STAT

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

After years of deliberation, the FDA has proposed giving patients a simple one-pager for every prescription drug with the information needed for safe and effective use. The Food and Drug Administration knows many of the answers. It wants patients to know them, too.

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STAT

JANUARY 22, 2024

Having all of these details in accessible, printed documents keeps patients informed and mitigates the risk of medication errors. However, there’s a growing movement across the world to eliminate printed medication information, making it harder for patients to learn about the drugs that, in many cases, save their lives.

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STAT

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

In 2001, at the age of 13, I had come to Kenya’s largest informal settlement on the outskirts of Nairobi with my sister. I had only lived in Kibera for 15 minutes when I saw a police officer and was arrested. But it would be years before I saw a real doctor. When we arrived at 3 a.m.,

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FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday accused GoodRx, the prescription drug discount platform, of sharing sensitive personal information about its users’ prescriptions and health conditions with big tech companies. GoodRx, which also runs a marketplace for telehealth services, agreed to pay a $1.5

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Drug Patent Watch

JUNE 25, 2024

DrugChatter is an innovative AI-powered search and answer engine designed to revolutionize how we access and comprehend information. What Makes DrugChatter Unique?

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A much-anticipated inquiry by U.S. antitrust regulators into pharmaceutical industry middlemen has been stymied because the companies have failed to provide many of the documents that, in some cases, were requested as far back as June 2022.

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pharmaphorum

JULY 1, 2024

Informed patient consent is crucial for the success of clinical trials. Learn about the importance of consent in clinical trials and how it impacts the outcomes.

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DECEMBER 14, 2022

It’s virtually impossible to get information from states and correctional facilities about why people die in prison.

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STAT

JANUARY 3, 2023

But professionals and everyday observers alike are running up against one of the most significant problems in the world of health care data science: the available information is rarely complete enough, granular enough, or timely enough to effectively answer the question “What does this actually mean for me ?”

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pharmaphorum

JUNE 17, 2024

Explore the impact and influence of trending health information, like Ozempic and the Eddy Effect on platforms like TikTok, through conversation data analysis. Learn more about these trends and their implications.

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Putting Patients First Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

General Comments The NHC applauds the FDA’s efforts to enhance the clarity, accessibility, consistency, and an informed consent process that meets the needs of participants. This approach respects the participant’s need for clear and accessible information, which is crucial in aiding their decision-making processes.

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STAT

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

You’re reading the web edition of STAT Health Tech, our guide to how tech is transforming the life sciences.    Sign up to get this newsletter  delivered in your inbox every Tuesday and Thursday.    $1 million info blocking fines are now fair game Read the rest…

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PharmExec

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Stacey Fung, Head of Global Medical Information at Gilead Lifesciences, delves into the evolving role of Medical Information (MI) in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Pharma Marketing Network

JULY 12, 2023

The internet is a vast resource of information on health and wellness. However, not all of this information is created equal. Some of it is accurate and reliable, while other information may be misleading or even harmful. This is especially true when it comes to pharmaceutical-sponsored health information.

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STAT

DECEMBER 1, 2022

At a time when many Americans are clamoring for more transparency into prescription drug pricing, one key provider of that data is making it harder to access the information.

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

JUNE 26, 2024

Lenz, Principal Medical Device Regulation Expert — FDA recently released a new eSTAR template for device pre-submissions and 513(g) Requests for Information, referred to as PreSTAR. A 513(g) Request for Information is a means of obtaining FDA’s views about the classification and regulatory requirements for a particular device.

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Med Ed 101

JANUARY 31, 2024

The 2024 BCGP Exam is changing and I wanted to highlight some of the important information that you should know when planning to take this challenging exam. It is important to note that […] The post 2024 BCGP Exam Information appeared first on Med Ed 101. One of the biggest changes is that the exam was actually shortened.

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JUNE 20, 2023

I recently took care of a patient whose medical records included multiple notes about her past open-heart surgery. Only she had never undergone open-heart surgery. Read the rest…

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vizient

MARCH 7, 2024

A Vizient white paper demonstrates how the lack of information about medication access across the supply chain is exacerbating the shortage of seven oncology drugs used to treat a multitude of cancers.

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European Pharmaceutical Review

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

From 31 January 2023, all initial clinical trial applications in the European Union (EU) must be submitted via the Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS). The authorisation and oversight of clinical trials is the responsibility of EU/EEA Member States while the EMA is responsible for maintaining the Clinical Trials Information System.

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The Pharmacist

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

As of Wednesday 31 January, […] The post Latest valproate information as new rules come into force appeared first on The Pharmacist. The government body has also stressed the ‘vital role’ of pharmacists in ensuring patients are aware of the risks of valproate.

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OCTOBER 5, 2022

Interoperability is a word you seldom hear uttered outside the health care sector (though there it seems to be on the tip of everyone’s tongues), yet it’s something that affects everyone.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

5, Buckingham Palace shared the news that King Charles had started treatment for cancer.

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DECEMBER 24, 2023

The 2024 BCACP content outline has remained consistent from 2023 so in general I […] The post 2024 BCACP Exam Information appeared first on Med Ed 101. When the BCACP credential was initially created, the exam was 200 questions.

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AUGUST 10, 2023

Carol Spence’s vision is flooded with green. As her brush swoops right and swishes left, she’s first transported to a lush spring meadow, then to the canopies of a rainforest — every stroke bringing her to another verdant utopia. Until she hears her daughter scream, “What are you doing?!”

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World Pharma News

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMA), the European Commission (EC) and EMA have published for the first time electronic product information (ePI) for selected human medicines harmonised across the European Union (EU). The product information of a medicine includes its summary of product characteristics, labelling and package leaflet.

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PharmExec

AUGUST 2, 2024

In this part of her Pharmaceutical Executive video interview, Charlotte Owens, MD, FACOG, Head of Medical Affairs and Outcomes Research at Organon, discusses how she's using her in-practice experience as an OB-GYN to inform Organon's strategic approach to addressing maternal health challenges.

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RX Note

AUGUST 5, 2023

Introduction The term "drug information" was developed in the early 1960s and used in conjunction with the word "center" and "specialist". Over time, the specific functions of drug information evolved. Listen to the enquirer carefully and get their name and number. Providing education (e.g.

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The Pharmacist

JULY 31, 2023

New digital information standards could cut medication errors when people go into or are discharged from hospital in England by nearly 40%, say researchers. Analysis by a team […] The post Better information sharing could cut discharge medication errors by 40% appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

APRIL 25, 2023

The primary vehicle for FDA to request cybersecurity information in premarket submissions has been guidance documents. Congress has given FDA the authority to require device manufacturers to provide cybersecurity information in their premarket submissions for a “cyber device.”

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RX Note

MARCH 20, 2023

Introduction Undoubtedly, Lexicomp Drug Information Handbook is a great reference to have. The 31st edition has more than 1436 drug monographs, each offering up to 40 fields of information specific to a particular medication. Extensive dosing information Covers dosing in paediatric, older adult and obese patients.

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Outsourcing Pharma

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

The founder of Andaman7âs leukemia diagnosis, and his sonâs experience with bone cancer, have helped inform the firm's tech and patient-centric approach.

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JULY 2, 2023

Introduction American Hospital Formulary Service Drug Information (AHFS DI) from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) is a comprehensive source of drug information for health professionals with therapeutic guidelines and off-label uses.

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The Pharmacist

MARCH 24, 2023

Only a third of patients fully understand the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) provided with their medicine, while less than half usually read it, according to a new survey. Pharmacists can help by supporting any pilots that test new ways of communicating medicines information with patients, the researchers told The Pharmacist.

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STAT

JANUARY 3, 2024

I recently turned 25. I should be taking risks, jet-setting with other Barbies, and flouncing around in tiny tops. Instead, this chronically ill Barbie spent her first four days of 25 in a scene from “Oppenheimer.” ” On my birthday, I spent nine hours convening with specialists three hours away from home.

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DECEMBER 13, 2022

Open the website of Workit Health, and the path to treatment starts with a simple intake form: Are you in danger of harming yourself or others? If not, what’s your current opioid and alcohol use? How much methadone do you use?

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pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 29, 2022

A new Data Protection and Digital Information Bill is currently being considered by UK ministers. This Article is for information purposes only. You should not act upon this information without seeking legal advice. The post Is the proposed Data Protection and Digital Information Bill fit for purpose? About the author.

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