The Pharmacist
JULY 26, 2023
With many staff across primary care entitled to a pay uplift, The Pharmacist takes a look at how recent pay deals will impact pharmacists working in general practice and Primary Care Networks (PCNs). 6% uplift for salaried practice staff – at employer discretion This month, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) announced a […] The post Are practice-based pharmacists entitled to a pay rise?
STAT
JULY 28, 2023
A new Netflix TV show about the origins and consequences of the opioid epidemic is coming to the small screen. The show, “Painkiller,” is a fictional story based on real events that transpired around the Sackler family, Purdue Pharma, and the marketing and distribution of their drug, OxyContin. It adds to the growing list of television shows and movies around America’s opioid crisis, including Netflix’s own “The Pharmacist,” Hulu’s “Dopesic
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ALiEM - Pharm Pearls
JULY 22, 2023
You have a severely dehydrated patient with a peripheral IV line, requiring urgent fluid resuscitation. However, the crystalloid fluids are not flowing freely. Multiple attempts were made to place this line with the latest having a flash of blood return and a smoothly flowing saline flush. You can not seem to find your pressure infusion cuff to squeeze the IV bag and accelerate fluid administration.
PharmaVoice
JULY 24, 2023
Amid a wave of neuro R&D, scientists are taking an Alzheimer’s-like approach to developing the first disease-modifying treatments for Parkinson’s.
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.
BioPharma Dive
JULY 28, 2023
The British pharma is deepening its investment in genetic medicine through a deal for a group of Pfizer’s gene therapy delivery tools, while the New York giant cuts back.
STAT
JULY 27, 2023
For many Americans, the warmer spring and summer months bring backyard barbecues and scenic hikes — along with a chorus of cicadas, mosquitoes galore, and hypervigilant self-checks for ticks. Often, insect bites only cause mild discomfort but new reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warn that a food allergy caused by ticks is on the rise in the U.S.
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PharmaVoice
JULY 28, 2023
Head honchos at the biggest pharma companies reporting second-quarter earnings dig into the topics du jour.
BioPharma Dive
JULY 27, 2023
GSK expects its respiratory syncytial virus vaccine will be a multibillion dollar product. But at the beginning it’s predicting a slower launch than for its fast-selling shingles shot.
STAT
JULY 27, 2023
The handling of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s abrupt medical issue this week is raising concerns among medical experts that the event sent a potentially dangerous public-health message — that when someone experiences an episode with symptoms like McConnell’s, they can simply return to work as though nothing had happened.
Pharma Marketing Network
JULY 25, 2023
In today’s digital world, partnering with a competent and reliable digital marketing agency is crucial for businesses seeking to enhance their online presence, reach their target audience, and achieve their marketing goals. However, with countless agencies available, it can be overwhelming to find the right one that aligns with your business objectives.
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The Pharmacist
JULY 24, 2023
Ramped up support to help smokers quit, including the prescribing of vapes, could see the UK’s smoking rate halve within the next five to 10 years, a new report has suggested. Meanwhile, the implementation of a sugar and salt reformulation tax, as well as efforts to make healthy foods more affordable and a mandatory calorie […] The post Increased support and vape use could see three million fewer smokers in UK appeared first on The Pharmacist.
BioPharma Dive
JULY 24, 2023
Treatment with magrolimab proved ineffective in a Phase 3 study in myelodysplastic syndrome, adding to doubts about so-called CD47 inhibitors as well as Gilead’s deal strategy.
STAT
JULY 28, 2023
Canan Dagdeviren has dedicated her career to creating tools that can capture data from every nook and cranny of the human body. An electrode that reads brain signals in Parkinson’s patients. A tattoo-like patch to detect skin cancer. And now, a bra containing a flexible ultrasound that could one day be used to more comfortably screen for breast cancer.
Pharma Marketing Network
JULY 27, 2023
Developing strong and meaningful relationships with Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) is vital for healthcare organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and medical device manufacturers alike. These partnerships not only improve patient outcomes but also foster mutual trust and collaboration. In this blog, we will explore five effective strategies to enhance your relationship-building efforts with HCPs and ultimately achieve better healthcare outcomes.
Med Ed 101
JULY 23, 2023
I have received emails from pharmacists regarding board certification and inevitably, I get quite a few people looking for guidance on where to go next after they recently found out they failed their pharmacist board certification exam. We all face failures in life and it is natural to be sad. Make sure you really try […] The post You’ve Failed Your Pharmacist Board Certification Exam…Now What?
BioPharma Dive
JULY 27, 2023
The results showed that enrollees who’d already lost weight after diet and exercise shed pounds after receiving Mounjaro, while those who stopped treatment gained weight back.
STAT
JULY 26, 2023
For 15 years, orthopedic surgeon Charles S. Day has been working to highlight the striking lack of diversity in his field, publishing studies showing orthopedics had the fewest Black, Hispanic, and female residents of any surgical specialty. Day himself is Asian American, a group that’s abundant in medicine. But as he dug further, his datasets and personal experiences began to collide.
Pharma Marketing Network
JULY 25, 2023
Ads Manager is a powerful platform that can help pharma companies reach their target audience and achieve their marketing goals. One of the ways to do this is to customize your audience. This means targeting your ads to people who are most likely to be interested in your products or services. Here are some tips for customizing your audience in Ads Manager for the pharma industry: Use demographics: You can target your ads based on demographics, such as age, gender, location, and interests.
Drug Patent Watch
JULY 27, 2023
Here’s a summary of a new article that used DrugPatentWatch data: NIH Funding for Patents That Contribute to Market Exclusivity of Drugs Approved 2010–2019 and the Public Interest Protections of… The post DrugPatentWatch reveals NIH funding for patents appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
BioPharma Dive
JULY 27, 2023
The pharma said its latest shot, which covers 21 strains of bacteria, cleared two Phase 3 trials and in some cases spurred a stronger immune response than Pfizer’s Prevnar 20.
STAT
JULY 25, 2023
Everyone knows that the United States is the only high-income country without universal health insurance. According to the standard narrative, this is the inevitable result of U.S. exceptionalism — our different values, culture, and institutions. Not so. The impetus for universal coverage is as strong in the United States as in any other country.
Pharma Marketing Network
JULY 26, 2023
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plays a critical role in regulating the pharmaceutical industry and ensuring that medications and medical devices marketed to the public are safe, effective, and appropriately labeled. One of the FDA’s enforcement mechanisms is the issuance of marketing violation letters to pharmaceutical companies found in violation of advertising and promotion regulations.
Drug Patent Watch
JULY 25, 2023
In a recent article published by IAM Magazine, titled “Why Pharma Companies Should File Patents Later In The R&D Process,” Alexander R. Trimble, PhD, a prominent patent attorney, explores the… The post Filing Strategies for Maximizing Pharma Patents appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
BioPharma Dive
JULY 24, 2023
The Swiss pharma company is the latest large drugmaker to invest big in an experimental heart treatment, after years of prioritizing medicines for cancer and immune diseases.
STAT
JULY 26, 2023
The new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Mandy Cohen, is only two weeks into her new job. But already she hears the clock ticking. If all goes well, Cohen — the successor to Rochelle Walensky, who stepped down at the end of June — will have about 18 months at the helm of the world’s premier public health agency before the next U.S. president is sworn in.
European Pharmaceutical Review
JULY 25, 2023
Axatilimab, an anti-CSF-1R antibody to treat chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) has, in a pivotal Phase II trial, demonstrated overall response rates (ORR) of 74 percent, 67 percent and 50 percent, within the first six months of treatment. “[It] is the first investigational chronic GVHD treatment to target inflammation and fibrosis through the inhibition of disease associated macrophages,” stated Michael A Metzger, Chief Executive Officer of Syndax Pharmaceuticals.
Drug Patent Watch
JULY 28, 2023
A review article in the Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences analyzes the trends in drug repurposing through the 505(b)(2) pathway, as approved by the USFDA from 2010 to 2020. The study… The post Review of 505(b)(2) Drug Products Approved by USFDA from 2010 to 2020: A Focus on Intellectual Property and Regulatory Considerations appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
Pharma Marketing Network
JULY 25, 2023
Google Ads is a great way to reach a wider audience for your pharma business. However, if you want to get the most out of your Google Ads campaigns, you need to optimize them for SEO. Here are some tips on how to increase SEO on Google Ads for the pharma industry: Use relevant keywords: When you’re creating your Google Ads campaigns, make sure to use relevant keywords.
STAT
JULY 24, 2023
WILLOWBROOK, Calif. — In this neighborhood just north of Compton, Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital catches the light. Tall, sleek, all windows and silver finish, the hospital sits as a kind of promise to South Los Angeles. Not long ago, there was another hospital on the same property. Similar name, too: Martin Luther King Jr./Drew Medical Center.
Pharma Times
JULY 25, 2023
The company will utilise Qureight’s AI technology to undergo studies across a variety of complex lung diseases - News - PharmaTimes
BioPharma Dive
JULY 28, 2023
The deal is a major bet by Biogen and its new CEO Chris Viehbacher, who’s reorganized R&D, cut costs and laid off staff since becoming company head last year.
PharmExec
JULY 26, 2023
As we approach the one-year anniversary of the IRA being signed into law, questions remain about how the new law will reverberate changes across the biopharma industry.
STAT
JULY 24, 2023
A new lawsuit accuses Cigna of using an algorithm to automatically deny claims in bulk instead of individually reviewing each case, putting patients on the hook for bills the health insurer otherwise would have paid. The complaint filed Monday in the Northern District of California says Cigna uses a system called PXDX to identify discrepancies between diagnoses and the tests and services it covers for those ailments.
Pharma Marketing Network
JULY 25, 2023
Traditionally, pharmaceutical companies have relied on demographics to target their marketing efforts. This means that they have focused on reaching consumers based on factors such as age, gender, income, and location. While demographics can be a useful starting point, they are not always enough to create effective marketing campaigns. This is because consumers are not just defined by their demographics.
The Pharmacist
JULY 28, 2023
The government has proposed updates to a scheme controlling the cost of branded medicines that it says will help protect medicines supply and keep prices competitive. It has launched a consultation on the statutory scheme to control the cost of branded health service medicines. But the body representing the pharmaceutical industry has criticised the proposals. […] The post Will proposed updates to statutory branded medicines pricing scheme help protect medicine supply?
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