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STAT+: What to know about this year’s Medicare open enrollment period

STAT

It’s the middle of October — the time of year that’s filled with pumpkin spice lattes, jumbo-sized bags of Halloween candy, and endless advertisements to sign up for Medicare. Medicare’s annual enrollment period kicked off Sunday and runs through Dec. 7, allowing eligible older adults and people with disabilities to sign up for traditional Medicare coverage or Medicare Advantage, the alternative option that is run by health insurance companies.

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Venus Remedies gets marketing approval for six chemotherapy drugs from Philippines

Express Pharma

Venus Remedies has received marketing approval from the Philippines, the second largest ASEAN market, for six key chemotherapy drugs. Venus Remedies has secured marketing authorisation for bortezomib cisplatin, doxorubicin, docetaxel, fluorouracil and paclitaxel from the Philippines. With this, Venus Remedies has secured 525 marketing approvals for its oncology products across 76 countries.

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Episode 861: When Diluents Attack! A Case Report of Seizure From Esmolol In Sterile Water

Pharmacy Joe

In this episode, I’ll discuss a case report of seizures precipitated by esmolol in sterile water formulation. Episode 861: When Diluents Attack! A Case Report of Seizure From Esmolol In Sterile Water Subscribe on iTunes , Android , or Stitcher A case report recently published in American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy highlights the potential for a drug diluent to have significant adverse clinical consequences.

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India-Japan collaborations in the nutraceuticals space

Express Pharma

The Express Pharma – Nutrify Today Boardroom series offers a platform for meaningful dialogues on the vast ocean of opportunities for the Indian pharma sector to be reaped in nutraceuticals, provided the right course is set for long and sustainable growth. India and Japan share many features in the nutraceutical space, as both nations have a tradition of consuming nutraceuticals.

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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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Pharmacy Show: Next six months about ‘survival’, but even £645m won’t plug the gap

The Pharmacist

Community pharmacies will be using the next six months to focus on ‘survival’ amid mounting pressures and an ongoing wait for promised funding, sector leaders have told delegates at this year’s Pharmacy Show. However, even the long-awaited £645m planned for the sector under the recent primary care recovery plan will not go far enough to […] The post Pharmacy Show: Next six months about ‘survival’, but even £645m won’t plug the gap appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Zydus appoints Punit Patel as President and CEO, Americas

Express Pharma

Zydus Lifesciences announced the appointment of Punit Patel as President and CEO, Americas. He will be responsible for the business operations of all Zydus entities in North America which include generics, injectables and specialty business, rare and orphan disease portfolio and also future forays into novel therapeutics. He will be based out of the group’s office in Pennington, New Jersey, US.

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Pfizer launches cost-cutting drive as COVID sales fall

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Pfizer launches cost-cutting drive as COVID sales fall Phil.

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Trends in Formulation for Highly Potent Drugs

PharmaTech

When considering manufacturing and the growth of drug formulation, it is evident that there has been change and many new advancements introduced to make processes more efficient.

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Scientists in the C-suite: Attracting investors takes more than good science

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Scientists in the C-suite: Attracting investors takes more than good science Mike.

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Optimizing the Total Cost of Ownership for APIs

PharmaTech

All members of the pharmaceutical supply chain must implement reliable sourcing and manufacturing strategies that balance quality and costs to ensure the uninterrupted supply of high-quality medicines to patients worldwide.

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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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Optimizing User Experience: Design Principles for Pharma Websites

Pharma Marketing Network

User experience (UX) is an important factor when it comes to website design, and the pharmaceutical industry is no exception. By understanding the principles of UX design, pharma companies can create websites that are optimized for user experience and provide a better overall experience for customers. In this article, we will discuss the principles of optimizing user experience and how to apply them to pharma websites.

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Advancing Oral Drug Development Using MIFD

PharmaTech

Model informed formulation development uses in-silico modeling and simulation to identify and/or refine promising formulations faster and cheaper, support formulation strategy and increasingly, demonstrate virtual bioequivalence and obtain biowaivers.

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Metoprolol Succinate Versus Tartrate

Med Ed 101

At face value, metoprolol tartrate (brand name Lopressor) and metoprolol succinate (brand name Toprolol XL) may seem similar. They are both selective beta-1 adrenoceptor blockers, with tartrate being dosed twice daily and succinate being dosed once daily. However, when evaluating formulation, FDA indication, off-label indications, and pharmacokinetics, it is evident that there are a few […] The post Metoprolol Succinate Versus Tartrate appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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SEO Mastery: Optimizing Pharmaceutical Websites for Organic Reach

Pharma Marketing Network

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is an important tool for any business, but it is especially important for pharmaceutical websites. SEO is the process of optimizing a website for higher organic reach, making it easier for potential customers to find the website. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of SEO for pharmaceutical websites, how to optimize a website for organic reach, and strategies for SEO mastery.

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Informa Connect’s PBM Contracting Summit

Drug Channels

Informa Connect’s PBM Contracting Summit December 5-6, 2023 in Chicago, IL Drug Channels readers save 10% with code 23DRCH10 * Join your peers for a unique opportunity to navigate the complex PBM landscape and gain unparalleled strategies to improve patient care and manage costs. The PBM Contracting Summit December 5-6, 2023 in Chicago, focuses on innovative and practical contracting strategies, improving patient care management and rising costs, the current legislative issues impacting contract

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Innovative Start-Ups at CPHI Barcelona

PharmaTech

The Start-Up Market at CPHI Barcelona will bring together 27 start-ups, innovators, and small enterprises from across the pharma landscape.

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NHC Comments on House Budget Committee Health Cost RFI

Putting Patients First Blog

NHC Comments on House Budget Committee Health Cost RFI (PDF) October 15, 2023 The Honorable Michael Burgess, M.D. The Honorable Drew Ferguson Chair United States House of Representatives Committee on Budget Washington, DC 20515 Health Care Task Force United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Buddy Ca

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The New Digital Era for Formulation Development

PharmaTech

A new generation of interactive formulation development platforms can leave trial and error in the formulation process in the past.

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Business Nature of Community Pharmacy

RX Note

Introduction A community pharmacy preceptor once told me that tidying up the shelves at the pharmacy counter each morning before starting business not only gives a good impression to customers because the items are neatly arranged, but it also makes you feel good to start a day. This simple act reflects the importance of customer service and attention to detail, both of which are essential for success in the competitive community pharmacy landscape.

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The Impact of AI on Pharma

PharmaTech

CPHI’s Annual Report predicts huge impact of AI on drug development and manufacturing.

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most lotion dosed drugs?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most lotion dosed drugs. For a different perspective, see the most popular dosage types. The companies with the most lotion dosed drugs… The post Which pharmaceutical companies have the most lotion dosed drugs? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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STAT+: Dana-Farber’s divorce from Brigham is the culmination of decades of change

STAT

On the Southeast Expressway, at the edge of the city, two billboards advertising cancer care loomed on the   side of the road — one advertising Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, the other touting the work of Mass General Cancer Center. The advertisements, posted in January, were rare public evidence of the increasingly awkward relationship between two of the region’s most prominent cancer programs.

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