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What really happens to drug prices when patents expire

STAT

This is Part 5 of “Behind the Counter,” an in-depth video series demystifying the complex world of patents and drug pricing. When patents for name brand medicines expire, the price of that medicine drops significantly as generic versions enter the market. Lower prices are good news for patients seeking more affordable medications, but the change can sometimes take a while.

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Turning Loss into Purpose: My Journey to a Pharmacy Career to Make a Difference

Pharmacy Is Right For Me

Meet Lila, a passionate fourth-year Pharm.D. student at Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy. During her APPE rotation with the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy , Lila opened up about her inspiring journey to find the perfect pharmacy school and how, with the guidance of mentors, she discovered her true “Pharmily.” How did you choose your pharmacy school/college or graduate program?

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a weight loss pill, the FDA warning a compounder, and more

STAT

Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was relaxing and invigorating, because that oh-so predictable routine of online meetings, phone calls, and deadlines has returned. But you knew this would happen, yes? The world, such as it is, continues to spin. So to cope, we are brewing a cup of stimulation in the Pharmalot cafeteria.

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Any National Insurance exemptions should include community pharmacy, says CPE

The Pharmacist

Any dispensations to provide financial relief for health bodies impacted by rising National Insurance contributions should include community pharmacy, Community Pharmacy England (CPE) has stressed. In a statement shared on Friday (1 November), Janet Morrison, CPE chief executive, said the negotiator was 'deeply concerned about the impact of the Autumn Budget on a pharmacy sector already […] The post Any National Insurance exemptions should include community pharmacy, says CPE appeared firs

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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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Opinion: How to bring more Black Americans into clinical research: Address the root causes of medical skepticism

STAT

The word “Tuskegee” has long embodied the painful symbol of medical racism, epitomizing how ethnically uninformed research practices have harmed Black Americans. It is impossible to erase this painful history. But we — one of us working for Tuskegee University, the other for Southern Research — are working on an innovative project to create a future in which Black Americans participate more fully in clinical research and share in its benefits.

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Budget changes could cost each pharmacy ‘£12k more a year’

The Pharmacist

Increases to Employers’ National Insurance Contributions (NIC) and National Living Wage (NLW) outlined in the Autumn Budget could cost an average community pharmacy premises more than £12,000 each year - totalling around £125m across the sector as a whole. The estimate is based on analysis by the Independent Pharmacies Association (IPA), which calculated the impact […] The post Budget changes could cost each pharmacy ‘£12k more a year’ appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Hims & Hers Health to introduce generic Liraglutide in 2025 amid growing demand for weight-loss medications

Express Pharma

Telehealth firm Hims & Hers Health said on Monday it plans to bring a generic version of Novo Nordisk’s diabetes drug, liraglutide, to its platform in 2025. “We have already confirmed a core supplier for this addition and over the next few months expect to finish completing test and batch validation, as well as confirming certificates of analysis,” the company said.

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The biotech news roundup to start your week

STAT

This story first appeared in The Readout newsletter.  Sign up for The Readout  and receive STAT’s award-winning biotech news delivered straight to your inbox.  Morning! Today, we see even further potential for GLP-1 drugs, this time in MASH. We look at China’s probe into AstraZeneca, and have a cool video on patent thickets.

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Transparency Shocker: Biosimilars Are Getting Cheaper—But Hospitals and Insurers Can Make Them Expensive

Drug Channels

Here on Drug Channels , we have long highlighted the boom in provider-administered biosimilars. In contrast to the pharmacy market, adoption of these biosimilars is growing, prices are dropping, and formulary barriers continue to fall. Novel transparency information reveals that this good news doesn’t always translate into savings. Below, we rely on a unique data set from Turquoise Health to examine how much four national commercial health plans—Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare—paid ho

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Pfizer’s quest for market share in the ‘high stakes battleground’ of oral GLP-1s

PharmaVoice

Pfizer’s second-to-market goals for its oral GLP-1 drugs underscore big opportunities in the space.

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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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NICE backs first ophthalmic bevacizumab for NHS use

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Outlook Therapeutics' Lytenava is the first ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab to be cleared for use by NICE for use in the NHS for wet AMD

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No more delays: Accelerating therapy starts by embedding hub services in provider workflows

PharmaVoice

Integrating patient access programs with the systems healthcare providers use daily increases speed to therapy.

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Novo puts $285m into monthly GLP-1 based on Ascendis tech

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Novo Nordisk puts $285m into a once-monthly GLP-1 agonist for obesity using technology developed by fellow Danish pharma Ascendis

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Final Chapter text published for early adoption

European Pharmaceutical Review

The final text of Chapter <86> Bacterial Endotoxins Test Using Recombinant Reagents has been published for early option, according to US Pharmacopeia (USP). The chapter covers endotoxin testing using non-animal derived reagents and is set to become official in May 2025, the organisation announced. Further techniques for bacterial endotoxin testing (BET) using these alternative reagents, such as recombinant cascade (rCR) and recombinant Factor C (rFC) reagents, are included in Chapter 

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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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Accord will build £50m manufacturing plant in UK

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Accord Healthcare unveils £50m investment, backed by the UK government, that will see a new manufacturing facility built in Newcastle

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Northwestern and Case Western Reserve universities develop Huntington’s therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

Researchers from Northwestern and Case Western Reserve universities have developed a polymer therapeutic to treat Huntington's disease.

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The AI effect in pharma commercial strategy: From data to real-time insight & actions

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Discover how AI is transforming the pharma commercial strategy. Unlock real-time insights & actions from data. Click here for more.

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FDA grants fast track status to FELIQS’s FLQ-101 to prevent ROP

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US FDA has granted fast track designation to FELIQS’ lead product FLQ-101 for preventing retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).

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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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NHS pilots iPhone app to rule out throat cancer

pharmaphorum

NHS England starts pilot trial of an iPhone app and device that could be used by nurses to speed up reviews of suspected throat cancer cases.

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Empowering versatile applications of digital PCR with standardized, validated assays

BioPharma Dive

Bio-Rad’s extensive ddPCR assay offerings help researchers leverage the full power of digital PCR.

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Incyte blocks US launch of Sun Pharma's alopecia drug

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US district court grants an injunction sought by Incyte on the launch of Sun Pharma's recently approved Leqselvi for alopecia areata

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New anti-cancer agent works without oxygen

World Pharma News

"As tumors grow very quickly, consume a lot of oxygen and their vascular growth can't necessarily keep pace, they often contain areas that are poorly supplied with oxygen," explains Johannes Karges. These areas, often in the center of the tumor, frequently survive treatment with conventional drugs, so that the tumor initially shrinks but doesn't disappear completely.

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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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Thermo Fisher integrates Labguru ELN for streamlined lab management

Outsourcing Pharma

Thermo Fisher Scientific has joined forces with Labguru to integrate Labguruâs Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) into Thermo Fisherâs Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and lab operations software.

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Centers of excellence or product-centric BizDevOps managed services?

BioPharma Dive

As novel therapeutics become more complex — and costly — to bring to market, drug developers are looking to unified clinical development platforms to streamline operations.

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Meta-Analysis Finds ICS-Formoteral and ICS-SABA Reduces Asthma Exacerbations, Improved Asthma Control

Pharmacy Times

Compared with a short-acting β agonist (SABA) alone, inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) with formoteral and ICS with a SABA were associated with better asthma control.

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Viking data provide latest test of oral obesity drug potential

BioPharma Dive

Wall Street analysts were impressed by data showing competitive rates of weight loss for Viking’s therapy, but shares in the company still slipped.

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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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Choosing the Right Contract Packaging Partner for Blister Packaging: Key Factors to Consider

Pharma Packaging Solutions

In the complex world of pharmaceutical packaging, selecting the right blister packaging supplier is a critical decision that can significantly impact product presentation, protection, and compliance. At Tjoapack, we are a leading provider of blister packaging solutions designed to meet the unique needs of the pharmaceutical industry. Understanding the Role of a Blister Packaging Supplier Before looking into the selection process, it’s vital to understand the role of a contract packaging or

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Novo inks Ascendis deal to develop long-acting GLP-1, other metabolic drugs

BioPharma Dive

Per terms, Novo could pay up to $285 million in upfront and milestone fees to Ascendis, which specializes in a kind of drug-enhancing technology.

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Medicare Part D 2025: Updates You Need to Know

Community Pharmacy

Medicare continues to be one of the most widely used and essential healthcare services for Americans, and in 2025, some notable cost and policy changes are scheduled to take effect. If you or a loved one are over 65, you automatically qualify for Medicare coverage, including many cost-saving benefits. For specific questions about your eligibility or how the program functions, feel free to contact the Community Pharmacy team today for quick and easy answers.

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Neurogene secures $200M ahead of anticipated study readout

BioPharma Dive

The news led to a stock surge on expectations that forthcoming data for the company’s experimental gene therapy for Rett syndrome may turn out positive.

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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.