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How Centralized Fulfillment is Making Pharmacy More Efficient

Drug Topics

Tom Utech, PharmD, CEO of iA, joined Drug Topics to discuss his company’s centralized pharmacy fulfillment solutions.

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STAT+: It might be now or never for the BIOSECURE Act

STAT

WASHINGTON — Legislation targeting Chinese biotechnology companies caused a ruckus early this year. None of that may matter if Congress doesn’t pass it in December. The BIOSECURE Act would restrict U.S. pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies from doing business with certain Chinese companies, including WuXi AppTec and WuXi Biologics.

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An RNA biotech draws the blueprint for a late-stage Dravet syndrome trial and beyond

PharmaVoice

Stoke Therapeutics is entering phase 3 with its RNA medicine designed to treat a rare epileptic condition.

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4 vitamins for post-COVID fatigue

The Checkup by Singlecare

When you’re sick with a viral infection, you expect to feel poorly for a few days. COVID is no exception. Whether you’re hit with respiratory, GI, or flu-like symptoms such as muscle pain, headache, and fatigue, testing positive for COVID means being down for the count for a bit before returning to your daily routine. However, what if you don’t bounce back, even after you’re technically recovered?

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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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Q&A: A Closer Look at the Current State of Biosimilars in the Drug Market

Drug Topics

Steve Callahan, Senior Director of Advisory & Insights at MMIT, sat down with Drug Topics to discuss industry trends behind biosimilars.

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STAT+: Amgen drug leads to substantial weight loss in study, but questions remain about competitiveness

STAT

New data from a mid-stage study of an Amgen obesity drug showed that it helped participants lose a substantial amount of weight, but questions about how competitive it could be appear to be shaping the response to the news, with the company’s share price falling on the announcement.  Amgen said Tuesday that that its drug, MariTide , led to an average of roughly 20% weight loss over a year in the Phase 2 study in participants who had obesity or who were overweight without type 2 diabe

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The EU AI Act: will regulation drive life science innovation away from Europe?

European Pharmaceutical Review

When the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 1 came into effect in 2018, this appeared to accelerate the migration out of Europe for pharmaceutical clinical trials. This was not so much due to non-compliance but stemmed from regulatory ambiguity. As the EU now sets its sights on the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) through the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act), 2 similar questions arise regarding the implementation and enforcement of the regulation.

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Q&A: Pharmacist on Medication Developments for People Living with HIV

Drug Topics

Jay Holloway, PharmD, AAHIVP, Pharmacist with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, discussed the ongoing developments impacting patients with HIV and their prescription drugs.

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What YouTube Health is doing to combat misinformation and promote evidence-based content

STAT

YouTube plays a unique role in people’s everyday lives, says Garth Graham, the company’s global head of healthcare and public health. “People come to us to learn how to fix their fridge and to learn about medicines,” he said in an interview. “There’s a lot of responsibility, and we take that seriously. Responsibility is at the core of how YouTube works and how we treat sensitive information, particularly around health.

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Teladoc Health launches AI motion detection solution to improve patient safety in hospital beds

Fierce Healthcare

Teladoc Health launched an AI-enabled technology that allows hospital staff to virtually detect when a patient is at risk of falling from a hospital bed. | Teladoc Health launched its new motion detection solution, vSitter, which allows staff to virtually observe patients and detect if they are at risk of falling out of the hospital bed. The advanced AI solution uses computer vision, motion detection, pose estimation and spatial boundaries to predict if patients are at risk of harm.

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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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IVIG Demonstrates Effectiveness in Several Neuroimmune Conditions, Indicating Potential for Long COVID Treatment

Pharmacy Times

Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) has proven efficacy in autoimmune neuropathies, with mixed but promising outcomes in severe COVID-19 cases and post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection trials.

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Self-Efficacy Linked with Greater Diabetes Control in Adolescents

Drug Topics

A recent study found that there was a significant relationship between self-efficacy for disease control and the level of glycemic control.

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Increase Pharmacy Cash Flow with These 7 Practical Steps

DiversifyRx

Pharmacy cash flow is still struggling even though the DIR Fee Apocalypse is over. Read on to get 7 practical tips to improve your pharmacy’s cash flow. Pharmacy cash flow is the heartbeat of your business—it keeps the lights on, the shelves stocked, and your team paid. However, in today’s pharmacy landscape, cash flow challenges are more pressing than ever.

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Pharma Research Trends: Leveraging Innovation for Smarter Marketing Strategies

Pharma Marketing Network

Table of Contents Sr# Headings 1 Introduction 2 The Connection Between Pharma Research and Marketing 3 Precision Medicine: Targeting the Right Audience 4 AI and Big Data: Transforming Pharma Research 5 The Role of Real-World Evidence 6 Trends in Drug Development and Launch Strategies 7 Collaborations Between Pharma and Tech 8 Personalizing Marketing Through Research Insights 9 Leveraging Social Media for Research-Based Campaigns 10 The Role of Market Access Research 11 Ethical Considerations in

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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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Aprocitentan: A New Hope in Resistant Hypertension Management

Pharmacy Times

In trials, blood pressure reductions were maintained over extended periods, suggesting that the drug could offer a sustained effect.

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Intermittent Fasting, Dietary Modifications Linked to Lowered AxSpA Disease Activity | ACR Convergence

Drug Topics

Researchers explored the disease activity of patients with axial spondylarthritis after various modifications to their diets.

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Look out, Pfizer: BridgeBio scores 'best-case' FDA nod for Attruby in cardiomyopathy

Fierce Pharma

On a Zoom call last month from California, BridgeBio CEO Neil Kumar needled a colleague about the remote possibility of the New York Yankees rallying to win the World Series as they trailed the Los | The FDA has signed off on BridgeBio's Attruby (acoramidis), a potential blockbuster to treat patients with the rare heart disease transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy.

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Sustainable analytical approach devised for complex drug formulation

European Pharmaceutical Review

A novel, environmentally-friendly method has been developed for simultaneous quantification a complex anti-migraine formulation using UV spectroscopy and chemometric models. The paper highlighted that “sustainable, cost-effective, and environmentally conscious practices in pharmaceutical analysis has become a paramount imperative”. The researchers continued to explain that while a novel fixed-dose anti-migraine formulation of ergotamine (ERG), propyphenazone (PRO), caffeine (CAF), camylofin (CAM

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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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Consequences of the Change Healthcare Cyberattack Continue

Pharmacy Times

Legislative efforts regarding cybersecurity are ongoing, but individuals and organizations should remain vigilant.

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How Pharmacists Can Stay Updated on Advancements in Diabetes Care

Drug Topics

Jennifer Goldman, PharmD, CDCES, BC-ADM, FCCP, talks about the best ways pharmacists can stay updated on advancements in diabetes medications and treatments.

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Top Healthcare Marketing Strategies to Boost Pharmaceutical Sales

Pharma Marketing Network

Table of Contents Sr# Headings 1 Introduction: Why Healthcare Marketing Matters 2 Understanding the Pharma Market Landscape 3 Targeting Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) 4 The Power of Patient-Centric Marketing 5 Digital Marketing: A Game-Changer for Pharma 6 Leveraging AI in Healthcare Marketing 7 Crafting Compelling Content Strategies 8 Navigating Regulatory Compliance 9 Harnessing Data Analytics for Better Campaigns 10 Influencer Marketing in the Healthcare Space 11 Why Social Media is Vital fo

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STAT+: Recursion, the AI drug development company, cuts more jobs after finalizing Exscientia merger

STAT

Recursion Pharmaceuticals, one of the most advanced companies using artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to expedite drug development , laid off employees after closing a merger last week.

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FDA Approves Methylene Blue Injection for Acquired Methemoglobinemia

Pharmacy Times

Methemoglobinemia is a blood disorder that affects proper release of oxygen around the body.

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Patients with Gout More Likely to Experience Ischemic Colitis | ACR Convergence

Drug Topics

Researchers aimed to address the associations between gout and ischemic events, specifically ischemic colitis.

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Mount Sinai opens doors to new $100M research site for AI development

Fierce Healthcare

Mount Sinai Health System has opened the doors of its new AI research center in Manhattan, the Hamilton and Amabel James Center for AI and Human Health. | Mount Sinai Health System announced on Tuesday that it opened its Hamilton and Amabel James Center for Artificial Intelligence and Human Health, which will be a research site for AI development.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

OctariusRx

Happy Thanksgiving to our team members, clients, vendors, and their families. From our OctariusRx family to yours, thank you! Thank you for being a part of our journey this year. We have so much to be thankful for, most of all YOU! Wishing you a festive and restorative Thanksgiving with all your family and friends! The Consultant Pharmacists at OctariusRx provide guidance on safe medication management, survey readiness and cost savings to ambulatory healthcare facilities/surgery centers , sen

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Empowering Diabetes Care: The Evolving Role of Pharmacists

Pharmacy Times

Pharmacists are well-positioned to address diabetes from a multifaceted approach.

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Independent Pharmacist on Navigating the Dynamic Pharmacy Profession

Drug Topics

Benjamin Jolley, PharmD, pharmacist at Jolley’s Compounding Pharmacy in Salt Lake City, Utah, discussed the state of independent pharmacy.

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Specialized CROs aim to boost participation among women and other underrepresented groups

PharmaVoice

Lindus Health’s women-focused CRO is the latest in a handful of research efforts to target specialized — and underrepresented — populations.

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CMS finalizes 6-year kidney transplant model with concessions to hospital lobby after critiques

Fierce Healthcare

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a six-year mandatory model to increase access to kidney transplants, the agency announced Nov. 26. | CMS made some concessions to hospitals who strongly criticized the kidney transplant model proposed rule in May.

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PBM Price Negotiations Have Unintended Consequences for Independent Pharmacies

Pharmacy Times

However, pharmacists can help mitigate these effects.

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Q&A: How a Community Pharmacist is Helping Other Pharmacies Through Consulting

Drug Topics

Benjamin Jolley, PharmD, pharmacist at Jolley’s Compounding Pharmacy in Salt Lake City, Utah, joined Drug Topics to discuss his career journey.

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Most life sciences CEOs expect to grow their head counts over the next 3 years: KPMG survey

Fierce Pharma

On a routine basis in recent years, headlines about layoffs in the biopharma industry have surfaced as companies large and small have been cutting costs and restructuring. | A survey of life sciences CEOs found that 94% plan to grow their workforce over the next three years, with 37% envisioning that the head count of their company will grow by at least 6%.

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