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The discovery of a new and compounding cybersecurity threat to pharmacies

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Sam Crowther, founder and CEO of cybersecurity company Kasada, tells us about a recent discovery his company made that revealed tens of thousands of accounts with prescription drug attachments in major online pharmacies had been compromised. So, suddenly, you’re unable to get the medicine you need and have been prescribed by a doctor.

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FTC launches probe into pharmacy benefit management sector

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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.

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U.S. Pharmacy Chains Harm Patients With Medication Errors; NABP Appears Silent

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When you go to your local CVS and Walgreens – and other big pharmacy chains – are you getting the highest standard of care? Have these pharmacies gone rogue? Yet the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) doesn’t seem to be paying much attention to medication errors at U.S. pharmacies. pharmacy industry.

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Are microtaggants the key to making medicines smarter?

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Pharmaceutical companies are accountable for ensuring that their medicine is safe when it comes into the hands of patients. Specific apps could also alert healthcare providers if vulnerable patients are failing to scan their medicine. The threat of illegal online pharmacies.

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NEW FEXOFENADINE over the counter – Allevia tablets

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The Government recently announced the reclassification of fexofenadine 120mg, which will be available as General sale Medication (GSL), sold as branded products – Allevia 120mg tablets. When taken correctly, fexofenadine is unlikely to cause harmful side effects or interact with other medicines.

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Digital health player UpHealth swells with three-way merger

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The three-way deal combines UpHealth – which provides patient care management, telemedicine and digital pharmacy services and gives its name to the new group – with CloudBreak, which provides a video consultation platform for doctors and patients. The largest by far was the $18.5

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Amazon unveils $5 subscription service for generics

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Efforts by Amazon to disrupt the healthcare sector just stepped up a gear, with the launch of a subscription service for Prime members that will ship generic medicines to patients’ homes in return for a $5 monthly fee. The drugs can be delivered on either a monthly or quarterly basis, depending on the needs of patients.