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Owlet Announces FDA-Clearance of the First Prescription Pulse Oximetry Sock for Infants

Legacy MEDSearch

Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) of BabySat , the first medical pulse-oximetry device featuring its advanced, wire-free sock design. Innovation in the baby care space matters because some of the largest issues facing caregivers and healthcare providers have yet to be solved. To learn more, visit www.owletcare.com.

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Getting an Rx does not address health problems

World of DTC Marketing

There isn’t one method to get people exercising; it will take an approach for every healthcare provider to communicate the importance of exercise. Pharma websites provide the prescription that can help people overcome health problems but too often, they ignore the patient’s responsibility to lose weight and exercise.

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What Pear Therapeutics’ Bankruptcy Has Left the DTX Industry to Ponder

MedCity News

Bringing the very first prescription digital therapeutic (PDT) to market in 2017, Pear Therapeutics went above and beyond to follow suggested regulatory guidelines, obtained Food & Drug Administration (FDA) clearance, and provided solid clinical study evidence. Photo: Bulat Silvia, Getty Images

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Readjusting the Life Sciences Industry’s Approach to Improving Adherence

PM360

Addressing the issue of medication adherence begins before a patient even fills their first prescription. Part of this effort must include a consideration of social determinants of health (SDoH)—food, housing, transportation, access to care, etc.”. Eli Phillips, Jr., Further confounding the issue, patient needs may change over time.

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Prescribing shift for Pfizer’s Paxlovid expands access but draws questions

Pharmaceutical Technology

On 6 July, in an effort to accelerate access, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allowed pharmacists to also begin prescribing the drug to eligible individuals with Covid-19. They will [check] new prescriptions for appropriateness and accuracy and that doesn't really change based on who's prescribing it.”. How to get Paxlovid.

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PM360 2022 Trailblazer Awards Supplier/Vendor of the Year GoodRx

PM360

Through the GoodRx App, savings cards, and their website, GoodRx has saved Americans over $35 billion on prescriptions and avoid $60 million in hospitalization costs since 2011. GoodRx has recently created unique tools for healthcare providers to better care for their patients.

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Navigating the Challenges of Healthcare Marketing in a Highly Regulated Industry

LEVO Health

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C) The FD&C Act regulates the marketing and promotion of prescription drugs, medical devices, and other healthcare products.