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HIV Infection

RX Note

Introduction HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) is an enveloped, single-stranded RNA virus that was recognized as the causative agent of AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). If HIV is left untreated, the virus will cause progressive weakening of the immune system, a process which occurs at different rates in different people.

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Nine for 2022: International issues that are compelling, new or changed in 2022

pharmaphorum

The next phase of the Covid-19 – from vaccines to treatments. This response is at a speed that would be considered unthinkable pre-pandemic, but, given a highly transmissible variant and the ever-present threat of new variants of concern, it may still not be fast enough. This may pose a barrier to effective use.

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Pharma’s post-pandemic launch performance problem: what’s the prognosis?

pharmaphorum

COVID vaccines and treatments have created a substantial market over and above the existing Rx market- IQVIA estimates that the cumulative value of COVID vaccines could be between $185 and 295bn to 2026. The initial pandemic lockdowns prevented many patients from seeing doctors face-to-face. Launch opportunity is reduced.

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Top 20 RNAi Therapeutic Companies Based on 2022 R&D Expenditure

PharmaShots

This year Roche has secured the top position with a total R&D Expenditure of $15.20B, followed by Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca PharmaShots presents the Top 20 RNAi therapeutic companies based on their R&D Expenditure in the year 2022 R&D Expenditure: $43.1M R&D Expenditure: $85.1M R&D Expenditure: $437.9M

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RX Note

Threadworm - Night-time perianal itching is the classic presentation Oral Thrush - Unusual in healthy adults Faecal Incontinence - Unintentional passage of stool Pouching Systems - Available as one-piece or two-piece systems Eye Dry Eye - Evidence of superior efficacy among any of the ophthalmic lubricants is lacking.

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NHC Comments on CMS 2026 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters

Putting Patients First Blog

Recognizing PrEP as a preventive service rather than as indicative of an active medical condition, as HHS proposes, could help address the current risk selection seen in the market. Clear guidance on the treatment of rebates within the ACF will help avoid distortions in pricing and prevent patients from bearing disproportionate costs.

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How Balancing Iron Levels Can Help Your Thyroid

The Thyroid Pharmacist

In fact, most people who are diagnosed with Hashimoto’s will present with low levels of ferritin, the iron storage protein that is important for proper thyroid function – but of course, most don’t get tested properly. Again, I don’t recommend supplementing with iron unless you’ve been tested and deemed as deficient.