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10/22/2024
True or False: Among patients with MS, amyloid plaque accumulation in the brain was more likely in those with a typical MS history.
True or False: Among patients with MS, amyloid plaque accumulation in the brain was more likely in those with a typical MS history.
True or False: Among patients...
10/22/2024
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Commentary
10/21/2024
In late September 2024, the Federal Trade Commission brought action against Caremark, Express Scripts, and OptumRx, the 3 largest pharmacy benefit managers and their respective group purchasing agents.
In late September 2024, the Federal Trade Commission brought action against Caremark, Express Scripts, and OptumRx, the 3 largest pharmacy benefit managers and their respective group purchasing agents.
In late September 2024, the...
10/21/2024
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Quiz
10/21/2024
True or False: Lecanemab-IRMB (Leqembi™) is the second Alzheimer drug that has affected the course of the disease successfully in phase 3, had a low side effect profile and then got full FDA approval.
True or False: Lecanemab-IRMB (Leqembi™) is the second Alzheimer drug that has affected the course of the disease successfully in phase 3, had a low side effect profile and then got full FDA approval.
True or False: Lecanemab-IRMB...
10/21/2024
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News
10/18/2024
A new study published in Nature Communications has provided crucial insights into the structure and organization of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
A new study published in Nature Communications has provided crucial insights into the structure and organization of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
A new study published in Nature...
10/18/2024
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News
10/16/2024
All lots of Vail-Bon Jie Yang Wan capsules from 123Herbals are under a Class I recall for being tainted with the undeclared dexamethasone and chlorpheniramine.
All lots of Vail-Bon Jie Yang Wan capsules from 123Herbals are under a Class I recall for being tainted with the undeclared dexamethasone and chlorpheniramine.
All lots of Vail-Bon Jie Yang...
10/16/2024
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Talking Therapeutics
10/11/2024
In this installment of Talking Therapeutics, we explore a first-of-its-kind trial evaluating the potential of SGLT2 inhibitors to prevent chemotherapy-related cardiotoxicity.
In this installment of Talking Therapeutics, we explore a first-of-its-kind trial evaluating the potential of SGLT2 inhibitors to prevent chemotherapy-related cardiotoxicity.
In this installment of Talking...
10/11/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
Ann Latner Headshot
Commentary
10/10/2024
In late September 2024, Oak Street Health, a subsidiary of CVS Health since 2023, agreed to pay $60 million to resolve allegations of an illegal Medicare Advantage patient recruitment scheme. The whistleblower who reported the illegal...
In late September 2024, Oak Street Health, a subsidiary of CVS Health since 2023, agreed to pay $60 million to resolve allegations of an illegal Medicare Advantage patient recruitment scheme. The whistleblower who reported the illegal...
In late September 2024, Oak...
10/10/2024
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News
10/10/2024
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc. USA is recalling Ryaltris nasal spray because of a defective delivery system.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc. USA is recalling Ryaltris nasal spray because of a defective delivery system.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc....
10/10/2024
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News
10/10/2024
Nivagen Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling atorvastatin calcium tablets after a 400-mg carbamazepine extended-release tablet was found in a bottle.
Nivagen Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling atorvastatin calcium tablets after a 400-mg carbamazepine extended-release tablet was found in a bottle.
Nivagen Pharmaceuticals Inc. is...
10/10/2024
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News
10/10/2024
Vials of Veklury (remdesivir) for injection are under a Class I recall after a customer found a glass particle in a vial.
Vials of Veklury (remdesivir) for injection are under a Class I recall after a customer found a glass particle in a vial.
Vials of Veklury (remdesivir)...
10/10/2024
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Talking Therapeutics
10/07/2024
In this installment of Talking Therapeutics, we explore whether the novel medication finerenone, which has a demonstrated benefit in patients with kidney disease, can also improve outcomes in patients with HFpEF.
In this installment of Talking Therapeutics, we explore whether the novel medication finerenone, which has a demonstrated benefit in patients with kidney disease, can also improve outcomes in patients with HFpEF.
In this installment of Talking...
10/07/2024
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10/18/2024
A new study published in Nature Communications has provided crucial insights into the structure and organization of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
A new study published in Nature Communications has provided crucial insights into the structure and organization of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
A new study published in Nature...
10/18/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
10/16/2024
All lots of Vail-Bon Jie Yang Wan capsules from 123Herbals are under a Class I recall for being tainted with the undeclared dexamethasone and chlorpheniramine.
All lots of Vail-Bon Jie Yang Wan capsules from 123Herbals are under a Class I recall for being tainted with the undeclared dexamethasone and chlorpheniramine.
All lots of Vail-Bon Jie Yang...
10/16/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
10/10/2024
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc. USA is recalling Ryaltris nasal spray because of a defective delivery system.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc. USA is recalling Ryaltris nasal spray because of a defective delivery system.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc....
10/10/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
10/10/2024
Nivagen Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling atorvastatin calcium tablets after a 400-mg carbamazepine extended-release tablet was found in a bottle.
Nivagen Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling atorvastatin calcium tablets after a 400-mg carbamazepine extended-release tablet was found in a bottle.
Nivagen Pharmaceuticals Inc. is...
10/10/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
10/10/2024
Vials of Veklury (remdesivir) for injection are under a Class I recall after a customer found a glass particle in a vial.
Vials of Veklury (remdesivir) for injection are under a Class I recall after a customer found a glass particle in a vial.
Vials of Veklury (remdesivir)...
10/10/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
10/04/2024
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is linked to approximately 8.7% of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations in European cohorts, with RSV-related exacerbations showing a tendency to resolve more quickly than those caused...
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is linked to approximately 8.7% of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations in European cohorts, with RSV-related exacerbations showing a tendency to resolve more quickly than those caused...
Respiratory syncytial virus...
10/04/2024
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News
10/02/2024
AbbVie Inc. is recalling more than 3 million tubes of Refresh PM and Refresh Lacri-Lube lubricant eye ointment due to a lack of assurance of sterility.
AbbVie Inc. is recalling more than 3 million tubes of Refresh PM and Refresh Lacri-Lube lubricant eye ointment due to a lack of assurance of sterility.
AbbVie Inc. is recalling more...
10/02/2024
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News
10/02/2024
Ascend Laboratories is recalling 117 493 bottles of mycophenolic acid delayed-release tablets after samples failed to meet dissolution specifications.
Ascend Laboratories is recalling 117 493 bottles of mycophenolic acid delayed-release tablets after samples failed to meet dissolution specifications.
Ascend Laboratories is recalling...
10/02/2024
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News
10/02/2024
More than 2 million tubes of mupirocin ointment distributed by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals are under recall for subpotency.
More than 2 million tubes of mupirocin ointment distributed by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals are under recall for subpotency.
More than 2 million tubes of...
10/02/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
09/23/2024
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), human metapneumovirus (hMPV), and parainfluenza virus (PIV) are associated with severe respiratory disease requiring augmented oxygenation or ventilation in general hospitalized patients, according to a...
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), human metapneumovirus (hMPV), and parainfluenza virus (PIV) are associated with severe respiratory disease requiring augmented oxygenation or ventilation in general hospitalized patients, according to a...
Respiratory syncytial virus...
09/23/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network

Commentary

Ann Latner Headshot
Commentary
10/21/2024
In late September 2024, the Federal Trade Commission brought action against Caremark, Express Scripts, and OptumRx, the 3 largest pharmacy benefit managers and their respective group purchasing agents.
In late September 2024, the Federal Trade Commission brought action against Caremark, Express Scripts, and OptumRx, the 3 largest pharmacy benefit managers and their respective group purchasing agents.
In late September 2024, the...
10/21/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
Ann Latner Headshot
Commentary
10/10/2024
In late September 2024, Oak Street Health, a subsidiary of CVS Health since 2023, agreed to pay $60 million to resolve allegations of an illegal Medicare Advantage patient recruitment scheme. The whistleblower who reported the illegal...
In late September 2024, Oak Street Health, a subsidiary of CVS Health since 2023, agreed to pay $60 million to resolve allegations of an illegal Medicare Advantage patient recruitment scheme. The whistleblower who reported the illegal...
In late September 2024, Oak...
10/10/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
Ann Latner Headshot
Commentary
09/27/2024
Former pharmacist Robert Courtney, who was sentenced for diluting prescription medications, was granted early release despite protests from victims and lawmakers.
Former pharmacist Robert Courtney, who was sentenced for diluting prescription medications, was granted early release despite protests from victims and lawmakers.
Former pharmacist Robert...
09/27/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
Ann Latner Headshot
Commentary
09/20/2024
It has been quite a year for Rite Aid. The chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and began closing over 500 stores nationwide since last Fall. The chain has now reached a settlement with the state of California and announced that it has...
It has been quite a year for Rite Aid. The chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and began closing over 500 stores nationwide since last Fall. The chain has now reached a settlement with the state of California and announced that it has...
It has been quite a year for...
09/20/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
Ann Latner Headshot
Commentary
09/16/2024
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina has announced that a pharmacist pleaded guilty to adulteration of a radioactive drug and has been sentenced. Access the Pharmlaw to view details of the case.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina has announced that a pharmacist pleaded guilty to adulteration of a radioactive drug and has been sentenced. Access the Pharmlaw to view details of the case.
The United States Attorney’s...
09/16/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
Ann Latner Headshot
Commentary
09/09/2024
At the end of August, Committee Chairman Comer called on the CEOs of CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, and OptumRx to correct the official record of the hearing testimony. According to Comer, the PBM executives’ statements conflicted with the...
At the end of August, Committee Chairman Comer called on the CEOs of CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, and OptumRx to correct the official record of the hearing testimony. According to Comer, the PBM executives’ statements conflicted with the...
At the end of August, Committee...
09/09/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
Ann Latner Headshot
Commentary
08/23/2024
The US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has announced a settlement to resolve allegations against Professional Pharmacy & Convalescent Products, Ltd., a Pottstown, PA, pharmacy.
The US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has announced a settlement to resolve allegations against Professional Pharmacy & Convalescent Products, Ltd., a Pottstown, PA, pharmacy.
The US Attorney’s Office for the...
08/23/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
Ann Latner Headshot
Commentary
08/16/2024
The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) announced late July 2024 that it, along with dozens of providers from numerous states, had filed a class action lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group and its subsidiaries, Change Healthcare...
The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) announced late July 2024 that it, along with dozens of providers from numerous states, had filed a class action lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group and its subsidiaries, Change Healthcare...
The National Community...
08/16/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
Ann Latner, JD
Commentary
08/13/2024
In January 2021, the plaintiff in the case, Brendan Baker applied for a job with CVS in Massachusetts, and was given an interview. Although Mr Baker was unaware of it at the time, CVS was using an employee screening company HireVue to assess...
In January 2021, the plaintiff in the case, Brendan Baker applied for a job with CVS in Massachusetts, and was given an interview. Although Mr Baker was unaware of it at the time, CVS was using an employee screening company HireVue to assess...
In January 2021, the plaintiff...
08/13/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
Ann Latner, JD
Commentary
08/05/2024
In early July 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with Heritage Valley Health System, an organization providing health care in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The...
In early July 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with Heritage Valley Health System, an organization providing health care in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The...
In early July 2024, the US...
08/05/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network

Interviews

Vishali Amin
Interview
01/29/2024

Featuring Vishali Amin, PharmD, vice president of Value Delivery, Kalderos

Featuring Vishali Amin, PharmD, vice ...
In this interview, Vishali Amin, VP of Value Delivery at Kalderos, discusses the impact of drug affordability on Medicare patients and medical costs, as well as the barriers preventing patients from benefiting from existing programs, the need...
In this interview, Vishali Amin, VP of Value Delivery at Kalderos, discusses the impact of drug affordability on Medicare patients and medical costs, as well as the barriers preventing patients from benefiting from existing programs, the need...
In this interview, Vishali Amin,...
01/29/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
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Interview
12/12/2023

Featuring Guy Yehiav, president, SmartSense by Digi

Featuring Guy Yehiav, president, Smar...
With the increase in supply chain shortages, Guy Yehiav offers expert insights into conditioning monitoring's impact on antibody drug dosages for RSV. 
With the increase in supply chain shortages, Guy Yehiav offers expert insights into conditioning monitoring's impact on antibody drug dosages for RSV. 
With the increase in supply...
12/12/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
Interview
10/31/2023

Featuring Derek Chu, MD, PhD, FRCPC

Featuring Derek Chu, MD, PhD, FRCPC ...
In this feature interview, Dr Derek Chu discusses systemic treatments for atopic dermatitis and also how physicians can consider the benefits and harms of prescription topical treatments.
In this feature interview, Dr Derek Chu discusses systemic treatments for atopic dermatitis and also how physicians can consider the benefits and harms of prescription topical treatments.
In this feature interview, Dr...
10/31/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
Interview
10/26/2023
Sarah Taylor, MD, MPH
In this second installment of a series exploring integrative approaches in dermatology, Dr Sarah Taylor shares her insights from 20 years of working with alternative treatments.
In this second installment of a series exploring integrative approaches in dermatology, Dr Sarah Taylor shares her insights from 20 years of working with alternative treatments.
In this second installment of a...
10/26/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
Interview
10/25/2023
Peter Lio, MD, FAAD
Do you have patients asking about alternative treatment options? In this first installment of a series exploring integrative approaches in dermatology, Dr Peter Lio answers key questions to help you navigate the journey.
Do you have patients asking about alternative treatment options? In this first installment of a series exploring integrative approaches in dermatology, Dr Peter Lio answers key questions to help you navigate the journey.
Do you have patients asking...
10/25/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
Interview
10/21/2023

Featuring James F. List, MD, PhD

Featuring James F. List, MD, PhD ...
In this interview, James F. List, MD, PhD, Global Therapeutic Area Head, whose team oversees a portfolio of programs including Pulmonary Hypertension at Janssen Research & Development, LLC, explains the A DUE study.
In this interview, James F. List, MD, PhD, Global Therapeutic Area Head, whose team oversees a portfolio of programs including Pulmonary Hypertension at Janssen Research & Development, LLC, explains the A DUE study.
In this interview, James...
10/21/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
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Interview
12/21/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Anita Patel, PharmD, vice president of pharmacy service development, Walgreens, reviews the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines as well as the role of pharmacies in ensuring patients are vaccinated throughout the winter.
Anita Patel, PharmD, vice president of pharmacy service development, Walgreens, reviews the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines as well as the role of pharmacies in ensuring patients are vaccinated throughout the winter.
Anita Patel, PharmD, vice...
12/21/2022
Integrated Healthcare Executive
Headshot of Reetu Mukherji, MD, Georgetown University
Interview
12/12/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Reetu Mukherji, MD, gastrointestinal medical oncologist, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University Medical Center, discusses findings from her recent study which tested the feasibility of using a smartphone app to monitor...
Reetu Mukherji, MD, gastrointestinal medical oncologist, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University Medical Center, discusses findings from her recent study which tested the feasibility of using a smartphone app to monitor...
Reetu Mukherji, MD,...
12/12/2022
Pharmacy Learning Network
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Interview
11/23/2022
Samantha Matthews
Nicole L Stout, DPT, CLT-LANA, FAPTA, research assistant professor in the School of Medicine, Department of Hematology/Oncology, West Virginia University Cancer Institute, shares her team’s research on distress screening and a quality...
Nicole L Stout, DPT, CLT-LANA, FAPTA, research assistant professor in the School of Medicine, Department of Hematology/Oncology, West Virginia University Cancer Institute, shares her team’s research on distress screening and a quality...
Nicole L Stout, DPT, CLT-LANA,...
11/23/2022
Pharmacy Learning Network
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Interview
10/18/2022
Edan Stanley
Safiya Karim, MD MSc FRCPC, clinical associate professor, medical oncologist, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, University of Calgary, offers insight from her team’s research on the relationship between medical cannabis and continuation of...
Safiya Karim, MD MSc FRCPC, clinical associate professor, medical oncologist, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, University of Calgary, offers insight from her team’s research on the relationship between medical cannabis and continuation of...
Safiya Karim, MD MSc FRCPC,...
10/18/2022
Pharmacy Learning Network

Podcasts

PopHealth Perspectives Stephen Crystal Part 2
PopHealth Perspectives
12/28/2023

Featuring Stephen Crystal, PhD

Featuring Stephen Crystal, PhD ...
Join us for part two of a conversation about soaring US prescription drug prices, the need for Medicare price negotiation, and proposed structural changes with Stephen Crystal, PhD, Director of the Rutgers Center for Health Services Research...
Join us for part two of a conversation about soaring US prescription drug prices, the need for Medicare price negotiation, and proposed structural changes with Stephen Crystal, PhD, Director of the Rutgers Center for Health Services Research...
Join us for part two of a...
12/28/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
Crystal
Podcasts
12/13/2023

Featuring Stephen Crystal, PhD 

Featuring Stephen Crystal, PhD  ...
Join us for a conversation about soaring US prescription drug prices, the need for Medicare price negotiation, and proposed structural changes with Stephen Crystal, PhD, Director of the Rutgers Center for Health Services Research and...
Join us for a conversation about soaring US prescription drug prices, the need for Medicare price negotiation, and proposed structural changes with Stephen Crystal, PhD, Director of the Rutgers Center for Health Services Research and...
Join us for a conversation about...
12/13/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
Headshot of Stephanie Ostling Mason, Glytec, on a blue background underneath the PopHealth Perspectives logo.
Podcasts
12/07/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Stephanie Ostling Mason, PharmD, CDCES, diabetes clinical pharmacist, Glytec, shares the challenges associated with insulin management in the hospital setting and offers advice to improve patient outcomes.
Stephanie Ostling Mason, PharmD, CDCES, diabetes clinical pharmacist, Glytec, shares the challenges associated with insulin management in the hospital setting and offers advice to improve patient outcomes.
Stephanie Ostling Mason, PharmD,...
12/07/2022
Pharmacy Learning Network
Headshot of Eric Tichy on a blue background underneath the PopHealth Perspectives logo.
Podcasts
09/28/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Eric Tichy, PharmD, MBA, vice chair of pharmacy formulary, Mayo Clinic, offers insight into drug spending trends that emerged over the course of 2021 and predicts how spending will continue to change as the pandemic wanes and inflation...
Eric Tichy, PharmD, MBA, vice chair of pharmacy formulary, Mayo Clinic, offers insight into drug spending trends that emerged over the course of 2021 and predicts how spending will continue to change as the pandemic wanes and inflation...
Eric Tichy, PharmD, MBA, vice...
09/28/2022
Integrated Healthcare Executive
Headshot of Michael Ganio, ASHP, on a blue background underneath the PopHealth Perspectives logo.
Podcasts
09/28/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Michael Ganio, PharmD, MS, senior director of pharmacy practice and quality, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, discusses measures being taken to address the rise in monkeypox cases in the United States and reviews the efficacy of...
Michael Ganio, PharmD, MS, senior director of pharmacy practice and quality, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, discusses measures being taken to address the rise in monkeypox cases in the United States and reviews the efficacy of...
Michael Ganio, PharmD, MS,...
09/28/2022
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