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Why this activist is putting her body on the line for Americans with disabilities

STAT

Flanked by her friends as lawmakers debated the future of a 60-year-old health care plan, Latoya Maddox raised her voice, shouting, “No cuts to Medicaid! No cuts to Medicaid!” The chanting, during a meeting of the House Energy and Commerce Committee on May 13, quickly earned her and her fellow disabled activists in the room a rough escort out by Capitol Police.

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Embrace deprescribing and stay curious in complex cases, pharmacists told

The Pharmacist

Practice pharmacists should build deprescribing into routine care, an exclusive event has heard, with delegates encouraged to stay curious, listen to patients and ask the right questions when faced with complex prescribing decisions. Lelly Oboh, consultant pharmacist for older people at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust and overprescribing lead for South East London ICB, […] The post Embrace deprescribing and stay curious in complex cases, pharmacists told appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Regeneron bispecific approved for myeloma; Concentra to buy IGM

BioPharma Dive

Lynozyflic is one of two bispecific antibodies Regeneron hopes will lift its oncology business. Meanwhile, IGM is the latest struggling biotech to agree to a buyout deal from Concentra.

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Texas lab owner pleads not guilty in $290M COVID testing fraud case

Beckers Hospital Review

The owner of two allegedly fraudulent COVID-19 testing labs pleaded not guilty to federal charges connected to what the Justice Department said is a scheme that funneled more than $290 million in federal funds for testing that never occurred. Mahmood Kahn, 36, entered a plea in federal court in Chicago after being arrested in June in Texas, according to the Chicago Tribune.

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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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BREAKING: Pharmacists to staff new neighbourhood health centres

The Pharmacist

Pharmacists will staff the government’s new neighbourhood health centres alongside nurses, doctors, social care workers and others, the Prime Minister has announced. Sir Keir Starmer has this evening set out early details of the highly anticipated 10-year plan for the NHS ahead of its publication in the morning – largely focusing on the government’s ambitions […] The post BREAKING: Pharmacists to staff new neighbourhood health centres appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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GlucoModicum's non-invasive CGM nears first filing

pharmaphorum

Finland's GlucoModicum thinks it is in the lead in the race to bring a non-invasive continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to market.

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Vaccine sales plummet in China, posing a challenge for big pharma: GlobalData

Express Pharma

Multinational pharmaceutical companies (MNCs) are facing significant challenges in China’s vaccine market, as regulatory scrutiny, domestic competition, and changing consumer behaviours disrupt a once-thriving sector. Major players like Merck & Co. and GSK are re-evaluating their strategies in light of these developments, says GlobalData. GlobalData’s Q2 2025 Emerging Market Outsourcing Report reveals that Merck recently reported a 17 per cent decline in sales for its HPV vaccine, Gardasil,

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Shionogi puts up to $600m behind BioVersys antibiotics

pharmaphorum

Shionogi has added to its antibiotics pipeline by taking an option on a preclinical-stage candidate from BioVersys for non-tuberculous mycobacteria.

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Asahi Kasei Pharma starts Phase III study of CIPN prevention therapy

Express Pharma

Asahi Kasei Pharma has started trial drug administration in a Phase III study of ART-123 in Japan (generic name: thrombomodulin alfa; marketed as Recomodulin Injection in Japan) for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) related symptoms. This announcement follows data from earlier Phase I and II studies performed in Japan on the efficacy of ART-123 in relieving patient symptoms without compromising existing treatment plans.

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New passport 'will speed medtech rollout in NHS'

pharmaphorum

The UK has revealed a new 'innovator passport' designed to accelerate the rollout of proven medtech in the NHS.

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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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The Dragon Awakes: Charting the Unstoppable Growth of Chinese Pharmaceuticals in the Global Market

Drug Patent Watch

"The Dragon's Rise: How China's Pharmaceutical Industry is Igniting a Global Revolution In a seismic shift for the global healthcare landscape, China's pharmaceutical industry is roaring to life, with exports projected to reach $143 billion by 2025. But what's behind this unstoppable growth, and what does it mean for the future of medicine?

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Social Media Marketing Strategies Working in Pharma

Pharma Marketing Network

In the digital-first era, social media marketing strategies are reshaping how pharmaceutical companies engage with healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers. These strategies are no longer optional; they are essential. From awareness campaigns to real-time engagement, pharma brands that embrace digital transformation are seeing meaningful results across platforms.

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Connecticut lawmakers urge UConn Health to reduce executive pay

Beckers Hospital Review

Connecticut Republican senators are urging Farmington-based UConn Health to scrutinize executive pay following the academic medical center’s agreement with a union to extend nurse stipends — a reversal of a planned cut that had prompted concern, according to the Hartford Courant. In a statement issued June 28, state Sens. Henri Martin, Heather Somers , Jeff Gordon, MD, and Stephen Harding said that “despite this reversal, UConn Health now has a major staff morale problem in addition

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MHRA alerts pharmacists to PIL error in batch of erythromycin tablets

The Pharmacist

Pharmacists have been advised to make patients aware of incorrect patient information leaflets (PILs) included in one batch of erythromycin tablets. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) said in a notification issued yesterday that it had been informed by Amdipharm UK Ltd that the batch included a ‘superseded’ PIL which is ‘missing important […] The post MHRA alerts pharmacists to PIL error in batch of erythromycin tablets appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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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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HHS, Justice Department form False Claims Act task force

Beckers Hospital Review

The Justice Department and HHS have launched a joint False Claims Act Working Group to intensify efforts at combatting fraud and abuse in the federal healthcare system. The group builds on a long-standing partnership between the agencies in enforcing the False Claims Act (FCA), a tool used to tackle healthcare fraud. Through enhanced collaboration, the DOJ-HHS Working Group aims to streamline and expedite investigations, identify new leads and leverage HHS resources, according to a July 2 news r

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Nymi, Caliber Technologies partner to enable Passwordless Authentication in Pharma Manufacturing

Express Pharma

Nymi, an Innominds company, has announced a strategic partnership with Caliber Technologies to accelerate digital transformation in pharmaceutical manufacturing by enabling passwordless authentication on the shop floor. This collaboration aims to strengthen MES, LIMS, and QMS automation by reducing manual logins and streamlining electronic signatures—key steps in regulated environments where compliance and productivity must go hand in hand.

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CPA recognised at the 2025 Nepal Pharmacists Association Conference

Commonwealth Pharmacists Association

Skip to content Who We Are CPA President & Vice President CPA Council CPA Team Alliances Member Associations Partners Patrons Fellows Strategy Our Impact Join Careers Our Work AMR COVID-19 CPD PharmAid Tools and Resources Latest Events News Blog Publications Support Us Contact Menu Who We Are CPA President & Vice President CPA Council CPA Team Alliances Member Associations Partners Patrons Fellows Strategy Our Impact Join Careers Our Work AMR COVID-19 CPD PharmAid Tools and Resources L

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Carthera receives EMA endorsement for orphan medical device status of SonoCloud

Pharmafile

French biotech company Carthera has announced that its SonoCloud system has been granted orphan medical device status by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) expert panel, becoming one of the first technologies to benefit from the EU’s new pilot programme supporting early access to new medical devices for rare diseases. SonoCloud, an ultrasound-based implant developed to […] The post Carthera receives EMA endorsement for orphan medical device status of SonoCloud appeared first on Pharmafile

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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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FDA Approves Linvoseltamab-Gcpt for Treatment of Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Pharmacy Times

The treatment becomes the first approved BCMAxCD3 bispecific antibody with the potential to achieve biweekly or monthly dosing in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

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Sandoz breaks ground on new European biosimilar plant

European Pharmaceutical Review

Sandoz has begun construction of a new biosimilars production facility in Brnik, Slovenia. The $440 million centre will manufacture injectable sterile products, bringing the company’s total planned and ongoing investment in the country to over $1.1 billion before the end of the decade, by 2029. The new high-tech facility will produce both existing and upcoming biosimilar medicines in Sandoz’s portfolio.

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Sandoz Recalls Cefazolin Due to Mispackaging, Opens Biosimilar Facility in Slovenia

PharmaTech

The company is voluntarily recalling one lot of cefazolin for injection, USP, 1 gram per vial due to customer complaints of the wrong product being included in a carton.

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Surviving a system outage: 4 insights on preparing for a month without technology

Beckers Hospital Review

During a featured session at Becker’s Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting in April, Eli Tarlow, a healthcare strategist and director with the tech firm CDW, took the stage to confront a sobering reality: health systems must be prepared to deliver care without technology — for as long as a month. Drawing on experience from CIO roles and recent health system outages, Mr.

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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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Acadia CEO sets sights on ‘much more assertive’ deals to invigorate pipeline

BioPharma Dive

Industry veteran Catherine Owen Adams expects external innovation will be key to getting the brain-focused drug developer to “the next level.

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Multi-Indication Drug Branding in Today’s Pharmaceutical Industry

Pharmaceutical Commerce

As drug development increasingly targets multiple indications, pharma companies must make strategic branding decisions—balancing regulatory requirements, market dynamics, and patient safety—to choose between single-brand or multi-brand approaches.

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Piramal Pharma Holds Groundbreaking at Kentucky Facility, Part of $90 Million Investment Plan

PharmaTech

The expansion of the Kentucky site accounts for $80 million of the announced investment, with the remaining money earmarked for facilities in Michigan.

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Health system margins still at 1%, drug expenses soar

Beckers Hospital Review

Hospital and health system margins have stabilized for the moment, but a variety of factors could change that in coming months. Data from Strata Decision Technology , which gathers information monthly from more than 1,600 hospitals, found health system operating margins were around 1% for the fifth consecutive month in May while hospital margins grew by less than 1%.

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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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Study Links Specific Hormone Therapies to Breast Cancer Risk in Younger Women

Pharmacy Times

Research reveals a link between estrogen plus progestin hormone therapy and increased breast cancer risk in young women, urging personalized treatment approaches.

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Sutter’s CEO outlines its billion-dollar expansion and what’s next

Beckers Hospital Review

Sutter Health is doubling down on its growth strategy, with a focus on expanding access and attracting more physicians to California. Headquartered in Northern California, with executive offices in Sacramento and Emeryville, the health system ‘s 57,000 staff and clinicians and 12,000 affiliated physicians provide care to more than 3.5 million Californians.

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Formycon, Bio Usawa to introduce ophthalmic medicine in Sub-Saharan Africa

Pharmaceutical Business Review

Bioeq is also the exclusive holder of the global commercialisation rights for the medicine, Formycon’s biosimilar candidate for Lucentis (ranibizumab). This agreement allows Bio Usawa to register and commercialise FYB201 as BioUcenta in Sub-Saharan Africa. The medicine is developed by Bioeq, a joint venture (JV) between Formycon and Polpharma Biologics Group and is currently available in 21 nations.

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‘Big success’: UI Health Care connects 9 hospitals to Epic

Beckers Hospital Review

Iowa City-based University of Iowa Health Care has been extending Epic to other hospitals across the state to increase access to the EHR. Through Epic’s Community Connect program, UI Health Care has helped nine critical access hospitals in Iowa get on its EHR over the past decade-plus. “Not only would Epic be pretty unattainable from a contracting perspective for each site individually, but the technical support that’s needed to run Epic easily overwhelms what a small rural hos

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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.