Sat.Jul 04, 2020 - Fri.Jul 10, 2020

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A Practical Guide to Personalization

Pharma Marketing Network

Great digital should be personal. As the Covid-19 environment continues to cause brands to shift more heavily toward digital and increase their non-physical tactics, it is important to remember this. We must work hard to keep these interactions personal. Personalization of content, experiences, and support services is already a mainstay of ecommerce and retail.

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FDA to Hold Virtual AdComm

Eye on FDA

I don’t usually publish the scheduling of an AdComm with a blog posting. But this one merits one. With fewer than the usual minimum of fifteen days’ notice, FDA has scheduled an FDA Advisory Committee meeting of the Cardiovascular and Renal Drugs Advisory Committee to discuss a new drug application (NDA) for terlipressin, lyophilized power for solution for injection for the proposed indication of the treatment of hepatorenal syndrome.

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The Top 15 Specialty Pharmacies of 2019: PBMs Stay On Top (rerun)

Drug Channels

This week (Monday through Thursday), I’m rerunning some popular posts. Click here to see the original post and comments from April 2020. In Drug Channels Institute's list of the top 15 pharmacies of 2019 , we show that many of the largest U.S. pharmacies are now central-fill mail and specialty pharmacies operated by PBMs and insurers. To complement that broader ranking, we present below our exclusive list of the top 15 pharmacies based on specialty drug dispensing revenues.

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Episode 520: Does immediate vs early antibiotic administration improve outcomes in severe sepsis?

Pharmacy Joe

In this episode, I’ll discuss whether immediate vs early antibiotic administration improves outcomes in severe sepsis. Episode 520: Does immediate vs early antibiotic administration improve outcomes in severe sepsis? Subscribe on iTunes , Android , or Stitcher For patients with severe sepsis, it is logical to start antibiotic therapy as soon as possible.

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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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5 Drugs That Cause Pulmonary Toxicity

Med Ed 101

Pulmonary toxicology involves the airways, lung parenchyma, mediastinum, pleura, pulmonary vasculature, and the neuromuscular system based on the route of exposure to the offending agent and the dose and duration of exposure. Acute pulmonary reactions are commonly manifested by fever, chills, cough, chest pain, dyspnea, pulmonary infiltration with consolidation or pleural effusion on x-ray, and […].

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Time for FDA’s OPDP to Fill the Gaps on Digital and Social Media

Eye on FDA

At mid-year, it has been a custom here at Eye on FDA to look back at a few categories of activity by FDA at the first half of the year and discern what it tells us about future directions. This year the unprecedented circumstances presented by the COVID-19 pandemic make it particularly interesting this year. A good place to start is with regulatory enforcement of the Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (#OPDP).

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Episode 519: Additional compatibility information for IV hydrocortisone infusions

Pharmacy Joe

In this episode, I’ll discuss new compatibility information for IV hydrocortisone infusions. Episode 519: Additional compatibility information for IV hydrocortisone infusions Subscribe on iTunes , Android , or Stitcher Current Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines recommend giving hydrocortisone 200 mg per day to patients with septic shock and inadequate response to vasopressor therapy.

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New ISH 2020 Blood Pressure Guidelines

Med Ed 101

Recently, the International Society of Hypertension released its 2020 blood pressure guidelines. Their guidelines do vary a little bit from the 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines that were put out a few years ago. Here are a few of the important highlights from the ISH 2020 blood pressure guidelines. Blood Pressure Classification Classification of hypertension based on […].

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PMPRB takes jurisdiction over medicine (again) following Federal Court of Appeal remand

Pharma in Brief

The Patented Medicine Prices Review Board ( PMPRB or Board ) has found that a patent can pertain to a medicine based on clinical similarities to the invention—even if the patent does not actually encompass the medicine. Background. This case concerns Canadian Patent No. 2,478,237 (the 237 Patent ), which relates to the use of adapalene to treat dermatological disorders.

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Pharmacy DIR Fees Hit a Record $9 Billion in 2019—That’s 18% of Total Medicare Part D Rebates (rerun)

Drug Channels

This week (Monday through Thursday), I’m rerunning some popular posts. Click here to see the original post and comments from February 2020. Pharmacy-related price concessions in Medicare Part D—known as pharmacy DIR fees --have grown faster than most people realize. We estimate that these payments reached $9.1 billion in 2019. This figure indicates that about 18% of total Medicare Part D rebates are now paid by pharmacies, not manufacturers.

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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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CMS Best Price Proposal and Copay Assistance: How New Rule Could Change the Access Landscape

Drug Channels

Today’s guest post comes from Rick Fry, Senior Vice President of Commercial Solutions and Jason Zemcik, Senior Director of Product Management at TrialCard. Rick and Jason outline their view of the crucial issues in the new proposed rule from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding copay accumulator adjustment programs. They preview the public comments that TrialCard expects to submit to CMS.

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The Top 15 U.S. Pharmacies of 2019: Specialty Drugs Drive the Industry’s Evolution (rerun)

Drug Channels

This week (Monday through Thursday), I’m rerunning some popular posts. Click here to see the original post and comments from March 2020. Next week, Drug Channels Institute will release our 2020 Economic Report on U.S. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers. It’s the 11th edition of our popular and comprehensive examination of the entire drug pricing, reimbursement, and dispensing system.

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The Top 15 U.S. Pharmacies of 2019: Specialty Drugs Drive the Industry’s Evolution (rerun)

Drug Channels

This week (Monday through Thursday), I’m rerunning some popular posts. Click here to see the original post and comments from March 2020. Next week, Drug Channels Institute will release our 2020 Economic Report on U.S. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers. It’s the 11th edition of our popular and comprehensive examination of the entire drug pricing, reimbursement, and dispensing system.