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Imagine launching a brand campaign without guessworkwhere your message reaches the right healthcare professional at the right time on the right channel. Thats the promise of data-driven marketing , a strategy thats rapidly transforming how pharmaceutical companies approach promotion, education, and engagement in 2025. As privacy regulations evolve, customer expectations change, and AI-driven technologies emerge, pharma marketers must adapt or risk becoming irrelevant.
UnitedHealth Group on Thursday lowered its profit outlook for the rest of this year after the health care conglomerate said its Medicare Advantage members continued to seek more medical care than it anticipated. The higher use of care among these Medicare enrollees “was most notable within physician and outpatient services,” UnitedHealth said in its first-quarter earnings release.
NHC Letter to Congress: Protect Medicaid Access for Americans with Chronic Conditions and Disabilities (PDF) April 17, 2025 The Honorable John Thune The Honorable Chuck Schumer Majority Leader Minority Leader United States Senate United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Mike Johnson The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries Speaker Minority Leader U.S.
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An estimated 4 million Americans are infected with hepatitis C, a disease that can go undetected for years. Another 2.4 million people in this country are chronically infected with hepatitis B, which is the leading cause of liver cancer globally. Hepatitis B is preventable, and hepatitis C is curable. But the U.S. capacity to battle these viral scourges has been leveled a devastating blow with the April 1 closure of the country’s premier testing laboratory for viral hepatitis, experts war
At NABP, we offer pharmacist examinations like the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) to assess a pharmacists competency to practice while protecting the public health. In our last blog post, we discussed the development and the recent improvements that have been made to the MPJE and its purpose: to evaluate candidates understanding and application of federal and state-specific laws and regulations.
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At NABP, we offer pharmacist examinations like the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) to assess a pharmacists competency to practice while protecting the public health. In our last blog post, we discussed the development and the recent improvements that have been made to the MPJE and its purpose: to evaluate candidates understanding and application of federal and state-specific laws and regulations.
Panellists in this video: Mr Ajay Bapat, Pharma Consultant (MODERATOR) Mr Manoj Kumar, Cluster Lead Packaging, Sun Pharma Mr Prafull V Deshpande, Team leader Packaging Development, Lupin Mr Kumar Suman, AGM & Head Packaging Development (Injectables and Medical Devices), Macleods Pharmaceuticals Mr Iranna SB, VP MSAT, Maiva Pharma Key Highlights: [1] Any innovation is truly successful only when it generates business value or is cost-efficient [2] The industry should actively promote
In a single day, 10,000 federal workers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration were laid off, including 90% or more of those at the CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The office may be little-known outside of public health circles, but it is of critical importance.
Eyestem Research, an Indian biotech company, announced successful results from its phase 1 trial of Eyecyte-RPE, a potential therapy for a rare form of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), geographic atrophy (GA). GA is an advanced form of AMD, which affects a small number of AMD patients. The phase 1 trial found advancement in visual […] The post Successful trial results announced for potential rare eye disease treatment appeared first on Pharmafile.
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Some 66 pharmacies in the North West can now apply to deliver the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine, under a new NHS England invitation to tender. It follows an earlier tender of the service in the Midlands region, which closed last month. The North West tender, published last week, sets out […] The post North West pharmacies invited to apply for RSV and pertussis vaccine service appeared first on The Pharmacist.
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.
Over half of the active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) for prescription medicines in the U.S. come from India and the European Union This blog is part of a series on the geographic concentration of pharmaceutical manufacturing. This blog focuses on the manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API). For a discussion on finished dose manufacturing, seehere.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, has issued a notification restricting the manufacture, sale and distribution of all formulations of the fixed dose combination (FDC) of Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride for use in children below four years of age. The notification, dated 15 April 2025, was issued under Section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940), citing the potential risk of using the said FDC in children under four and the
In an unusual move, an audit of commercial health plans by Tennessee officials found that Express Scripts, one of the largest pharmacy benefit managers in the United States, violated state laws in its dealings with pharmacies, according to newly released documents. Specifically, the company failed to properly reimburse pharmacies, favored its own specialty pharmacy operations by paying higher dispensing fees than to other pharmacies, and did not properly handle appeals filed by pharmacies, accor
Global healthcare company, Johnson & Johnson, announced that analysis of its Darzalex (daratumumab) therapy showed significantly longer progression-free survival (PFS) rates of newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) than conventional bortezomib, lenalidomide and dexamethasone (VRd) chemotherapy. The treatment could help NDMM patients approach normal expectancy without their disease progressing, with PFS projected to be 17 years. […] The post Johnson & Johnson announces successful
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.
New research has proposed a method to increase the effectiveness of tumour-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) immunotherapy. Investigators identified that the natural immune protein called CD40L was key in improving TIL cultures in the lab. We discovered that by adding CD40L to the immune cells in the lab, we could dramatically improve the number and quality of cancer-fighting T cells were able to grow, explained Daniel Abate-Daga, PhD, lead author of the study and Scientific Director of the Cell The
Following the overturn of Leqselvis injunction in the US market on 10 April 2025: Vinie Varkey, Pharma Analyst at GlobalData offers her view, Sun Pharmas Leqselvi has a strong chance to see quick patient uptake in the US. The JAK 1/2 inhibitor was approved by the FDA in July 2024 for treatment of adults with severe alopecia areata (AA); however, a patent ruling in November 2024 resulted in an injunction blocking the commercial release of the drug in the US.
Verve Therapeutics said initial data show that its investigational gene-editing therapy lowered cholesterol without inducing serious side effects, a positive step for the company after it paused development of an earlier treatment due to safety concerns. The early data from an ongoing Phase 1 study show that a single infusion of the therapy, called Verve-102, led to greater decreases in “bad” LDL cholesterol with higher doses, according to an announcement Monday.
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.
Allegros hydrocelin treatment for osteoarthritis has demonstrated a satisfactory safety profile, giving it potential to become a leading disease-modifying treatment for osteoarthritis. This was announced at the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases (WCO) in Rome, Italy. The product, known as microparticle hydrogel hydrocelin, was announced as being non-pyrogenic following a series of […] The post Allegro confirms successful safety testing of osteoarthr
Parexel, a global clinical research organisation (CRO) offering end-to-end Phase I to IV clinical development services, has announced the appointment of Charlotte Moser, MD, PhD, MBA, as its new Chief Medical Officer. The company stated that this leadership change aligns with its focus on advancing global clinical research through strategic drug development and therapeutic expertise.
Capping more than two years of stock-gyrating drama, Pfizer said Monday that it would stop development of danuglipron, its experimental oral GLP-1 medicine to treat obesity, focusing its efforts on another medicine with a different mechanism of action. Pfizer said in a press release that an asymptomatic volunteer in the company’s studies experienced “potential drug-induced liver injury,” which resolved after stopping the medication.
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In this article a current third year pharmacy student discusses pharmacy student study strategies to maximize learning in 2025 and beyond. Authored By:Fabian Quiroga, Pharm.D. Candidate 2026 Article posted 16 April 2025 No one really warns you about just how much content you will encounterin pharmacy school – until you are in it. Whether it is a single week, an entire module, or the full school year, the amount of material can feel overwhelming.
Panellists in this video: Mr Chakravarthi AVPS, Global Ambassador, World Packaging Organisation (MODERATOR) Dr Ranjana Pathak, Chief Quality Officer, Lupin Mr Sheetal Arora, CEO, Mankind Pharma Key Highlights: [1] Innovation and leadership are interlinked. An innovative mindset will be crucial to pave India Pharma Incs path to global leadership [2] Quality must be the cornerstone of pharmait should be felt, experienced and ingrained in every aspect of the industry. [3] Practicality, proactive
Welcome to Lab Dish , a new First Opinion column on regenerative medicine from Paul Knoepfler. I’m upbeat about cell therapy development for Parkinson’s disease, but it has been a marathon. Now two new clinical trial papers published Wednesday in Nature on stem cell-based therapies for Parkinson’s are another step forward. However, they also highlight remaining challenges and dilemmas, including the optimal doses of cells, the extent of engraftment, and whether to use alloge
The funding round was spearheaded by CTI Life Sciences Fund, Advent Life Sciences, and abrdn-managed funds. Current investors, including Sanofi Ventures, Novo Holdings, RiverVest Venture Partners, Sanderling Ventures, Abingworth, Chiesi Ventures, Asahi Kasei Ventures, and Remiges Ventures, also participated in the round. Glycomine noted that the therapy is being developed to treat the rare and potentially fatal phosphomannomutase-2 congenital disorder of glycosylation (PMM2-CDG).
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