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NHC Comments on Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program: Draft Guidance, Implementation of Sections 1191 – 1198 of the Social Security Act for Initial Price Applicability Year 2027 and Manufacturer Effectuation of the Maximum Fair Price (MFP) in 2026 and 2027

Putting Patients First Blog

As noted in our previous communications, while the NHC would prefer a more traditional Notice and Comment rulemaking opportunity that would ensure the Agency directly responds to stakeholder feedback, we welcome this opportunity to express our reactions to CMS’ thinking on the negotiation program.

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NHC Submits Comments to CMS RE CY 2026 Policy & Technical Changes to MA and Part D Proposed Rule

Putting Patients First Blog

This includes clear communication about how AI tools are used in clinical and administrative Transparency fosters trust and empowers patients and providers to actively participate in care decisions. Comprehensive Transparency: AI applications should be fully disclosed, explainable, and accessible to patients and providers in layperson terms.

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FDA Publishes Its Draft Strategy Document on Innovative Manufacturing Technologies

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

Regarding CDER’s ETP, the current ETP guidance document, originally published in 2017, will be updated by the end of 2026, and will include details on communicating the type of products and stages of development for which a requestor can approach the ETP.

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Can holograms help in the frontline fight against pharmaceutical counterfeiting?

European Pharmaceutical Review

With predictions that the global market for anticounterfeiting packaging is set to reach almost $250 billion by 2026, growth in authentication and anti-tamper devices such as holograms appear to have a healthy future.” Several branded medicines are available that feature holograms on the packaging or in the blister pack.”

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NHC Provides Input on Patient Engagement in Medicare Drug Price Negotiations

Putting Patients First Blog

In response to the IPAY 2027 draft guidance, the NHC recommends that CMS establish clearer communication about desired outcomes of listening sessions to better equip patients when participating. The NHC also encourages establishing a feedback loop with patient organizations that will reinforce CMS’ commitment to truly patient-centered care.

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Handling HPAPIs safely – what does it take?

European Pharmaceutical Review

Training and establishing a potent compound handling policy, gowning procedures, engineering control procedures, ways of communication in case of hazards, risk-based training on containment, weighing and transferring techniques, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and respirators are the critical training areas. cited 2023Feb].

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Connected customer data: a golden opportunity for pharma marketers

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billion by 2026, according to research by the Business Research Company. It creates a 360-degree view of the customer, enabling communications to be accurately targeted and unnecessary information suppressed. I believe huge opportunities await organisations that properly leverage their data.”. billion in 2021 to $9.23