Drug Topics
APRIL 14, 2025
At AAP 2025, Ron Friedman discussed best practices for responding to a DEA inspection, how to identify any red flags, and best practices for dispensing.
STAT
APRIL 14, 2025
In the earliest ads, Terrie Hall wears a scarf around her throat to cover the artificial voice box that helps her speak. She talks about smoking on the day of her surgery; how she wishes she’d recorded her voice so her grandchildren would know how she used to sound. Two years later, just days before her death from cancer at age 53, Hall insisted on filming again from her hospital bed in North Carolina.
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The Checkup by Singlecare
APRIL 18, 2025
Levetiracetam , known by the brand name Keppra, is an important medication for many people who live with seizure disorders. If youve been prescribed levetiracetam, its usually on a long-term basis so you might wonder about drinking alcohol while attending social events or simply unwinding after work. Unfortunately, mixing alcohol with levetiracetam is generally not recommended as it can increase side effects like drowsiness and dizziness or increase the risk of seizures.
Hospital Pharmacy Europe
APRIL 14, 2025
The National Child Mortality Database report on child deaths related to asthma and allergies was released in December 2024, providing sobering insights. Pharmacist Ravijyot Saggu offers an expert summary, emphasising key points from the thematic report and discussing necessary future actions. One in 11 children and young people in the UK has asthma and it is the most common long-term medical condition in children in the UK. 1 Additionally, the country has one of the highest rates of prevalence,
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
The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry
APRIL 14, 2025
Notices show Trump administration setting stage for levies on both sectors on national security grounds The Trump administration is kicking off investigations into imports of pharmaceuticals and semiconductors as part of a bid to impose tariffs on both sectors on national security grounds, notices posted to the Federal Register on Monday showed. The filings scheduled to be published on Wednesday set a 21-day deadline from that date for the submission of public comment on the issue and indicate t
Pharma Marketing Network
APRIL 13, 2025
Can pharma brands remain relevant in a digital-first healthcare economy? As the industry pivots toward patient empowerment, AI-enabled solutions, and content-driven search, the real challenge isnt visibilityits authority. Much like the shift from blockbuster drugs to targeted therapies, digital transformation demands new approaches. In this article, well unpack the most effective SEO marketing strategies that align with pharma brands and the 2025 shifting strategyhelping you drive organic traffi
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Hospital Pharmacy Europe
APRIL 17, 2025
As an overall patient safety and medicines quality measure, hospital pharmacists in Belgium have mitigated critical risks in the supply chain for chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies. Advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs), such as CAR T-cell therapies, are innovative biological drugs that demand careful management of complex supply chains.
The FDA Law Blog
APRIL 13, 2025
By Sarah Wicks & Dara Katcher Levy FDAs Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (OPDP) issued its second Untitled Letter of 2025 to Taiho Oncology (Taiho) for a healthcare provider branded website for its drug LYTGOBI (futibatinib). This letter, dated March 21, 2025, cites Taihos false or misleading representations about the benefits of the drug, which is considered misbranding under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Pharma Marketing Network
APRIL 16, 2025
Imagine launching a brand campaign without guessworkwhere your message reaches the right healthcare professional at the right time on the right channel. Thats the promise of data-driven marketing , a strategy thats rapidly transforming how pharmaceutical companies approach promotion, education, and engagement in 2025. As privacy regulations evolve, customer expectations change, and AI-driven technologies emerge, pharma marketers must adapt or risk becoming irrelevant.
The Checkup by Singlecare
APRIL 18, 2025
Research shows that men are generally more susceptible to seizures than women, and gabapentin (sold under the brand names Neurontin and Gralise ) is one of the most common anticonvulsant medications out there. In fact, its kind of a jack-of-all-trades drug, approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat epilepsy, postherpetic neuralgia, and restless leg syndrome.
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.
The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry
APRIL 14, 2025
Often dismissed as summertime sniffles, the condition that affects a quarter of UK adults can lead to serious and life-limiting health problems Read more: Pollen peril: how heat, thunder and smog are creating deadly hay fever seasons Sometimes the season starts as early as mid-April; other times its slower to get going. But for Lisa Ventura, June is consistently the cruellest month.
STAT
APRIL 14, 2025
Dozens of state attorneys general are urging Congress to pass a law prohibiting pharmacy benefit managers from simultaneously owning pharmacies, arguing such a move would boost competition and create more affordable prescription drug prices for Americans. Their concern is these arrangements create conflicts of interest that allow pharmacy benefits managers to dominate the design of health plans for tens of millions of Americans, and also distort the distribution and pricing for prescription medi
Pharma Marketing Network
APRIL 18, 2025
In a year of economic uncertainty, evolving regulations, and AI-fueled disruption, pharma advertising strategies are experiencing a seismic shift. As we enter the latter half of 2025, pharmaceutical brands are urgently reevaluating their media mix, creative assets, and performance metrics. The goal? Remain visible, compliant, and relevant in a rapidly changing marketplace.
The Checkup by Singlecare
APRIL 15, 2025
Fentanyl has received a lot of attentionbut not for its proven medical benefits. Its part of the ongoing opioid crisis and contributes to thousands of overdoses every year. That might have soured the public opinion of it, and thats understandable, but its also important to know that fentanyl has several important, legitimate usesparticularly when it comes to pain relief.
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.
DiversifyRx
APRIL 18, 2025
To be great, it is best to learn from greats. Doesn’t matter if they are a pharmacy owner or a gold medalist. Greatness often has a pattern, and here are some lessons pharmacy owners can learn from some sports legends. Let’s get you thinking with a sports pharmacy mindset! Let me ask you a question: When was the last time you did something for the first time?
European Pharmaceutical Review
APRIL 18, 2025
Eli Lilly and Company has announced positive topline results for the first oral small molecule glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist , taken without food and water restrictions, to successfully complete a Phase III trial. “ ACHIEVE-1 is the first of seven Phase III studies examining the safety and efficacy of orforglipron across people with diabetes and obesity.
Pharma Marketing Network
APRIL 16, 2025
If your brand still views content as a checkbox for SEO or a static digital asset, you’re already falling behind. In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, especially in 2025, content marketing strategies have moved from optional to mission-critical for pharma brands. But not just any content will do. Today, successful campaigns are dynamic, identity-driven, omnichannel, and personalized.
The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry
APRIL 16, 2025
Government seeks ways to shield industry from possible US levies amid concern over effect on medicine supply Ministers are having an active conversation with UK pharmaceutical firms about the potential impact of US tariffs, amid calls for an emergency taskforce to make sure the supply of medicines is not disrupted. The UK government has been trying to head off the threat of tariffs to the pharmaceuticals industry, which exports about 7bn of goods to the US just behind the 8.3bn of car exports.
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STAT
APRIL 17, 2025
Even before the Department of Health and Human Services announced its recent major reorganization, the media had been reporting on anticipated changes to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, and the National Institutes of Health. But the very last bullet on the HHS fact sheet was a complete surprise to most people: the elimination of the Administration for Community Living (ACL).
European Pharmaceutical Review
APRIL 17, 2025
Over the past decade, we have witnessed the arrival of a new era in biopharmaceutical R&D. Traditional methods and processes, such as wet labs, are being augmented by a rapidly expanding digital ecosystem in pharma. Across the industry, this shift is offering extraordinary opportunities to increase the speed, accuracy, and reproducibility of research.
The Checkup by Singlecare
APRIL 18, 2025
Plenvu (polyethylene glycol with electrolytes) is a prescription bowel preparation solution used to clean the colon before a colonoscopy. A clean colon improves visibility during the procedure and helps detect abnormalities like ulcers and polyps. How much does Plenvu cost without insurance? The average cash price of Plenvu is typically about $204 per two-dose box.
Pharma Marketing Network
APRIL 18, 2025
The pace of transformation in healthcare marketing has accelerated dramatically in recent years. As we dive deeper into 2025, the convergence of digital technology, patient-centric strategies, and precision targeting is redefining how pharma brands communicate with both healthcare professionals and patients. No longer is it enough to rely on traditional outreach methods or static content campaigns.
STAT
APRIL 13, 2025
In an unusual move, an audit of commercial health plans by Tennessee officials found that Express Scripts, one of the largest pharmacy benefit managers in the United States, violated state laws in its dealings with pharmacies, according to newly released documents. Specifically, the company failed to properly reimburse pharmacies, favored its own specialty pharmacy operations by paying higher dispensing fees than to other pharmacies, and did not properly handle appeals filed by pharmacies, accor
The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry
APRIL 18, 2025
Chancellor will push for deal that protects British car, steel and pharmaceutical industries amid tariff uncertainty Rachel Reeves will fly to Washington next week to meet her American counterpart for the first time, as the British government looks to intensify negotiations over a UK-US trade deal. The chancellor will be in the US from Tuesday to Friday for the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund.
European Pharmaceutical Review
APRIL 17, 2025
Researchers in Spain have developed a new method to deliver cell therapies to patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), a life support system for severe lung failure. The consecutive intrabronchial administration (CIBA) method enables a new route of delivery: targeted, controlled, fractionated intrabronchial delivery. The researchers referred to the novel approach as slow consecutive intrabronchial lobe-by-lobe administration.
The Checkup by Singlecare
APRIL 17, 2025
Overview: What does rapid weight gain look like? So, the numbers on the scale took a recent jump. Most people will experience some type of weight gain over their lifetimeand smaller weight fluctuations are very commonbut it can be slightly more alarming when the pounds start to add up quickly. Theres no overarching clinical definition, although a noticeable increase in body weight over a few days or weeks is typically cause for alarm and further investigation.
STAT
APRIL 15, 2025
A new federal report suggests that U.S. autism rates are rising modestly, an increase that health researchers said reflected expanded diagnostic tools and access to care, among other factors. But health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. instead has pointed to the data as evidence of a growing crisis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report says that 3.2% of kids surveyed in 2022 have autism spectrum disorder, a slight uptick from the 2.8% of kids surveyed in 2020 for the previous rep
Pharma Marketing Network
APRIL 12, 2025
Ever wonder why some pharma brands dominate the top of search results while others get buried? It’s not just luck or big budgetsits strategy. Imagine a doctors waiting room filled with brochures; only a few stand out. The same principle applies to search engine results. Standing out in pharma requires more than compliant messaging; it demands visibility.
PQA
APRIL 16, 2025
The upcoming 2025 PQA Annual Meetings poster session will showcase 19 quality improvement and research projects. This session offers authors a platform to exhibit their work and enables attendees to engage in insightful discussions about healthcare quality. The poster complements the meetings array of education programming, which includes four general sessions, 15 breakout sessions and a special pre-meeting half-day workshop.
The Checkup by Singlecare
APRIL 15, 2025
Many people are interested in generic drug availability since brand-name drugs are often costly. Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a brand-name prescription medication that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to improve blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes. It is also commonly used off-label for weight loss because, as a dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, tirzepatide helps control appetite
STAT
APRIL 18, 2025
In 2022, I gave birth to a healthy baby girl and triggered a wildly violent chain of events: multiple organ failure, hemorrhaging, blood clots in many of my major organs, and a rattled medical team working tirelessly to keep me alive. For five weeks, I rotated in and out of the ICU, near death. My husband got a call in the middle of the night while I was in an induced coma to prepare him for the possibility of raising his little girl without her mother.
Pharma Marketing Network
APRIL 17, 2025
What do you do when the traditional pillars of your marketing strategy start to crumble? For many pharmaceutical companies in 2025, the answer is clear: pivot aggressively toward digital. With geopolitical volatility sparking new tariff threats and mounting legislative scrutiny over pharmaceutical television ads, pharma digital ad spend is experiencing a noticeable surge.
Med Ed 101
APRIL 13, 2025
JR is an 88-year-old female who reports increasing episodes of dizziness upon standing over the past month. She describes it as a lightheaded sensation that lasts about 1015 seconds after getting up from bed or a chair. From a medical standpoint, we would likely call this orthostatic hypotension. She denies chest pain, palpitations, or visual […] The post Orthostatic Hypotension Case Study appeared first on Med Ed 101.
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