Pharma Pulse 10/10/24: Empowering Patients in a Complex Healthcare System, Patients Prefer Sub-Q to IV & more

Empowering Patients in a Complex Healthcare System

A deep dive into the future of patient service programs and the value of transparency throughout the process.

Patients Prefer Sub-Q to IV, Review Finds

Studies measuring patient preference stacked up in subcutaneous administration’s favor, according to a recently published review. The difference between subcutaneous and intravenous administration were less clear cut among the studies measuring health-related quality of life.

MicroRNA Pioneers Win Nobel Prize in Medicine

Americans Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun discovered tiny molecules that affect gene regulation.

Carelon Health, CarelonRx to Offer Free Medication Reviews on National Check Your Meds Day

Carelon Health and CarelonRx will offer free medication reviews to members of the public on National Check Your Meds Day – Oct. 21.

From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EDT on Oct. 21, people are encouraged to call the tollfree number 1-833-664-0089 and speak to a Carelon pharmacist who will review a patients’ complete list of medications, including prescription and over-the-counter medications.

During the medication review call, pharmacists will help people identify any potential medication interactions they may not be aware of, offer suggestions for discarding expired medications, and identify barriers to care. They will also answer any questions people may have about their medications.

ACTO on LinkedIn

Recent interesting developments:

1) Eli Lilly and Company announces the hiring of a Chief#AIOfficer.

2)#FDA's Digital Advisory Health Committee to discuss total product lifecycle considerations for#GenAI-enabled medical devices in November.

3) A Gartner report shows that a group of early adopters is "... distinctly outpacing the rest of organizations in#LifeSciences."

AI is at the table. Where are you with your plans?

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