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Q&A: Pharmacists Play Key Role in Retinal Therapy Support | Asembia 2025

Drug Topics

Casey Koch, PharmD, MBA, BCACP, clinical pharmacy coordinator at SelectHealth discusses how pharmacists can reduce patient burden.

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PBMs launch new ad campaign to block reforms

PhRMA

PBM’s trade association, PCMA, recently launched a campaign to mask growing concerns over their role in the pharmaceutical supply chain and the rising cost of medicine for patients. The campaign is in response to elected officials nationwide joining the congressional momentum in calling for PBM reform. It’s time to rein in middlemen, like PBMs, who use medicines as a profit center and drive up the costs for patients, employers, and taxpayers.

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With compounders out of the way, Lilly and Novo go after each other

PharmaVoice

The two obesity leaders are pulling on all levers to stay on top of the market.

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Opinion: How to stop the shift of drug discovery from the U.S. to China

STAT

Five years ago, U.S. pharmaceutical companies didn’t license any new drugs from China. By 2024, one-third of their new compounds were coming from Chinese biotechnology firms. Why are U.S. drugmakers sending their business to China? As in many other industries, it’s so much cheaper to synthesize new compounds inside Chinese biotechnology firms once a novel biological target has been discovered in American laboratories.

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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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FDA Approves Teal Wand, First At-Home Self-Collection Cervical Cancer Screening Device

Pharmacy Times

The new at-home test aims to increase comfort and screening timeliness through a more accessible method.

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Sanofi and CD&R finalise Opella deal, launching global consumer healthcare giant

Pharmafile

Sanofi and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) have officially closed the sale of a controlling 50% stake in Opella, Sanofis consumer healthcare division, positioning Opella as a new independent leader in the global consumer health space. The deal brings Sanofi approximately 10bn in net cash proceeds. Sanofi retains a 48.2% share in Opella, with Bpifrance […] The post Sanofi and CD&R finalise Opella deal, launching global consumer healthcare giant appeared first on Pharmafile.

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FDA accepts Novo Nordisk’s NDA submission for weight management therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US FDA has accepted Novo Nordisks new drug application (NDA) submission for the 25 mg oral formulation of Wegovy (semaglutide).

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On tariffs and pricing, Big Pharma CEOs are waiting out the storm while planning for the worst

PharmaVoice

Chief executives at the largest drugmakers in the world are confident tariffs and pricing measures won’t be a major problem. But they’re still poised for change.

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STAT+: As financial prospects for gene therapies dim, an ambitious charity picks up the torch  

STAT

MILAN — For more than three decades, a charity here has funded research aimed at developing medicines for genetic diseases. Recently, though, it added an unusual new role — as a gene therapy company of sorts.  The charity, the Telethon Foundation, took ownership from a small biotech of a drug that has been approved in Europe to treat an ultra-rare immune disorder called ADA-SCID.

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Giving weight loss jabs could bolster UK economy by £4.5bn a year, study says

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

Providing semaglutide for all those eligible may bring productivity gains as people are able to work more Giving weight loss jabs to everyone eligible for them could boost the UK economy by 4.5bn, according to research. Worldwide, about 3.8 billion people over 25 and just under 750 million children and young people are forecast to be overweight or obese by 2050.

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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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7 benefits of zinc

The Checkup by Singlecare

Zinc is an essential nutrient for many bodily processes, such as immune function and wound healing. Your body doesnt naturally produce it, so you must consume it in the foods you eat or take a supplement to avoid a zinc deficiency. Luckily, many foods you probably already eat are chock-full of zinc, including seafood, red meat, poultry, whole grains, and legumes.

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E-Prescribing Can Help Improve Prescriber, Pharmacist Collaboration

Drug Topics

The use of electronic prescribing can also bridge the gap in clinical history, which can help pharmacists be aware of adverse drug reactions and medication interactions.

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Eli Lilly signs $415m deal for Alchemab’s ALS therapy  

Pharmaceutical Technology

The deal builds on an existing research collaboration between Eli Lilly and Alchemab to discover new ALS drugs.

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After an up and down year, pharma’s R&D landscape is shifting again

PharmaVoice

While clinical trial funding was up, deal-making was down, and new uncertainties are coming into the picture.

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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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STAT+: Vinay Prasad tapped to run FDA center that regulates vaccines, gene therapies

STAT

WASHINGTON — Vinay Prasad, an academic and fierce critic of the medical mainstream, will be the next director of the Food and Drug Administration center that oversees the regulation of vaccines, gene therapies, and the blood supply.  Prasad, previously an epidemiology professor at the University of California, San Francisco, has sharply criticized the FDA in the past, including the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, the unit he will now lead.

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Psilocybin at the Crossroads: Regulatory Barriers and the Pharmacist’s Role in Palliative Innovation

Pharmacy Times

Abigail Thomas, PharmD, and Lee A. Kral, PharmD, discuss the evolving role of psilocybin-assisted therapy in palliative care, highlighting current evidence, safety concerns, and how pharmacists can guide patient selection, manage drug interactions, and support education as the therapy moves closer to clinical use.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Loss of services and support systems will result in the rollback of advancements made around human and civil rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Q&A: What AI Is, How It’s Helping Pharmacies with Compliance | NCPDP 2025

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Stanley V. Campbell, Jr., CEO of EagleForce Associates, Inc., and Yi Deng, PhD, Senior Vice President of Engineering at EagleForce, discuss the basics of AI and how its assisting with compliance.

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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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New analysis: Fewer treatments and cures under the IRA’s pill penalty

PhRMA

Patients in the U.S. will soon be left with fewer new, affordable and convenient treatments, if Congress fails to fix a harmful provision in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) referred to as the “pill penalty.

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New J&J data signals progress in ulcerative colitis treatment landscape

European Pharmaceutical Review

New clinical findings show that Johnson & Johnsons monoclonal antibody Tremfya (guselkumab) enabled sustained clinical and endoscopic efficacy for ulcerative colitis patients at two years. This is based on the long-term extension study of the Phase III QUASAR trial , which evaluated adults with moderately-to-severely active forms of the disease.

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First at-home test kit for cervical cancer approved by the FDA, company says

STAT

WASHINGTON — U.S. regulators have approved the first  cervical cancer  testing kit that allows women to collect their own sample at home before shipping it to a laboratory, according to a medical device company. Teal Health said Friday the Food and Drug Administration approved its Teal Wand for home use, offering a new way to collect vaginal samples that can detect the HPV virus that causes cervical cancer.

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Tyk2 Inhibition Prevents Islet Inflammation and Delays Type 1 Diabetes Development in Mice

Pharmacy Times

New research reveals a promising strategy to slow type 1 diabetes progression by targeting inflammation with an existing psoriasis drug.

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Lilly forges a $415m ALS alliance with UK biotech Alchemab

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Eli Lilly has added another candidate to a growing pipeline of therapies for ALS, tapping Alchemab for an antibody sourced from 'resilient' patients

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Lifestyle Factors Contribute to Risk of Diabetic Nephropathy

Drug Topics

Investigators find that unhealthy eating and inadequate or excessive sleeping duration could contribute to developing diabetic nephropathy.

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When hospitals have free rein to mark up drug prices, who pays the price?

PhRMA

The 340B hospital markup program continues to skyrocket every year. Yet there is little to no evidence that this immense growth is benefiting the uninsured and low-income patients that the program was designed to serve. If the money isn’t going to help patients, where is it going?

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Galimedix completes key stage of clinical trial for treatment targeting eye and brain diseases

Pharmafile

Clinical biotech, Galimedix Therapeutics, has announced the completion of a single ascending dose (SAD) part of a phase 1 study of GAL-101, a novel therapy aimed to treat serious neurodegenerative eye and brain conditions. The SAD study showed that GAL-101 was well-tolerated and has a strong safety and pharmacokinetic profile. These promising results have allowed […] The post Galimedix completes key stage of clinical trial for treatment targeting eye and brain diseases appeared first on Ph

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Sedative ‘dex’ is replacing ‘tranq’ in illegal drug supply and causing excruciating withdrawal

STAT

The era of “tranq” may be ending. But tranq, as the powerful veterinary tranquilizer xylazine is known in the illicit drug supply, is being replaced at least in part by a dangerous new sedative: medetomidine. In the past year, the anesthetic has become an increasingly common element in the drug supply, with cities and states including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Chicago, and San Francisco reporting cases of medetomidine-involved overdoses.

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Student Advocacy in Pharmacy

Pharmacy Times

Student pharmacists can work toward a better future for patients, themselves, and the profession.

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PTC's Huntington study was positive. Why did its stock fall?

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A potentially pivotal trial PTC Therapeutics' therapy for Huntington's disease met its primary endpoint, but there are questions about the data

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Pharmacists Best-Positioned to Address Social Determinants of Health | NCPDP 2025

Drug Topics

Vin Gupta, MD, former Chief Medical Officer at Amazon Pharmacy and renowned US medical analyst, discusses pharmacists ability to reach communities and address social determinants of health.

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6 foods to avoid while taking MiraLax

The Checkup by Singlecare

MiraLax is a popular brand-name, over-the-counter (OTC) laxative that helps relieve constipation. Containing the active ingredient polyethylene glycol 3350 (PEG 3350), MiraLax is FDA approved to treat occasional constipation in adults. It has several off-label uses, too, including treating chronic constipation, constipation related to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), bowel preparation for colonoscopy procedures, and treating constipation in children (which the American Academy of Pediatrics consi

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

NEW ORLEANSIn the face of economic uncertainty, health system executives and venture capitalists are setting a high bar for digital health and artificial intelligence investments.

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STAT+: Hospitals and patient groups ramp up opposition to Medicaid cuts as House mulls options

STAT

WASHINGTON — Hospitals, health centers, and patient advocates this week plan to escalate their pressure on federal lawmakers to oppose cuts to the Medicaid program. The groups are increasing their public calls to lawmakers, standing up new collaborations, and increasing investments in advertising to discourage lawmakers from cutting hundreds of billions of dollars in the program.

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