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Concern over ‘incorrect and misleading’ pharmacy figures

The Pharmacist

Concern has been raised over what have been described as 'incorrect and misleading' figures released today by the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) which suggest a record number of active dispensing contractors in several years. New data published by the NHSBSA claim that 2023/24 saw the 'highest number of active dispensing contractors since 2015/16'.

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Men won all the science Nobels this year. There’s an even bigger problem.

STAT

Since the Nobel Prizes were created in 1901, just 24 women have received awards in the sciences. This year, that number stayed the same: All seven laureates in physics , chemistry , and physiology or medicine were men.  Some scientists have expressed frustration about the lack of women in this year’s awardees, particularly the omission of two women who contributed to the work honored for the prize in physiology or medicine.

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The 2024 PharmaVoice 100

PharmaVoice

This year’s PharmaVoice 100 encompasses the industry’s ongoing revolutions and leaders who are not only navigating these changes, but at times, forging new paths for others to follow.

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As MFP Approaches, Transparency Is More Important Than Ever

Drug Channels

Today’s guest post comes from Angie Franks, Chief Executive Officer of Kalderos. Angie discusses how the Maximum Fair Price provision of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will challenge providers, pharmacies, and manufacturers. She explains how Kalderos’ Truzo platform could reduce duplicate claims and address compliance issues. To learn more, register for Kalderos’ October 25 webinar Cracking the MFP Code: How Flexible Technology Helps You Navigate an Evolving Landscape.

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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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SAEM Clinical Images Series: Doubly Double Vision

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

A 52-year-old female with a past medical history of hypertension and prediabetes presented to the emergency department with double vision that started one day prior to arrival. She stated that her double vision improved when she closed one eye. She denied trauma, headache, neck pain, dizziness, dysphagia, numbness, tingling, weakness, or gait instability.

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‘It’s been hard to watch.’ A noted epidemiologist talks H5N1 and the U.S.’s fragmented response

PharmaVoice

Katelyn Jetelina, well known for her newsletter “Your Local Epidemiologist,” digs into the H5N1 outbreak, the public health response and what’s next for vaccinations.

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Johnson & Johnson myeloma drug recommended for NHS use

Pharma Times

Teclistamab offers hope for patients exhausting treatment options

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SAEM Clinical Images Series: A Blistery Mystery

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

A 76-year-old female presented with a lingering cough and an oral lesion to the left lower cheek. She reported ten days of improving flu-like symptoms but had a persistent cough and nasal congestion. On the day of presentation, she developed a painful, intermittently bleeding “blood blister” to the left lower cheek that had increased in size, as well as new red spots on her arms and legs.

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STAT+: 7 children developed blood cancer after Bluebird Bio gene therapy for rare neurological disease

STAT

Newly published data show that seven out of 67 children who received Bluebird Bio’s gene therapy for a devastating neurological disorder in clinical trials have since gone on to develop blood cancers.  That means four additional patients have developed blood cancers since June 2022, when concerns about three cancer cases prompted the Food and Drug Administration to hold a hearing of outside advisers before approving the treatment, marketed as Skysona.

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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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Novo’s GLP-1 Wegovy could improve heart health for millions more than previously thought, AI study finds

PharmaVoice

Through real-world data, an AI company found that popular weight loss drugs could be a preventive measure for patients at risk of heart attack and stroke.

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FluoGuide submits clinical trial application for head and neck cancer treatment

Pharma Times

Biotech company moves forward with phase 2 trial for precision cancer surgery

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Fewer than one in ten community pharmacists can prescribe, NHSE suggests

The Pharmacist

Around 8% of community pharmacists in England were qualified as independent prescribers (IPs) in 2023, an NHS England workforce survey has suggested. In 2023, around 2,217 community pharmacists were IP qualified, or around 8% of the total community pharmacist workforce - an estimated 27,485, according to the latest data from the Community Pharmacy Workforce survey. […] The post Fewer than one in ten community pharmacists can prescribe, NHSE suggests appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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STAT+: A pariah in science, the ‘CRISPR babies’ researcher gains support from a U.S. cryptocurrency entrepreneur

STAT

On June 17, He Jiankui received an email that wasted no time getting to the point: An American cryptocurrency entrepreneur had learned about the Chinese scientist’s recent proposal to use CRISPR gene-editing technology on human embryos to lower their future risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, and he was offering funding and other help to turn those plans into a new commercial venture. He rose to international infamy in 2018, when it came to light that he

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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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As AI transforms drug development, biotechs might not need as much Big Pharma support

PharmaVoice

Small biotechs are making gains with AI drug development, and their advantages may help some push ahead without Big Pharma.

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Heart patient goes home hours after live-streamed valve replacement

Pharma Times

Sheffield cardiologists demonstrate cutting-edge TAVI procedure

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Fulfilling My Purpose as a Future Bilingual Pharmacist – Honoring Hispanic Heritage in Pharmacy

Pharmacy Is Right For Me

Hello everyone, my name is Diana Martinez-Nava and I am a fourth-year student pharmacist at The University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy. I would like to take some time on this special month celebrating our Hispanic Heritage to share my story on my pharmacy journey. My interest in becoming a pharmacist began around the time I was 8 years old. I was that small child who could barely see over the counter at our neighborhood pharmacy next to my father’s arm who would be reaching out to collect,

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2024 Nobel prize in medicine: Ruvkun, Ambros win for discovery of microRNA

STAT

LONDON — A pair of scientists who discovered a type of RNA molecule that helps control the activity of genes — allowing our cells to perform all their myriad of functions in different tissues throughout the body — won the 2024 Nobel Prize in medicine or physiology on Monday. The award went to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their research into microRNA, which the Nobel committee described as a “groundbreaking discovery [that] revealed a completely new principle of g

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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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BMS’ next act for Cobenfy — and other highs and lows in Alzheimer’s

PharmaVoice

The Alzheimer’s space is booming, from a new use for a schizophrenia drug to discovered pathways linked to the disease — but there’s been stumbles too.

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Kyowa Kirin announces positive interim data for lymphoma treatment

Pharma Times

Real-world studies show effectiveness of mogamulizumab in routine practice

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Covid inquiry: Pharmacist lays bare difficulties faced by sector

The Pharmacist

A pharmacist has given a first-hand account of the difficult experiences he and pharmacy teams faced during the Covid-19 pandemic, as part of an independent inquiry into the UK’s response to the outbreak. From major issues with ordering and storing stock, working night shifts to keep up with demands, and sourcing their own personal protective […] The post Covid inquiry: Pharmacist lays bare difficulties faced by sector appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Q&A: How California, now an epicenter for bird flu in dairy cattle, is monitoring the virus

STAT

From the earliest days of the H5N1 bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle, experts watching the evolving situation have worried about California.  The Golden State has the country’s largest concentration of dairy farms, roughly 1,100 herds. The concern has been if the virus got into California, the prospects for spread would be huge and containment a challenge.

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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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How Madrigal plans to win on the market with the first MASH drug

PharmaVoice

Despite the drug’s wide patient pool, Madrigal is taking a targeted approach with its first launch.

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Scottish patients first in UK to access new lung cancer treatment

Pharma Times

Scottish Medicines Consortium recommends pembrolizumab

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Pharmacy First 'good starting point' for PA scope of practice, says RCGP

The Pharmacist

The clinical pathways delivered under Pharmacy First are a 'good starting point' to define the scope of practice for Physician Associates (PAs), the Royal College of GPs (RCGP) has said. Pharmacists must undertake additional training to deliver minor ailments consultations under Pharmacy First. But the RCGP suggested that 'first point of contact presentations' of over […] The post Pharmacy First 'good starting point' for PA scope of practice, says RCGP appeared first on The Pharm

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Sammy Basso, progeria advocate, has died at 28

STAT

We generally don’t think of rare-disease advocacy as funny. But of the many qualities apparent to anyone who met Sammy Basso, a biologist and spokesperson for the progeria patient community, who died suddenly on Saturday at 28, perhaps the most disarming was his ability to find laughter in almost anything. One April Fool’s Day, he posted a video about his doctors putting him on a diet — an absurdity for someone whose genetic disorder prevented him from gaining weight.

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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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Regeneron takes the long-haul approach to oncology, stumbles and all

PharmaVoice

Although Regeneron has been playing catch-up in the oncology field for years, a pipeline built on next-wave promises could push the boundaries.

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Astellas and AviadoBio announce exclusive gene therapy deal

Pharma Times

AviadoBio to receive up to £1.

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Practice pharmacists 'well placed' to lead on new repeat prescribing tool

The Pharmacist

New national repeat prescribing guidance has been published in a bid to improve consistency and patient safety – and practice pharmacists have been described as 'well placed' to lead its implementation. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and the Royal College of GPs (RCGP) have this week launched a new repeat prescribing toolkit, in what is […] The post Practice pharmacists 'well placed' to lead on new repeat prescribing tool appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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