STAT

MAY 30, 2024

A third human case of H5 bird flu tied to the ongoing U.S. outbreak in cattle has been detected in a farm worker in Michigan, state health authorities confirmed on Thursday. The unnamed individual worked on a dairy farm and was in close contact with infected cows, the state health department said in a statement. The farm involved is different from the one where an earlier human case was detected last week.

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MAY 30, 2024

To lower drug prices, lawmakers are turning to the drug patent system to outlaw some common practices — but a former patent agency director says it’s the wrong way to go.

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STAT

MAY 30, 2024

Syphilis, one of the oldest infections known to humans, has returned to the U.S. at epidemic rates that have been climbing since 2001. In 2022, the last year with complete data, the highest number of infections were recorded in more than 70 years. It’s not yet clear why syphilis is spreading faster than other sexually transmitted infections. Recent shortages of single injection penicillin needed to treat this infection threatens to make matters worse.

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MAY 30, 2024

By developing ADCs that bind more directly to the target, Mythic Therapeutics believes its technology could deliver a step change for efficacy and safety.

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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

MAY 30, 2024

Most physicians who endorsed a prescription drug or medical device on X — formerly known as Twitter — also received payments from the manufacturers of these products, according to a new analysis that highlights ongoing concerns about financial ties between doctors and industry. The study found 26 of 28 physicians, or 93%, received at least one payment, and the average was more than $27,400 for such things as food and beverages, speaking, consulting, or travel.

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The Pharmacist

MAY 30, 2024

NHS spending on community pharmacy and ophthalmic services has been reduced by 19.9% since 2016/17, when real-terms funding is adjusted for need, according to new analysis from the Nuffield Trust. But in the same time period, GP primary care services saw a 10.3% increase in real-terms needs-adjusted NHS funding, while funding for acute care in […] The post Pharmacy funding falls amid increases for GP practices and hospitals, says think tank appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Outsourcing Pharma

MAY 30, 2024

In an intriguing interview with Cybinâs CEO, Doug Drysdale, OSP senior editor, Liza Laws found out how second-generation psychedelics could be the biggest breakthrough in psychiatry in 40 years.

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STAT

MAY 30, 2024

WASHINGTON — Nearly 20 years ago, policymakers had an epiphany: The health care system should pay for value instead of volume. Unfortunately, it’s now less clear than ever what value-based payment means, and whatever it is, it hasn’t lived up to the hype. Value-based payment, also known as value-based care, is getting renewed attention in Congress as doctors become increasingly distressed by a Medicare pay system that does not keep up with inflation.

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pharmaphorum

MAY 30, 2024

COVID-19 vaccination rates have fallen precipitously in Europe and should be ramped up this autumn so they are at least in line with influenza vaccine uptake.

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STAT

MAY 30, 2024

Ultragenyx said Thursday afternoon that its gene therapy for a rare liver ailment, glycogen disease type 1A, succeeded in a Phase 3 trial, setting up a potential approval. Patients with GSD1a, as the condition is often known, have a genetic mutation that prevents them from adequately maintaining blood sugar levels. Once considered fatal, GSD1a can now be controlled with regular doses of cornstarch.

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pharmaphorum

MAY 30, 2024

Discover how genomics is transforming cancer research through the study of DNA, RNA, and ctDNA. Learn about the latest breakthroughs in the field in this insightful short read.

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STAT

MAY 30, 2024

Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today?  Sign up  to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Good morning. A big welcome to everyone coming to Chicago for ASCO this weekend. Say hi if you’re attending our  STAT event  on Friday night!

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PharmD Live

MAY 30, 2024

Polypharmacy, or the concurrent use of at least five medications, can be essential for individuals with multiple chronic conditions. When medications are prescribed with clear therapeutic objectives, optimized to minimize adverse drug reactions (ADRs), and the patient adheres to the regimen, polypharmacy can be appropriate and beneficial. However, it often becomes excessive and hazardous when medications are unnecessary, fail to meet therapeutic goals, pose a high risk of ADRs, or when the patie

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STAT

MAY 30, 2024

Novartis has filed a lawsuit seeking to block a Maryland law that requires the company to ship its medicines to any pharmacy working with hospitals participating in a controversial U.S. government drug discount program. The drugmaker maintained that the state law , which goes into effect on July 1, improperly forces pharmaceutical companies to supply so-called contract pharmacies as part of the discount program known as 340B, according to the lawsuit filed in federal court.

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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.

The Pharmacist

MAY 30, 2024

Referrals from GP practices and NHS services are ‘key’ to the success of Pharmacy First, the Company Chemists' Association (CCA) has suggested, following its analysis of Pharmacy First consultations around the country. Latest analysis of the number of Pharmacy First consultations in CCA pharmacies across England has suggested disparity between the success of the service […] The post GP referrals 'key' to Pharmacy First success, analysis suggests appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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STAT

MAY 30, 2024

Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. We can tell because countless birds are chirping outside our window, the pace of motor vehicles passing by is picking up, and the official mascots are busy foraging for snacks on the campus. As for us, we are engaged in the usual ritual of brewing cups of stimulation. Our choice today is orange cream.

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pharmaphorum

MAY 30, 2024

The US Congress has passed the first-ever federal bill dedicated to ending Parkinson’s disease, modelled on similar legislation for Alzheimer’s enacted in 2011

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STAT

MAY 30, 2024

Which presentations are worth catching at ASCO this weekend? What is exon-skipping? And how do you pronounce bronchiectasis? This week on “The Readout LOUD,” we preview some of the research that will be presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology conference in Chicago. We also discuss the latest news in the health and life sciences, including a milestone in lung disease R&D and a Duchenne muscular dystrophy confirmatory trial failure.

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The Pharmacist

MAY 30, 2024

NHS England has told community pharmacies providing Covid vaccinations to plan for an ‘early October’ start to the autumn vaccination programme, in a letter published today. It said that it will agree a precise start date for both the flu and Covid jab campaigns ‘in due course’. And with advice from the Joint Committee on […] The post Pharmacies told to plan for October start for autumn Covid jabs appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Express Pharma

MAY 30, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, key neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and depression pose significant challenges, particularly in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, where prevalence is high. The World Health Organization stated in March 2024 that “over 80 per cent of neurological deaths and health losses occur in low- and middle-income countries, and access to treatment varies widely.

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The Pharmacist

MAY 30, 2024

Over the counter (OTC) medications should be made available for free for people on low incomes as part of the Pharmacy First service in England, an influential group of MPs has suggested. The recommendation came as part of the Health and Social Care (HSCC)’s report, published this week following its pharmacy inquiry. The committee said […] The post OTC medicines should be free for people on low incomes through Pharmacy First, say MPs appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Pharma Times

MAY 30, 2024

Affecting the immune system, various forms of SCID are estimated to affect one in 75,000 to 100,000 newborns

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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.

European Pharmaceutical Review

MAY 30, 2024

A novel drug delivery method combining proline and metal such as palladium, could enable chemotherapy drugs to be transported in the body via nano-sized cages. Practically, this could enable delivering the structure “more directly” to a tumour, while “shielding healthy cells”. Chemotherapy drugs, antibiotics, as well as antivirals could be transported using this delivery system , the authors theorised.

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The Pharmacist

MAY 30, 2024

Funding has been announced for new community pharmacy PCN engagement lead roles to support the implementation of the access recovery plan. The role will be the point of contact between community pharmacies and general practices within PCNs. It will be expected to support the implementation of the Pharmacy First service, expanded blood pressure checks service and the […] The post NHS England funds new PCN community pharmacy engagement roles appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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pharmaphorum

MAY 30, 2024

The first patient has received a BioNTech colorectal cancer vaccine as part of the NHS Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad (CVLP) 'matchmaker' service

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Pharma Times

MAY 30, 2024

The first phase of the programme will be in place in hospitals across the UK by March 2025

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MAY 30, 2024

The US FDA approved Teva Pharmaceuticals’ AUSTEDO XR as a once-daily treatment option for tardive dyskinesia and Huntington’s disease chorea.

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Pharmaceutical Commerce

MAY 30, 2024

These advancements continue to act as a key driver in helping to boost the security, efficiency, and innovation of global industries, include pharma.

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Express Pharma

MAY 30, 2024

Alembic Pharmaceuticals announced that it has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Sacubitril and Valsartan Tablets, 24 mg/26 mg, 49 mg/51 mg, and 97 mg/103 mg. The approved ANDA is therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug product (RLD), Entresto Tablets, 24 mg/26 mg, 49 mg/51 mg, and 97 mg/103 mg, of Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

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pharmaphorum

MAY 30, 2024

Johnson & Johnson's seltorexant hits the mark in a phase 3 trial involving patients with depression and sleep disturbances

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Outsourcing Pharma

MAY 30, 2024

In a bold move set to reshape the global healthcare landscape, Asahi Kasei Corp. announced its intent to acquire Swedish drug maker Calliditas Therapeutics AB through a voluntary tender offer.

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