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CDC advisory panel, selected by RFK Jr., recommends thimerosal be dropped from flu vaccines

STAT

A federal vaccine advisory panel, which health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently stacked with handpicked members , recommended on Thursday that Americans should not receive flu vaccines containing the preservative thimerosal. The votes — there were three related to the topic — reflected new members’ concerns about safety issues tied to the preservative, despite numerous studies conducted over the past quarter-century that have found no such issues.

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Megablockbusters are the holy grail. Here’s how drugmakers are getting there.

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Estimated £17.2m worth of illegal medicines seized by MHRA

The Pharmacist

Nearly eight million doses of illegal medicines have been seized by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in an operation to tackle the illegal online sale of medicines and medical devices, the regulator has said. Working with law enforcement partners between December 2024 and May 2025, the MHRA’s Criminal Enforcement Unit (CEU) seized […] The post Estimated £17.2m worth of illegal medicines seized by MHRA appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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.

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Chasing rivals, Nuvalent to seek approval of targeted lung cancer drug

BioPharma Dive

New study results position Nuvalent to bring forward what it claims is a differentiated treatment for ROS1-positive lung cancer, a crowded indication with uncertain sales potential.

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Cassidy calls to delay meeting of CDC’s vaccine panel in challenge to RFK Jr.

STAT

WASHINGTON — A key Senate health leader is calling for this week’s meeting of the panel of vaccine advisers handpicked by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be delayed, citing their lack of experience and potential bias against some vaccines. “Although the appointees to [the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices] have scientific credentials, many do not have significant experience studying microbiology, epidemiology or immunology.

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Pharmacists can support study into weight loss injection side effect

The Pharmacist

Pharmacists have been asked to help identify patients for a new study examining genetic links between GLP-1 weight loss treatment and acute pancreatitis. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), in collaboration with Genomics England, is calling for patients who have been hospitalised with acute pancreatitis while taking GLP-1 medicines – including Ozempic and […] The post Pharmacists can support study into weight loss injection side effect appeared first on The Phar

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How AI and machine learning are transforming drug discovery

Pharmaceutical Technology

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Childhood vaccination coverage was falling across the globe even before Covid

STAT

Childhood vaccination coverage has made leaps since 1980. But progress has significantly slowed in the last two decades. That is according to a study published in The Lancet Tuesday, which found stagnation and wide variation in childhood vaccination rates since 2010. The study, which estimated childhood vaccination coverage between 1980 and 2023 in 204 countries and territories, found that the Covid-19 pandemic significantly intensified existing immunization challenges.

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Compass’ big psychedelic study doesn’t impress investors

BioPharma Dive

While positive, results from a late-stage clinical trial appear to be raising questions about how useful the company’s version of psilocybin could be as a depression treatment.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

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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Call to embed community pharmacists in multidisciplinary palliative care teams

The Pharmacist

Community pharmacists must be embedded in multidisciplinary palliative care teams in rural communities and have access to shared care plans and health records, a new report by Hospice UK has urged. The report, called Bringing care closer to home: Improving palliative care in remote, rural and island communities, has highlighted the critical role of community […] The post Call to embed community pharmacists in multidisciplinary palliative care teams appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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2025 PharmaTimes Clinical Researcher of the Year

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STAT+: States anxiously wait to find out if cancer tracking and prevention funding from CDC will be renewed

STAT

State workers who for decades have been pivotal in identifying U.S. cancer trends, curbing new cases, and improving screening fear their federally funded programs could be deeply cut or eliminated altogether come July.  By next week, state and local programs that work on cancer are supposed to find out if their annual allocations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will be renewed.

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Health Canada approves Biocon Biologics’ YESAFILI, first EYLEA biosimilar, for launch in July 2025

Express Pharma

Biocon Biologics (BBL), a biosimilars company and subsidiary of Biocon, has announced that Health Canada has granted a Notice of Compliance (NOC) for YESAFILI (aflibercept), a biosimilar to EYLEA (aflibercept) injection. The approval covers vial and prefilled syringe presentations, 2 mg/0.05 mL, and was granted on 26 June 2025. The company has scheduled the product’s Canadian launch for 4 July 2025.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

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.

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Pharmacy can breathe new life into respiratory care, says new NPA chief

The Pharmacist

The new chief executive of the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) believes community pharmacy can play a greater role in tackling respiratory illness – and in delivering preventative public health interventions more broadly. Henry Gregg, who took up the post on 27 May, previously led high-profile public health campaigns as a director of external affairs at […] The post Pharmacy can breathe new life into respiratory care, says new NPA chief appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Biopharma is on edge about NIH funding cuts and what the future holds for research

PharmaVoice

Proposed cuts to public funding for early science have led to an outcry in scientific circles. For biopharma leaders, the effects are still up in the air.

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STAT+: Insurance coverage of vaccines at risk in RFK Jr.’s reshuffling of CDC’s vaccine advisers

STAT

The decision by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to remove and replace all members of the government’s independent vaccine advisory committee doesn’t just change how the nation will approach vaccine policy. It could also take money out of Americans’ wallets. Right now, anyone with health insurance — adults and children alike — who wants a vaccine that is recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices can get it for free

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CNS innovator oligonucleotide licensing value surges by 339% to $2.8 billion in 2024, reveals GlobalData

Express Pharma

Innovator oligonucleotide-based drugs targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders have seen a remarkable 339 per cent increase in licensing agreement deal value, rising from $640 million in 2023 to $2.81 billion in 2024, according to GlobalData. Oligonucleotides, which are short synthetic DNA or RNA strands, are utilised in precision medicine to selectively bind to disease-causing genetic sequences, offering targeted therapeutic options for complex diseases.

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Position Your Pharmacy for Expansion

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.

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Pharmacy luminary makes history with RCGP honorary fellowship

The Pharmacist

Pharmacist and academic Professor Mahendra G Patel OBE has been awarded an honorary fellowship by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP). Professor Patel, who is a fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS), a former member of the RPS English Pharmacy Board and previously RPS treasurer, is the first pharmacist in England to receive […] The post Pharmacy luminary makes history with RCGP honorary fellowship appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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The Waste Musk Created

NY Times

Aid cuts have reached a level where they undermine our national interest as well as corrode our souls.

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To tackle race in clinical guidelines, researchers seek alternatives to federal dollars

STAT

Over the last five years, health systems, medical societies, and their clinicians have been working to unravel the role of race in clinical practice. After clinical algorithms that use race as a variable came under scrutiny in 2020, several commonly used tools have been revised to align with medicine’s understanding that race is not a biological construct, but a social one.

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Utopia Therapeutics secures $1.5 million seed funding from whale tank to advance obesity vaccine development

Express Pharma

Utopia Therapeutics, a biotechnology company focused on developing vaccines for chronic metabolic conditions, announced a $1.5 million seed funding round led by Whale Tank, an early-stage venture capital firm specialising in life science innovation. The announcement was made at the BIO International Convention 2025. The proceeds from this investment will be used to advance Utopia’s lead candidate, UT009, through preclinical development.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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.

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Cross-sector group to tackle barriers faced by Black pharmacy students

The Pharmacist

A cross-sector group aiming to tackle systemic barriers faced by Black or Black British African student pharmacists and foundation trainees has held its first meeting. The Differential Attainment Oversight Group – led by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) was set up to tackle differential attainment among Black student and trainee pharmacists. It brings together pharmacy […] The post Cross-sector group to tackle barriers faced by Black pharmacy students appeared first on The Pharmacist

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CDC panel, newly remade by RFK Jr., questions vaccine evidence

PharmaVoice

New members of the ACIP panel raised questions about the evidence supporting COVID vaccines, and signaled plans to look at other established shots, like those for measles and hepatitis B.

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STAT+: Novo Nordisk ends deal with Hims due to compounding concerns with obesity drugs

STAT

Novo Nordisk is ending a deal with telehealth company Hims & Hers, saying Monday that Hims has been engaging in “illegal mass compounding” of GLP-1 obesity treatments and “deceptive marketing.” Earlier this year, Novo launched a direct-to-consumer website that sells its obesity drug Wegovy at a lower price to patients who are paying on their own without insurance.

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Punjab Government and Ananya Birla Foundation launch DITSU to strengthen drug abuse response

Express Pharma

The Government of Punjab has launched the Data Intelligence and Technical Support Unit (DITSU) as part of its Yudh Nasheyan Virudh campaign to address drug and substance abuse in the state. The initiative marks a public-private collaboration with the Ananya Birla Foundation (ABF) and aims to strengthen systemic, data-driven responses to drug-related issues.

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.

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Sarclisa recommended for EU approval in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma

Pharmafile

The European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended Sanofi’s Sarclisa (isatuximab) for approval in combination with bortezomib, lenalidomide and dexamethasone (VRd) for induction treatment in adults with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) eligible for stem cell transplant. If approved, this would mark Sarclisa’s fourth indication in the EU and […] The post Sarclisa recommended for EU approval in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma a

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Novo abruptly ends obesity drug deal with Hims

BioPharma Dive

The Wegovy maker says the telehealth company didn't stop selling compounded versions of the blockbuster drug after Novo resolved its shortage.

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STAT+: Here’s how Insmed grows to be the next $100 billion biotech

STAT

This is the online version of Adam’s Biotech Scorecard, a subscriber-only newsletter. STAT+ subscribers can sign up  here  to get it delivered to their inbox. Insmed CEO Will Lewis keeps a newspaper story from 2014 framed on the wall of his office. The headline reads, “Insmed joins the biotech trash heap.”  If you’re wondering, I didn’t write that story, although I could have.

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Novo Nordisk launches Wegovy for chronic weight management and cardiovascular risk reduction in India

Express Pharma

Novo Nordisk, a Denmark-based pharma company with a history of over 100 years in chronic disease care, has launched Wegovy (injectable semaglutide) in India. Wegovy is a once-weekly glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) and is the first medication in India indicated for both long-term chronic weight management and the reduction of major adverse cardiovascular events in people living with obesity or overweight.

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5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software

Are you still using workarounds to manage your daily operations? To achieve peak performance, it's time to explore other options for specialty and infusion pharmacy software. Streamline pharmacy operations and improve clinical performance with automated processing, real-time data exchange, and electronic decision support. Download this helpful infographic to: Drive efficiency and patient adherence from referral receipt to delivery and ongoing care – all with our Pharmacy Cloud.