Sat.Nov 04, 2023 - Fri.Nov 10, 2023

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The thorniest questions facing pharma, according to a leading bioethicist

PharmaVoice

Bioethics guru Arthur Caplan of NYU gives his outspoken and frank opinion on the industry’s minefield of ethical challenges.

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How pharmacy deserts are putting the health of Black and Latino Americans at risk

STAT

Pharmacies were once abundant in the South Side of Chicago. Now, residents living in the majority Black neighborhood often find themselves with few options when it’s time to get a prescription refilled or stock up on cold medicine. Ladell Johnson, a longtime resident of the South Side, drives half an hour from her house to the downtown area every time she needs to pick up her prescription.

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SAEM Clinical Images Series: Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

A 55-year-old female with a history of hyperlipidemia presents after a syncopal episode. She had mild nausea and diarrhea on the morning of presentation but otherwise had no prodromal symptoms before suddenly losing consciousness in a grocery store. Of note, she recalls a similar syncopal episode in the remote past, also preceded by gastrointestinal symptoms at that time.

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Shock of the old: 10 scandalous vintage medicines – from asthma cigarettes to cocaine wine

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

Cure any ailment! Never known to fail! Early medicine adverts made grand claims but they look alarming today The confusion with patent medicines starts with the name, since they were rarely ever patented; manufacturers just thought it sounded cool. Bamboozling was always part of the package: from the 17th century, concoctions of water, alcohol and herbs were sold with wild claims and exotic origin stories.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

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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What if a CRISPR cure isn’t such an easy choice?

PharmaVoice

A gene editing therapy developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics can mute sickle cell disease’s most damaging symptoms. Yet treatment may not be as simple as its dramatic benefit makes it seem.

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HPV vaccines are so effective that new screening policies may be in order, suggests study

STAT

Vaccines work well to prevent cancers caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). So well, in fact, that it may be time to review HPV screening protocols, according to the somewhat provocative conclusion of a new study examining the occurrence of genital HPV types eight years after immunization, published today in Cell Host & Microbe. The randomized control study included more than 60,000 women from 33 Finnish communities born in 1992, 1993, and 1994.

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Developing a first-in-class small molecule drug for inflammatory disease

European Pharmaceutical Review

Following her presentation on age-related disease at BioFuture 2023, Executive Vice President of Drug Development for MyMD Pharmaceuticals ® , Jenna Brager, shares with EPR why the company’s next-generation tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha inhibitor has potential in inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. In July 2023, MyMD Pharmaceuticals released results from its Phase II study in sarcopenia evaluating potential of MYMD-1 ® , its first-in-class oral TNF-α inhibitor.

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Innoviva and GARDP reveal positive results for antibiotic to treat gonorrhoea

Pharma Times

Zoliflodacin inhibits the vital bacterial enzyme for bacterial function and reproduction - News - PharmaTimes

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Eli Lilly gets FDA approval to sell Mounjaro as obesity drug called Zepbound

STAT

Eli Lilly’s blockbuster drug tirzepatide, sold as Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes, has been cleared to treat obesity, making it the second in a highly effective class of weight loss medications to enter the market. The Food and Drug Administration’s long-awaited approval of the drug, which will be marketed under the name Zepbound for obesity, is a major milestone for Lilly.

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Sanofi Issues Update on Shortages of Beyfortus for Respiratory Syncytial Virus

PharmExec

Due to a higher than anticipated demand, Sanofi is carefully managing distribution of 50 mg doses of Beyfortus in the private market to fulfill existing orders and provide equitable access to remaining doses for the vaccine that protects infants against respiratory syncytial virus.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Gilead reveals positive data for potential first-line adenocarcinoma treatment

European Pharmaceutical Review

Positive results for a combination treatment using the first Fc-silent investigational monoclonal antibody in pivotal clinical trials that is designed to block and bind to the T-cell immunoreceptor with Ig and ITIM domains (TIGIT), have been announced. The treatment is being evaluated in patients with upper GI adenocarcinomas. Domvanalimab plus the antibody zimberelimab and chemotherapy showed encouraging overall response rate and six-month progression-free survival (PFS) rate results in a preli

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Samay’s AI-assisted wearable technology accurately diagnoses COPD

Pharma Times

The device successfully diagnosed COPD in patients with 90% accuracy - News - PharmaTimes

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A new study maps the lasting effects of gun violence on children and teens who survive their injuries

STAT

When Christian Pulcini was a pediatric emergency fellow at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, he witnessed firsthand the ways that gun violence affected children who survived it. He still remembers one young boy who had been shot in the neck while playing outside his home. Pulcini did not remove the bullet — a routine practice, often safer than removal.

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Lilly weight loss drug approved by FDA

BioPharma Dive

The pharmaceutical company will sell the GLP-1 drug, branded as Zepbound, at a list price about 20% lower than Novo Nordisk's competing drug Wegovy.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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.

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Sandoz and Teva achieve first-of-a-kind manufacturing certification

European Pharmaceutical Review

Sandoz and Teva have become the first organisations to qualify for the new global Minimized Risk of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) certification. This programme was developed by the British Standards Institute (BSI) to verify companies that are taking the necessary steps in ensuring responsible antibiotic manufacturing in the global supply chain, helping to lower the spread of AMR.

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PDA sounds alarm over AI use by pharmacy students

The Pharmacist

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has warned pharmacy students that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology risks charges of plagiarism and misconduct. In its October 2023 student newsletter, the PDA highlighted a ‘concerning rise’ in the number of students using AI programmes – such as ChatGPT and QuillBot – to write or enhance assessments. […] The post PDA sounds alarm over AI use by pharmacy students appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Pulse oximeters’ inaccuracies in darker-skinned people require urgent action, AGs tell FDA

STAT

More than two dozen attorneys general are urging Food and Drug Administration officials to take urgent action to address disparities in how well pulse oximeters, the fingertip devices used to monitor a person’s oxygen levels, work on people with darker skin. In a Nov. 1 letter, the AGs noted that it had been a year since the FDA convened a public meeting of experts , who called for clearer labeling and more rigorous testing of the devices, and that no action had been taken.

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Frontiers Health 2023 Day One

pharmaphorum

Frontiers Health 23 - Day 1 from the marvellous Auditorium della Tecnica in Rome, where we are set to bring you the biggest news stories, trends, and industry insights

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Position Your Pharmacy for Expansion

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.

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New method could replace microbiology CFU assay

European Pharmaceutical Review

US researchers have developed the Geometric Viability Assay (GVA), which has been shown to be a fast, cheap and sustainable method for counting microorganisms. Since it is 36 times faster than conventional methods, uses 15 times less plastic, and is low cost, Geometric Viability Assay could “replace existing viability assays and enable viability measurements at previously impractical scales”, the paper noted.

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Renewed call for national non-referral smoking cessation service

The Pharmacist

A fresh call has been made for a nationally commissioned non-referral smoking cessation service through community pharmacies, as the government announces major investment in local schemes. In the King’s Speech this week, it was revealed that the funding available to local smoking cessation services would ‘more than double’ by next April to £140m, while plans […] The post Renewed call for national non-referral smoking cessation service appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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As extreme heat soars, laws to protect outdoor workers are bubbling up — and facing resistance

STAT

As weather starts to cool in much of the country, the heat-baked cement and sweaty afternoons from this summer fade from collective memory. But activists and labor groups representing outdoor workers haven’t forgotten. They are pushing lawmakers and regulators to keep facing the heat. On Tuesday, the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners will take a final vote on a proposed heat standard to protect outdoor workers.

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6 Root Causes Behind Leaky Gut and Autoimmunity

The Thyroid Pharmacist

I often get messages from people with Hashimoto’s and other autoimmune diseases, that say: “Thanks for your efforts, but I’ve already tried everything. I have cut out gluten, dairy, and soy from my diet, and still have Hashimoto’s. How can your work help me?” While changing your diet is an incredibly important first step that will greatly help many of you, if you do not see a complete remission of your symptoms within three to six months, I encourage you to dig deeper.

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.

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Novo Nordisk plans multi-billion Denmark manufacturing expansion

European Pharmaceutical Review

Novo Nordisk has announced plans to invest over 42 billion Danish kroner (nearly £5 billion) starting in 2023, to expand its manufacturing facilities in Kalundborg, Denmark. According to the pharma company , the financing will add to global capacity: from manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) through to packaging. Most of the investment will be focused on API capacity.

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To Receive or Not to Receive, That is the Question with Patient Gifts

Board Vitals - Pharmacist

Ah, the holidays – the season of giving. It’s the time of year when patients want to express their gratitude for your care with gifts that may range from the ridiculous to the sublime. They are all given with good intentions, but should you accept them? And if you do, are all gifts created equal? Is a tin of cookies the same as a gift certificate or a day of golf?

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Congenital syphilis cases in the U.S. have skyrocketed, CDC says

STAT

The number of babies born with congenital syphilis in the United States has soared over the last decade, leading to an increase in stillbirths, infant deaths, and life-altering birth defects, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday. The number of cases of congenital syphilis in 2022 was more than 10 times the number recorded in 2012, the agency said, noting that most of the 3,761 cases reported in 2022 could have been averted, if the babies’ mothers had been adequa

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Masterclass on Leveraging Real-World Evidence (RWE) for Building Pharma Brands

PharmaState Academy

This is "not to be missed" Masterclass for Pharma Marketers! ???????????: To be awarded with 3CPhE (Continuing Pharma Education) points. Seats Booked: 14 / Seats Left 16 Registrations Open Limited Seats Interest Form For Next Batch We limit the number of participants in a batch so that high-quality interactive learning can happen. In case you have missed this batch, you can fill out the Interest form for the next batch.

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5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software

Are you still using workarounds to manage your daily operations? To achieve peak performance, it's time to explore other options for specialty and infusion pharmacy software. Streamline pharmacy operations and improve clinical performance with automated processing, real-time data exchange, and electronic decision support. Download this helpful infographic to: Drive efficiency and patient adherence from referral receipt to delivery and ongoing care – all with our Pharmacy Cloud.

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Rapid HPLC method could improve formulation QC studies

European Pharmaceutical Review

A paper published by Research Square has described a rapid, simple, accurate and precise high-performance liquid chromatography with diode-array detection (HPLC-DAD) method for levofloxacin determination in liquid pharmaceutical formulations. The effectiveness of levofloxacin can be impacted by its stability in pharmaceutical formulations. This impacts the effective concentration of the drug, Mohammed et al. noted.

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One Time ONLY! $100 Discount and Free Audible Book – BCPS Study Materials

Med Ed 101

We are offering a ONE TIME ONLY discount of $100 on the 1 year BCPS all-access pass and I also have 10 Free Audible books to give away. ONLY the first 10 purchases will get the Free Audible version of my Drug Interaction Book (10+ hours of bonus content) as I only have a limited […] The post One Time ONLY! $100 Discount and Free Audible Book – BCPS Study Materials appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Ambulance rides for just $100? Government advisers want major billing fixes

STAT

A panel of government advisers finally has endorsed ideas for Congress to solve the particularly thorny problem of surprise ambulance bills , including a cap on how much patients would have to pay if they took an ambulance. Surprise bills have been eliminated for most health care services, but people who take out-of-network ground ambulances remain broadly unprotected — facing potentially thousands of dollars and the threat of collections for a ride that nobody really asks for.

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100th patient joins ChariotMS trial for multiple sclerosis

Pharma Times

The trial is testing whether Mavenclad could benefit upper limb movement in MS patients - News - PharmaTimes

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The Unified Patent Court: assessing the impact on European life sciences patent litigation

European Pharmaceutical Review

It has been more than three months since the Unified Patent Court (UPC) and the European patent with unitary effect (unitary patent) came into full force on 1 June 2023, adding a new layer of options to the existing European patent system of national courts and European patents. The unitary patent is a new, single pan-European right protecting an invention, which prohibits anyone but the owner or their licensee from using that invention in all participating EU Member States.