering event for medical device and packaging innovation has ranked the Basel region […] The post Switzerlands Basel Region Crowned Europes Top Destination to Launch a Drug Device Company, According to Ph

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FTC releases second report slamming pharmacy benefit managers

PharmaVoice

Agency commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to publish the report, which makes similar allegations against the controversial drug middlemen as the agency’s first report released last summer — but relies on more data.

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How Pharmacy Matches Perfectly With Nutrition

Drug Topics

Known as The Nutrition Pharmacist, Sarah Gray, PharmD, GAICD, recently joined Drug Topics to discuss her dual profession within health care.

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STAT+: Truveta enlists health systems, drugmakers to launch ambitious new genomic database

STAT

Health data company Truveta said Monday it’s partnering with health systems and drugmakers to launch the Truveta Genome Project , a database of genetic data that is expected to accelerate personalized medicine and help discover new drugs.  Truveta plans to use leftover biospecimens from patients — after they consent — receiving routine health care at participating health systems to create the database.

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FDA Proposes Front-of-Package Nutrition Label for Most Packaged Foods

Pharmacy Times

If finalized, the requirement would include readily available nutrition information, including saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar content.

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FDA ‘stuck to its corner’ with AI draft guidance, leaving plenty of questions unanswered

PharmaVoice

The first draft guidance provides an initial framework for how the agency will assess AI models in drug development, but the industry is still looking for more.

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Oral GLP-1 Shows Significant Weight Loss in Patients With Obesity

Drug Topics

RGT-075 from Regor Therapeutics demonstrated a statistically significant 5% placebo-adjusted weight loss in adult patients with obesity or overweight.

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STAT+: At JPM, biotech industry expresses excitement — and some anxiety — about therapies from China

STAT

SAN FRANCISCO — Are we entering a world in which all of the exciting new therapeutics come from China? That question and variations of it could be heard at coffee meetings and late-night cocktail parties this week during the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.  Just days before planes full of biopharma executives and investors touched down in San Francisco, a flurry of companies launched with drug candidates from China.

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Pharmaceutical Advertising: Strategies and Insights for Effective Pharma Marketing

Pharma Marketing Network

Table of Contents Sr# Headings 1 Introduction: The Power of Pharmaceutical Advertising 2 Crafting Effective Pharmaceutical Advertising Campaigns 3 Navigating Regulations in Pharma Advertising 4 Leveraging Technology and Trends in Pharma Marketing Introduction: The Power of Pharmaceutical Advertising Pharmaceutical advertising plays a pivotal role in shaping healthcare decisions, bridging the gap between pharma companies, healthcare providers, and patients.

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The ability to pivot will be ‘key’ as pharma’s tariff threat looms

PharmaVoice

Companies are looking to new countries like Vietnam for manufacturing needs, but change comes at a cost.

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Q&A: How Specific GLP-1s Impact Different Patient Populations | ASHP Midyear

Drug Topics

Jennifer Clements, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, BCPS, CDCES, FADCES, FCCP, discussed current GLP-1 medication offerings and how each impacts patients differently.

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