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Once again, ViiV Healthcare has announced steps to widen access to a sought-after HIV medicine in low- and middle-income countries, reflecting ongoing pressure to respond to criticism. Under the latest arrangement , the company is expanding a licensing agreement reached three years ago with the Medicines Patent Pool, which is backed by the United Nations and negotiates licensing rights for manufacturing to generic companies.
The government has pledged to ‘transition’ community pharmacy from a dispensing-focused service to offering more clinical services, as part of its long-awaited NHS 10-year plan. Published today, the 168-page blueprint has committed to increasing the role of community pharmacy in the management of long-term conditions, including treatment of obesity, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. […] The post Pharmacies’ clinical services offering to expand under NHS 10-year plan appeared first
New research highlights the benefits of early oseltamivir treatment for hospitalized patients with influenza, reducing mortality and readmission rates while optimizing care.
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.
California lawmakers are advancing a bill that would ease some of the nation’s strictest pharmacy staffing limits, allowing pharmacists to supervise more technicians at once. Under Assembly Bill 1503, pharmacists would be permitted to oversee up to three pharmacy technicians, up from the current limit of one. The measure cleared the Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee with a unanimous 10-0 vote July 14.
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Traditional testing has relied upon an elegant biological system: horseshoe crab blood contains specialised cells that clot when exposed to endotoxins. This natural defence mechanism, refined over millions of years of evolution, forms the basis of Limulus Amebocyte Lysate testing. When LAL reagent encounters endotoxins, it triggers a cascade reaction leading to gel formation, cloudiness, or colour changes depending on the detection method employed.
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Traditional testing has relied upon an elegant biological system: horseshoe crab blood contains specialised cells that clot when exposed to endotoxins. This natural defence mechanism, refined over millions of years of evolution, forms the basis of Limulus Amebocyte Lysate testing. When LAL reagent encounters endotoxins, it triggers a cascade reaction leading to gel formation, cloudiness, or colour changes depending on the detection method employed.
ViiV Healthcare, the global specialist HIV company majority owned by GSK, with Pfizer and Shionogi as shareholders, and the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP), today announced an update to their voluntary licensing agreement to include patents relating to its use in a long-acting regimen. The announcement follows updated guidance from the WHO recommending long-acting injectable cabotegravir + rilpivirine as an HIV treatment option.
The government has today laid out plans to ‘modernise’ pharmacy supervision rules, with draft legislation expected to be published imminently. Proposed amendments to the Medicines Act 1968 and The Human Medicines Regulations 2012 are intended to free up pharmacist time by allowing registered pharmacy technicians to take on more responsibility. The changes, developed following consultation […] The post Plans to ‘modernise’ pharmacy supervision rules revealed appeared first on The Pharmacist
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IV robotics and workflow preparation technology is critical to the advancement of patient safety and accuracy in IV compounding. But while the need is widely recognized, barriers to adoption – including tight budgets, bandwidth constraints, and lack of regulations or requirements – continue to persist. Industry leaders, patient safety advocates, and policy activists gathered in Pittsburgh last month for the IV TRUST Summit – an exclusive event intended to further the adoption of IV automation to
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
"Breaking Down Barriers: How Mutual Recognition Agreements Can Revolutionize Generic Drug Approvals As the pharmaceutical industry continues to grapple with the complexities of global regulatory frameworks, a little-known solution is gaining traction: Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs). These agreements have the potential to fast-track generic drug approvals, saving lives and billions of dollars in the process.
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The Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil) has expressed urgent concerns over the recent circular issued by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), which mandates exclusive online submission of Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product (COPP) applications via the ONDLS portal. While the Council supports digital integration and modernization of regulatory frameworks, it foresees a major disruption to India’s pharmaceutical exports – particularly to Rest
Practice pharmacists should build deprescribing into routine care, an exclusive event has heard, with delegates encouraged to stay curious, listen to patients and ask the right questions when faced with complex prescribing decisions. Lelly Oboh, consultant pharmacist for older people at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust and overprescribing lead for South East London ICB, […] The post Embrace deprescribing and stay curious in complex cases, pharmacists told appeared first on The Pharmacist.
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.
An expert discusses how pharmacists play a crucial role in managing tyrosine kinase inhibitor toxicities through proactive monitoring strategies, patient education about adverse effects such as myelosuppression and fluid retention, and early intervention protocols to maintain treatment adherence and quality of life.
In the digital-first era, social media marketing strategies are reshaping how pharmaceutical companies engage with healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers. These strategies are no longer optional; they are essential. From awareness campaigns to real-time engagement, pharma brands that embrace digital transformation are seeing meaningful results across platforms.
Subscribe Advertise About us Follow Follow Follow Follow GO Magazine PharmaTimes Magazine Archive Web Exclusives News Competitions Appointments Business Insights Webinars Thought Leadership Osivax publishes phase 2a results supporting dual flu vaccine approach by John Pinching | 10th Jul 2025 | News OVX836 shown to be safe and effective alongside seasonal Fluarix Tetra Osivax has released phase 2a trial data confirming that its broad-spectrum flu vaccine candidate, OVX836, can be safely co-admin
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.
Bristol-based tech firm Titan PMR has announced that its cloud-based dispensing software is now in use at 1,000 pharmacies across England and Wales. May & Thomson pharmacy in Woking, Surrey, became the 1,000th pharmacy to deploy Titan’s barcode-driven, paper-free patient medication record (PMR) system as part of a relocation and investment drive.
Panelists discuss how pharmacists play a crucial role in biliary tract cancer management by leveraging their detailed medication knowledge to assist with treatment selection, develop comprehensive monitoring plans (especially for hyperphosphatemia with FGFR inhibitors and cardiac monitoring with HER2 therapies), educate patients about unique toxicities and self-management strategies, create clinic workflow algorithms for toxicity management, and advocate for maximizing time on therapy as long as
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.
Flanked by her friends as lawmakers debated the future of a 60-year-old health care plan, Latoya Maddox raised her voice, shouting, “No cuts to Medicaid! No cuts to Medicaid!” The chanting, during a meeting of the House Energy and Commerce Committee on May 13, quickly earned her and her fellow disabled activists in the room a rough escort out by Capitol Police.
Multiple blockbuster drugs set to lose exclusivity, producing one of the pharmaceutical industry’s most financially significant patent cliffs in over a decade, according to GlobalData. Oncology is one of the key therapy areas set to be affected by pricing pressures as drug patents expire. Pharma companies will need to “rethink revenue strategies, pipeline investments, and lifecycle management to safeguard long-term growth”, as a greater number of biosimilars and generic medicines gain market ent
1. How is India’s pharmaceutical export performance shaping up this year, especially in light of global uncertainties? Despite global volatility—whether it’s geopolitical tensions, pricing pressures, or regulatory shifts—India’s pharmaceutical exports continue to demonstrate steady resilience. Momentum is expected to strengthen further in the coming quarters, which are traditionally stronger for exports.
Community pharmacies will be able to provide the HPV vaccine from 2026 to those who missed out at school, according to the government’s 10-year health plan, published today. The long-awaited plan also committed to giving community pharmacy a ‘bigger role’ in prevention by expanding responsibilities for delivering vaccines and screening for cardiovascular and diabetes risks. […] The post Community pharmacies can provide HPV vaccination from 2026 appeared first on The Pharmacist.
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.
Kirollos S. Hanna, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, FACCC, FAPO, discusses how oncology pharmacists can lead value-based care efforts under the Enhanced Oncology Model (EOM) by improving care coordination, managing costs, aligning with performance metrics, and leveraging clinical data systems to enhance patient outcomes.
A new study projects that aligning U.S. cholesterol treatment with clinical guidelines could significantly reduce cardiovascular events nationwide. The study, led by researchers at Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins University and Merck and published June 30 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine , used data from nearly 5,000 adults 40-75 who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey between 2013 and 2020.
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As technology reshapes healthcare, pharmacists are stepping into expanded, patient-focused roles – leveraging automation, telehealth, and digital tools to transform how care is delivered.
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