2019

article thumbnail

2019 in Review for The Digital Apothecary

The Digital Apothecary

Well, 2019 is drawing to a close, and I thought it would be good to give a recap to what I've worked on with The Digital Apothecary this year. Overall, I would say it's been one of my most successful years, with over 40,000 visitors - which as a blog that puts out only a few articles a week - I am quite happy about it. Surprisingly, I have found LinkedIn to be one of my most abundant sources of engagements this year, and I think I will start pushing more content on that side.

130
130
article thumbnail

Customer Success: Will a generic version of a drug launch? And when?

Drug Patent Watch

DrugPatentWatch serves companies across the drug development-delivery sector. A common request among drug manufacturers, payers, and suppliers alike is anticipation of which branded drugs will face generic competition, and when…. The post Customer Success: Will a generic version of a drug launch? And when? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

The Science of Healthcare Congresses

pharmaphorum

Research from Ashfield Meetings & Events clearly demonstrates that face-to-face meetings and events form a major part of continuing medical education (CME). National and international congresses have been identified as the primary event to attend by HCPs. But what makes congresses such a valuable education channel for time-restricted physicians? This pharmaphorum webinar, in association with Ashfield Meetings & Events, will dive into a unique study of HCP educational and behavioural preferences

article thumbnail

How to Seize New Pharmacy Opportunity in the Pharma Industry

The Nontraditional Pharmacist

Will Soliman, Chairman and CEO, of Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs (ACMA) discusses the exciting opportunities available to pharmacists in the pharma industry and how to pursue them. Name: William Soliman. Title: Chairman, Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs (ACMA). Program: Board Certified Medical Affairs Specialist (BCMAS). Interview Summary.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

23 interesting drug name origins

RxNotes

Drug names, whether brand or generic, are sometimes a pharmacist’s worst enemy. Pronunciation struggles, spelling difficulties, and memorization issues make you wonder how and why pharmaceutical companies come to name their drugs. This is how I assumed drug names were created, but Twitter user Andy Webb (@AJWPharm) started a great thread on drug origin names.

article thumbnail

Prepping My Home Office For My New Work-From-Home Pharmacist Jobs

The Pharmacist Life

Setting up a home office for my new home-based pharmacist jobs begins and it all starts with finding the right furniture. The post Prepping My Home Office For My New Work-From-Home Pharmacist Jobs appeared first on The Pharmacist Life.

52

More Trending

article thumbnail

Happy Show Season – Hope To See You On The Fall Trail!

Pharma Packaging Solutions

We’re back on the trail of fall shows where we hope we will run into you. If you will be at Pack Expo Las Vegas, Contract Pharma or CPhI Worldwide, will you let us know? We have plenty of new things to talk about including sustainable packaging – this seems to be a hot topic and we are your sustainability packaging partner. Of course, if you need blister packaging or bottling or vial labeling, we can discuss that too.

article thumbnail

Technology Offers Greater Opportunity in the Workplace

ComputerTalk

40
article thumbnail

Why Neglecting Digital Health is a Danger for the Pharmacy Profession

The Digital Apothecary

Why Digital Health is Key for Pharmacy. And our current pursuits are just not enough. If you have been following my work, you are well aware of my passion and dedication towards getting pharmacists aware of digital health and its implications for future health practice. However, in all honesty, I think I have seen little takeoff amongst the profession by and large, and it has led me to question why that is, so let me break down my current thought process.

article thumbnail

Lofree Wireless Calculator Review

The Digital Apothecary

Lofree Calculator. A quick review. Recently I backed Lofree wireless calculator on Kickstarter. Though I’d do a small review while waiting for other videos to be compressed for my digital health stuff.

130
130
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

What's the Next Billion Dollar Pharmacy Startup going to be?

The Digital Apothecary

We Need to Think Beyond the Fill. Let me preface this by saying this post is more geared towards those outside of the pharmacy space, and wondering how to get into a potentially lucrative business area. After all, the $1 Billion PillPack acquisition by Amazon and their recent outreach to Prime members has caused quite the hubbub in the health sector.

article thumbnail

Customer Success: How do we identify generic entrants before they get FDA approval?

Drug Patent Watch

DrugPatentWatch can help identify generic entrants at the earliest stages Many clients come to DrugPatentWatch seeking to identify generic entrants well before they launch. CDMOs, equipment manufacturers, regulatory consultants, and…. The post Customer Success: How do we identify generic entrants before they get FDA approval? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

105
105
article thumbnail

The effect of patent expiration on sales of branded competitor drugs in a therapeutic class

Drug Patent Watch

DrugPatentWatch was used in a recent research study on branded drug sales following generic entry. In this paper, authors Jeffrey Fujimoto, Daniel M Tien, Sophie Snyder, Jeppe A Hertz, and…. The post The effect of patent expiration on sales of branded competitor drugs in a therapeutic class appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

80
article thumbnail

Mistakes to Be Avoided When Preparing a Drug Launch

Drug Patent Watch

The launch of a new product can be a daunting task. The main reason this happens is that no matter how many times your company has managed to enter new…. The post Mistakes to Be Avoided When Preparing a Drug Launch appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

63
article thumbnail

How to apply global brand strategies to every customer interaction

pharmaphorum

Pharmaceutical companies spend a huge amount of time and resources on creating valuable brand strategies, but when they come to life there’s often a disconnect. Strategy and execution can easily drift apart when tactics come to life, making it harder for them to drive business and deliver on the long-term action plans to engage with healthcare professionals.

article thumbnail

TNP Student Series – Ep 008 Kim Tran

The Nontraditional Pharmacist

Kim Tran’s participation with TNP shows how taking advantage of a networking opportunity can lead to making great connections. You never know where a simple conversation will take you! Name : Kim Tran. Position: Pharmacy Student at Oregon State University. Interview Summary. Kim [00:00:00] Hi everyone and this is Kim Tran. I am a PharmD, MBA candidate at Oregon State University and you are listening to The Nontraditional Pharmacist.

article thumbnail

ELECTIONS 2019: Where do the four major parties stand on national pharmacare?

RxNotes

With just under 9 days left until the 2019 Federal Elections, party platforms have been released, important topics have been debated, and election promises have been made. As a pharmacist, the debate on national pharmacare as one of the hot topics of this year’s election campaigns has been intriguing. So where do the major federal … Continue reading ELECTIONS 2019: Where do the four major parties stand on national pharmacare?

52
article thumbnail

Not Your Typical MSL

The Nontraditional Pharmacist

Dr. Qureshi expands our understanding of the typical Medical Science Liaison role by taking a look at his position in managed markets. Great feature for those considering industry as a career option! Name: Nabeel Qureshi. Title: Medical Liaison, Managed Markets. Interview Summary. Matt [00:00:00] Matt Paterini here with The Nontraditional Pharmacist, part of the Pharmacy Podcast Network.

article thumbnail

Innovative contracting in Europe – a Trojan horse?

pharmaphorum

Overview With pricing of drugs at the centre of political and social debate, the market access and pricing environment in Europe has become increasingly challenging over the years. Innovative contracting has since become a common route to overcome these challenges and ensure timely access for patients. Focus Join us on Monday 2nd September from 15:00-16:00 BST as we discuss the future of innovative contracting with our panel of European payers.

52
article thumbnail

Harness the PharmD Power to be a Rockstar Engineer

The Nontraditional Pharmacist

Dr. David Vu innovates by using formal pharmacy training to bring additional value to roles that span other industries. Name: David Vu. Position: QA Engineer + Project Manager at Kit Check. Interview Summary. Matt [00:00:00] Matt Paterini here with The Nontraditional Pharmacist, part of the Pharmacy Podcast Network. Boy we have a great show today. Special guest, David Vu, is joining The Nontraditional Pharmacist show today and he’s a great TNP guest for a couple of reasons.

article thumbnail

How pharma marketing can stay ahead of the evolving customer journey

pharmaphorum

Overview Join our live webinar taking place on Tuesday 23rd July at 16:00 BST / 11:00 EST / 08:00 PST. Customer journeys in pharma are changing, with important implications for the marketing supply chain. How can pharmaceutical marketers capitalise on this trend and free up budget to invest in additional marketing channels? Focus New developments in data and digital are changing traditional customer journeys and forcing pharmaceutical companies to evolve in order to keep up.

article thumbnail

TNP Student Series – Ep 007 Adam Baillio

The Nontraditional Pharmacist

One of our most unique students yet… From the spotlight of performing to the pharmacy, Adam Baillio balances work and time with his (large) family. Name: Adam Baillio. Position: Pharmacy Student at Roseman University. Interview Summary. Matt [00:00:04] Matt Paterini here with The Nontraditional Pharmacist, part of the Pharmacy Podcast Network here with Adam Baillio of Roseman University today on The Nontraditional Pharmacist Student Series.

article thumbnail

These 2 pharmacy students purchased 6,240 vaccines to help protect children from preventable diseases

RxNotes

Pharmacy students are the future of the profession. And for some pharmacy students, that future is now. That’s why I have dedicated a blog series, Student Sit-down, to showcase pharmacy student-led projects that are improving the pharmacy profession, the healthcare system, and more!

article thumbnail

Orphan medicines launch excellence: sustaining launch success

pharmaphorum

Launching orphan medicines excellently will become even more important over the next five years as more patients with rare diseases have pharmacotherapies available. There are also a growing number of disease-focussed registries, increasing public and policy maker awareness, and significant R&D investment in orphan drugs, as well as in digital technologies to support trials and treatment.

article thumbnail

Remote Pharmacist Jobs ~ What’s The Deal?

The Pharmacist Life

When it comes to working remotely as a pharmacist, believe it or not, there are many options for pharmacists these days… Yes, being an Epic Willow Pharmacist is one of them but thankfully, if you haven’t been able to land an Epic gig yet, you still have some other avenues available for you to pursue. […] The post Remote Pharmacist Jobs ~ What’s The Deal?

52
article thumbnail

TNP Student Series – Ep 006 Aleksey Gitelson

The Nontraditional Pharmacist

We’ve all answered the same question at some point – “Why do you want to go to pharmacy school?” Most of the time the answer is what we think interviewers want to hear. But we all know some of the real reasons… We chat with Aleksey on some of these unspoken truths. Name: Aleksey Gitelson. Position: Pharmacy Student at Wilkes University.

article thumbnail

How to help your patients manage medications during Ramadan

RxNotes

With Muslims set to observe the month of fasting on May 6, where they refrain from eating or drinking between dawn and sunset every day, pharmacists play an important role in helping manage their medications around this new schedule.

52
article thumbnail

TNP Student Series – Ep 005 John David Scheper

The Nontraditional Pharmacist

Some people run from politics while others take the challenges head on. John Scheper looks to management as a springboard into his future campaign trail. Name : John David Scheper. Position: P4 Student at Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy. Interview Summary. Matt [00:00:05] Matt Paterini here with The Nontraditional Pharmacist, part of The Pharmacy Podcast Network.

article thumbnail

BC might become only province without pharmacist prescribing for minor ailments

RxNotes

With the Ontario government moving towards implementing pharmacist-led minor ailment services that would allow pharmacists to prescribe for a number of common conditions, BC will soon be the only province without such services. Is pharmacist prescribing for minor ailments needed? Healthcare costs in BC are mounting, with nearly half our provincial budget spent towards it.

52
article thumbnail

How these 2 pharmacy students are improving interprofessional collaboration

RxNotes

Pharmacy students are the future of the profession. And for some pharmacy students, that future is now. That’s why I have dedicated a blog series, Student Sit-down, to showcase pharmacy student-led projects that are improving the pharmacy profession, the healthcare system, and more!

52
article thumbnail

Navigating new frontiers: Ways to find space in the future RA market

pharmaphorum

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has been a major growth driver for the pharmaceutical industry over the last 15 years, led by AbbVie’s blockbuster anti-TNF inhibitor treatment Humira (adalimumab). The emergence of low-cost biosimilar versions of Humira and the new janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors, are shaking up a once-stable market. Although there are only two drugs in this class available in the region – Eli Lilly’s Olumiant (baricitinib) and Pfizer’s Xeljanz (tofacitinib) – this is not likely to be th

article thumbnail

7 reasons you should be proud to be a pharmacist

RxNotes

March is Pharmacist Awareness Month (PAM), a time to celebrate the contributions that pharmacists make to the Canadian healthcare system. PAM also provides a key opportunity for us to educate the public on the valuable services we deliver. “I didn’t know pharmacists could do that!

52
article thumbnail

Just What the Dr Ordered for UK Life Sciences? The 2nd Life Sciences Sector Deal

pharmaphorum

Brexit uncertainty isn’t going away any time soon – but it’s important to remember that the UK government has already set out two plans for the future shape of the country’s healthcare industry: the second Life Sciences Sector Deal and the long-term plan for the NHS. With these two plans in place there are plenty of opportunities for the industry and the government to work together to keep the UK at the top of the international life sciences sector – and perhaps reach even greater heights.

52
article thumbnail

Cancer, genomics and personalised medicine: Modelling the future of oncology

pharmaphorum

The prevalence of cancer is currently predicted to be higher than ever. Current statistics show 1 in 2 people in the UK and 1 in 2 men/1 in 3 women in the US will experience it at some stage in their lives. And yet the picture for patients is an improving one. The move towards immunotherapies heralds much promise and this is potentially just the beginning.

article thumbnail

Metrics to meaning: demonstrating the value of medical communications

pharmaphorum

Medical affairs and publications teams are under increasing pressure to demonstrate effectively the success of the medical communications activities they undertake. Naturally, there are a huge number of metrics that could be used to measure and demonstrate medical communications value. The challenge is to identify, and track, those metrics that really matter, and ensure this information is interpreted effectively.