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J&J goes after another FDA approval for a cancer bispecific

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Johnson & Johnson’s much-touted crop of bispecific antibodies for cancer generated its first commercial product in May, and the drugmaker has now filed for FDA approval of a second candidate. The latest to reach the regulatory stage is teclistamab, one of two bispecifics for multiple myeloma in the late-stage pipeline of J&J’s Janssen division stemming from its longstanding and fertile collaboration with Danish biotech Genmab.

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Looking ahead to 2022: 12 healthcare execs offer their predictions

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Looking ahead to 2022: 12 healthcare execs offer their predictions. pminemyer. Tue, 12/28/2021 - 10:08.

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Can you work while in Medical School? The Physician Pharmacist Do's and Don'ts

The Physician Pharmacist

Whether you've finished the medical school application cycle or are just curious about the economics of medical school, the answer to our question is obviously yes ! You undoubtedly worked as a pharmacy intern during school, so I am confident that you can easily work as a higher paying pharmacist. It's apparent that your role in the pharmacy will change and you will have expanded responsibilities, but you have been training for this moment for 4 years.

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AROMATASE INHIBITORS IN BREAST CANCER

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AROMATASE INHIBITORS IN BREAST CANCER. About Authors. MANISHA KOTADIYA*, JAYDEEP SAVALIYA. *Shree Swaminarayan Sanskar Collage of Pharmacy Zundal, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, Email Id: manishakotadiya3@gmail.com, FTF Pharma Pvt. Ltd. – Ahmedabad, Email ID: jaydeepsavaliya27@gmail.com. DOWNLOAD AS PDF. admin. Mon, 12/27/2021 - 15:34. Tags. Articles.

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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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Leo puts target on Dupixent in US as FDA clears tralokinumab

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Sanofi and Regeneron have another challenger to their big-selling drug Dupixent for atopic dermatitis, now that the FDA has approved Leo Pharma’s rival antibody tralokinumab. IL-13 inhibitor tralokinumab has been cleared by the US regulator as Adbry as a treatment for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in adults who can’t control symptoms using topical prescription therapies.

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CMS: Health workers in 25 states and D.C. must be fully vaccinated by Feb. 28

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CMS: Health workers in 25 states and D.C. must be fully vaccinated by Feb. 28. rking. Wed, 12/29/2021 - 14:21.

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Top 5 Tips for the ANCC & AANP Family Nurse Practitioner Exams

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Are you getting ready to take your Family Nurse Practitioner Exam? Getting started in studying can be daunting. You need to prioritize time to study and prepare — and take practice questions! The best thing to do to get started is to narrow down what exam you’re going to be planning for. We’ve broken down the ANCC and AANP exams for you so you can find the right fit. 5 Tips for Successful Studying 1.

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Teva will appeal opioid liability ruling in New York trial

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The jury in a new York trial has found that Teva Pharmaceuticals played a role in fuelling the opioid crisis in the US, and should be held liable for damages, which will be decided later. The decision came after eight days of deliberation by the jurors, and almost six months of legal jousting between the drugmaker and its counsel and lawyers for the state of New York and two of its counties, Suffolk and Nassau.

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HHS appeals judge's ruling that drugmakers can cut off 340B sales to contract pharmacies

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HHS appeals judge's ruling that drugmakers can cut off 340B sales to contract pharmacies. rking. Wed, 12/29/2021 - 13:13.

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How Expensive is Applying to Medical School? A Pharmacists Insight

The Physician Pharmacist

Learn how to apply strategically to maximize application results, while minimizing your financial burden! Although every applicant’s experience will be different the financial burden of applying to medical school is often a shared experience. Regardless of your upbringing it is important to recognize that applying is NOT a cost-free endeavor. As a pharmacy student/recent graduate, you will likely already have a substantial amount of debt.

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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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Gout Case Study

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In this gout case study, a 66-year-old female has a past medical history of diabetes, neuropathy, depression, migraines, insomnia, gout, and hypertension. She has numerous complaints. Her gout has not been in good control as she is requiring significant indomethacin use for flare management. She says that capsaicin doesn’t help her knee pain. In addition, […].

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Myeloid Cell Targeting Therapies: Budding Therapy Against Cancer

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The global cancer burden is increasing rapidly with over 19 million new cancer cases and 10 million deaths reported in the year 2020. Given the rising prevalence, researchers have made significant efforts in discovering new approaches for the treatment of oncological diseases. With several programs having entered the clinical stages, myeloid cell targeting therapies have emerged as a novel strategy in the suite of cancer immunotherapy approaches.

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CMS wants insurers to offer standardized plan options on the ACA exchanges

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CMS wants insurers to offer standardized plan options on the ACA exchanges. pminemyer. Tue, 12/28/2021 - 17:09.

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Do you even stand a chance getting into a medical school in 2022?

The Physician Pharmacist

As a pharmacy student applying to medical school, we are often unaware of how competitive the application cycle really is. We've done well enough in school to get accepted into an accredited pharmacy program, but what does "well enough" even mean in the context of medicine? Most pharmacy students/graduates decide against making the switch and have never considered a different profession.

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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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2022 BCPS Exam Information, Content Outline, and Study Materials

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In the video below I discuss 2022 BCPS Exam information, content outline, and study materials. Critical points from the video include: What to study when it comes to each of the major sections of the 2022 BCPS exam content outline Pharmacotherapy (65% of the exam) Application of Evidence in Practice and Education (25% of the […]. The post 2022 BCPS Exam Information, Content Outline, and Study Materials appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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