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How Pharmacists Can Integrate Maternity Care Services Into Routine Workflows

Drug Topics

Natalie DiPietro Mager, PharmD, PhD, professor of pharmacy practice at Ohio Northern University, provides best tips and practices for providing maternity care.

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Opinion: Dementia risk, higher than thought, requires a national strategy

STAT

A recent Nature Medicine research report is sounding an alarm. The risk of developing dementia by the age of 95 is 42%. The finding that the risk of dementia increases with age is well described. What’s new and startling about this result is the number. It’s double prior estimates. The investigator team, led by researchers at New York University and funded by the National Institutes of Health, reported even higher risk estimates for women, people who self-report Black racial identi

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Beyond copays: Redefining assistance for those with rare diseases and chronic conditions

PharmaVoice

Accessia Health helps ease the burden of managing a rare disease or chronic condition.

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How long does propranolol last?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Propranolol is widely prescribed to treat heart conditions such as high blood pressure, arrhythmias, angina (chest pain), or a combination of these conditions. It belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-adrenergic receptor antagonists, more commonly called beta blockers. Understanding this medications duration of action can help you better manage symptoms and avoid potential side effects from missed doses.

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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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DOJ Sues Walgreens for Millions of Illegitimate Prescriptions Filled

Drug Topics

The lawsuit alleges Walgreens has been filling prescriptions in violation of the Controlled Substances Act since 2012.

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STAT+: Feds accuse Walgreens of filling ‘millions’ of illegal opioid prescriptions

STAT

After several years of investigation, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil lawsuit accusing Walgreens of illegally dispensing millions of prescriptions for opioid painkillers and failing to fulfill its role as a critical gatekeeper in the nation’s health care system. The lawsuit is only the latest to blame one of the largest pharmacy chains in the U.S. for contributing to a long-running opioid crisis that has led to the death of hundreds of thousands of Americans.

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Can you take metformin and phentermine together?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Losing weight can be tough. And it can be even tougher for people who have Type 2 diabetes, which can impair weight loss. Thats why it might seem natural to treat both obesity and diabetes simultaneously. For the past half-century, phentermine has been one of the most commonly prescribed weight loss drugs, and metformin has been one of the most popular diabetes medicationsand its also prescribed off-label for weight reduction.

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Moderna Receives $590 Million From HHS to Develop Bird Flu Vaccine

Drug Topics

The US government is entrusting mRNA vaccine pioneers Moderna to develop protection for the gradually increasing threat of avian influenza.

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STAT+: Pfizer to pay $60 million to settle claims that Biohaven paid kickbacks to doctors

STAT

Pfizer agreed to pay nearly $60 million to resolve allegations that its Biohaven Pharmaceuticals unit paid kickbacks to entice physicians to prescribe a migraine treatment. The alleged violations occurred before Pfizer bought the company three years ago, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The authorities alleged that, from March 2020 through September 2022, Biohaven improperly paid doctors speaking fees and for meals at “high end” restaurants in order to persuade them to

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Esketamine Receives FDA Approval for Adults With Treatment-Resistant Depression

Pharmacy Times

Esketamine targets glutamate, the most abundant neurotransmitters in the brain.

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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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Gene therapies have been uneven for DMD — but these companies hope to turn the tide

PharmaVoice

Despite mixed results using gene therapies to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy, drug developers are pushing ahead with the belief the answer could come down to delivery.

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Q&A: Pharmacists’ Play Key Role in Alleviating Primary Care Gap

Drug Topics

Jonathan Watanabe, PharmD, MS, PhD, BCGP, joined Drug Topics to discuss how pharmacists can facilitate improved patient outcomes through collaborative care.

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STAT+: CMS withdraws appeal of UnitedHealth Medicare Advantage star ratings case

STAT

The federal government is officially backing down from a courtroom fight with the country’s largest Medicare Advantage insurer, just three days after it said it was ready to spar.

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FDA Approves Treosulfan Regimen For Preparative Use in Stem Cell Transplantation Patients With AML, MDS

Pharmacy Times

The FDA approved treosulfan, in combination with fludarabine, for patients 1 year of age and older with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).

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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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After an obesity stumble, BioAge reconnects with its longevity pipeline

PharmaVoice

The company is kicking off the year with a new Novartis partnership and renewed focus on metabolic aging targets.

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NCPA Joins Class Action Suit Against GoodRx, Industry-Leading PBMs

Drug Topics

Along with discount drug card company GoodRx, the suit is aimed at CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, MedImpact Healthcare Systems, and Navitus Health Solutions.

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Fierce Healthcare

Change Healthcare now estimates that 190 million people were impacted in the massive cyberattack that took down its services nearly a year ago. | Change Healthcare now estimates that 190 million people were impacted in the massive cyberattack that took down its services nearly a year ago.

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US Department of Health and Human Services Grants $590 Million to Accelerate H5N1 mRNA Vaccine Development

Pharmacy Times

As H5N1 bird flu outbreaks impact all 50 states, concerns grow over its spread to humans.

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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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NVIDIA champions Innophore partnership to model drug dynamics with AI

Pharmaceutical Technology

Innophore will launch the CavitOmiX AI tool to screen for new drugs, predict side effects, and repurpose existing molecules.

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Nonopioid Therapy Shown to Significantly Reduce Pain Intensity in Phase 3 Trial

Drug Topics

Cebranopadol is a first-in-class investigational therapy that targets the nociceptin/orphanin FQ receptor and the -opioid receptor.

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Fierce Healthcare

Prime Therapeutics, a PBM owned by Blue Cross plans, violated federal and state antitrust laws through a collaboration with Express Scripts and must pay AIDS Healthcare Foundation more than $10 million, an arbitrator ruled.

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Research digest: Identifying medication-related hospital readmissions

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

In a study comparing the performance of multiple trigger tools in identifying medication-related hospital readmissions, the OPERAM tool performed the best, identifying the highest number of both the total medication-related (re)admissions (MRRs) and potential preventable MRRs. Trigger tools are used to identify and measure adverse events over time and recognise MRRs.

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Updated Analysis Underscores the Need for Brazil to Address Patent Backlogs

PhRMA

It has been widely acknowledged that long patent examination delays cripple innovation, hinder economies, impede job creation and frustrate the launch of new products. Increased patent review times cost the global economy $10 billion annually, and are particularly harmful for small start-up firms. Every year of delay reduces the start-up’s employment growth by 21% and sales growth by 28% over the five years following the approval of the patent application.

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Pharmacists Critical for Helping Patients in Maternity Care Deserts

Drug Topics

A discussion with Natalie DiPietro Mager, PharmD, PhD, professor of pharmacy practice at Ohio Northern University.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

In 2022, negotiated commercial prices for evaluation and management office visits were 11% higher for hospital-affiliated PCPs and 8% higher for private equity-affiliated PCPs, as compared to those at independent practices.

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Polypill Treatment for Cardiovascular Disease Shows Affordability for Majority Black Populations

Pharmacy Times

Investigators found that the polypill treatment improved cardiovascular disease and lowered health care costs.

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In pharma’s competitive climate, companies need evidence beyond clinical trials

PharmaVoice

Early planning and market research are crucial in an era of rising cost pressures.

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Q&A: NCPA Announces Independent Community Pharmacy Consortium for Government Engagement

Drug Topics

Kurt Proctor, BS Pharm, PhD, CCHS, President of the NCPA Innovation Center, discussed his organizations efforts in launching the Independent Community Pharmacy Consortium for Government Engagement.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

While the year's 57 Chapter 11 filings didn't reach the highs of 2023, physician practice bankruptcies continue to trend up while hospitals saw their largest bankruptcy "by far in the last 30 years.

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Cost Avoidance and Satisfaction Associated With Clinical Pharmacy Services in a Veterans Affairs Specialty Clinic

Pharmacy Times

An infusion and specialty clinical pharmacist is a valuable integrated member of the health care team as demonstrated by cost avoidance and high satisfaction reported by both veterans and specialty providers.

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Innovate or perish: Industry’s evolution leaves little room for me-too approaches

PharmaVoice

Novel drug approvals have set the stage for more breakthroughs in pharma.

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Q&A: Pharmacists Can Help Raise Awareness About CGMs

Drug Topics

Heather Folz, PharmD, BCACP and Christina H. Sherrill, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM discuss challenges pharmacists may face when implementing CGM services and how they can help raise awareness.

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Fierce Healthcare

The feds intend to appeal a judge's decision that would force them to recalculate UnitedHealthcare's Medicare Advantage star ratings. | The feds intend to appeal a judge's decision that would force them to recalculate UnitedHealthcare's Medicare Advantage star ratings.

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