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Five Things For Pharmacists To Know About Measles in 2025

ID Stewardship

In this article a clinical infectious diseases pharmacist reviews five things for pharmacists to know about measles in 2025. Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP – – POST UNDER CONSTRUCTION – – Article posted 8 March 2025 This week on Tuesday night a few text messages came through on WhatsApp chats about how there was a measles case from a high school student here in the Miami area.

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Biocon Biologics announces positive results from Phase 3 Study of Yesintek biosimilar to Ustekinumab for chronic plaque psoriasis

Express Pharma

Biocon Biologics announced the successful results of a pivotal Phase 3, randomised, double-blind, parallel group, multicenter study comparing Yesintek (Biocon Biologics biosimilar to Ustekinumab, called YESINTEK) with reference product Stelara (Ustekinumab) in adult patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis (PsO). The data are being presented at the 2025 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida.

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Fact Sheet: the IRA’s “Pill Penalty”

Safe Biologics

Click below to read ASBM member WeWorkForHealth’s Fact Sheet on the effects of the IRA’s “Pill Penalty”, also known as the “Small-Molecule Penalty”, which disincentivizes R&D on chemically-derived medicines used to treat many serious conditions like cancer and heart disease: Click below to view

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Biogen, Apple study finds smart devices can track cognition

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An observational study backed by Biogen has suggested that Apple smartphones and watches may be able to spot the signs of mild cognitive impairment

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Roche launches new Boston center; NIH centralizes peer review

BioPharma Dive

The Swiss pharma will base cardiometabolic drug research at the new Allston site. Elsewhere, AskBio advanced a gene therapy and Pfizer hired a scientist well versed in GLP-1 science.

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NHS urged to offer single pill to all over-50s to prevent heart attacks and strokes

World Pharma News

The NHS could prevent thousands more heart attacks and strokes every year by offering everyone in the UK aged 50 and over a single "polypill" combining a statin and three blood pressure lowering drugs, according to academics from UCL. In an opinion piece for The BMJ, the authors argued that a polypill programme could be a "flagship strategy" in Labour's commitment to preventing disease rather than treating sickness.

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Breaking barriers: Women in STEM lead the way

Express Pharma

Kirthana M V Sindhe, Senior Commercial Marketing Manager, Merck As women scientists in R&D, our journey has been one of passion, perseverance, and resilience. While we have made significant contributions to drug discovery, clinical research, and innovation, the road has not always been easy. Here are some key challenges I have facedand how I tackled them.

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Neurotech's cell therapy gets FDA nod for eye disorder MacTel

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Neurotech Pharma's cell therapy Encelto has become the first FDA-approved treatment for idiopathic macular telangiectasia type 2

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Nimbus swaps CEOs and turns to new leader for ‘next chapter’

BioPharma Dive

CBO Abbas Kazimi will replace longtime CEO Jeb Keiper as part of a planned leadership transition at the unorthodox drug startup.

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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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UK’s pricing watchdog rejects Alzheimer treatments for the second time

Pharmaceutical Technology

NICE previously rejected Leqembi and Kisunla for NHS coverage in August and October 2024, respectively.

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One of J&J's blockbuster depression hopes has flamed out

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Johnson & Johnson has halted the development of aticaprant as a treatment for major depressive disorder, blowing a hole in its late-stage pipeline

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Adragos Pharma Completes Liquid Filling Line Installation in Germany

PharmaTech

The 4 million (US$4.3 million) project is current good manufacturing practice compliant, and includes an accompanying cartoning machine.

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FDA approves scPharmaceuticals’ Furoscix sNDA for oedema in CKD

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US FDA has approved scPharmaceuticals sNDA for Furoscix, expanding its indication to include oedema treatment in individuals with CKD.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Walgreens to be acquired in $10B take-private deal

BioPharma Dive

The struggling retail pharmacy chain entered an agreement to be purchased by private equity firm Sycamore Partners, which could end its nearly 100-year run as a public company.

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FDA ODD given to Plus Therapeutics’ injectable radiotherapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

The FDA has granted orphan drug designation to Plus Therapeutics injectable radiotherapy, Rhenium (186Re) Obisbemeda.

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Prenatal Exposure to PFAS Via Contaminated Drinking Water May Increase Risk of Childhood Cancer, Study Finds

Pharmacy Times

The cancers linked with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) exposure included nonastrocytoma gliomas, acute myeloid leukemia, and Wilms tumors.

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The trillion-dollar opportunity in women’s health

Pharmaceutical Technology

Closing the gap in health interventions between men and women could add $1tn to the global GDP, unlocking seven additional years for women.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Hate Your Pharmacist Job? Do This!

The Happy PharmD

I know what its like to feel completely drained by your pharmacy job, to feel like every shift chips away at whatever passion you once had. It starts as frustration, then exhaustion, then full-blown burnout. And the worst part? It doesnt just stay at work. It follows you home. It poisons your weekends, your relationships, your mental health. It turns patients into problems.

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Astellas and Yaskawa form JV for cell therapy product manufacture

Pharmaceutical Technology

Astellas Pharma and Yaskawa have agreed to form a JV that will focus on developing a cell therapy product manufacturing platform.

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Celebrating women today, and every day​

Commonwealth Pharmacists Association

A special message from the President of the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association, Annagrace Malamsha, for International Womens' Day on March 8th, 2025.

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Emerson Releases Fixed Point Gas Detector Cutting Down on False Alarms

PharmaTech

The detector features specialized, solid-state dual infrared (IR) sources and dual IR receivers which provide continual cross-checks and internal adjustments to adhere to factory calibration.

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.

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Ebglyss Demonstrates Sustained Efficacy in Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis

PharmExec

Clinical trial results found that a majority of patients with atopic dermatitis who were treated with Ebgylss achieved complete or near complete skin clearance at three years on a single monthly maintenance dose.

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Streamlining Prescription Processes

Pharmaceutical Commerce

In the final part of his video interview with Pharma Commerce Editor Nicholas Saraceno, Tom Dorsett, CEO, RazorMetrics, describes how the software companys solution can help deliver better patient outcomes and substantial savings for healthcare plans, employers, and members alike.

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Bimzelx Demonstrates Sustained Skin Clearance in Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis

PharmExec

Five-year data from Phase III trials demonstrated that 67.7% of patients moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis treated with UCBs Bimzelx achieved complete skin clearance.

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Reimagining women's health in the 21st century

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Explore how data is revolutionising women's health in the 21st century, transforming the way we understand and address women's unique health needs. Discover the latest advancements and innovations in this field.

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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.