STAT

AUGUST 4, 2023

Early-stage cancer diagnoses decreased by nearly 20% in the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic. A new study published in Lancet Oncology emphasizes how, because of disruptions in care, patients were more likely to get diagnosed with deadly metastatic disease — across nearly all cancer types. This study is the most comprehensive analysis of cancer diagnoses during the pandemic, using a nationwide registry that captures over 70% of all cancers in the United States.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

From Congress to the FTC to state legislatures, regulators are cracking the whip against PBMs.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

The federal government will pay hospitals that treat poor and uninsured patients almost $1 billion less next year, a cut that’s more than eight times larger than the one proposed in April. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services originally said it would cut payments meant to help safety net hospitals by $115 million in 2024. In the final rule released this week, however, that cut grew to $957 million.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

AUGUST 4, 2023

You may have heard of the term “MTHFR gene mutation” and may be wondering what it is. First, I’d like to say that I prefer the term “MTHFR gene variation” rather than “mutation.” The word mutation makes it sound like there’s something wrong with the person, while variation is more empowering – and in my opinion, also more accurate. While the word “mutation” implies an occurrence that is rare, unnatural, or flawed, the MTHFR gene variation is common.

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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.

STAT

AUGUST 4, 2023

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a new, rapid-acting medicine made by Sage Therapeutics to treat postpartum depression, the first oral treatment for the condition. But the agency denied the company’s application for an indication for major depression, a much larger potential market. The drug, which will be sold under the brand name Zurzuvae, is not meant to be taken chronically.

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BioPharma Dive

AUGUST 4, 2023

The surprise rejection of a high-dose form of Eylea could be resolved earlier than anticipated. But some of the company’s pipeline projects have stumbled.

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The Pharmacist

AUGUST 4, 2023

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) could become easier to treat thanks to a new test developed by researchers. The test rapidly detects what type of UTI a patient has by using viruses to infect the bacteria causing the infection, allowing doctors to use targeted antibiotics to treat the UTI or use the virus itself to treat […] The post Rapid test could help treat UTIs more effectively, researchers suggest appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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STAT

AUGUST 4, 2023

Rodney Gorham loves fast, flashy cars: His WhatsApp profile picture is a bright yellow Corvette Stingray. “I don’t get to drive it anymore,” Gorham told STAT in a text. Gorham, a 63-year-old living in Australia, has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. He can’t speak, and can move his hands and legs only a little. In six months, he won’t be able to move at all.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

AUGUST 4, 2023

Amid one of the worst dengue fever outbreaks in decades, Bangladesh has recorded the highest number of hospitalised cases of the disease in a day.

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STAT

AUGUST 4, 2023

Hired someone new and exciting? Promoted a rising star? Finally solved that hard-to-fill spot? Share the news with us, and we’ll share it with others.   That’s right. Send us your changes, and we’ll find a home for them.  Don’t be shy. Everyone wants to know who is coming and going. And here is our regular feature in which we highlight a different person each week.

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The Pharmacist

AUGUST 4, 2023

NHS England (NHSE) has this afternoon published the service specification for the 2023/24 Covid vaccination programme, which includes a reduction in fee of 25%. Community pharmacies will now be paid £7.54 for every Covid vaccination that they provide, as well as an additional £10 fee when delivering vaccinations to housebound patients. There will be no […] The post Covid vaccination fee reduced by 25% appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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STAT

AUGUST 4, 2023

The organization that runs ProMed , an early warning system on disease outbreaks, defended its plans to charge a subscription for its service on Friday, calling it “the only viable path forward” given the resources required to run it. In a lengthy statement , the head of the International Society for Infectious Diseases  (ISID) apologized for “any confusion and distress” caused by communication of the group’s plans.

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Pharma Times

AUGUST 4, 2023

Research is evaluating the company’s novel investigational FKRP gene replacement therapy - News - PharmaTimes

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STAT

AUGUST 4, 2023

And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too soon, yes? This is, you may recall, our treasured signal to daydream about weekend plans. Our agenda is rather modest. We expect to promenade with the official mascots, catch up on our reading, and take a long drive in the countryside. If time permits, we will also hold a listening party with Mrs.

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Express Pharma

AUGUST 4, 2023

Tell us about the growth opportunities opening up in the pharma sector, globally. How is Novo Nordisk poised to leverage them? What are your current and future areas of focus? Why? The pharma sector continues to present significant growth opportunities globally. Several factors contribute to this positive outlook, including increasing global healthcare expenditure, population aging, rising chronic diseases, technological advancements, and expanding access to healthcare in emerging markets.

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European Pharmaceutical Review

AUGUST 4, 2023

A £33 million grant from the UK Government ’s Life Sciences Innovation Manufacturing Fund ( LSIMF ) is set to enhance manufacturing of sustainable inhalers. The joint government-industry investment will aid capability and capacity for the drug delivery device contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) Kindeva Drug Delivery to manufacture next generation green pressurised metered-dose inhalers (pMDIs).

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Pharmaceutical Technology

AUGUST 4, 2023

The US FDA has granted approval for an expanded indication of Merck’s Ebola vaccine, Ervebo, for usage in the paediatric population.

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World Pharma News

AUGUST 4, 2023

To help enable greater access to injectable contraceptives for millions of women in low- and lower-middle income countries, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), Pfizer and Becton, Dickinson & Company (BD) announced the expansion of their nearly decade-long collaboration. The expanded collaboration is expected to deliver more than 320 million doses of Pfizer's injectable contraceptive, Sayana® Press (medroxyprogesterone acetate)(1) administere

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European Pharmaceutical Review

AUGUST 4, 2023

According to data and analytics company GlobalData , Boehringer Ingelheim’s Cyltezo has demonstrated the intersection of price and regulation in the biosimilars market. “Of all the adalimumab biosimilars, Cyltezo is of note due to the company taking the extra and uncommon step of showing interchangeability to Humira,” highlighted Adeleke Badejo, Senior Analyst of Immunology at GlobalData.

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Outsourcing Pharma

AUGUST 4, 2023

Scientists at a major US hospital have developed a âcancer-killing pillâ that appears to âannihilateâ solid tumors through targeted chemotherapy.

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Drug Channels

AUGUST 4, 2023

Today’s guest post comes from Jonas Boli, Chief Product Officer at Phil, Inc. Jonas describes the challenges patients face when accessing specialty therapies and explains how patient abandonment affects manufacturers over time. He argues that an effective telemedicine program can help patients via an end-to-end digital experience. To learn more, register for Phil’s free webinar on August 29th at 2 p.m.

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Express Pharma

AUGUST 4, 2023

Biocon Biologics, a subsidiary of Biocon announced several leadership appointments. Rhonda Duffy has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) and will lead Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain Management. She brings over 30-years of experience in the global pharma industry. Dr Sandeep Athalye who has been with Biocon Biologics for over six years as its Chief Medical Officer has been elevated to Chief Development Officer to head CMC, Clinical Development and Medical and Regulatory Affairs.

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Pharma Times

AUGUST 4, 2023

Therapy is a treatment option for adults with severe and moderately severe haemophilia B - News - PharmaTimes

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Express Pharma

AUGUST 4, 2023

Multiple stakeholders have joined hands and want the New Drugs, Cosmetics & Medical Devices Bill to be recalled not only to safeguard the spirit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ call but also to keep India’s preparedness intact to deal with any pandemic like situation in the future. In a joint plea made by the Indian medical device manufacturers, patient interest groups, users and hospitals to Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh L Mandaviya, they have articulated their conce

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Outsourcing Pharma

AUGUST 4, 2023

Risk-based quality management (RBQM) is used to identify and assess risks then finding ways to manage them and is an important part of clincal trials.

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The Pharmacist

AUGUST 4, 2023

NHS England (NHSE) is monitoring the uptake and availability of independent prescribing (IP) training places across the country, it has said. This comes as some courses for September are already full, with some pharmacists completing the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) pathway reporting difficulty in finding places for a September start.

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pharmaphorum

AUGUST 4, 2023

Dosing prompts Novartis to tap Ionis for second Lp(a) drug Phil.

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RX Note

AUGUST 4, 2023

Introduction Time really flies. It has been more than 7 years I graduated from university. Different from old days, contract system is being employed for new generations of provisional registered pharmacists at Malaysia. Permanent positions will only be offered to better performers. Similar to concept in Intro to Community Pharmacy , I am now writing a post addressing few basic questions.

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pharmaphorum

AUGUST 4, 2023

GSK scientists find new way to fight malaria Phil.

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RX Note

AUGUST 4, 2023

Introduction Pharmaceutical care has been defined as medication-related care provided through direct patient contact and intended to improve quality of life. One of the fundamental components will be patient education and counselling. In United States, concerns regarding improper medication use led to mandates requiring pharmacists to provide patient counselling and education (e.g.

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pharmaphorum

AUGUST 4, 2023

Antibody drug conjugates – The time is now Mike.

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Drug Patent Watch

AUGUST 4, 2023

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for ORILISSA Orilissa is a drug marketed by Abbvie Inc and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are six patents… The post New patent for Abbvie Inc drug ORILISSA appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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pharmaphorum

AUGUST 4, 2023

AZ, Sanofi's Beyfortus gets CDC okay for RSV prevention Phil.

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Drug Patent Watch

AUGUST 4, 2023

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for ORIAHNN+%28COPACKAGED%29 Oriahnn (copackaged) is a drug marketed by Abbvie Inc and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are five… The post New patent for Abbvie Inc drug ORIAHNN (COPACKAGED) appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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The Happy PharmD

AUGUST 4, 2023

I was in management for over thirty years in my hospital’s pharmacy department. I made a lot of key decisions. 99% of the time; they were good decisions. However, I’d be the first to admit that I had a few bad ones. When I left my last hospital, I got a job in a career school. I taught students to become pharmacy techs. I was also a career representative that helped students with things like writing resumes and preparing for interviews.

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