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STAT+: Drugmaker raises the price of an old chemo medicine tenfold amid persistent shortages

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Amid sporadic shortages of a drug that is essential in preparing patients for lifesaving, cancer-fighting treatments, one manufacturer has returned to the market — but is selling its medicine for 10 to 20 times the prices offered by the only other companies with available supplies.

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Benefits of blockchain in limiting counterfeit drug distribution

European Pharmaceutical Review

A review by Swedish researchers has identified the benefits of smart contracts on blockchain platforms in the pharmaceutical supply chain and its role in combating counterfeit drugs. These can lead to inventory shortages, the paper noted. For instance, these drugs must be equipped with real-time insights.

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How automation can help to address supply chain challenges in pharma

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Incidents such as the hormone replacement therapy drug shortage in early 2022 have shown the damaging impact supply chain issues can have on people who depend on these drugs. Mix ups in hand-offs are another large disruptor, especially when drugs have specific shipping requirements. Automation can be such a solution.

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How to buy Ozempic online: Is it safe?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Ozempic (semaglutide) is a weekly injectable drug that lowers blood sugar levels. It was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2017 for treating Type 2 diabetes. Ozempic cost Unfortunately, like many new drugs, Ozempic comes with a hefty price tag. Ozempic cost comparison for 0.25

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Pharmaceutical Procurement Strategies Overview

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The procurement cycle presupposes all decisions related to selecting suppliers and monitoring drug delivery and distribution. It typically falls into the following steps: Reviewing drug selections. Determining drug quantities. Receiving and checking drugs. Aligning needs with the budget. Selecting a procurement method.

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The “Medical Bypass”: new drugs to strike obesity

Pharmaceutical Technology

In what’s being called a “medical bypass”, new anti-obesity drugs are almost matching efficacy rates in weight loss that have previously only been seen with weight loss surgeries. The drug was approved to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in May. The drug was approved to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in May. million in Q3.

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The “Medical Bypass”: new drugs to strike obesity

Pharmaceutical Technology

In what’s being called a “medical bypass”, new anti-obesity drugs are almost matching efficacy rates in weight loss that have previously only been seen with weight loss surgeries. The drug was approved to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in May. The drug was approved to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in May. million in Q3.