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STAT+: Health AI investments are off to a roaring start in 2025

STAT

Over the last week, companies developing artificial intelligence products for health care have announced a series of impressive fundraises that set the tone for what could be a banner year for AI investment. Timed to the J.P. Morgan Healthcare conference, the announcements include $245 million for Innovaccer, a health care data company that’s increasingly focused on AI, $141 million for Hippocratic AI, a company that develops generative AI agents to help with clinical tasks, and $105 mill

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Addressing US FDA challenges in Indian sterile drug manufacturing – Part 2

Express Pharma

Rising expectations for scientific rationale One consistent theme across FDA communications, including 483s, Warning Letters, and guidance documents is the demand for sound scientific justification behind design and operational decisions. Whether it’s the hold time between filtration and filling, the location of EM plates, the frequency of visual inspection, or the number of media fill runs – decisions must be supported by documented rationale based on QRM (Quality Risk Management) princip

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European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 2 2025

European Pharmaceutical Review

EPR Issue 2 includes articles on the impact of tariffs on the pharmaceutical supply chain, advances in bioprocessing, the potential of digital twins in manufacturing, cell and gene therapies and more. Included in this issue of European Pharmaceutical Review : FOREWORD Setting rationale specifications for early-phase non-mutagenic impurities David Elder David P Elder Consultancy SUPPLY CHAIN Tariff risks and opportunities for pharma manufacturers Clifford Rossi, PhD, University of Maryland IN-D

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Top 5 NSAID Drug Interactions Every Pharmacist Should Know

Med Ed 101

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are routinely used for pain and inflammation, but they are also commonly implicated in clinically significant interactions. As medication experts, pharmacists play a critical role in recognizing and navigating these risks. Below are five of the most important NSAID drug interactions that pharmacists should watch for in daily practice.

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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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Efficiency, Education, and Evolution: What’s Next for Pharmacy Practice?

Pharmacy Times

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Pharmacies’ clinical services offering to expand under NHS 10-year plan

The Pharmacist

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

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Top Pharmacy Residency Interview Questions and Tips

UWorld | RxPrep

Prepare for success with this guide to pharmacy residency interview questions, sample answers, and expert tips to help you excel.

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California moves to ease pharmacy staffing limits

Beckers Hospital Review

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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A biopharma doubles down on diversity goals through a newly created position

PharmaVoice

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Changing the PAP Model

Pharmaceutical Commerce

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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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Opinion: Herding cats: It’s past time to include pets in disease surveillance

STAT

As veterinarians, flu scientists, and biosecurity experts, we have watched with growing concern the rise in H5N1 avian influenza in cats. Since 2022, more than 100 domesticated cats in the United States have had confirmed infections — some house pets, some barn cats, some feral — with high mortality, although mortality data remain undocumented on federal sites.

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NEC and Chugai Pharmaceutical use AI to reduce drug combination prediction time for cancer treatments

Express Pharma

NEC Corporation, in collaboration with Chugai Pharmaceutical, has conducted an experiment using artificial intelligence (AI) to predict drug combinations that may improve the effectiveness of certain cancer treatments. According to the companies, the AI system may reduce the time required to produce these predictions by approximately 50 per cent when compared to Chugai’s conventional methods.

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New biosimilar pathways – key takeaways from the EMA’s draft reflection paper

European Pharmaceutical Review

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has published a draft reflection paper that signals a potential evolution in the regulatory landscape for biosimilar development within the EU. 1 Rather than representing a radical break from established practice, the document builds on decades of scientific and regulatory experience, proposing that – under certain well-defined conditions – the demonstration of bio-similarity might rely more heavily on advanced analytical characterisation and pharmacokinetic (

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Social Media Strategies in Pharma for the Second Half of 2025

Pharma Marketing Network

In 2025, the landscape of healthcare marketing is evolving faster than ever—and nowhere is this more evident than on social media. As patients, providers, and pharmaceutical brands increasingly interact online, “Social Media Strategies” have become mission-critical for staying relevant and compliant. But how can pharma marketers leverage these channels effectively in the second half of the year?

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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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Oseltamivir Significantly Reduces Mortality in Hospitalized Patients With Influenza

Pharmacy Times

New research highlights the benefits of early oseltamivir treatment for hospitalized patients with influenza, reducing mortality and readmission rates while optimizing care.

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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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Controlled Substance Reporting Isn’t Just for DEA Anymore

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

By Larry K. Houck — A memorable Florida Orange Growers’ television ad campaign in the late 1970s proclaimed that “Orange juice from Florida isn’t just for breakfast anymore.” The Federal Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and its regulations require Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) registrants to submit certain reports related to narcotic drug transactions, thefts and significant losses, and suspicious orders.

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Leveraging Mutual Recognition Agreements MRA to Fast-Track Generic Drug Approvals

Drug Patent Watch

"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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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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St. Luke’s launches centralized pharmacy hub

Beckers Hospital Review

Kansas City, Mo.-based St. Luke’s Health System has launched outbound pharmacy delivery from its new Consolidated Service Center, centralizing medication distribution to 14 acute care and St. Luke’s Cancer Institute pharmacy locations as of June 19. The rollout marks the first phase of a broader shift toward a more integrated pharmacy operation, according to a June 27 LinkedIn post from Kelley Curtis, PharmD, vice president and chief pharmacy officer at St.

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

PharmaVoice

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DSCSA Compliance: The Time is Now

Pharmaceutical Commerce

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Opinion: Uber for nursing is here — and it’s not good for patients or nurses

STAT

Dana, a 29-year-old nurse in St. Louis, checks her phone to see if the gig nursing app CareRev still has her scheduled at the local hospital. She’s already arranged child care for her son, but cancellations are common. “It’s a gamble. … I’ll wake up at 5 in the morning, and I’ll find out if I’m canceled or not,” she told us.

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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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CII hosts ‘Pillars of Protection’ conference in Hyderabad to address safety in pharma manufacturing

Express Pharma

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Telangana, hosted the ‘Pillars of Protection: Forging a Safer Future for Pharma and Chemical Manufacturing’ conference on 25 June 2025 in Hyderabad. The event convened regulators, safety professionals, technologists, policy experts, and industry leaders to discuss actionable strategies for enhancing safety and sustainability across pharma and chemical manufacturing operations in India.

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Advancing endotoxin testing with sustainable recombinant LAL solutions

European Pharmaceutical Review

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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HCP Targeting in Pharma Marketing

Pharma Marketing Network

In an industry defined by compliance, complexity, and fierce competition, connecting with healthcare professionals (HCPs) effectively is both an art and a science. That’s where HCP targeting comes in—an evolving pillar of pharmaceutical marketing that blends precision, personalization, and performance. Pharma brands know that not all doctors are equal when it comes to prescribing behavior, influence, or engagement preferences.

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Insights From ASCO 2025 Guide Pharmacy Practice in Solid Tumors and Hematologic Cancers

Pharmacy Times

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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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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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CPA Academy Launches!

Commonwealth Pharmacists Association

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Top 5 Fluconazole Drug Interactions

Med Ed 101

Fluconazole is a commonly used antifungal agent with strong CYP450 inhibitory activity, especially on the CYP2C9, CYP2C19, and CYP3A4 enzymes. Because of this, it can significantly affect the metabolism of many medications. Here are my top five fluconazole drug interactions that pharmacists should be aware of. Warfarin One of the most clinically significant interactions is […] The post Top 5 Fluconazole Drug Interactions appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Clinical pharmacy services grow, but hospitals struggle to fill key roles: ASHP

Beckers Hospital Review

U.S. hospitals are increasingly integrating pharmacists into clinical care, but many are struggling to fill roles and maintain staff, according to the 2024 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists National Survey of Pharmacy Practice in Hospital Settings. More than 75% of hospitals now assign pharmacists to provide direct care to most inpatients, with the highest clinical involvement in general medical-surgical (73.3%), critical care (68.5%), oncology (56.9%), cardiology (48.5%), infectious

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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.