STAT

AUGUST 29, 2024

On Thursday, the California Department of Food and Agriculture announced it is investigating the possible introduction of H5N1 bird flu in cattle at three dairy farms in the Central Valley. If confirmed, they would be the first known cases in that state. In a statement, officials said testing of samples from the three farms is currently underway in the state’s veterinary diagnostic lab.

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PharmaVoice

AUGUST 28, 2024

By rejecting the first MDMA therapy earlier this month, the FDA signaled to the psychedelic drug sector that the road to approval isn’t clear cut.

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Pharmacy Is Right For Me

AUGUST 26, 2024

What is your first thought when you think of a career in pharmacy? You may think of a clinical pharmacist working in a community pharmacy or a hospital pharmacist working in an in-patient unit. But did you think about pharmacogenomics: the field of pharmacy that studies how someone’s genetics affect their response to a certain drug? Not many people are aware of the field of pharmacogenomics, and how it can optimize patient outcomes.

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ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

AUGUST 26, 2024

A 27-year-old male with no past medical history presents to the Emergency Department with right eye pain. He states that approximately one week prior, he was working on a wire fence when he lost hold of a wire under tension, and it subsequently hit him in his right eye. He had immediate pain in his affected eye and was unable to see anything but light for the next three days.

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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.

STAT

AUGUST 28, 2024

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — UnitedHealth Group told the Connecticut primary care doctors everything they wanted to hear. Take our money, the company said, and together we can bring about a future where primary care leads. A future where doctors can take better care of their patients, and reap the financial rewards of improved health. We’ll handle the business side while you look after your patients.

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Pharmacy Is Right For Me

AUGUST 30, 2024

As the school year begins, students often find themselves juggling a variety of responsibilities—homework, extracurricular activities, social commitments, and more. For those with aspirations in the demanding field of pharmacy, the pressure to excel can sometimes feel overwhelming. During these moments, it’s essential to remember that you don’t have to navigate challenges alone.

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ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

AUGUST 30, 2024

A 5-year-old female presented to the emergency department (ED) with a one-year history of gradually increasing anterior neck swelling. The patient had no significant past medical history. She also endorsed three weeks of cough and congestion, and one day of muffled voice. She denied difficulty swallowing, fatigue, cold intolerance, or hair and nail changes.

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STAT

AUGUST 26, 2024

Recently, Columbia University’s president resigned after months of chaos, following in the footsteps of Harvard and my own institution, Penn. Besides struggling with encampments, building takeovers, and commencement challenges, the three universities have something else in common: They have all chosen M.D.s as president or interim president.

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PharmaVoice

AUGUST 29, 2024

Cognition Therapeutics touted what the C-suite saw as a promising mid-stage study in Alzheimer’s, but investors read a different story.

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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

Communication

Pharma Times

AUGUST 27, 2024

Over 135,000 people have signed a petition to prioritise a national screening programme

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BioPharma Dive

AUGUST 29, 2024

Far fewer venture funding rounds were closed by cell and gene therapy developers over the first six months of 2024 than in prior years. Experts say there are several factors.

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STAT

AUGUST 29, 2024

Hims & Hers, one of the largest publicly traded telehealth companies in the country, has supercharged its business in the last several months by offering compounded versions of the patented weight loss drugs known as GLP-1s. It’s staking its future on the drugs, with plans to continue selling compounded GLP-1s even when shortages of the versions approved by regulators come to an end — a strategy that policy experts say could land the company in court.

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PharmaVoice

AUGUST 26, 2024

Despite the disappointing results, the drug’s developer, Siga Therapeutics, said there’s more to the story.

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EMCrit Project

AUGUST 26, 2024

We often joke that the right ventricle is the “forgotten ventricle,” but there is a sad truth behind this joke. Recently, there has been increased recognition of the importance of right ventricle failure and systemic congestion within some circles (e.g., nephrologists and resuscitationists). However, overall the right ventricular failure continues to be commonly overlooked.

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Pharma Times

AUGUST 28, 2024

The partnership will improve care for patients with pancreatic cancer

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STAT

AUGUST 27, 2024

Health insurer Centene will not pay any commissions to brokers and agents who help people sign up for next year’s Medicare prescription drug plans. “We have made a difficult decision — effective Jan. 1, 2025 — to cease new and renewal commissions for [Medicare Part D plans] beginning with the 2025 plan year,” Centene’s WellCare subsidiary said last Friday in an email sent to brokers, which was obtained by STAT.

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PharmaVoice

AUGUST 30, 2024

A slew of breakthrough gene therapies won FDA approval in recent years — but high price tags haven’t always yielded big returns.

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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.

Safe Biologics

AUGUST 27, 2024

In August, ASBM released an updated fact sheet on Senate Bill S. 2305 “the Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act”, sponsored by Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), shoing how physicians overwhelmingly oppose its provisions. From the Fact Sheet: U.S. Physicians Strongly Oppose Pharmacy Substitution of Non-Interchangeable Biosimilars While 89% of U.S. physicians are confident in the safety and efficacy of biosimilars, 69% also say the physician and patient should determine which biologic to use, not a

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Pharma Times

AUGUST 28, 2024

However the company will not continue developing the candidate

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STAT

AUGUST 27, 2024

In 2021, Katey Frederking had reached the end of her rope. The 29-year-old was struggling with frequent migraines, which started after a concussion from a fall on an icy patch near her home in Chicago. The medications she had been prescribed weren’t working, her doctor wasn’t listening, and she was facing several months of wait time before she could see a new neurologist.

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PharmaVoice

AUGUST 26, 2024

The final drug prices for Medicare’s negotiation program have been published, but pharma companies continue to push their legal strategies.

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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.

The Pharmacist

AUGUST 27, 2024

Almost two-thirds of pharmacy premises in England are reportedly losing money, a survey by Community Pharmacy England (CPE) has revealed. And 16% of pharmacy respondents predicted they will have to close within a year. The survey, carried out between early March and April 2024, involved over 900 pharmacy owners representing more than 6,100 (around 60% […] The post Six in ten pharmacies losing money, reports CPE appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Pharma Times

AUGUST 27, 2024

The spread of multiple bacteria could be tracked simultaneously through sequencing method

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STAT

AUGUST 27, 2024

Eli Lilly said Tuesday that it will start providing low-dose vials of its obesity drug Zepbound through its direct-to-consumer platform, a move that will likely ease supply constraints and draw more patients to the company’s online portal. Lilly is also selling the vials at a discount to the currently available injectable pens, which carry a list price of $1,060 for a month’s supply.

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pharmaphorum

AUGUST 26, 2024

A US government agency has hit back at a plan by Johnson & Johnson to change the way it pays discounts on drugs to hospitals in the controversial 340B programme

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The Pharmacist

AUGUST 29, 2024

Medicines shortages and unavailability of community pharmacy staff are affecting adult social care providers in the UK, a survey by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Ipsos has suggested. Some 49% of adult social care providers responding to the survey said the medication support they receive from community pharmacies fully meets their needs and 39% […] The post Pharmacy pressures impacting care homes, suggests CQC survey appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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BioPharma Dive

AUGUST 27, 2024

The launch of a single-use vial form of the popular weight loss medicine could help Lilly improve supply and compete with telehealth companies offering compounded versions.

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STAT

AUGUST 26, 2024

NEW YORK — Glucose tracking is the future, Dexcom executives gushed at a glitzy launch event for their new, over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor on Wednesday evening. Surrounded by champagne, new celebrity ambassador and “Parks and Rec” actress Retta, and a mini-pickleball court, CEO Kevin Sayer declared victory.   “Dexcom has literally created an industry, and now it’s time to create a much broader revolution in health care,” Sayer told

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