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JANUARY 18, 2025

A recent Nature Medicine research report is sounding an alarm. The risk of developing dementia by the age of 95 is 42%. The finding that the risk of dementia increases with age is well described. What’s new and startling about this result is the number. It’s double prior estimates. The investigator team, led by researchers at New York University and funded by the National Institutes of Health, reported even higher risk estimates for women, people who self-report Black racial identi

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JANUARY 10, 2025

A 3-month-old male with no past medical history was brought to the emergency department for evaluation of newly asymmetric pupils. The infant appeared to be asymptomatic per parents, without any behavior changes or associated symptoms noted. The patients mother noticed her sons left pupil was dilated and unresponsive to light the morning of presentation.

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The Pharmacist

JANUARY 10, 2025

EXCLUSIVEJust 31% of community pharmacists see themselves working in either a salaried or contractor community pharmacy role in five years' time, our snapshot survey has suggested. And 16% think they will no longer be working in pharmacy at all, while 23% think they will be retired. Almost 250 pharmacists working in general practice or community […] The post Just one in three community pharmacists see long-term future in sector appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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ID Stewardship

JANUARY 8, 2025

In this article, five key skills for pharmacy residents are identified and discussed. Authored by:Asma Alamri, Pharm.D. &Huda Almalki, Pharm.D. Post-Graduate Year-1Pharmacy Residents, Taif Health Cluster, Saudi Arabia Mentored by: Sameer Alzaidi, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP, AAHIVP System-Wide Post-Graduate Year-1Pharmacy Residency Program Director, Taif Health Cluster, Saudi Arabia UNDER CONSTRUCTION Article Posted January 2024 According to the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP a reside

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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.

European Pharmaceutical Review

JANUARY 3, 2025

Researchers have developed a high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method that enables accurate determination and precise impurity analysis of the adrenergic -receptor blocker Carvedilol. Carvedilol is commonly used drug to treat cardiovascular diseases , Yuan et al. explained. While there are a variety of methods that can detect and quantify carvedilol, these methods often have limitations in terms of sensitivity, selectivity, or the ability to simultaneously quantify carvedilol and its

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PharmaVoice

JANUARY 6, 2025

How regulators could hit PBMs from multiple sides in the coming year.

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JANUARY 29, 2025

As interview season wraps up, medical students across the country are preparing their rank lists for the upcoming Match. EM Match Advice podcast host, Dr. Sara Krzyzaniak (Stanford EM Program Director) recently sat down with Dr. Melissa Parsons (University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville EM Program Director), to discuss the match process from both program and applicant perspectives.

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The Pharmacist

JANUARY 8, 2025

Continued delays to the community pharmacy contract for 2024/25 may leave pharmacies with 'little choice' but to withdraw services from patients, the chair of the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has warned. With negotiations still yet to recommence more than nine months after the pharmacy contract was due to begin, the NPA has warned that some […] The post NPA ramps up collective action threat as pharmacy contract delays continue appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Express Pharma

JANUARY 10, 2025

Supply chain management used to be simpleor at least it seemed that way. You produced goods, stored them, and shipped them out, hoping everything stayed on track. But today, the pharmaceutical supply chain has transformed and become more complex. Its no longer just about moving products; its about resilience, sustainability, and delivering life-changing medicines to patients when they need them most.

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European Pharmaceutical Review

JANUARY 7, 2025

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has for the first time, issued draft guidance on using artificial intelligence (AI) intended to support a regulatory decision about a drug or biological product. The guidelines address the safety, effectiveness or quality of these medicines. FDA has previously published a discussion paper that was produced to inform its guidance on AI in pharmaceutical drug development.

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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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PharmaVoice

JANUARY 2, 2025

A handful of innovative startups are scrambling to gain a foothold as technology improves at a rapid clip.

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JANUARY 29, 2025

By its name and nature, heart failure doesn’t have a good outlook. The progressive disease is diagnosed when the heart is no longer able to pump blood and oxygen throughout the body as well as it should, limiting daily activities and lifespan. Medications have improved at easing its symptoms, including obesity drugs that appear to work by reducing weight and fat, but researchers have long sought a more direct  repair of heart failure’s damage.

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ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

JANUARY 6, 2025

A 32 year-old male with PMH significant for opioid use disorder, a prior admission in 2021 for left-sided empyema s/p thoracotomy and decortication, gas bacteremia, and tricuspid endocarditis presented for a left leg wound. The patient reported a wound to his left leg that had become larger over the past 5 months. The pain worsened today, prompting him to come to the emergency department for evaluation.

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The Pharmacist

JANUARY 17, 2025

Fresh concerns have been raised around the 'serious, unintended consequences' that ongoing pharmacy closures could have on patients following new analysis on the situation. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has today revealed 222 pharmacies closed permanently in 2024 the second highest annual closure rate on record and second only to the previous year.

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Express Pharma

JANUARY 7, 2025

The 3rd edition of Pharma Live Expo & Summit will be held from April 17 to 19, 2025, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. Organised by ICEXPO Consults in collaboration with the Indian Drug Manufacturers Association (IDMA), the event is supported by, Federation of Pharmaceutical and Allied Products Merchant Exports (FPME) & Federation of Pharma Entrepreneurs (FOPE) along with key industry stakeholders.

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The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

JANUARY 4, 2025

Danish drug company gave money for Google ads to promote weight loss services and received data on web traffic and prescriptions The Danish drug company Novo Nordisk provided hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of sponsorship to pharmacies including Boots and Lloyds as it sought to boost sales of its slimming drugs in Britain, the Observer can reveal.

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PharmaVoice

JANUARY 14, 2025

Merck looks ahead with an array of cardiometabolic, immunology, neuroscience and ophthalmology pipelines.

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JANUARY 28, 2025

WASHINGTON — A new memo from the White House budget office indicates that Medicaid payments should not be affected by a pause on some federal grants. States, though, on Tuesday were reporting difficulties accessing Medicaid payment portals. “Mandatory programs like Medicaid and SNAP will continue without pause,” the White House Office of Management and Budget stated in a two-page memo sent to Capitol Hill Tuesday.

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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.

Med Ed 101

JANUARY 1, 2025

I’ve compiled this YouTube video to help candidates best prepare for their 2025 BCPS pharmacy exam. Pass rates continue to be in the 60% range so it is difficult to pass this exam. There are significant changes this year in the 2025 BCPS Exam compared to last spring. The content outline has shifted significantly. Here […] The post 2025 BCPS Pharmacy Exam – What You Need To Know appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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The Pharmacist

JANUARY 10, 2025

The government has responded to recommendations made by a parliamentary committee's report on pharmacy in May. Writing in response to the report, pharmacy minister Stephen Kinnock said he recognised 'that there is still much more to be done' to support the sector, and pledged to 'make further progress' to expand the role of pharmacy professionals […] The post BREAKING: Government 'partially accepts' pharmacy funding recommendations appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Express Pharma

JANUARY 10, 2025

Udit Agarwal, CEO & Founder, TrackOlap explains that from real-time location monitoring and automated attendance tracking to route optimisation and compliance assurance, GPS technology offers multifaceted benefits that enhance efficiency, accountability, and client satisfaction In pharma sales, effective employee management is critical for ensuring business success and fostering strong client relationships.

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Drug Channels

JANUARY 22, 2025

For 2025, the three largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs)Caremark (CVS Health), Express Scripts (Cigna), and Optum Rx (United Health Group)have again each excluded hundreds of drugs from their standard formularies. You can find our updated counting below. As youll see below, the combination of formulary exclusion and private labels is creating an increasingly confusing and crowded biosimilar marketplace.

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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.

PharmaVoice

JANUARY 27, 2025

Coya Therapeutics is entering into a phase 2b study for its ALS, and the biotech’s CEO believes it’s on the cusp of a game changer.

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JANUARY 14, 2025

For the second time in less than a year, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission released a highly critical report of pharmacy benefit managers, which play a crucial but opaque role in the pharmaceutical supply chain. And the findings may provide further impetus for legislative action to curb practices that critics say contribute to the rising cost of prescription drugs.

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Med Ed 101

JANUARY 12, 2025

Treating patients with type II diabetes often requires an array of medications to control blood sugar and manage various comorbidities. Understanding possible drug-drug and drug-disease interactions between medications is extremely important for optimizing medication therapy, preventing adverse effects, and overall improving patient outcomes in diabetes patients.

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The Pharmacist

JANUARY 2, 2025

More than 50 pharmacies have closed in the last three years despite being given despite special protection funding from the government under the Pharmacy Access Scheme. This represents 4% of the 1,444 pharmacies eligible to claim funding under the scheme set up to 'capture the pharmacies that are most important for patient access, those […] The post More than 50 Access Scheme pharmacies have closed since 2022, NPA claims appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Express Pharma

JANUARY 17, 2025

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) recently announced the acquisition of Intra-Cellular Therapies, a biopharmaceutical company specialising in the development of treatments targeting complex psychiatric and neurological disorders. The deal is the biggest biotech M&A transaction since 2023. As part of the acquisition, J&J will obtain Intra-Cellulars extensive neurology portfolio, which will allow them to grow its market share in major indications such as schizophrenia, agitation and psychosi

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Drug Patent Watch

JANUARY 7, 2025

Generic drugs play a crucial role in providing affordable medication options to patients. However, many individuals still harbor misconceptions and doubts about the efficacy and safety of generic alternatives. As healthcare professionals, it’s our responsibility to educate patients about generic drugs and empower them to make informed decisions about their treatment options.

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PharmaVoice

JANUARY 9, 2025

Candel Therapeutics’ CEO had to prioritize a phase 3 program amid layoffs and cuts, and an end-of-year clinical success was the redemption he was looking for.

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JANUARY 8, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO — Next week brings the return of the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, and with it another fabled opportunity for companies in the industry to court possible mergers, acquisitions, and licensing deals. This year, there will be even greater pressure to make a good match, as the pharmaceutical industry, which drives more than $1 trillion in economic activity and thousands of jobs, faces one of the largest patent cliffs in recent history.

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