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STAT+: Congress gives doctors Medicare pay bump, sets up December fight in new funding package

STAT

WASHINGTON — Doctors will get a 1.68% pay hike in Medicare starting March 9 under a deal struck over the weekend to fund part of the government. The pay bump is among multiple Medicare payment policies that now will run until the end of December. That year-end deadline lines up with the expiration of telehealth pay policies , setting the stage for a large health legislative package and giving Congress another shot at aligning hospital and doctor office payments and reforming the business

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Keeping Your Company’s Federal Contracting Options Safe in the Face of Pending BIOSECURE Act Legislation

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

By Steven J. Gonzalez & JP Ellison — The most recent version of the BIOSECURE Act (the “Act”) was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives ( H.B. 7085 ) and Senate ( S.B. 3558 ) on January 25, 2024. This proposed legislation should be of interest to any biotechnology companies that want to do business with the federal government in the future.

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DKSH signs distribution pact with Lactalis in Asia and Europe

Express Pharma

DKSH has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Lactalis, a leading manufacturer of lactose for the pharma industry, in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Portugal, and Spain. DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials will provide business development, marketing, sales, logistics, and distribution services for Lactalis’ pharma grade lactose for customers producing Finished Dosage Forms (FDFs), including tablets, pills, capsules, liquid solutions, among others in these key markets

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RNA therapy firm Avidity files $400m placement

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Avidity Biosciences files $400m private placement as it prepares for phase 3 trial of lead antibody oligonucleotide conjugate AOC 1001 in rare disease DM1

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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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The LDT Rule Takes Another Step to Finalization — and a Likely Lawsuit

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

By Jeffrey N. Gibbs & Allyson B. Mullen — FDA’s proposed rule to regulate laboratory developed tests (LDTs) as devices took one more step towards being finalized – and to a likely judicial showdown. On March 1, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) received the draft final LDT rule for review ( here ). The LDT rule has moved forward with astonishing speed, advancing from the release of the proposed rule on October 3, 2023 to OMB in less than five months.

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Judge knocks back AstraZeneca’s IRA challenge

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Federal judge rules against AstraZeneca in lawsuit challenging Medicare drug pricing negotiation under the Inflation Reduction Act

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Evaluating Performance | Case Study

PharmaState Academy

CASE STUDY Unveiling Sales Excellence Evaluating Regional Performance in the Pharma Industry Table of Contents Case Study Introduction: In the fiercely competitive pharmaceutical industry, understanding regional sales performance is critical for success. Identifying top-performing regions and areas for improvement empowers sales teams to refine their strategies and drive growth.

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Raynaud Phenomenon

RX Note

Introduction Raynaud phenomenon is a common condition that is triggered by exposure to cold and/or stress , leading to vasospasm in the extremities (most commonly in the fingers and/or toes). The vasospasm causes the skin to turn white and then blue, which is followed by painful swelling when the affected areas warm and can result in amputation in severe cases.

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Assessing the ROI | Case Study

PharmaState Academy

CASE STUDY Deciphering the Impact Analyzing ROI of Promotional Campaigns in the Pharma Industry Table of Contents Case Study The Rationale for the Selection of Cases: The selection of multiple cases within India’s pharmaceutical market allows for a comprehensive analysis of promotional campaign effectiveness across diverse regions, product categories, and target audiences.

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Myasthenia Gravis

RX Note

Introduction Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease that attacks the connections between nerves and muscles, resulting in weakness in skeletal muscles (e.g. muscles that control the eyes, face, neck and limbs). In most cases, the immune system targets the acetylcholine (ACh) receptor (less commonly the muscle-specific tyrosine kinase MuSK). Most often in females aged 10 to 30 years and males aged 50 to 70 years.

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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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Monitoring Market Dynamics | Case Study

PharmaState Academy

CASE STUDY Staying Ahead of the Curve Monitoring Competitor Activities and Market Dynamics in the Pharma Industry Table of Contents Case Study Introduction: In the dynamic and competitive landscape of the pharmaceutical industry, staying informed about competitor activities and market dynamics is crucial for sales success. This case study explores the process of conducting SWOT analysis and market research to proactively adapt sales strategies and maintain a competitive edge.

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Top 5 Antihypertensive Drug Interactions

Med Ed 101

Blood pressure medications are commonly used in practice. You should know some of the major interactions with these medications. In this blog post, I will lay out my top 5 antihypertensive drug interactions and also share some information on how these interactions can affect our patients. Hyperkalemia Risk ACEIs and ARBs are atop the list […] The post Top 5 Antihypertensive Drug Interactions appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Analyzing Market Data | Case Study

PharmaState Academy

CASE STUDY Comparative Analysis of Analytical Strategies in Pharmaceutical Sales Insights from Diverse Organizational Contexts Table of Contents Case Descriptions Previous slide Next slide Scenario: As the leader of the sales team at ABCx Pharma, you’re constantly seeking ways to boost revenue and strengthen relationships with existing customers.

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CPHI North America: May 7–9, 2024

PharmaTech

CPHI North America is a three-day event offering opportunities to learn, innovate, and network in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Forecasting Sales Trends | Case Study

PharmaState Academy

CASE STUDY Mastering Seasonal Sales Analyzing Demand Fluctuations for Cold and Flu Medications Table of Contents Case Study Context and Background: Seasonal products like cold and flu medications pose unique challenges for sales teams in the pharma industry. The demand for these products fluctuates significantly based on factors such as weather conditions, holiday seasons, and the prevalence of seasonal illnesses.

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Endometriosis

RX Note

Introduction Endometriosis is a common gynaecologic condition that affects females during their reproductive years, defined as the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus. Clinically, endometriosis can cause several symptoms with the most common being dysmenorrhea , chronic pelvic pain, dyspareunia and infertility. However, a patient can remain asymptomatic.

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6th Annual Treg-Directed Therapies Summit: May 21–23, 2024

PharmaTech

The 6th Treg-Directed Therapies Summit will feature leading industry and academic experts in the Treg therapy field.

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Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Ukraine?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the drugs with the most patents in Ukraine. Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent office) where patent protection is desired.… The post Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Ukraine? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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What is cross contamination in pharmaceutical industry

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What is cross contamination in pharmaceutical industry Pharmaceuticals quality assurance & validation procedures GMPSOP %title% Prev PREVIOUS POST What’s cross-contamination? You should not be unfamiliar with it if you know how pharmaceutical facilities operate. Cross contamination in pharmaceutical industry is a serious issue which can affect the quality and safety of drugs.