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Opinion: STAT readers respond to First Opinion essays on site-neutral payments, free medical school tuition, and more

STAT

“Former HHS secretaries: Congress should adopt site-neutral payments for health care,” by Alex Azar and Kathleen G. Sebelius As a practicing oncologist, I wholeheartedly agree with the former HHS secretaries’ call to expand site-neutral payment policy. It is a commonsense reform, independent of one’s political leanings.

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Revealed: UK government was warned of infected blood risks in 1970s

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

Documents show officials were told blood plasma harvested from US convicts was contaminated with viruses • Read more: the true story of the UK infected blood scandal ; plus: ‘My mum gave the injections that killed my brothers’ A commercial blood product at the centre of the biggest treatment scandal in the history of the NHS was approved for use after government officials were told convicts were among the paid donors and virus contamination “should be assumed”,corporate filings reveal.

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most spray dosed drugs?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most spray dosed drugs. For a different perspective, see the most popular dosage types.

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Guidelines for Medication Disposal: Take Back Day

Pharmacy Times

Those looking to dispense medications should consult the individual guidelines for their local Take Back Bin.

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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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SK pharmteco to Ensure Supply of Ferring Pharmaceuticals Gene Therapy

PharmaTech

SK pharmteco, a CDMO, will manufacture, test, and release Adstiladrin (nadofaragene firadenovec-vncg), a gene therapy from Ferring Pharmaceuticals for treating bladder cancer.

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Take Back Day: Dispensing Advice on Medication Disposal

Pharmacy Times

Community pharmacists’ influence increases the likelihood of patients safely disposing unused medications and keeping them out of harm’s reach.

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Empowering C diff Advocacy, Supporting Community: Insights From the National C diff Advocacy Summit

Pharmacy Times

The CEO and co-founder of the Peggy Lillis Foundation discusses highlights from the organization's 2024 National C diff Advocacy Summit.

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