Ozempic, Wegovy could boost cancer-killing cells, small study suggests
A study of 20 people with obesity hinted at the possibility for semaglutide — the active ingredient in Type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic and weight-loss drug Wegovy — to increase the functionality of natural killer cells, which destroy cancerous cells.Post-markdown, GoodRx lists 31 insulin prices
After the three biggest insulin companies slashed their list prices, GoodRx refreshed its list of comparing costs among 31 generic and brand-name insulins.Novavax to lay off 25% of workforce
Novavax will lay off about 25 percent of its workforce and consolidate its facilities as part of a global restructuring to reduce costs, the drugmaker said May 9.UHS pharmacy leader: Speed of AI is akin to sending texts instead of letters
Artificial intelligence has already entered the pharmacy space, and it's past time to embrace the change in the workplace, according to the pharmacy leader of United Health Services hospitals in Johnson City, N.Y.FDA inspection of Eli Lilly facility finds deficiencies
The FDA criticized Eli Lilly for three manufacturing-related shortcomings in Form 483 filings released the week of May 4. The FDA reprimanded the company following an inspection of the pharmaceutical giant in the fall of 2022, which revealed its filling line operations were "deficient."U of Utah Health offers free pharmacy tech program
盐湖城市University of Utah Health completely covers tuition for those part of its pharmacy technician training program, NBC affiliate KSL reported May 6.Rural patients, physicians wait for full FDA approval to adopt new Alzheimer's drug
Patients in rural regions of the U.S. already struggle to access healthcare services, now both rural patients and their physicians are waiting to access a new Alzheimer's drug, according to a May 7 report from The Wall Street Journal.Stanford Health pharmacy's plan for elevating patient experience, transition of care
Lana Witt, PharmD, wants to improve patients' transitions from hospitals to their homes or skilled nursing facilities.UCSF to be 1st California hospital to offer pharmacogenetic testing
5月9日开始,加州大学旧金山分校健康将提供pharmacogenetic testing, which can lower adverse drug reaction risks by 30 percent.Federal pharmacist scope expansion bill is inappropriate, AMA says
The American Medical Association wants to block a House bill that, if passed, would expand pharmacists' scope of practice.4 states take aim at Ozempic, Wegovy copycats
At least four states are working to prevent pharmacies from compounding unauthorized solutions of Ozempic and Wegovy — two popular drugs from Novo Nordisk — because of safety concerns, NBC News reported May 3.Novo Nordisk to curb Wegovy supply amid demand hike
Demand for Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs has been high for months. Because of this trend, the drug's maker, Novo Nordisk, said May 4 it will decrease its output.New York pharmacists now allowed to prescribe OTC contraceptives
Pharmacists in New York will now be able to prescribe birth control pills over the counter — eliminating the need for a physicians' sign-off in the process — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced at a May 2 press conference.FDA approves 1st RSV vaccine
The FDA approved GSK's respiratory syncytial virus vaccine intended for adults 60 and older on May 3. It's the first RSV vaccine cleared in the world, the drugmaker said.Eli Lilly reports 2 deaths in phase 3 study of Alzheimer's drug candidate
Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug candidate slowed cognitive decline by 35 percent in a phase 3 study, but the trial revealed some safety risks, including two deaths from brain swelling and nearly 1 in 4 participants experiencing amyloid-related imaging abnormalities.How pharmacists can avoid burnout amid drug shortages
After working for more than 20 years on drug shortages, Erin Fox, PharmD, is not burnt out.The growing demand for pharmacy informatics technicians
As technology and automation continue to advance, pharmacies are in need of pharmacy technicians who specialize in informatics to help implement and troubleshoot innovations as they evolve. The problem? There is no defined, direct career path to becoming one.Seizure medication gabapentin in shortage
Some gabapentin oral solutions, a medication for seizures, restless legs syndrome and shingles, are currently in shortage, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.In phase 3 study, experimental prostate cancer drug reduces death risk by 58%
A prostate cancer drug candidate from Pfizer and Astellas Pharma reduced the risk of metastasis or death by 58 percent in a phase 3 trial, the two drugmakers said April 29.5 gene therapy candidates to watch
With dozens of experimental gene therapies floating down the research and development pipeline, here are five candidates grabbing headlines:
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