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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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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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Thank You to the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association

OctariusRx

Speaking at the ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo, April 30May 3, in Denver Colorado was a great time. A special thank you Gina Throneberry, Director of Clinical and Educational Affairs for the invitation. My presentation focused on safe medication management through complete pharmacy documentation. I discussed the most common survey issues and provided practical tips for improving patient safety and survey success.

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Healthcare Email Marketing: Why It Will Still Be Valuable for Your Brands

Pharma Marketing Network

In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, strategies and tools constantly evolve. However, some tactics remain timeless due to their effectiveness and adaptability. Healthcare email marketing is one such strategy that continues to prove its worth for brands in the healthcare sector. Despite the emergence of new communication platforms, email marketing remains a cornerstone for engaging with patients, promoting services, and building brand loyalty.

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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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Tirzepatide Shows Superior Weight Loss Over Semaglutide in Phase 3 Trial

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Tirzepatide (Zepbound) demonstrated superiority compared to semaglutide (Wegovy) across the primary end point and 5 key secondary end points.

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Azole Antifungals Comparson – Indications and Coverage

Med Ed 101

Azole antifungals play a central role in the treatment and prevention of fungal infections, offering coverage against yeasts, molds, and dimorphic fungi depending on the agent. Each drug in this class comes with its own specific spectrum and set of indications. In a previous post, we covered the adverse effects of azole antifungals. We will […] The post Azole Antifungals Comparson – Indications and Coverage appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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What is the Pharma Marketing Network and Why it is a Must Read for Marketers

Pharma Marketing Network

If the healthcare marketing world had a compass, the Pharma Marketing Network would be the needle pointing to success. Why? Because in an industry flooded with fast-changing regulations, digital disruption, and shifting audience behavior, having a trusted, go-to source of insight is more valuable than ever. Like the Morning Brew for pharma, its concise, timely, and deeply insightful.

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Q&A: Douglas Hoey on How Rite Aid’s Closure Will Impact Independent Pharmacies

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Douglas Hoey, CEO of NCPA, discusses what independent pharmacies can do to handle an influx of patients and what the chains situation means for the pharmacy landscape.

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Study: Specialized Face Mask Accurately Detects Presence of CKD Using Chemicals in Patient’s Breath

Pharmacy Times

In approximately 84% of cases, the mask was able to detect if patients had chronic kidney disease (CKD).

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What High Performance Can Do To Your Mental Health

Dr. Jamie Hardy: The Lifestyle Pharmacist

Youre managing the meetings, making the decisions, and keeping the team (and likely your household) running. From the outside, youre the picture of success, while on the inside, something feels off. Your mind wont slow down, your body feels wired and exhausted at the same time, and your mental health is taking a hitrest never really feels restful. If that sounds familiar, youre not alone.

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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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Trump confirms he will sign ‘most-favored nation’ executive order in bid to lower drug prices

STAT

WASHINGTON — President Trump said Sunday that he would sign an executive order to base U.S. drug prices on what other countries pay — usually far less than Americans do.  The order, which was widely expected , will mean the U.S. will “pay the same price as the Nation that pays the lowest price anywhere in the World,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.

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How Pharmacists Are Becoming More Connected as Providers Through Interoperability | NCPDP 2025

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Larry King, PharmD, discusses how pharmacy interoperability is working to create collaborative care and get pharmacists in the game as he says.

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Global Review Finds Gaps in Pneumococcal Vaccine Policies for High-Risk Children

Pharmacy Times

The study found that only 38% of nations have risk-based pneumococcal vaccine policies.

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Trump Executive Order on Drug Pricing: What It Really Means for Your Pharmacy

DiversifyRx

Lets be honestmost presidential press conferences dont get pharmacy owners hearts racing. But this one? This one… announcing the Trump Executive Order on prescription drug pricing, dropped some jaws. President Trumps latest executive order on prescription drug pricing may have just cracked the door open for the biggest shakeup weve seen in decades.

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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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President Trump Announces Most-Favored-Nation Policy for Pharma Prices

PharmExec

OncLive serves as the connection to oncology, including groundbreaking cancer news and interviews with top oncologists in multimedia formats.

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Icotrokinra Shows High Rates of Skin Clearance in Scalp, Genital Psoriasis

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In a phase 3 study, 57% of patients treated with icotrokinra achieved an Investigator's Global Assessment score of 1 or 0 and a grade 2 or more improvement at week 16.

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What Recent PBM Updates Mean for Pharmacy in 2025 | NCPDP 2025

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Cami Agena, Esq, and Candida Ruesga, Esq, discuss pharmacy benefit manager reform by providing insights from their experience as legal partners in complex PBM matters.

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Asembia Does a Great Job Bringing Professionals Together, Experts Say | Asembia 2025

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The Summit provides a rare opportunity for professionals to dive deep into emerging healthcare technologies and treatment models.

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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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President Trump Signs Executive Order Significantly Decreasing US Drug Prices

Drug Topics

The order is set to make patients prescription costs similar to other nations with the lowest-priced drugs in the world.

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Trump’s Executive Order on Drug Pricing: What It Really Means for Your Pharmacy

DiversifyRx

Lets be honestmost presidential press conferences dont get pharmacy owners hearts racing. But this one? This one announcing a new executive order dropped some jaws. President Trumps latest executive order on prescription drug pricing may have just cracked the door open for the biggest shakeup weve seen in decades. From cutting out the middlemen to global price matching, its bold, controversial, and worth your full attention (here’s the official executive order for you to check out).

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