pharmaphorum

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The post Positive safety data for long-term use of MS drug Kesimpta appeared first on. Kesimpta, a repurposed cancer drug approved in July 2020 by the FDA, was seen as strong competition for Ocrevus thanks to a comparatively lower price and an injector pen that allows for home, rather than clinic, administration.

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Drug Topics

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Study results suggesting that long-term cumulative use of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication increases the risk of CVD could prompt potential adjustments in treatment approaches for ADHD.

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APRIL 23, 2024

With so little known about the long-term risks of gene therapy, we contend that the safest and best value to both patients and society will emerge within a framework of early evidence-development strategies following early coverage decisions. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) Now in their early days, gene therapies represent an evidence problem.

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Fierce Pharma

APRIL 9, 2024

As part of the deal, Ascend has also agreed to a long-term partnership with Beacon to produce its ocular gene therapies for clinical and commercial use. . | Ascend, which bills itself as a “total solutions gene therapy development partner,” has picked up the manufacturing team and site of Beacon Therapeutics in Alachua, Florida.

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Outsourcing Pharma

MARCH 22, 2021

The results of a recent Phase III study show caregivers can gauge by individual age, functional status to adapt treatment approaches to specific patients.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

vaccination policy appears to be atrophying, jeopardizing timely decision-making on how vaccines should be used in this country. Historically, three or four new members have been appointed to four-year terms every July, ensuring the roster always includes a mix of seasoned and new members. There is no chairperson.

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Pharmacy Times

JANUARY 8, 2024

Recognizing that culture is a multifaceted concept can lead to more careful and thoughtful use of the term.

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Drug Topics

AUGUST 29, 2022

New research looks at the potential benefits of long-term statin use in patients who are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

But while generally safe for short-term use, long-term steroids pose significant dangers. Today, many other treatments exist, but doctors often stick with the tried-and-true steroids. There are good reasons for this: They are low-cost and readily approved by insurance companies. Read the rest…

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STAT

JANUARY 25, 2024

WASHINGTON — For an app that helps pharmacies in Africa manage their medicines, the term “pharmacy benefit manager” has become a dirty word. as the enemy, we don’t ourselves use that term,” said Maisha Meds’ founder and CEO, Jessica Vernon. By definition, it’s a PBM.

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Pharmacy Times

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Biktarvy was found both effective and safe for long-term use in HIV, as well as for patients with mental health conditions.

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Pharmafile

APRIL 25, 2024

Under the terms of this agreement, the two companies will collaboratively develop a candidate for Ono’s oncology target using Prism’s PepMetrics technology. Prism BioLab has announced that it has entered into a target-exclusive research and licensing agreement with Ono Pharmaceutical.

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JANUARY 10, 2024

Nearly 1 in 10 adolescents around the globe have used non-prescription weight loss products like these already in their lifetime, according to new research published Wednesday in JAMA Network Open. Experts say the use of such products at a young age can pose both immediate and longer-term health risks. Read the rest…

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European Pharmaceutical Review

APRIL 9, 2024

Meppel will be used to manufacture products for Astellas, according to the terms of the original agreement. “We are delighted to further expand our operations in the Netherland with this [third] site,” commented Nicolas Ragot, Managing Director of Delpharm. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Drug Topics

JULY 25, 2023

The report references adult vaccines, in terms of volume of use, for influenza, diphtheria and tetanus (Td), diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (TDaP), hepatitis B, herpes zoster and pneumococcal.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 19, 2023

There is a lot of buzz about the use of artificial intelligence to help with clinical documentation and administrative tasks. The partnership also includes developing new solutions and long-term revenue sharing. The partnership also includes developing new solutions and long-term revenue sharing.

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Fierce Pharma

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

While GLP-1 drugs from Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are believed to be relatively free of serious side effects, a few problems have emerged as the treatments have gained wider and longer-term use.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JULY 4, 2023

Substance use disorders leave people with long-term negative mental and physical health implications and can lead to death.

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Pharmacy Times

JULY 6, 2023

The safety and efficacy of long-term benzodiazepine use beyond the recommended timeframe is not well understood.

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STAT

MARCH 21, 2024

The questionnaire also facilitates the adoption of trauma-informed care, enabling providers to sensitively address traumatic experiences, and more broadly is useful for research into the long-term effects of the ongoing gun violence epidemic.

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MARCH 21, 2024

Their products aren’t cheap, but in the long term, they pitch to health plans and employers that these digital tools will help cut health care costs by preventing serious complications like amputation and kidney failure.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

At the height of the pandemic, when everything was shut down, a patient with whom I had a long-term relationship developed suicidal ideation. And he was ashamed to use his parents’ telephone because of privacy issues. The good news was that I could still have used this bricked phone to call 911 in the event of an emergency.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Richard Nisbett was used to research showing poorer mental skills among elderly adults, but his work found they were better at recognizing multiple perspectives, encouraging compromise, and acknowledging the limits of their own knowledge. Now 82 years old, Nisbett recognizes the improvement in himself.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Typically, for those who take higher doses of prednisone or use it for extended periods, the dose needs to be reduced more slowly to minimize withdrawal symptoms,” says Dr. Bullock. Prednisone alternatives The alternatives to prednisone are as varied as the conditions that it is used to treat.

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Fierce Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Oracle shares fell 13% Tuesday as the software giant's near-term revenue forecast was weaker than Wall Street analysts expected. " "On the business side of things, we think the Cerner business is going to get stronger and stronger," Ellison said.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

MARCH 28, 2024

Trazodone, an FDA-approved human medicine used to reduce the symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression in people, is available as “extra-label” or off-label use through veterinary medicine for the treatment of pets. Because of its sedative effects, this medication is often used post-surgery during the recovery period as well.

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Drug Topics

JUNE 9, 2023

More research is required to make conclusions regarding long-term use and efficacy.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Asthma pills are oral medications used to manage asthma, says Don. These options are considered when traditional asthma medications such as rescue inhalers (like Ventolin and Xopenex HFA ) and inhaled corticosteroids (like Flovent and Pulmicort ) are insufficient or when patients have difficulty using inhalers.

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OctariusRx

APRIL 8, 2024

Some of these shortages are short term, or limited availability, while others are completely unavailable with unknown release dates. The first list covers the most commonly used medications in ambulatory surgery centers, while the second addresses medications commonly used long-term care facilities.

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Pharmacy Times

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Drs Tom Lodise and Bincy Abraham provide an overview of fecal microbiota transplantation and long-term safety of FMT use.

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MARCH 4, 2024

Using terms like “clearinghouse” and “electronic data interchange” are quick ways to lose an audience. The cyberattack on Change Healthcare has fractured the country’s health care payment infrastructure. But it also exposed how complicated and vital these electronic pipes are.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Allergic rhinitis , also called hay fever or seasonal allergies, is a term used to describe symptoms that affect the nose and occur when breathing in something you’re allergic to, whether that’s pollen, dust, animal dander, or even food. Long-term use can also potentially damage the nasal tissues,” he says.

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Pharmacy Times

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Corticosteroids are first-line therapy for gaining platelet stability but should only be used short term.

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STAT

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The update offers new examples to illustrate the terms, metrics, and numerous red flags included in the original 2020 report, which was authored by senior biotech writer Adam Feuerstein and the late Sharon Begley, who was STAT’s senior science writer until her death in 2021. ”  Read the rest…

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The Checkup by Singlecare

JANUARY 23, 2024

There is one OTC drug product that is sometimes used off-label (without FDA approval) as a muscle relaxant, and that is guaifenesin. The results suggest there may be some clinically relevant use for guaifenesin as a muscle relaxer. Sometimes, there can be a more serious underlying condition, such as a spinal cord injury.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

When treating hyperglycemia there are two terms that I have seen get confused and often used interchangeably (inappropriately so). Sliding scale and correction factor insulin strategies are NOT the same.

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MAY 25, 2023

” The idea is that the word will help identify and intervene on harmful substance use earlier and more effectively. While it’s an admirable goal, the term fails to align with the evidence. Read the rest…

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