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04/12/2023
Speakers at AMCP 2023 discussed the current landscape of biosimilars from a payer perspective as well as lessons learned from health system biosimilar adoption. 
Speakers at AMCP 2023 discussed the current landscape of biosimilars from a payer perspective as well as lessons learned from health system biosimilar adoption. 
Speakers at AMCP 2023 discussed...
04/12/2023
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Conference Insider
12/08/2020
In a session at ASHP Midyear 2020, Osama Abdelghany, PharmD, MHA, BCOP Yale New Haven Hospital, and David L Crosby, PharmD, BCOP, BCPS, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health, provide a variety of clinical, operational, and payer coverage considerations...
In a session at ASHP Midyear 2020, Osama Abdelghany, PharmD, MHA, BCOP Yale New Haven Hospital, and David L Crosby, PharmD, BCOP, BCPS, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health, provide a variety of clinical, operational, and payer coverage considerations...
In a session at ASHP Midyear...
12/08/2020
Pharmacy Learning Network
Quiz
11/24/2020
Based on recent data, pharmacists are more well-informed about which medication type—with more than 80% demonstrating solid knowledge of their safety, efficacy, compatibility, and costs?
Based on recent data, pharmacists are more well-informed about which medication type—with more than 80% demonstrating solid knowledge of their safety, efficacy, compatibility, and costs?
Based on recent data,...
11/24/2020
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News
11/20/2020
“Pharmacists, being the drug experts, need to be well aware of the applied handling of biosimilar medicines,” researchers wrote. “They are an integral educator, trailblazer, and advocate of biosimilar integration across all clinical settings.”
“Pharmacists, being the drug experts, need to be well aware of the applied handling of biosimilar medicines,” researchers wrote. “They are an integral educator, trailblazer, and advocate of biosimilar integration across all clinical settings.”
“Pharmacists, being the drug...
11/20/2020
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12/11/2018
An infliximab biosimilar appears to be safe and effective in infliximab-naive patients with Crohn's disease, according to a recent study.
An infliximab biosimilar appears to be safe and effective in infliximab-naive patients with Crohn's disease, according to a recent study.
An infliximab biosimilar appears...
12/11/2018
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
02/16/2018
A recent study examined the efficacy of a biosimilar for treating patients with rheumatoid arthritis who respond inadequately to methotrexate
A recent study examined the efficacy of a biosimilar for treating patients with rheumatoid arthritis who respond inadequately to methotrexate
A recent study examined the...
02/16/2018
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
12/15/2017
Researchers examined the effectiveness of switching to a biosimilar version of a drug in patients with IBD. 
Researchers examined the effectiveness of switching to a biosimilar version of a drug in patients with IBD. 
Researchers examined the...
12/15/2017
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
12/14/2017
Evelyn Hermes-Desantis, PharmD, BCPS, recently discussed the many factors involved in managing biosimilars in the hospital setting and the role pharmacists play in promoting their appropriate use in the context of safe patient care.
Evelyn Hermes-Desantis, PharmD, BCPS, recently discussed the many factors involved in managing biosimilars in the hospital setting and the role pharmacists play in promoting their appropriate use in the context of safe patient care.
Evelyn Hermes-Desantis, PharmD,...
12/14/2017
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
12/14/2017
The FDA has approved a biosimilar for multiple autoimmune diseases. 
The FDA has approved a biosimilar for multiple autoimmune diseases. 
The FDA has approved a...
12/14/2017
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News
12/01/2017
The FDA has approved a biosimilar for two types of cancer.
The FDA has approved a biosimilar for two types of cancer.
The FDA has approved a...
12/01/2017
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News
11/21/2017
Edward Li, Pharm D, MPH, BCOP, a professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University of New England College of Pharmacy, explains how industry experts can help bring biosimilars to the market faster.
Edward Li, Pharm D, MPH, BCOP, a professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University of New England College of Pharmacy, explains how industry experts can help bring biosimilars to the market faster.
Edward Li, Pharm D, MPH, BCOP, a...
11/21/2017
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News
11/20/2020
“Pharmacists, being the drug experts, need to be well aware of the applied handling of biosimilar medicines,” researchers wrote. “They are an integral educator, trailblazer, and advocate of biosimilar integration across all clinical settings.”
“Pharmacists, being the drug experts, need to be well aware of the applied handling of biosimilar medicines,” researchers wrote. “They are an integral educator, trailblazer, and advocate of biosimilar integration across all clinical settings.”
“Pharmacists, being the drug...
11/20/2020
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
02/16/2018
A recent study examined the efficacy of a biosimilar for treating patients with rheumatoid arthritis who respond inadequately to methotrexate
A recent study examined the efficacy of a biosimilar for treating patients with rheumatoid arthritis who respond inadequately to methotrexate
A recent study examined the...
02/16/2018
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
12/15/2017
Researchers examined the effectiveness of switching to a biosimilar version of a drug in patients with IBD. 
Researchers examined the effectiveness of switching to a biosimilar version of a drug in patients with IBD. 
Researchers examined the...
12/15/2017
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
12/14/2017
Evelyn Hermes-Desantis, PharmD, BCPS, recently discussed the many factors involved in managing biosimilars in the hospital setting and the role pharmacists play in promoting their appropriate use in the context of safe patient care.
Evelyn Hermes-Desantis, PharmD, BCPS, recently discussed the many factors involved in managing biosimilars in the hospital setting and the role pharmacists play in promoting their appropriate use in the context of safe patient care.
Evelyn Hermes-Desantis, PharmD,...
12/14/2017
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
12/14/2017
The FDA has approved a biosimilar for multiple autoimmune diseases. 
The FDA has approved a biosimilar for multiple autoimmune diseases. 
The FDA has approved a...
12/14/2017
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
12/01/2017
The FDA has approved a biosimilar for two types of cancer.
The FDA has approved a biosimilar for two types of cancer.
The FDA has approved a...
12/01/2017
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
11/21/2017
Edward Li, Pharm D, MPH, BCOP, a professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University of New England College of Pharmacy, explains how industry experts can help bring biosimilars to the market faster.
Edward Li, Pharm D, MPH, BCOP, a professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University of New England College of Pharmacy, explains how industry experts can help bring biosimilars to the market faster.
Edward Li, Pharm D, MPH, BCOP, a...
11/21/2017
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
10/19/2017
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis who switched from an originator treatment to a biosimilar stopped taking the biosimilar medication within 6 months, a study showed. 
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis who switched from an originator treatment to a biosimilar stopped taking the biosimilar medication within 6 months, a study showed. 
Patients with rheumatoid...
10/19/2017
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
09/14/2017
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first biosimilar for the treatment of various cancers.
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first biosimilar for the treatment of various cancers.
The US Food and Drug...
09/14/2017
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
08/08/2017
James Stevenson, PharmD, FASHP, discusses why pharmacists will shoulder much of the responsibility for ensuring providers understand and accept biosimilar therapies.
James Stevenson, PharmD, FASHP, discusses why pharmacists will shoulder much of the responsibility for ensuring providers understand and accept biosimilar therapies.
James Stevenson, PharmD, FASHP,...
08/08/2017
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
01/15/2025
Rising Pharma Holding, Inc. has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of multiple lots of duloxetine delayed-release (DR) Capsules in various dosages.
Rising Pharma Holding, Inc. has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of multiple lots of duloxetine delayed-release (DR) Capsules in various dosages.
Rising Pharma Holding, Inc. has...
01/15/2025
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News
01/15/2025
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC has initiated a voluntary recall of clobazam tablets, 10 mg, packaged in 30-tablet cartons (NDC 60687-423-21) distributed by American Health Packaging.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC has initiated a voluntary recall of clobazam tablets, 10 mg, packaged in 30-tablet cartons (NDC 60687-423-21) distributed by American Health Packaging.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC has...
01/15/2025
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
01/15/2025
The FDA has announced a nationwide recall of clonazepam orally disintegrating tablets in various strengths distributed by PAR Pharmaceutical and manufactured by Endo USA, Inc.
The FDA has announced a nationwide recall of clonazepam orally disintegrating tablets in various strengths distributed by PAR Pharmaceutical and manufactured by Endo USA, Inc.
The FDA has announced a...
01/15/2025
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
01/10/2025
Older adults with weakened immune systems, such as organ transplant recipients on immunosuppressive medications, respond less robustly to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines than their peers with normal immune function.
Older adults with weakened immune systems, such as organ transplant recipients on immunosuppressive medications, respond less robustly to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines than their peers with normal immune function.
Older adults with weakened...
01/10/2025
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News
01/09/2025
Lupin Pharmaceuticals has issued a Class II recall of Levothyroxine sodium tablets, 75 mcg, due to impurity and degradation issues identified during stability testing, potentially affecting medication safety and efficacy
Lupin Pharmaceuticals has issued a Class II recall of Levothyroxine sodium tablets, 75 mcg, due to impurity and degradation issues identified during stability testing, potentially affecting medication safety and efficacy
Lupin Pharmaceuticals has issued...
01/09/2025
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
01/09/2025
AvKARE has issued a nationwide Class II recall of Nitrofurantoin capsules, USP, 100 mg, due to failed dissolution specifications, potentially impacting treatment effectiveness for urinary tract infections.
AvKARE has issued a nationwide Class II recall of Nitrofurantoin capsules, USP, 100 mg, due to failed dissolution specifications, potentially impacting treatment effectiveness for urinary tract infections.
AvKARE has issued a nationwide...
01/09/2025
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
01/08/2025
The FDA has issued a Class I recall of FORCE FOREVER 400mg Tablets, a dietary supplement for joint and bone health, due to undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients that pose serious health risks.
The FDA has issued a Class I recall of FORCE FOREVER 400mg Tablets, a dietary supplement for joint and bone health, due to undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients that pose serious health risks.
The FDA has issued a Class I...
01/08/2025
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
12/18/2024
Amerisource Health Services LLC is recalling tens of thousands of bottles of duloxetine delayed-release capsules because of an N-nitroso duloxetine impurity.
Amerisource Health Services LLC is recalling tens of thousands of bottles of duloxetine delayed-release capsules because of an N-nitroso duloxetine impurity.
Amerisource Health Services LLC...
12/18/2024
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News
12/18/2024
American Regent Inc is recalling 10 lots of Venofer (iron sucrose) injection because of the potential for glass delamination of the vials.
American Regent Inc is recalling 10 lots of Venofer (iron sucrose) injection because of the potential for glass delamination of the vials.
American Regent Inc is recalling...
12/18/2024
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News
12/18/2024
A Class I recall has been issued for dietary supplements marketed for male performance and energy by Boulla LLC and VitalityVita.
A Class I recall has been issued for dietary supplements marketed for male performance and energy by Boulla LLC and VitalityVita.
A Class I recall has been issued...
12/18/2024
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Quiz
11/24/2020
Based on recent data, pharmacists are more well-informed about which medication type—with more than 80% demonstrating solid knowledge of their safety, efficacy, compatibility, and costs?
Based on recent data, pharmacists are more well-informed about which medication type—with more than 80% demonstrating solid knowledge of their safety, efficacy, compatibility, and costs?
Based on recent data,...
11/24/2020
Pharmacy Learning Network