STAT
APRIL 23, 2023
At age 93, struggling with the effects of a stroke, heart failure and recurrent cancer, Teri Sheridan was ready to end her life using New Jersey’s law that allows medically assisted suicide — but she was bedbound, too sick to travel. So last Nov. 17, surrounded by three of her children, Sheridan drank a lethal dose of drugs prescribed by a doctor she had never met in person, only online.
Ramblings of a pharmacist
APRIL 23, 2023
Today, a friend shared this press release from Express Scripts with me. “Express Scripts® Launches New Initiative to Expand Rural Health Care Access Through Partnerships With Independent Pharmacies” I think that Express Scripts is doing everything they possibly can from a PR perspective to prevent wholesale breakup of their company and their business model.
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The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry
APRIL 23, 2023
Driven by a revamped drug portfolio, AstraZeneca is expected to report revenues of $10.7bn in its latest quarterly results Nearly a decade after AstraZeneca fended off a hostile takeover approach from US rival Pfizer , the British drug firm has overtaken the Viagra maker in terms of market value, marking a significant moment in its turnaround – and for UK plc.
The Thyroid Pharmacist
APRIL 23, 2023
Our bodies are constantly receiving messages about our environment and adapting accordingly. Some signals indicate a threat. These include obvious red flags, such as an infection or toxin, as well as ones you may not have considered, such as inadequate sleep, overexercising, erratic blood sugar levels, poor nutrition, intestinal permeability, and mental and emotional stress (a.k.a. life in the modern world).
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.
EMCrit Project
APRIL 23, 2023
Resistant SCAPE can be scary but you can handle it! EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.
Pharmacy Joe
APRIL 23, 2023
In this episode, I’ll discuss mannitol extravasation. Episode 811: What To Do If Mannitol Extravasates Subscribe on iTunes , Android , or Stitcher When given as a bolus, mannitol is an osmotic diuretic that does not cross the blood-brain barrier. Mannitol lowers intracranial pressure by osmotically drawing free water out of the brain and into circulation where it can be eliminated.
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RX Note
APRIL 23, 2023
Introduction Artificial intelligence has been both feared and embraced as an essential component of technology. While some have worried that AI could eventually lead to the extinction of humanity, others have been fascinated by the possibilities it presents. ChatGPT Recently, there have been exciting developments in the field of AI, including the launch of conversational AI models such as ChatGPT by OpenAI, Microsoft's Bing AI Chat and Google's Bard.
Express Pharma
APRIL 23, 2023
Zydus Lifesciences has received final approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for Icosapent Ethyl Capsules, 0.5 g and 1 g (USRLD: Vascepa Capsules, 0.5 g and 1 g). Limitations of use: The effect of Icosapent Ethyl Capsules on the risk for pancreatitis in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia has not been determined. Icosapent Ethyl Capsules, 0.5 g and 1 g had annual sales of $1,316 million in the US (IQVIA MAT Feb. 2023).
RX Note
APRIL 23, 2023
Introduction If you are a Mandarin speaker, you probably have heard of the saying "there is no such thing as a free lunch". Well, this holds lots of truth, because life is so real that we all need to earn money for a living. While the internet provides a wealth of information, we are hardly able to differentiate the true motive of the contents or if there is any possibility of cherry picking with evidence.
Med Ed 101
APRIL 23, 2023
One thing I always encourage is critical thinking. Reviewing a diagnosis list will give you clues as to the likely medications that a patient is taking or should be taking if they are following guideline-based medication therapy. In this Bactrim CHF case study, I review some of the important clinical pearls that may come up […] The post Bactrim CHF Case Study appeared first on Med Ed 101.
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RX Note
APRIL 23, 2023
Introduction It is astonishing that midrange smartphones today can offer up to 200-megapixel cameras. However, in 2014, bulky DSLRs only came with 20-36 megapixels. Despite high megapixel counts, image quality still tends to suffer, especially during night-time shooting. Simply put, megapixels are not the sole factor that determines image quality. Megapixels Pixels are small points that make up the image on a computer screen, digital camera or other devices.
Fuld & Company Blog
APRIL 23, 2023
Are you tired of reacting to your competitors’ moves? Do you want to be one step ahead of the game? Then war gaming is the must-have tool for your company. Fuld & Company has decades of experience in designing and facilitating war gaming workshops for companies across virtually all industries. Our workshops bring together employees from key departments to identify potential risks, anticipate competitors’ moves, and develop winning tactics and strategies.
RX Note
APRIL 23, 2023
Introduction Taking a nice photo is more than just point and shoot. It requires us to mentally compose the scene we want to capture. Sometimes, we want a specific subject to be the focus of the photo. This is where composition techniques come in handy, as they can help guide the viewer's eye to the intended subject and create a more visually appealing image.
PharmaTech
APRIL 23, 2023
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RX Note
APRIL 23, 2023
Introduction -Still Drafting- Wide-Angle vs Telephoto Lens Telephoto lenses have longer focal lengths and are great for bringing distant scenes and subjects closer. Regrettably, the brightness of the image decreases as the focal length increases. Some higher-end telephoto lenses are equipped with a wider maximum aperture or iris opening to address the issue.
Drug Patent Watch
APRIL 23, 2023
This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most patents in Ukraine. Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent office) where patent protection is… The post Which pharmaceutical companies have the most drug patents in Ukraine? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
RX Note
APRIL 23, 2023
Introduction JPEG, HEIF and RAW are different file formats used for storing digital images but they differ in how they handle compression and image data. JPEG JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) is a the most compatible file format for compressed digital images across devices, software and web browsers. It uses a lossy (not to be confused with lousy) compression algorithm to reduce the file size of images, which means that it loses some data and quality every time it is edited.
FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars
APRIL 23, 2023
By Mark A. Tobolowsky & David B. Clissold — The Draft Guidance In February 2023, CDER, CBER, and the Oncology Center of Excellence published a draft guidance titled “ Considerations for the Design and Conduct of Externally Controlled Trials for Drug and Biological Products ” (the “Draft Guidance”) to provide recommendations to those considering the use of externally controlled clinical trials to provide evidence of safety and effectiveness of a drug product.
RX Note
APRIL 23, 2023
Introduction Recently, I stumbled upon a Facebook post about an SPM scholar selling an eBook on tips for studying for the SPM examination. This compelled me to share my study tips for FREE. Therefore, this post is dedicated to all SPM, college and university students. To Comprehend As a science student, I have trained myself to understand what I learned in school or university.
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