Pharmacist Digest

Opinion: Doctors — and patients — must seek alternatives to long-term steroids

STAT

OCTOBER 16, 2023

But while generally safe for short-term use, long-term steroids pose significant dangers. Today, many other treatments exist, but doctors often stick with the tried-and-true steroids. There are good reasons for this: They are low-cost and readily approved by insurance companies. Read the rest…

Could monkeypox infections have long-term consequences?

STAT

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Here’s another one: Because of that oversight, doctors treating people who have been infected with monkeypox can’t answer with certainty whether some of them will face any long-term health consequences, referred to as sequelae in the field of medicine. The word comes from Latin and means “that which follows.”)

Opinion: Adopting the term ‘preaddiction’ would be a serious mistake

STAT

MAY 25, 2023

While it’s an admirable goal, the term fails to align with the evidence. The National Institute on Drug Abuse and National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism recently proposed a new addition to the addiction vernacular: “ preaddiction.” The

Measuring the long-term cost of restricting abortion access

STAT

OCTOBER 17, 2023

When Diana Greene Foster and her team at the University of California, San Francisco, started their study on the lives of women who were denied abortions in 2008, they sought to investigate a rather commonly held view: That having an abortion hurt women’s mental and physical health, including by leading to PTSD and drug and alcohol use disorder. (..)

Bill C-47 introduces patent term adjustment: Proposed term to run concurrently with term of Certificate of Supplementary Protection

Pharma in Brief

MAY 1, 2023

On April 20, 2023, the federal government tabled legislation ( Bill C-47 ) that would amend the Patent Act to bring, for the first time, a system of general patent term adjustment ( PTA ) into Canada. The proposed amendments also suggest that additional maintenance fees will be charged during the PTA term. to 46.4.

Opinion: Excited delirium: a deadly term finally laid to rest

STAT

OCTOBER 27, 2023

George Floyd. Angelo Quinto. Elijah McClain. All three men were killed by lethal force inflicted by the police, and all three deaths were initially blamed on something called “excited delirium.”

Hospitals

Opinion: ‘Internist’ is a confusing, outdated term. It’s time for a new name

STAT

APRIL 13, 2023

” The term “internal medicine” is not intuitive to what we do as internal medicine physicians and continues to be an enigma to so many. When my children were young, they repeatedly asked, “Dad, what does ‘internal medicine’ mean?”

‘Last roll of the dice’ for a near-term HIV vaccine fails

STAT

DECEMBER 6, 2023

A study billed as the last chance to develop an HIV vaccine this decade has been shut down, investigators announced Wednesday at a conference in Harare, Zimbabwe. The trial, known as PrEPVacc, was testing two different vaccine regimens on about 1,500 volunteers in East and Southern Africa.

Vaccines

Vaccines Drug Development

Understanding Patent Term Extensions: An Overview

Drug Patent Watch

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The post Understanding Patent Term Extensions: An Overview appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions. In the world of patents, the right to exclude others from using or selling an invention is granted only during the patent’s validity. Once a patent expires, this exclusivity vanishes.…

STAT+: ViiV Healthcare and Doctors Without Borders tussle over contract terms for an HIV drug

STAT

AUGUST 17, 2023

The relief organization noted it has been negotiating for the drug since January 2022, but called the additional terms “unacceptable” that will only harm people who would benefit from the medicine.

Drug Pricing

Long-term data indicates “significant” potential of aGvHD microbiome treatment

European Pharmaceutical Review

APRIL 15, 2024

Based on the long-term survival data, at 18 months MaaT013 enabled 42 percent overall survival in all patients and 58 percent in responder patients. MaaT013 shows remarkable efficacy at 18 months, yielding more complete responses in aGvHD patients who have shown resistance to current treatments, as compared to other available therapies.

Hospitals

Exclusive: Scotland’s pharmacotherapy service needs long-term workforce planning

The Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Laura Wilson also highlighted the need for long-term workforce planning for pharmacy staff, akin to current work being done by the Scottish Government around planning […] The post Exclusive: Scotland’s pharmacotherapy service needs long-term workforce planning appeared first on The Pharmacist.

Pharmacy Technician

EMA pins lack of long-term data as rationale for Novartis’ failed Vijoice bid

Pharmaceutical Technology

MARCH 14, 2024

The EMA raised concerns about the lack of long-term data for Novartis Vijoice in its initial bid, as the Swiss company prepares for a new regulatory submission.

Opinion: Listen: The Supreme Court set public health back 50 years. The next term could be even worse

STAT

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Several cases before the court this term could continue that assault. It took the U.S. Supreme Court just seven days last June to set back public health by 50 years. This week on the First Opinion Podcast, law professor Lawrence O.

J&J reveal long-term data for novel oral peptide

European Pharmaceutical Review

MARCH 13, 2024

In the long-term extension FRONTIER 2 study , JNJ-2113 demonstrated sustained efficacy from Week 16 to Week 52, based on data presented at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) 2024 Annual Meeting. The post J&J reveal long-term data for novel oral peptide appeared first on European Pharmaceutical Review.

ASH: AZ’s danicopan shows long-term benefit in PNH

pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 11, 2023

ASH: AZ’s danicopan shows long-term benefit in PNH Phil.Taylor Mon, 11/12/2023 - 12:08 Bookmark this

Long-term type 2 diabetes remission through weight loss ‘unsustainable’ for most

The Pharmacist

MARCH 6, 2024

An analysis of more than 37,000 patients enrolled in a risk reduction programme in Hong Kong showed eight years after diagnosis only 6% had achieved lowered blood glucose through weight loss. […] The post Long-term type 2 diabetes remission through weight loss ‘unsustainable’ for most appeared first on The Pharmacist.

Diabetes

Finding a long-term fix to UK’s growing patient waiting list

pharmaphorum

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Finding a long-term fix to UK’s growing patient waiting list Mike.Hammerton Tue, 03/10/2023 - 09:00 Bookmark this

Evolving with the patient: Optimising CAGT post-trial long-term follow-up

pharmaphorum

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Evolving with the patient: Optimising CAGT post-trial long-term follow-up Mike.Hammerton Fri, 27/10/2023 - 08:00 Bookmark this

Ferring reveals long-term data for cancer gene therapy

European Pharmaceutical Review

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Following the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s approval of Ferring Pharmaceuticals’ gene therapy Adstiladrin ® (nadofaragene firadenovec-vncg) in December 2022, new long-term follow up data has been revealed. The post Ferring reveals long-term data for cancer gene therapy appeared first on European Pharmaceutical Review.

Sanofi shares new data for long-term efficacy of Nexviazyme for Pompe disease treatment

Pharmafile

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Sanofi has shared new data for the long-term efficacy of Nexviazyme (avalglucosidease alfa) for the treatment of Pompe disease at the 28th Annual Congress of the World Muscle Society (WMS) in Charleston, South Carolina, US.

Dairy farmers are running out of chances to kill the terms ‘oat milk’ and ‘soy milk’

STAT

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

WASHINGTON — Almond milk — not almond beverage, almond drink, or even almond juice — appears here to stay. There’s few issues in the food world that generate as much vitriol as the debate over what to call nut, oat, and other plant-based alternatives to cow’s milk. Read the rest…

Eagle Pharmaceuticals gets grant for long-term stable bendamustine-containing composition in sterile vial

Pharmaceutical Technology

APRIL 17, 2024

Discover Eagle Pharmaceuticals Inc's patented stable bendamustine-containing composition for long-term storage. Learn about the sterile vial with antioxidants ensuring impurities less than 5% after 15 months.

Short-term crucial to future of AI drug discovery

pharmaphorum

MAY 30, 2023

Short-term crucial to future of AI drug discovery Mike.Hammerton Tue, 05/30/2023 - 10:53 Bookmark this

NHS winter funding ‘would be better invested in long-term planning for community’

The Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Fresh calls have been made for long-term funding for community pharmacy after the sector appeared to be excluded from the government’s latest winter funding package for the NHS.

Community Pharmacies

Community Pharmacies Packaging

siRNA therapy shows long-term potential in lowering LDL-C

European Pharmaceutical Review

AUGUST 28, 2023

Novartis has announced that Leqvio ® (inclisiran) , the first and only small interfering RNA (siRNA) therapy indicated to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), has demonstrated promising long-term results. The post siRNA therapy shows long-term potential in lowering LDL-C appeared first on European Pharmaceutical Review.

Long-term exposure to particulates from wildfire smoke linked to dementia risk, new study finds

STAT

AUGUST 14, 2023

Smoke permeates everything and impacts everyone. The visible stew of carbon and particulates typically from emission sources travels in the air, shrouds buildings, suffocates birds, and penetrates deep into the lungs. Now researchers believe wildfire smoke may impact the brain too.

BioSenic and Phebra switch up terms of licensing agreement

Pharmaceutical Technology

JANUARY 16, 2024

The updated binding term sheet for an oral arsenic trioxide therapy sees Phebra take on more duties and BioSenic given royalties.

Almirall/Lilly lebrikizumab offers potential long-term management of atopic dermatitis

pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a highly prevalent chronic dermatological disease, with symptoms which include itching, dry skin, severe pain, and inflammation – all of which create considerable stress in the daily lives of patients and often negatively affect their day-to-day and long-term well-being. However, side effects do happen.

Medical Schools

Medical Schools Hospitals Dosage Labelling

STAT+: Updated data show long-term benefits of CRISPR treatment for sickle cell, beta thalassemia

STAT

JUNE 9, 2023

FRANKFURT — Updated results released Friday highlighted the lasting benefits of a CRISPR-based medicine for blood disorders developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics, as the treatment awaits regulatory decisions in the United States and Europe.

Patent term adjustment: Canada consults on proposed regulatory framework

Pharma in Brief

AUGUST 7, 2023

On August 7, 2023, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office ( CIPO ) launched a consultation on proposed features of regulations on patent term adjustment ( PTA ) in Canada (the Consultation ). The patentee must apply for the additional term and pay the associated fee within three months of the patent issue date.

Documentation

Long-Term Care Facilities

PioneerRx

MARCH 1, 2023

Offering medication packaging services to long-term care facilities is a great way to expand your pharmacy’s involvement in…

Long-Term Care Facilities

Long-Term Care Facilities Packaging

Long-term findings from CAR NK cell therapy trial revealed

European Pharmaceutical Review

JANUARY 18, 2024

The post Long-term findings from CAR NK cell therapy trial revealed appeared first on European Pharmaceutical Review. CAR NK cells have the potential to be manufactured in advance and stored for off-the-shelf immediate use,” Dr Rezvani commented.

NIH funds study to evaluate long-term COVID in children

pharmaphorum

APRIL 4, 2022

Though speciality departments and independent institutions have opened to study chronic COVID in adults, little research has been done to evaluate the long-term effects of the virus on children. The post NIH funds study to evaluate long-term COVID in children appeared first on. About the author.

Vaccines

Vaccines Hospitals Dosage Immunity

Neoadjuvant nivolumab improves long-term survival for lung cancer

European Pharmaceutical Review

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The results suggest “that neoadjuvant nivolumab was safe in long-term follow-up,” commented Patrick Forde, MBBCh, an Associate Professor of oncology and Director of the Thoracic Oncology Clinical Research Program at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins.

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy Immunity Immunization

Five Best Practices To Balance Costs, Risks and Sustainability for Long-Term Growth

Pharma and Life Sciences Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Five Best Practices To Balance Costs, Risks and Sustainability for Long-Term Growth Vijendra Thu, 09/14/2023 - 18:55 In the face of volatile macroeconomic conditions and other complex challenges, supply chain and procurement pros must strike a tough balance between seemingly contradictory demands: boosting performance and sustaining and extending business (..)

Digital CBT reduced distress in patients with long-term physical health conditions

Pharma Times

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Participants who received COMPASS showed a clinically significant improvement after 12 weeks

New positive long-term data for JAK inhibitor Olumiant in RA

Pharma Times

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Olumiant maintained a consistent safety profile in a long-term analysis of patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Canada implements patent term adjustment as Bill C-47 becomes law

Pharma in Brief

JUNE 26, 2023

On June 22, 2023, Canada’s federal government passed legislation ( Bill C-47 ) introducing a system of general patent term adjustment ( PTA ). However, and notably for pharmaceutical patentees, any PTA term would run concurrently with any CSP term.

Bristol Myers Squibb Announces Progress Toward Long-Term Inclusion & Diversity Goals and Health Equity Commitments

LifeProNow

MARCH 17, 2023

” [link] The post Bristol Myers Squibb Announces Progress Toward Long-Term Inclusion & Diversity Goals and Health Equity Commitments appeared first on LifeProNow. The Foundation has also mobilized approximately $1 million in employee donations supporting social justice organizations.”

Opinion: Rolling back SNAP benefits puts millions of children at risk of hunger and long-term health consequences

STAT

MARCH 28, 2023

At our pediatric clinic, we recently saw a child whose mother lost her job during the pandemic working as a caterer. The mother struggled to put food on the table after the precipitous loss of income. After the family enrolled in SNAP, we could literally measure how that policy benefited our young patient.

CDMO: Indena’s Long-Term Vision

Pharmaceutical Technology

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Indena CDMO origin: Founded in 1921 by Carlo Boccaccio Inverni and Biagio Alberto Della Beffa and headquartered in Milan, Indena…

Reconfiguring COVID and influenza vaccines for long-term effectiveness

pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Le Vert says Osivax’s technology differs, however, as it attacks the virus’ T-cells, making the vaccine more effective in the long term, and that clinical trials have shown promise. The post Reconfiguring COVID and influenza vaccines for long-term effectiveness appeared first on.

Vaccines

Vaccines Immunity Immunization

CPhI Annual Report 2021: Short term reshoring the catalyst for longer term manufacturing innovations by 2030

Pharma Mirror

OCTOBER 28, 2021

In terms of geographic dominance, value in the pharma market will be led by the USA and China [accounting for around 50%], followed by European nations and Japan, with emerging economies still nurturing new R&D centres. These new findings are released ahead of CPhI Worldwide (November 9-11, 2021), which is being held.

Vaccines

Opinion: Doctors — and patients — must seek alternatives to long-term steroids

Could monkeypox infections have long-term consequences?

Trending Sources

Opinion: Adopting the term ‘preaddiction’ would be a serious mistake

Measuring the long-term cost of restricting abortion access

Bill C-47 introduces patent term adjustment: Proposed term to run concurrently with term of Certificate of Supplementary Protection

Opinion: Excited delirium: a deadly term finally laid to rest

Opinion: ‘Internist’ is a confusing, outdated term. It’s time for a new name

‘Last roll of the dice’ for a near-term HIV vaccine fails

Understanding Patent Term Extensions: An Overview

STAT+: ViiV Healthcare and Doctors Without Borders tussle over contract terms for an HIV drug

Long-term data indicates “significant” potential of aGvHD microbiome treatment

Exclusive: Scotland’s pharmacotherapy service needs long-term workforce planning

EMA pins lack of long-term data as rationale for Novartis’ failed Vijoice bid

Opinion: Listen: The Supreme Court set public health back 50 years. The next term could be even worse

J&J reveal long-term data for novel oral peptide

ASH: AZ’s danicopan shows long-term benefit in PNH

Long-term type 2 diabetes remission through weight loss ‘unsustainable’ for most

Finding a long-term fix to UK’s growing patient waiting list

Evolving with the patient: Optimising CAGT post-trial long-term follow-up

Ferring reveals long-term data for cancer gene therapy

Sanofi shares new data for long-term efficacy of Nexviazyme for Pompe disease treatment

Dairy farmers are running out of chances to kill the terms ‘oat milk’ and ‘soy milk’

Eagle Pharmaceuticals gets grant for long-term stable bendamustine-containing composition in sterile vial

Short-term crucial to future of AI drug discovery

NHS winter funding ‘would be better invested in long-term planning for community’

siRNA therapy shows long-term potential in lowering LDL-C

Long-term exposure to particulates from wildfire smoke linked to dementia risk, new study finds

BioSenic and Phebra switch up terms of licensing agreement

Almirall/Lilly lebrikizumab offers potential long-term management of atopic dermatitis

STAT+: Updated data show long-term benefits of CRISPR treatment for sickle cell, beta thalassemia

Patent term adjustment: Canada consults on proposed regulatory framework

Long-Term Care Facilities

Long-term findings from CAR NK cell therapy trial revealed

NIH funds study to evaluate long-term COVID in children

Neoadjuvant nivolumab improves long-term survival for lung cancer

Five Best Practices To Balance Costs, Risks and Sustainability for Long-Term Growth

Digital CBT reduced distress in patients with long-term physical health conditions

New positive long-term data for JAK inhibitor Olumiant in RA

Canada implements patent term adjustment as Bill C-47 becomes law

Bristol Myers Squibb Announces Progress Toward Long-Term Inclusion & Diversity Goals and Health Equity Commitments

Opinion: Rolling back SNAP benefits puts millions of children at risk of hunger and long-term health consequences

CDMO: Indena’s Long-Term Vision

Reconfiguring COVID and influenza vaccines for long-term effectiveness

CPhI Annual Report 2021: Short term reshoring the catalyst for longer term manufacturing innovations by 2030

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