pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 29, 2020

NHS England’s chief executive Sir Simon Stevens has said that all vulnerable people over the age of 50 will be offered a COVID-19 vaccine by “late spring” in a message to healthcare workers. The prediction comes after the NHS announced on Christmas Eve that more than half a million people had received the Pfizer/BioNTech shot approved in early December, but will depend on additional vaccine supplies coming “on stream”, according to Stevens.

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Pharma Marketing Network

DECEMBER 29, 2020

2020 was a year defined by unexpected challenges – and related opportunity – for pharmaceutical marketers. The COVID-19 pandemic pushed the industry to experiment with new media, emerging technologies and innovative platforms to keep physicians, providers and patients informed, engaged and empowered. As telehealth appointments replaced office visits, webinars replaced in-person conferences and digital communication replaced reps in the field, what have we learned about how to create connec

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Drug Patent Watch

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for INVELTYS Inveltys is a drug marketed by Kala Pharms Inc and is included in one NDA. There are eight patents protecting this drug. INVELTYS drug…. The post New patent for Kala Pharms drug INVELTYS appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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NY Times

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Global inequality is shaping which countries get vaccines first. In South Africa, people’s best chance for vaccines anytime soon is to join an experimental trial.

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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.

Pharmacy Joe

DECEMBER 30, 2020

In this episode, I’ll discuss the possibility of euglycemic DKA occurring after stopping canagliflozin. Episode 570: Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis After Stopping Canagliflozin Subscribe on iTunes , Android , or Stitcher Shout-out to “Pharmacy Ashley” for inspiring this episode! Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are known to carry an increased risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) which may occur with lower than usual glucose levels, even with euglycemia.

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Med Ed 101

DECEMBER 30, 2020

It is well known that we create study materials for several board exams. I’m often one of the first to know when changes happen because people ask me how it should impact their preparations! The 2021 BCMTMS Exam changes are some of the most expansive that I have seen to any board exam. You must […]. The post 2021 BCMTMS Exam Changes and Why It Will Be Harder appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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NY Times

DECEMBER 30, 2020

We should expect some people to experience side effects. The shot is still safer than the disease.

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pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 30, 2020

The UK has approved AstraZeneca and Oxford University’s COVID-19 vaccine AZD1222 in another significant step forward in the fight against the pandemic, with first doses due to be administered on Monday. The UK government has already ordered 100 million doses of the adenovirus-based shot, enough to vaccinate 50 million people, adding to the 40 million dose order of the Pfizer/BioNTech shot – now known as Comirnaty – that was approved earlier this month.

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Med Ed 101

DECEMBER 27, 2020

While I primarily practice in geriatrics, I’ve also spent some time in community pharmacy and of course, get asked questions about medications in kids from time to time. In addition to getting asked questions in clinical practice, you’ll likely be tested on some of these pearls when taking board exams and pharmacology classes. Here are […].

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Drug Patent Watch

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for EPHEDRINE+SULFATE Ephedrine Sulfate is a drug marketed by Akorn, Amneal, Dr Reddys Labs Ltd, Fresenius Kabi Usa, Nevakar, and Sandoz Inc and, and is included…. The post New patent for Nevakar drug EPHEDRINE SULFATE appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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NY Times

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Even as older adults await the coronavirus vaccine, many are skipping the standard ones. That’s not wise, health experts say.

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pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 31, 2020

The post-Brexit trade deal agreed on Christmas Eve has been overwhelmingly backed by the UK parliament, providing some degree of stability – but also plenty of disruption – for the coming months and years. The UK is leaving the EU’s single market and customs union, but the deal means tariffs on goods won’t be imposed when the transition period ends at 23:00 GMT tonight.

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Pharmacy Joe

DECEMBER 27, 2020

In this episode, I’ll discuss the evidence for gastrointestinal cation exchangers other than sodium polystyrene sulfate in acute hyperkalemia. Episode 569: Evidence for gastrointestinal cation exchangers other than sodium polystyrene sulfate in acute hyperkalemia Subscribe on iTunes , Android , or Stitcher In the treatment of acute hyperkalemia, IV calcium provides immediate cardioprotection and allows time for insulin to move potassium into the intracellular space and away from the heart.

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Drug Patent Watch

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for SPRYCEL Sprycel is a drug marketed by Bristol Myers Squibb and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are five…. The post New patent expiration for Bristol Myers drug SPRYCEL appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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NY Times

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Doctors often prescribe them for sore throats and the common cold, even though evidence of benefit is sorely lacking.

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Drug Patent Watch

DECEMBER 29, 2020

SPRYCEL (dasatinib) Bristol myers squibb Patent: 6,596,746 Expiration: Dec 28, 2020 See More … For more information on how DrugPatentWatch can help with your pharmaceutical business intelligence needs, contact admin@DrugPatentWatch.com…. The post Drug Patent Expirations for the Week of December 27, 2020 appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Drug Patent Watch

DECEMBER 29, 2020

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most patents in Slovenia. Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent office) where patent protection is…. The post Which pharmaceutical companies have the most drug patents in Slovenia? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Drug Patent Watch

DECEMBER 31, 2020

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most patents in Spain. Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent office) where patent protection is…. The post Which pharmaceutical companies have the most drug patents in Spain? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Drug Patent Watch

DECEMBER 30, 2020

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) in Estonia. SPCs are used in European Union and select others to encourage pharmaceutical innovation by compensating…. The post Which pharmaceutical companies have the most SPCs in Estonia? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Drug Patent Watch

DECEMBER 28, 2020

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most gel dosed drugs. For a different perspective, see the most popular dosage types. The companies with the most gel dosed drugs…. The post Which pharmaceutical companies have the most gel dosed drugs? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Drug Patent Watch

DECEMBER 27, 2020

This chart shows the drugs with the most patents in Croatia. Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent office) where patent protection is desired.…. The post Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Croatia? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Drug Patent Watch

DECEMBER 26, 2020

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most patents in Denmark. Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent office) where patent protection is…. The post Which pharmaceutical companies have the most drug patents in Denmark? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Drug Patent Watch

JANUARY 1, 2021

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most patents in Israel. Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent office) where patent protection is…. The post Which pharmaceutical companies have the most drug patents in Israel? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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