The Pharmacist

MARCH 5, 2025

The adoption of pharmacists in general practice has resulted in improvements in prescribing quality, according to a recent study. Theresearch, by the University of Manchester, looked at the differences in prescribing indicators in general practices with and without pharmacists between September 2015 and December 2019. During this period, the proportion of practices employing a pharmacist […] The post Pharmacists in general practice improve prescribing quality, study finds appeared first on

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MARCH 4, 2025

As veterinarians, flu scientists, and biosecurity experts, we have watched with growing concern the rise in H5N1 avian influenza in cats. Since 2022, more than 100 domesticated cats in the United States have had confirmed infections — some house pets, some barn cats, some feral — with high mortality, although mortality data remain undocumented on federal sites.

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Express Pharma

MARCH 2, 2025

The Indian pharmaceutical industry is evolving rapidly, leading to the emergence of new leadership roles that address the sector’s dynamic global challenges and opportunities. As the sector adapts to technological advancements, regulatory requirements, and increasing competition, several leadership role trends are emerging. These roles are designed to strengthen the companies’ operational efficiency, expand their market presence, and foster innovation.

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PharmaVoice

MARCH 3, 2025

Consumers want more from biopharma. Next-generation direct-to-patient programs can deliver.

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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.

The Pharmacist

MARCH 5, 2025

Pharmacists should be given 10% of their hours as protected learning time, the Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists (GHP) has suggested in a new national campaign. Speaking to The Pharmacist, GHP primary care chair Laura Buckley said there was significant variation in pharmacist access to protected learning time in GP practices and primary care networks (PCNs) […] The post Campaign for practice pharmacists to have 10% protected learning time appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Express Pharma

MARCH 5, 2025

As part of the ongoing Belgian economic mission to India, a titled Innovation for a Healthier World: Uniting Strengths from India and Belgium was held on March 5, 2025, at the Veermata Jijabai Botanical Udyan and Zoo in Mumbai. Bringing together leaders, researchers, and stakeholders in the life sciences sector, this event aims to showcase how Belgian ingenuity and Indian pragmatism are converging to tackle some of the worlds most urgent healthcare challenges.

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Drug Patent Watch

MARCH 5, 2025

The Secret Language of Medicines: Uncovering the Science Behind Pharmaceutical Drug Names As professionals in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, we've all seen them - the long, complex names of medications that seem to defy pronunciation. But have you ever stopped to think about the process behind creating these names? It's a fascinating world of science and art that's crucial to ensuring patient safety and efficacy.

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The Pharmacist

MARCH 4, 2025

Almost 120,000 packs of Boots Paracetamol have been recalled because of a packaging error where they are incorrectly labelled as Aspirin on the foil blister. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today issued a recall alert for a specific batch of Boots Paracetamol 500mg (16s) and has advised the public to stop […] The post Boots Paracetamol batch recalled after being wrongly labelled as Aspirin appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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STAT

MARCH 3, 2025

It’s easy to think cervical cancer could be 100% preventable. Along with lung, breast, and colorectal cancer, it has screening tests to find precancerous changes that can be treated before full-blown cancer develops. Even more, there is a highly effective vaccine against HPV, the virus that causes most cervical cancer diagnoses. Still, those two forms of prevention are not enough if people aren’t getting them, a research letter published Monday in JAMA Network Open reports.

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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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Express Pharma

MARCH 3, 2025

VeGen Labs, an emerging biotechnology startup in India, has been awarded 3,765 crores of Royalty-based financial support from the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), a Government of India enterprise set up by the Department of Biotechnology. This funding will support Investigational New Drug (IND)-enabling toxicology studies for IND126, a novel KRAS inhibitor, marking a significant step toward clinical development for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) patients in India.

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ID Stewardship

MARCH 7, 2025

In this article a clinical infectious diseases pharmacist reviews five things for pharmacists to know about measles in 2025. Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP – – POST UNDER CONSTRUCTION – – Article posted 8 March 2025 This week on Tuesday night a few text messages came through on WhatsApp chats about how there was a measles case from a high school student here in the Miami area.

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European Pharmaceutical Review

MARCH 4, 2025

Four medicines were recommended for approval at the EMAs human medicines committee (CHMP)s February 2025 meeting. A marketing authorisation for Deqsiga (human normal immunoglobulin) was granted as a replacement therapy for primary or secondary immunodeficiencies and immunomodulation in individuals with certain autoimmune conditions. The group recommended authorisation of two medicines for oncology indications.

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STAT

MARCH 5, 2025

The recent postponement of a key federal advisory committee meeting is deeply alarming and signals that it may no longer be able to provide independent scientific guidance to federal agencies. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), has served the American people since 1964. ACIP advises the director of the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention on how to use vaccines in the U.S. population to prevent the spread of infections, such as measles, influenza, whooping cough, and

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Express Pharma

MARCH 2, 2025

Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, and Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda inaugurated the weeklong celebrations of Jan Aushadhi Diwas, 2025 by flagging off the Rath (Chariot) and 10 other vehicles carrying the information about Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana from Nirman Bhawan. Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers, Anupriya Patel and Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Amit Agrawal were also present on the occasion.

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Drug Channels

MARCH 4, 2025

Dr. Adam J. Fein, president of Drug Channels Institute (DCI) and the author of Drug Channels , invites you to join him for DCIs new live video webinar: PBM Industry Update: Trends, Challenges, and What's Ahead This event will be broadcast live on Friday, April 4, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET This page describes the event and explains how to purchase a registration.

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PhRMA

MARCH 6, 2025

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are renewing a multi-year effort to crack down on drug middlemen, known as pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). These middlemen control what patients pay at the pharmacy counter, where they can get their medicine, what medicines they can get and what hoops they must jump through. The effort in Congress reflects mounting pressure to hold PBMs accountable and help lower patients’ out-of-pocket costs.

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MARCH 3, 2025

In early January, I received a letter in the mail from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The letter informed me that I had been approved for Medicaid-funded Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), a form of long-term care. It had been five months since I’d applied to the program, after being discharged from the hospital in August 2024 as a new full-time wheelchair user.

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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.

Express Pharma

MARCH 2, 2025

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, USA announces the acquisition and launch of Acetylcysteine Injection, 6 gm/30 mL (200 mg/mL) Single-Dose Vials. Glenmarks Acetylcysteine Injection, 6 gm/30 mL (200 mg/mL) Single-Dose Vials can be expected to have the same therapeutic effect as the listed drug product upon which the Agency relied as the basis of safety and effectiveness, Acetadote Injection, 6 gm/30 mL (200 mg/mL) Single-Dose Vials of Cumberland Pharmaceuticals.

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The Pharmacist

MARCH 4, 2025

Some hormonal contraceptives are associated with a small but significant increased risk of stroke and heart attack, according to a large and detailed study from Denmark. The analysis was based on national prescription records for more than two million Danish women between 1996 and 2021. It showed that contemporary oestrogen-progestin and progestin-only contraceptives were associated […] The post Heart attack and stroke risk higher with certain hormonal contraceptives appeared first on The

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PharmaVoice

MARCH 4, 2025

Voyager Therapeutics’ progress with drug candidates targeting tau marks a step in how the industry is walking multiple paths toward new therapeutic options.

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MARCH 3, 2025

In the spring of 2009, the first flu pandemic in four decades began. Caused by an H1N1 virus that emerged from pigs, likely in Mexico, it spread quickly around the globe. The world got lucky in 2009. Doubly so. The “swine flu” virus was distinct enough from previous H1N1 viruses that it could cause a pandemic, but it had enough genetic similarities to viruses that had circulated for decades that many people had some immune defenses, which blunted its severity.

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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.

Express Pharma

MARCH 5, 2025

Funding in the pharma and healthcare space plummeted 85.83 per cent to $ 42.5 million in February 2025 from $ 300 million in January 2025. This is also a 78.86 per cent plunge in funding when compared with the $201 million raised in February 2024. The decline in investment activity makes February 2025 one of the lowest-funded months in the past 12 months in the sector.

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The Pharmacist

MARCH 4, 2025

Asda has launched a new earache service for patients aged 18 and over across its 226 pharmacies in England. The acute otitis media service is priced at 25 and offers same day appointments with an Asda pharmacist. The supermarket chain said it was designed to provide a quick and accessible option for those 18 and […] The post Asda pharmacies launch earache service for adults appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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PharmaVoice

MARCH 4, 2025

A recent study revealed the key barriers to enrollment and how pharma can help turn the tide.

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MARCH 3, 2025

The Department of Justice is investigating Semler Scientific for possible violations of a federal anti-fraud law related to its marketing of a product known as QuantaFlo, a test used in the diagnosis of peripheral artery disease by UnitedHealth Group and other large insurers. In a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Semler disclosed that the government is investigating the use of QuantaFlo related to claims made for reimbursement from government health programs, which in s

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