Pharmaceutical Technology

MARCH 20, 2023

RVAC Medicines has announced a research collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) for the discovery and development of mRNA vaccines. The mRNA vaccine candidates will help reduce the chances of autoimmune responses that might lead to allergic conditions or serious autoimmune diseases.

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pharmaphorum

JANUARY 20, 2021

Laboratory studies have confirmed that antibodies stimulated by Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine can neutralise the new, more transmissible variant of SARS-CoV-2 identified in the UK. That suggests that patients could get SARS-CoV-2 twice, but also that the current crop of vaccines may not be as effective.

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

Tik Tok is unlikely to spring to mind as a source of reliable information about complex issues, but scientists are using it to fly the flag for COVID-19 vaccines and other health topics. When we talk about vaccines as health professionals, people who are vehemently anti-vaccine can take it out of context for their agenda.

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JANUARY 31, 2022

It is becoming increasingly important for people all over the world to understand the importance of vaccines and to have access to the vaccines they need – especially with digital innovation driving new vaccine development. Pfizer’s Josh Raysman, Saad Saeed, and Shanaya Deboo discuss vaccine awareness, access, and innovation.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 8, 2023

Gritstone bio has reported interim results from an ongoing Phase 1 study evaluating the company’s self-amplifying mRNA (samRNA) vaccine as a boost against Covid-19 (CORAL-BOOST). The Phase I CORAL-BOOST dose-escalation trial (NCT05148962) evaluated Gritstone’s samRNA candidate (GRT-R910) in previously vaccinated healthy older adults.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MAY 4, 2023

After a winter marked by a rise in hospitalisations due to the RSV, the FDA has granted its first approval for an Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine to GSK’s Arexvy for adults ages 60 years and above. This vaccine specifically prevents RSV-related lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD).

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Pharmaceutical Technology

APRIL 24, 2023

Since then, the field of nanomedicine has steadily progressed to reach high points such as the successful use of nanotechnology to deliver messenger RNA (mRNA)-based Covid-19 vaccines. In the case of most mRNA vaccines, a lipid nanoparticle-based approach was chosen due to its ability to protect the mRNA in the body and prevent degradation.

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European Pharmaceutical Review

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Many of today’s vaccines are produced in ready-to-inject liquid formulations that must be kept cold to maintain stability. However, this greatly complicates both the worldwide distribution and stockpiling of vaccines and other drugs. A requisite cold chain has been designed and implemented to be uninterrupted from factory to patient.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MARCH 24, 2023

Since the first human administration of the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin vaccine in 1921, no one has been able to successfully follow the vaccine’s path to become the next approved vaccine to tackle tuberculosis (TB). However, as the TB-related death toll remains high, the global need for another vaccine is steadily rising.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MAY 1, 2023

After a long period of inactivity in RSV vaccine development , two pharmaceutical companies are now approaching regulatory decisions for their RSV vaccines. Both Pfizer and GSK have major approval decisions regarding the use of their RSV vaccines for older adults this May. What incentivises a country to cover a vaccine?

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Pharmaceutical Technology

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

RSV researchers at major pharmaceutical companies are currently working to develop new RSV drugs to beat future waves of RSV infection and gain the first RSV vaccine FDA approval. Pharmaceutical companies are pushing to develop drugs and vaccines for RSV with these populations in mind.

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Putting Patients First Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Fall is pumpkin spice and vaccine season! September 28, 2023 By: Bhriana Onuoha, Senior Coordinator, Communications The fall season is in full swing. It’s easy to get swept up in the busyness of the season, but it is important for your health, and the health of your family, to get the appropriate vaccinations. Stay healthy!

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pharmaphorum

JANUARY 8, 2021

As COVID-19 vaccines are hastily deployed in the UK for priority groups, a debate rages over the government’s controversial strategy to delay time between vaccine doses. When the UK announced the approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines, it marked an exciting moment for the nation.

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pharmaphorum

JANUARY 8, 2021

As COVID-19 vaccines are hastily deployed in the UK for priority groups, a debate rages over the government’s controversial strategy to delay time between vaccine doses. When the UK announced the approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines, it marked an exciting moment for the nation.

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Digital Pharmacist

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its approval of the Boostrix vaccine, commonly known as Tdap (combination of Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis) for immunization administration during the third trimester of pregnancy to prevent pertussis in infants younger than two months of age.

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pharmaphorum

JULY 5, 2021

Shahrokh Shabahang discusses why we need a personalised approach to COVID-19 immunity testing. While these numbers do tell us something about the relative immunity of the population writ large, they don’t tell us anything about our own, personal immune profiles. However, we’ve also found a number of outliers.

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pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Sri Prakash describes FriendsLearn’s approach as administering a “digital vaccine” that along with changing habits could induce an immune response through biological pathways of the gut-brain axis – a two-way communication channel linking emotional and cognitive centres of the brain with peripheral intestinal functions.

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pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Is it similar to the flu in severity, and was it man-made and developed by governments to force mass vaccinations? The Fake News Immunity Chatbot won’t answer those questions directly, but aims to give people the skills to make up their own mind. Do masks actually protect your from coronavirus?

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pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Independent communications agency OVID Health has appointed Niall Dickson, professor David Salisbury and Athena Lamnisos as senior counsel, providing strategic advice and thought leadership across several projects involving healthcare and pharma clients. In addition to these appointments, Grace Holland has joined the team as account manager.

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Digital Pharmacist

JULY 11, 2023

Immunizations & Vaccinations Independent pharmacies are ideally positioned to provide convenient immunization services to their communities. By offering a range of vaccinations, such as influenza, pneumonia, shingles, and travel vaccines, pharmacies can attract new customers while supporting public health initiatives.

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Digital Pharmacist

JANUARY 16, 2023

World Immunization Week: April 24-30. National Immunization Awareness Month. National Influenza Vaccination Week: December 6-12. Cervical Health Awareness Month | S hare downloadable content from the NCCC and advocate for HPV vaccinations. National Cancer Prevention Month. National Children’s Dental Health Month.

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The Happy PharmD

MARCH 4, 2025

Twenty years ago, most vaccines were given in primary care clinics. Today, more than 75% of immunizations happen in pharmacies. And most importantly, focus on the skills that make you irreplaceable: communication, clinical judgment, and patient advocacy. And trust is what makes pharmacists irreplaceable. So, whats the move?

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The Happy PharmD

MARCH 4, 2025

Twenty years ago, most vaccines were given in primary care clinics. Today, more than 75% of immunizations happen in pharmacies. And most importantly, focus on the skills that make you irreplaceable: communication, clinical judgment, and patient advocacy. And trust is what makes pharmacists irreplaceable. So, whats the move?

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NOVEMBER 9, 2024

They might type in queries like “how to treat a cold,” “best supplements for immune health,” or “side effects of [medication name].” Common queries include “flu jab near me,” “COVID-19 vaccine booking,” or “travel vaccines at pharmacies.”

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Flip the Pharmacy

JUNE 21, 2022

Are you interested in expanding vaccine clinics this fall? I bet one of your technicians has a community contact for that! Communicate with staff regularly Create a safe space for your staff to bring feedback and/or concerns to you as well as a place to encourage growth in their role at your pharmacy.

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Digital Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Experts from organizations like the CDC strongly recommend that as many people get vaccinated as possible to prevent the spread of more contagious or deadlier variants over time. At Digital Pharmacist, have strived to make COVID-19 information readily available and offer services that help pharmacies manage COVID-19 testing and vaccinations.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

DECEMBER 1, 2022

A clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm, Liminatus focuses on the development of new therapies for cancer that utilises the immune system of the body to detect and fight cancer cells. The GCC Vaccine is being analysed in Phase II clinical trials. The boards of directors of both companies have granted approval for the merger.

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European Pharmaceutical Review

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Active anti-Abeta immunotherapies In the 2000s, the concept of active immunotherapy targeting Abeta in Alzheimer’s patients was assessed with the ELAN vaccine (AN1792), consisting of full-length aggregated Abeta 1-42 peptide mixed with the QS21 adjuvant. 8 However, as this trial was not placebo-controlled, conclusions are difficult to draw.

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Digital Pharmacist

AUGUST 28, 2023

Increase pharmacy revenue and help your patients prepare for flu season each year by continuously improving your vaccination program. Whether you’re just getting started or are looking to scale, here are some tips to help you generate more immunization revenue with a vaccination program. Here’s how to get started.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MARCH 21, 2023

Source: GlobalData Pharmaceutical Intelligence Center Clinical trial catalysts In late January, AC Immune released positive interim results from the Phase I/II trial (NCT05462106) studying the company’s vaccine in patients with prodromal Alzheimer’s disease. Please check your email to download the Report.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

DECEMBER 5, 2022

With the establishment of this Translational Science Hub, Queensland is set to become an international messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccine hub. With an initial focus on enchaining mRNA technology and developing a vaccine for Chlamydia, the research at the hub is anticipated to commence in the first quarter of next year.

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Digital Pharmacist

AUGUST 21, 2023

The most effective preventive measure against the flu is getting an annual flu vaccine. Getting Vaccinated for the Flu The CDC says ideally, everyone who is eligible for a flu vaccine should be vaccinated by the end of October – the ideal time to get vaccinated being September or October.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

On December 20, 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) updated its recommendations for cervical cancer vaccines in a bid to boost vaccination coverage. Several cervical cancer vaccines are currently approved, including Merck’s nonavalent vaccine Gardasil 9 and GSK’s bivalent vaccine Cervarix.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

APRIL 24, 2023

Demand for biologics, including vaccines, is at an all-time high, in the post-Covid era. There are fewer sites for cell and gene therapies and vaccines – 90 companies with 127 facilities, as per GlobalData figures. The approval of the mRNA Covid-19 vaccine, which is a biologic, has thrust the modality even further into the spotlight.

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Pharma Marketing Network

JANUARY 20, 2021

Regarding OWS’s support for vaccine development, Dr Slaoui noted that 5 of the 6 vaccines selected (from a total of 94 programs) are currently in phase 3 development or approved. The response to this crisis has “transformed the vaccine industry.”.

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ID Stewardship

MARCH 7, 2025

Although I have practiced in the area of infectious diseases pharmacy for quite a while now, measles has not been of much clinical relevance to me beyond MMR for routine vaccination. Vaccination is the best way to prevent measles This is an obvious one, but necessary to state right out the gate. MMR is given in 2 doses.

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pharmaphorum

AUGUST 13, 2020

To take one local example, in the UK Pfizer is working with the National Schools Partnership to make its Superbugs and Vaccines education program suitable for home learning. Pfizer has four different mRNA platform vaccines in play against one-another: a radical new approach for them. About THE PLANNING SHOP.

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