STAT

DECEMBER 12, 2024

During 2023, drugmakers substantially raised prices on five widely used medicines without any new clinical evidence to justify the increases, leading patients and health insurers in the U.S. to spend an additional $815 million last year, according to a new report. The drug for which spending increased the most due to a price increase was Biktarvy, which is prescribed to treat HIV and is a franchise product for Gilead Sciences.

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PharmaVoice

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

Top of the morning to you, and a fine one it is. Clear blue skies and chilly breezes are wafting across the Pharmalot campus, where the official mascots are snoozing after foraging for their breakfast. This means we are free to focus on the matters at hand — rummaging through our to-do list and making cups of stimulation. Our choice today is maple cinnamon French toast.

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The Pharmacist

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The UK ban on private prescribing of puberty blockers in under-18s with gender dysphoria has been extended indefinitely, the government has announced. It follows a consultation on the measures and independent advice from the Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) which found an unacceptable safety risk in the continued prescription of puberty blockers to children.

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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

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STAT

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Testing of samples taken from a child in California thought to have contracted H5N1 bird flu after drinking raw milk turned up no evidence of influenza viruses, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.  A test run on a sample from the child — who went to a Marin County emergency department last week with a fever and vomiting — had been positive there for flu A.

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Compounding Pharmacy of America

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Discover the symptoms, causes, and natural treatments for adrenal fatigue. Learn how tools like the Adrenal Stress Test Kit and targeted supplements can restore balance and energy. The post Understanding Adrenal Fatigue appeared first on Compounding Pharmacy of America.

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Safe Biologics

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Press Release ARLINGTON, Va., December 9, 2024 (Newswire.com) – As the Senate moves this week to advance passage of the misleadingly named Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act (S. 2035), the Alliance for Safe Biologic Medicines (ASBM) reiterates its opposition to the self-interested efforts of the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA), which strongly supports this bill that prioritizes insurance company and pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) profits over patient safety and maintaini

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STAT

DECEMBER 12, 2024

This story first appeared in Adam’s Biotech Scorecard, a subscriber-only newsletter. STAT+ subscribers can sign up  here  to get it delivered to their inbox. I just returned from San Diego and the annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology, where Arcellx won the battle of BCMA CAR-T therapies against Legend Biotech. Legend has downplayed the significance of the 12-17% rate of delayed neurotoxicity — Parkinsonian symptoms and cranial nerve palsies — report

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Pharma Times

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Trial explores potential of therapy in treating multiple cancer types

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STAT

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Editas Medicine said Thursday afternoon it will lay off 65% of its staff — around 180 employees — as it shelves its lead gene-editing program for sickle cell disease and shifts focus.  The cuts come amid a prolonged financial downturn for the gene-editing field, as valuations have plummeted and layoffs have become widespread. Editas already laid off staff as part of a restructuring in 2023.

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Pharma Times

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Promising trial results support marketing authorisation application

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STAT

DECEMBER 12, 2024

You’re reading the web edition of STAT’s Health Tech newsletter, our guide to how technology is transforming the life sciences.  Sign up to get it  delivered in your inbox every Tuesday and Thursday. Companies use AI to fight insurance denials People infrequently challenge health insurance denials even though appeals are often successful.

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European Pharmaceutical Review

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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STAT

DECEMBER 12, 2024

As a first-generation immigrant, much of my childhood was spent in a state of perpetual uncertainty. My family and I fixated on an ever-refreshing screen, patiently watching our status shift from “H-1B visa” to “green card” holder to “citizen” over 14 long years. Yet amid this endless cycle of anxiety, one place surprisingly gave me solace: the hospital.

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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.

Pharmaceutical Technology

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Puberty blockers for people aged under 18 with gender dysphoria will be indefinitely banned by the UK Government.

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STAT

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Like many Americans, Holden Karau said she was fed up with health insurance. The software engineer’s disillusionment began in 2019, when her insurer, UnitedHealthcare, balked at covering physical therapy after she was hit by a car and could not walk. She said the hassles piled on stress, forced her to pay more out of pocket, and delayed access to care she needed to recover from multiple broken bones.

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The Pharmacist

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has announced plans to update and improve the way it inspects pharmacies. It has outlined a set of proposals to its governing council which include the introduction of shorter, more focused inspections, alongside its full inspections. Under the plans, inspectors will have the option to switch to a full inspection […] The post BREAKING: GPhC plans to update pharmacy inspections in January appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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STAT

DECEMBER 12, 2024

As we approach the end of 2024, First Opinion is publishing a series of essays on the state of AI in medicine and biopharma.  There’s more to life than protein folding.

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Drug Patent Watch

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Identifying branded drugs with a low likelihood of generic entry has become a crucial strategy for companies looking to expand their product portfolio through in-licensing. This approach not only helps maintain market exclusivity but also ensures a steady revenue stream for pharmaceutical companies. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the intricacies of identifying such drugs and leveraging them for successful in-licensing opportunities.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In the letter, 77 Nobel Prize winners argue that appointing RFK as Secretary of HHS would put the US publics health in jeopardy.

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Drug Patent Watch

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The generic drug market in the United States faces significant challenges, including price volatility, supply chain disruptions, and strategies employed by brand-name manufacturers to delay market entry. These challenges can lead to drug shortages, price spikes, and reduced affordability for patients and payers. To address these issues, several market-based proposals and regulatory reforms have been suggested.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Chinas NMPA has granted approval to Santhera Pharmaceuticals AGAMREE, used in treating DMD in individuals aged four years and above.

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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.

The Pharmacist

DECEMBER 12, 2024

New Pharmacy First analysis has suggested pharmacists are treating antimicrobial stewardship with utmost importance and only supplying antibiotics when appropriate. On average, two-thirds (66%) of patients attending pharmacies for earaches, bladder infections, sore throats, sinusitis, infected insect bites or impetigo are provided antibiotics, according to a new report by the Company Chemists Association (CCA).

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Pharmaceutical Technology

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Meitheal Pharmaceuticals has gained exclusive US commercial rights for XENLETA for treating CABP in the adult population.

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Outsourcing Pharma

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Noema Pharma extends its series B funding to $147M, advancing phase 2 trials for CNS disorders like Tourette syndrome, menopause symptoms, and neuropathic pain.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Sanofi has announced that its two combination vaccine candidates have received fast track status from the US FDA.

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

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Proxsys Rx

DECEMBER 12, 2024

There are so many reasons Brandi Henneman has had such a positive impact on participation rates for ProxsysRxs Readmission Reduction program at South Carolinas Conway Medical Center. Chief among them, her first-rate professionalism, and her genuinely caring disposition which immediately tells patients she has their best interests at heart. Its a sense of comfort and security that comes from not knowing theyre in the hands of a Clinical Pharmacist whos been known to jump out of perfectly good ai

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Compounding Pharmacy of America

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Learn how BHRT can naturally relieve menopause symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings. Explore personalized testing and treatments tailored to you. The post Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) for Menopause appeared first on Compounding Pharmacy of America.

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PharmExec

DECEMBER 12, 2024

OncLive serves as the connection to oncology, including groundbreaking cancer news and interviews with top oncologists in multimedia formats.

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Compounding Pharmacy of America

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Learn how to address medication shortages and backorders with customized solutions. Discover how we help patients access essential medications through compounding services. The post What To Do if Your Prescription Medication is Out of Stock appeared first on Compounding Pharmacy of America.

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