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Here is how we know that vaccines do not cause autism

STAT

Vaccines do not cause autism. You’ve almost certainly read that before — probably hundreds of times. But many people do not believe it, perhaps because too often it is repeated without a real explanation of how we know that. So here is an attempt to offer that explanation.

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The Pharmacist’s senior reporter crowned ‘Pharmacy Writer of the Year’

The Pharmacist

The Pharmacists senior reporter Joanna Robertson has been crowned Pharmacy Writer of the Year during Avicennas annual media awards. Judges praised Joanna for her work in highlighting the challenges faced within community pharmacy and for the incredible speed in which she gets the latest news to the sector. The awards hosted by Avicenna at […] The post The Pharmacists senior reporter crowned Pharmacy Writer of the Year appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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The disappearing federal data

STAT

Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds.  Sign up here. Good morning! There’s a lot going on. As a reminder, you can submit comments and news tips to STAT on our site , or to any reporter via email, social media, or Signal. (I’m theresagaff.96 there.

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Akums launches Dapagliflozin + Pioglitazone tablets for type 2 diabetes

Express Pharma

Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals has launched Dapagliflozin + Pioglitazone tablets, a combination therapy for the management of type 2 diabetes. Approved by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), this formulation is designed to address challenges associated with conventional diabetes treatments. Dapagliflozin, a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor, facilitates glucose excretion through urine while offering additional benefits related to cardiovascular and renal health.

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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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A new, non-opioid pain drug is here. Getting it to patients could be agony.

PharmaVoice

After decades of research, Vertex Pharmaceuticals now has an approved pain medication. Can one of the world’s most powerful biotechs contend with a healthcare system that’s long favored opioids?

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Sun Pharma appoints Aalok Shanghvi as Chief Operating Officer

Express Pharma

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has appointed Aalok Shanghvi as its Chief Operating Officer (COO). The company announced the designation under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Shanghvi has been with Sun Pharma since 2006, holding various roles across marketing, research and development (R&D), project management, procurement, and communications.

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Shares of psychedelics biotech nearly double on depression data

BioPharma Dive

The small, Ireland-based company GH Research said its inhaled version of mebufotenin — a molecular cousin to psilocybin — was fast and effective in a treatment-resistant depression trial.

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CHMP recommends SC Rybrevant for EGFR-mutated NSCLC patients

Pharma Times

Positive opinion issued for marketing authorisation extension

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Pfizer drug acquired in $11B buyout confirms benefit in colon cancer

BioPharma Dive

The results could sway U.S. regulators to convert Braftovi’s accelerated clearance in colorectal tumors into a full approval — boosting an oncology portfolio Pfizer is looking to for revenue growth.

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Sanofi’s Sarclisa combo approved in China for multiple myeloma

Pharmaceutical Technology

Sanofi has received Chinas NMPA approval for the use of Sarclisa, combined with a standard-of-care regimen, for treating adults with NDMM.

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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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Is 2025 the Chinese Year of BioPharma?

BioPharma Dive

China is now a dealmaking hot spot for firms seeking next-generation innovation. What will 2025 hold?

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MHRA seeks input on new regulatory guidance for cancer vaccines

Pharmaceutical Technology

The proposed guidance aims to provide a framework for the approval of personalised mRNA-based cancer vaccines.

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UK online pharmacies face stricter rules for sales of weight-loss jabs

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

Regulators to tighten up criteria after concerns over inappropriate private prescriptions of popular drugs Access to weight-loss jabs through online pharmacies is to be tightened up as part of a crackdown on inappropriate prescriptions although some experts say even more must be done. Weight-loss injections such as Wegovy, which contains the drug semaglutide, and Mounjaro, which contains the drug tirzepatide, have boomed in popularity after trials showed they can help people lose significant am

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Alvogen Recalls Fentanyl Transdermal System

PharmaTech

The company is recalling one lot of Fentanyl Transdermal System 25 mcg/h transdermal patches because of possible multi-stacking of patches.

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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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Pfizer’s colon cancer combo approval further supported by Phase III win

Pharmaceutical Technology

The colon cancer BRAFF mutation study is one of the first to be initiated under the FDAs Project FrontRunner.

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Gene therapy may be "one shot stop" for rare bone disease

World Pharma News

For the last 10 years, the only effective treatment for hypophosphatasia (HPP) has been an enzyme replacement therapy that must be delivered by injection three-to-six times each week. "It's been a tremendous success and has proven to be a lifesaving treatment," said Jos Luis Milln, PhD, professor in the Human Genetics Program at Sanford Burnham Prebys.

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Sanofi kicks off share buyback plan with $3bn L’Oréal stake purchase

Pharmaceutical Technology

L'Oral is selling nearly 30 million shares in Sanofi, decreasing its stake in the drugmaker from 9.4% to 7.2%.

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Bayer files finerenone in EU for heart failure

pharmaphorum

Bayer has filed its mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist finerenone as a treatment heart failure in the EU, but can it meet blockbuster sales hopes?

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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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AdvanCell raises $112m as radiopharma buzz continues

Pharmaceutical Technology

AdvanCells lead candidate ADVC001 is being evaluated in a Phase I/II dose escalation clinical trial.

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Pharma Pulse 2/3/25: Why Frontline Sales Will Continue to Lead to Long-term Career Success, Gene Therapy’s Pipeline Has a Steady Flow & more

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The latest news for pharma industry insiders.

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Celltrion’s Avtozma receives FDA approval for multiple conditions

Pharmaceutical Technology

The FDA has granted approval for Celltrion's Avtozma in both IV and SC formulations as Actemra biosimilar for treating several conditions.

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Analyzing Supply Chain Complexities

Pharmaceutical Commerce

In the second part of his video interview with Pharma Commerce Editor Nicholas Saraceno, Alex Guillen, global pharma and life sciences director at Tive, describes the highlights of a recent pharma supply chain security and visibility report that his company released.

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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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ViiV Healthcare and J&J’s adolescent HIV-1 combo gains EC authorisation

Pharmaceutical Technology

The EC has authorised the use of ViiV Healthcares Vocabria plus Rekambys from J&J for treating adolescents with HIV-1.

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Flu, RSV, COVID-19, and More: Updates on the 2025 Respiratory Virus Landscape

Pharmacy Times

Rising seasonal viruses and emerging concerns emphasize the need for public awareness and prevention.

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Chronic Care Management (CCM): Revolutionizing U.S. Healthcare in 2025

PharmD Live

As the U.S. healthcare landscape faces an ever-growing burden from chronic diseases, the need for effective, coordinated care has never been more urgent. In response, Medicares Chronic Care Management (CCM) program is driving significant change by offering a patient-centered, proactive approach to managing chronic conditions. This initiative is not just reshaping patient outcomesit’s reshaping the entire healthcare ecosystem.

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Novo Nordisk Announces Topline Results for Amycretin as Potential Obesity, Overweight Treatment

Pharmacy Times

The phase 1b/2a results show the potential of amycretin, a unimolecular glucagon-like peptide-1 and amylin receptor agonist.

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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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7 Signs It’s Time to Quit Your Pharmacy Job (And 3 Steps to Find Something Better)

The Happy PharmD

Look, Ive worked with thousands of pharmacistsand Im going to tell you something that might surprise you. Quitting isnt always the answerbut sometimes, it absolutely is. In this article, Ill share seven key red flags that might signal it’s time to leave your pharmacy job. And then, Ill give you three strategic action steps to consider, so you can make a plan and potentially find something better.

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People-focused cancer care demands policy support

Pharmaceutical Technology

On World Cancer Day, tackling barriers in equitable care requires not only policy action, but a shift in how cancer is examined.

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Trescal Acquires Facility Monitoring Systems to Bolster UK Contamination Control Services Market

PharmaTech

While FMS has specialized in the design, installation, and maintenance of environmental monitoring systems, Trescals focus has been on calibration and metrology services.

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People-focused care demands policy support

Pharmaceutical Technology

On World Cancer Day, tackling barriers in equitable cancer care requires not only policy action, but a shift in how cancer is examined.

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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.