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Community Pharmacies Are Poised for a Transformative Role as Wellness Centers

Pharmacy Times

Retail pharmacies are undergoing a meaningful transformation into accessible, community-based health care hubs by expanding clinical services, embracing value-based care, and addressing gaps in access, technology, and reimbursement.

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Iowa Governor Signs Bill Limiting PBM Practices

Drug Topics

SF 383 prohibits PBMs from limiting patient choice of pharmacy, unfairly excluding pharmacies from networks, and forces them to reimburse pharmacies no less than what they pay affiliated pharmacies for the same drug.

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How the 340B hospital markup program could hurt Michigan patients

PhRMA

As lawmakers in Lansing debate health care legislation, new evidence reveals a staggering—and deeply troubling—reality: big, tax-exempt hospitals in the state are marking up the price of prescription medicines by nearly $10 billion a year. The federal 340B program is running unchecked with limited transparency and accountability, and comprehensive federal reform is needed to stop abuse of the program.

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The biggest obesity deals of 2025 so far

PharmaVoice

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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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Takeda presents positive results from trial of chronic kidney disease treatment

Pharmafile

Takeda Pharmaceuticals has announced positive results from a proof-of-concept study of mezagitamab (TAK-079) to treat patients with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN), a chronic kidney disease. The Japanese biopharma is now looking ahead to a prospective phase 3 trial of mezagitamab. The data was presented at the European Renal Association Congress on 6 June 2025 […] The post Takeda presents positive results from trial of chronic kidney disease treatment appeared first on Pharmafi

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Direct-to-Consumer Pharmacies: Why Skipping the Counter Puts Patients at Risk

Drug Topics

Direct-to-consumer drug sales may undermine patient care and threaten independent pharmacies by reducing access to personalized, comprehensive medication management.

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Enlicitide Decanoate Demonstrates Meaningful Reductions in LDL-C

Pharmacy Times

In two phase 3 clinical trials, enlicitide decanoate demonstrated clinically significant reductions in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in patients with hyperlipidemia and familial hypercholesterolemia.

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PhRMA Foundation celebrates 60 years of investing in future scientific leaders

PhRMA

The United States is the epicenter of groundbreaking biopharmaceutical research, and maintaining this leadership requires investment in the future scientific workforce. This year marks the 60th year that the PhRMA Foundation has helped build and train this workforce. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Foundation provides grants and fellowships to graduate students, postdoctoral trainees and new faculty members conducting novel research, setting the stage for tomorrow’s biomedical breakthroughs tha

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Pharmacist-Led Contraceptive Delivery App Works for Young Adults

Drug Topics

Researchers developed, pilot-tested, and evaluated the feasibility of a telehealth electronic application that simulated pharmacists’ prescribing of contraceptives to adolescents and young adults.

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The former Wall Street analyst shaping Novartis’ big-picture strategy

PharmaVoice

Ronny Gal, chief strategy and growth officer at Novartis, is guiding the company into a new era shaped by science-minded M&A and a slimmed-down pivot.

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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 about Ozempic and exercise

The Checkup by Singlecare

When it comes to weight loss drugs, GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist) medications like Wegovy and Ozempic are all the rage—and they’re highly effective. While both medications have the same active ingredient, semaglutide, they have different FDA-approved uses. Ozempic is approved to manage Type 2 diabetes. Wegovy is approved for weight loss in adults with obesity (a body mass index of 30 or greater) or overweight individuals (BMI of 27 or more) with at least one weight-relat

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Bharat Biotech acquires licence for GSK’s Shigella vaccine development

Pharmaceutical Technology

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Independent Pharmacists’ Unique Role During Disaster Management Efforts

Drug Topics

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Beyfortus now has a direct rival after FDA OK for Enflonsia

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MSD could soon enter the US market for drugs used to protect infants from RSV infections, setting up a rivalry with AstraZeneca/Sanofi's Beyfortus

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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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Opinion: Medicaid cuts would devastate mental health, substance use treatment services in red states

STAT

When House Republicans voted in the wee hours of the morning of May 22 to cut approximately $700 billion from Medicaid , they moved one step closer to rendering dangerously vulnerable the millions of Medicaid recipients struggling with mental illness and substance use disorder. Medicaid, which covers more than 72 million Americans, is the single largest payer of behavioral health services , which includes mental health and substance use disorder treatment.

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Addressing Pharmacy Deserts and Expanding the Pharmaceutical Workforce

Pharmacy Times

Innovative strategies are essential to recruit pharmacy students and transform practices, ensuring equitable access to pharmacy services in underserved areas.

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FDA Approves Widaplik for Treatment of Hypertension

Drug Topics

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Rethinking Glucose Monitoring With AI and Nanomaterials

Pharma Marketing Network

By Max Kopp Diabetes care is entering a new era—yet even in 2025, continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) remain out of reach for millions. Despite a decade of innovation, current CGMs often fail to meet the needs of everyday people with type 2 diabetes, particularly those in under-resourced or underserved communities. High costs, skin invasiveness, and insurance limitations act as real barriers, not just for adoption, but for long-term engagement.

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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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Fierce Pharma - Untitled Article

Fierce Pharma

The drug is the first triple-combo pill for the initial treatment of hypertension in the U.S.

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Finerenone and Empagliflozin Outperform Either Treatment Alone in Patients With CKD

Pharmacy Times

Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes receiving both treatments had greater reductions in urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio.

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Deucravacitinib Shows Joint, Skin Symptom Improvements in Psoriatic Arthritis

Drug Topics

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Novo Nordisk teams up with NVIDIA on AI models

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Novo Nordisk and tech giant NVIDIA have joined forces on a new project that aims to speed up drug discovery using generative AI.

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Fierce Pharma - Untitled Article

Fierce Pharma

The FDA has blessed Merck’s clesrovimab to protect against lower respiratory tract disease related to respiratory syncytial virus in newborns and infants. The monoclonal antibody, which will be known commercially as Enflonsia, will challenge Sanofi and AstraZeneca’s blockbuster Beyfortus.

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Expert: Pharmacists' Critical Role in Multidisciplinary CIDP Care

Pharmacy Times

Amy Duong, PharmD, BCACP, highlights pharmacists' essential responsibilities in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) patient care and immunoglobulin therapy management.

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Pharmacist Involvement Helps Reduce Time to A1c Target

Drug Topics

News FDA Updates Law and Advocacy Technology Trends Viewpoints All News Media In-Depth Insights Pharmacist View Script-Ed Expert Interviews Podcasts Conferences Conference Coverage Conference Listing Resources Disease Awareness White Board Video American Pharmacists Month Sponsored Resources CME/CE Partners Publications Drug Topics Journal Total Pharmacy Journal Submission of Articles Events Virtual Events Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit Business Business Strategies Patient Services Pharmacy Inv

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US lawmakers seek ban on DTC advertising

pharmaphorum

US Senators Bernie Sanders and Angus King have introduced a bill that seeks to ban direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising by the pharma industry.

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MAHA-friendly bill in Texas would put warning labels on foods with any of 44 additives

STAT

Europe’s comparatively cautious approach to food additives is the envy of health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Make America Healthy Again movement. A Texas bill now before Gov. Greg Abbott aims to help close the gap by slapping warning labels on foods that contain any of 44 additives and dyes. Abbott has not said whether he intends to sign Senate Bill 25 into law.

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Community Pharmacist Collaboration Expands Access to Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics

Pharmacy Times

A multidisciplinary team enhances psychiatric care by empowering community pharmacists to administer long-acting injectable antipsychotics, improving patient adherence and outcomes.

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Empowering Pharmacists with Responsible AI

Drug Topics

News FDA Updates Law and Advocacy Technology Trends Viewpoints All News Media In-Depth Insights Pharmacist View Script-Ed Expert Interviews Podcasts Conferences Conference Coverage Conference Listing Resources Disease Awareness White Board Video American Pharmacists Month Sponsored Resources CME/CE Partners Publications Drug Topics Journal Total Pharmacy Journal Submission of Articles Events Virtual Events Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit Business Business Strategies Patient Services Pharmacy Inv

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Can ‘reputational pull’ save biotech from pharma’s image problem?

PharmaVoice

A reputation is tough to build and easy to bruise. For drugmakers stuck in reputational limbo, embracing a clear direction and forward-thinking strategy can foster a rosier image.

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MSD aims to plug dengue fever vaccine gap in US

pharmaphorum

MSD is preparing to take on Takeda in the dengue fever vaccine market, moving its V181 candidate into phase 3.

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Ambulatory Pharmacy in Action: House Calls and Harm Reduction Clinics Expand the Reach of Care

Pharmacy Times

Ambulatory pharmacists innovate care delivery, enhancing patient access and outcomes through home visits and harm reduction clinics for complex health needs.

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Electronic Deprescribing Interventions Help Older Patients in Long-Term Care

Drug Topics

Polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medications are cited as concerns in older adults who require long-term care, especially for those with comorbidities or at multiple institutions.

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