STAT News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

That’s possible because UnitedHealth, known for its sprawling insurance presence, has pivoted to become one of the largest providers of outpatient care by acquiring numerous physician practices, surgery centers, urgent care facilities, and pharmacy benefit managers.

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pharmaphorum

JUNE 8, 2022

Longstanding claims that one of the reasons for high drug prices in the US is the actions of pharmacy benefit management (PBM) companies – the middlemen in the supply chain – are being formally investigated by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). — FTC (@FTC) June 7, 2022. — FTC (@FTC) June 7, 2022.

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FDA Law Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Houck — Separate decisions by federal district courts in Texas and Puerto Rico in the past two months provide cautionary tales for every pharmacy and wholesale distributor dispensing or distributing controlled substances. This post examines the Zarzamora pharmacy and prescribing red flags decision. d/b/a CVS/Pharmacy, Nos.

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World of DTC Marketing

MARCH 22, 2022

Second, patients want their doctors. For retailers like CVS, the concept of one-stop healthcare clinics offers a view into the future of retail drug chains. In addition to providing primary healthcare, they can offer the benefits of their pharmacy and healthcare products, increasing the profitability of each location.

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Drug Channels

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

In this issue: Rebate rule redux Most Favored Nation and healthcare benchmarking Amazon’s pharmacy customer opportunity Drug spending realities updated GPO consolidation Plus, I congratulate Dirk Rodgers of RxTrace on his retirement. d/b/a Drug Channels Institute. You can also join my more than 13,500 followers on LinkedIn.

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Druggist

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Fexofenadine belongs to a group of drugs called antihistamines. Allevia tablets will be licensed as General Sale Item (GSL), which means it will be available over the counter in shops and supermarkets and not only in pharmacies. When to speak to a pharmacist or a doctor before taking Allevia tablets? cetirizine.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JANUARY 6, 2023

In this most recent settlement, the drug company faced allegations of colluding with the generics company Par Pharmaceuticals to violate antitrust laws. Novartis has also been on the receiving end of litigation with the Greek health ministry, academic institutes, and more, engaging the drug company in other legal disputes.

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pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Massoumi says Dr. B allows patients to receive the drugs promptly, without an in-person office visit, and, at times, at no cost. “We Our doctor consultations only cost $15, less than the average insurance copay. Medications can then be filled by a pharmacy of the patient’s choice. Accessing antivirals.

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Drug Channels

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability will hold a hearing with a subtle and not-at-all pejorative title: The Role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers in Prescription Drug Markets Part II: Not What the Doctor Ordered. d/b/a Drug Channels Institute. I outline some of these novel profit sources below.

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Druggist

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Buscopan and mebeverine are two common drugs used for symptomatic treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Both drugs can be prescribed by a doctor or purchased over the counter from pharmacies and in case of Bucopa IBS relief from supermarkets. Buscopan is a brand name for a drug called hyoscine butylbromide.

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pharmaphorum

AUGUST 26, 2020

The suit also mentions “co-conspirator pharmacies” which it claims were also in on the scam and billed, dispensed and shipped the medicines to patients, often numerous times via automatic refills. million to reimburse drugs prescribed by the six doctors named in the lawsuit, for a total of almost $10 million.

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FDA Law Blog

JUNE 28, 2022

This consolidated case has implications not only for prescribers of controlled substances but also for pharmacists and pharmacies who are subject to a “corresponding responsibility” to only fill prescriptions issued for a legitimate medical purpose pursuant to the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. §

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Pharma Mirror

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

Medisafe, a leading digital therapeutics company specializing in digital companions, has been selected by UCB to develop branded digital drug companions for its antiepileptic medications, with greater capabilities to expand across additional brands. million patients in the US who live with the neurological condition.

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Druggist

DECEMBER 2, 2020

I will also talk about private services offered by online pharmacies to buy antibiotic creams. A doctor or another qualified prescribed needs to issue NHS or private prescription for supply to happen. Different online pharmacies offer a private service allowing customers to buy a prescription-only antibiotic cream.

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Druggist

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

The supply of prescription-only medicines is possible after a prescription (NHS or private prescription) is issued to the patient by a doctor or another qualified prescriber. . Getting melatonin prescribed by NHS doctor. Buying melatonin from UK online pharmacies (private service). £22.50. −£2.53. £19.97.

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World of DTC Marketing

MAY 30, 2021

Following years of rumor and hype about its health care intentions, it was reported this week that Amazon may soon launch brick-and-mortar pharmacies. Amazon also has a forthcoming public health care offering known as Amazon Care, in which it will offer telemedicine and in-person care.

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pharmaphorum

JANUARY 29, 2021

They studied 56 medicines, including antidepressants, antibiotics, stomach ulcer treatments and painkillers where there are known drug-gene interactions. And they found that in more than one in five occasions (21.1%) there was the potential for a doctor or pharmacist to take action under international pharmacogenetic guidelines.

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Druggist

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Today I will list Calpol alternative products, including other brands and forms of liquid paracetamol and alternative drugs. 100ml bottle of Calpol is licensed as general sale medicine (GSL) meaning it is available for self-selection by customers in stores and pharmacies. Summary of Calpol paracetamol availability: Availability.

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pharmaphorum

AUGUST 20, 2020

Shares in Teva were down sharply this week after the US Department of Justice filed a complaint that the company paid illegal kickbacks to patient groups to boost sales of its multiple sclerosis drug Copaxone (glatiramer). The allegation is that Teva’s subsidiaries Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and Teva Neuroscience Inc.

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pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 21, 2021

However, despite the work still left to be done, there are now a growing number of treatments in the pipeline and 2020 proved to be a remarkable year for orphan drug approvals, with the US FDA approving more orphan designated treatments than non-orphan drugs. Headway being made. The potential to leverage genomic data.

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Druggist

APRIL 3, 2021

Diltiazem 2% cream is a prescription-only medicine (POM), which means a doctor needs to issue a prescription for the supply to happen. Even though diltiazem cream is an unlicensed medication, a doctor can prescribe it, for example, if a patient found GTN ointment not acceptable. Diltiazem cream: legal classification.

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Druggist

OCTOBER 4, 2020

Review of diet and lifestyle is one of the first recommendations gives by a doctor once a patient is diagnosed with IBS. Drug treatment can be used alongside lifestyle measures. Most of the drugs which are recommended in the symptomatic management of IBS can be purchased over the counter from pharmacies, supermarkets and online.

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Druggist

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

The main side effects associated with the use of 1st generation antihistamines is drowsiness and sedation , which is mainly due to ability f this group of drugs to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and has its effect. BBB typically stops harmful toxins, pathogens and drugs to reach the brain.

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Pharmacy Checkers

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Joe and Teresa Graedon, founders of The People’s Pharmacy , not only have an admirable track record of telling health consumers how it is, but also listening to those in their readership. Finally, I put it together that this was related to the drug because when I wouldn’t take it I would begin to feel better. Not normal, but better.

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Druggist

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Formoterol, which belongs to a group of drugs called long-acting beta2-agonist ( LABA ). pMDI inhalers are composed of an aluminium canister with a propellant (spray) and an active drug inside, metering valve, and actuator. . A spacer may offer drug delivery benefits in a wider patient group. What is a combination inhaler?

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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Doctors may prescribe a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), such as omeprazole, which blocks acid-producing cells to protect the gastric ulcer from acid while it heals naturally. Rilpivirine is used to treat HIV infection, and if used concomitantly with omeprazole, it may reduce the antiviral effect and promote the development of drug resistance.

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Druggist

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen should not be taken if bleeding is present (NICE, 2021). . Most over the counter haemorrhoids treatments are available off the shelf in pharmacies and supermarkets. Not all pack sizes may be marketed, with some products being restricted to pharmacy-only sales.

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Pharmacy Checkers

JANUARY 10, 2020

This post is mostly a story about a very well manufactured, safe and effective, foreign version of an FDA-approved drug. These drugs are normally far less expensive than the FDA-approved version sold in the U.S. John’s doctor was skeptical of drugs bought online from other countries. Is the drug safe? pharmacies.

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pharmaphorum

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Pharma hasn’t fully moved into the experiential content space and is stuck on brand-centric content, which is not as engaging as experiential content that can make one question how a product impacts their life and how it helps doctors treat their patients better, Kapoor reasons. “That can only be done in a Meta world.

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The Pharma Data

OCTOBER 29, 2020

29, 2020 – More than one-third of older Americans are prescribed drugs they may not need, a new study finds. In fact, these patients are prescribed twice as many drugs as needed and are nearly twice as likely to be hospitalized or wind up in the emergency department. THURSDAY, Oct. “As the age of the U.S.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MARCH 24, 2023

Biosimilars are an important tool to facilitate competition, lower the price of drugs, and create savings across the board. Despite the patent for the active ingredient in Humira expiring in 2016, additional patents had continually protected the drug, which explains the multiple Humira patent infringement cases AbbVie was involved in.

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The Pharma Data

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Acella Pharmaceuticals is recalling two types of its thyroid medication as the drugs may be too weak to properly treat those who take them. . Acella has received four reports of adverse events that were related to these drugs, which are sold in 100 tablet bottles with expiration dates of October and November 2020.

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Druggist

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Today’s post focuses on Imodium alternative drugs for the relief of diarrhoea. A ‘stomach bug’ often causes acute diarrhoea, but an underlying condition and drugs can also cause it. Children and adults over 12 years of age have an option to use diarrhoea relief drugs such as Imodium or equivalent drugs.

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pharmaphorum

JANUARY 24, 2023

In return, “members can get as many eligible medications as they need”, according to Dr Vin Gupta, chief medical officer at the retail giant’s Amazon Pharmacy business, which will run RxPass. The drugs can be delivered on either a monthly or quarterly basis, depending on the needs of patients.

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Druggist

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Several effective creams to stop itching can be purchased from supermarkets, pharmacies and online. Sale of some anti-itch creams is restricted to pharmacies only. Skin itchiness caused by drugs. NICE sets treatment recommendations for doctors and other healthcare professionals in the UK. How is skin itch managed?

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Druggist

AUGUST 22, 2020

The focus of this post is the treatment of vaginal thrush with creams and combination products, which are available from the pharmacies (including online chemists), supermarkets and other online retailers. Fortunately, creams for thrush are available in pharmacies, and most patients can buy them without seeing a GP.

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Druggist

JANUARY 4, 2021

Both antibiotics’ distinct popularity comes mainly from different recommended use in the treatment of bacterial infections, even though both drugs belong to the same class of antibiotics: penicillins. This post focuses on highlighting the main differences between drugs. Common side effects. Seasonality in prescribing.

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