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ISPE Unveils First of Its Kind Guidance Document and Launches New Community of Practice on Pharmaceutical Compounding

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ISPE Guide: 503B Compounding – Regulatory Basis and Industry Good Practices for Outsourcing Facilities

In response to industry demands and regulatory complexities, ISPE developed this comprehensive guide to serve as an invaluable resource for 503B outsourcing facilities, aiding them in understanding the regulatory requirements outlined in the FD&C Act Section 503B. The Guide combines FDA regulations and recommendations with pharmaceutical industry standards, providing a go-to document for 503B facilities of all sizes. Various aspects of the compounding process are covered, from the importance of CGMPs to establishing a quality system (including qualifying suppliers and vendors), receipt of raw materials/active ingredients, and shipping of finished drug products. The Guide also provides recommendations for facility and equipment design, drawing from aseptic manufacturing practices and scaled to meet the needs of 503B facilities, and presents industry best practices for aseptic manufacturing, emphasizing personnel training and qualification.

The Guide addresses microbiological and analytical testing, including verifying the suitability of compendial methods and validating non-compendial methods. It covers beyond-use dating, offering essential insights into limited stability testing along with stability best practices. A dedicated chapter on preparing for regulatory inspections provides facilities with a valuable resource for this key aspect in ensuring compliance.

ISPE Community of Practice on Pharmaceutical Compounding

Recognizing the pressing need for best practice sharing, training, and guidance for creative problem solving in compounding pharmacies, ISPE launched a new ISPE Community of Practice (CoP) on Pharmaceutical Compounding. This CoP is designed to serve as a dynamic and collaborative community for ISPE members to exchange insights, share best practices, and engage in discussions related to pharmaceutical compounding through the ISPE Engage online platform.

The CoP seeks to foster innovation to improve the practice of pharmaceutical compounding, and to disseminate ideas, knowledge, and best practices through generation of ISPE content, including guidance documents, Pharmaceutical Engineering® Magazine articles, webinars, blog posts, conference presentations, and training materials. The new CoP will provide a venue for industry and regulatory informal interactions to drive practical and effective design and operational practices, while addressing regulatory expectations and providing solid scientific justification for practices accepted by industry and regulators alike.

Individuals interested in being considered for participation on the newly forming Steering Committee to lead the ISPE CoP on Pharmaceutical Compounding are urged to email ISPE at [email protected].

“ISPE is proud to provide critical guidance to the pharmaceutical compounding industry with the release of the “ISPE Guide: 503B Compounding – Regulatory Basis and Industry Good Practices for Outsourcing Facilities” and the launch of the ISPE CoP on Pharmaceutical Compounding,” said Tom Hartman, ISPE President & CEO. “These comprehensive resources signal a transformative step towards fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence among professionals in this vital sector, and underscore our commitment to advancing knowledge and enhancing compliance within the industry. We believe these initiatives will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of pharmaceutical compounding, ultimately benefitting patients and communities worldwide.”

About ISPE
The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) is a global nonprofit association serving its members through leading scientific, technical, and regulatory advancement across the entire pharmaceutical lifecycle. The 21,000+ members of ISPE provide solutions to complex pharmaceutical industry challenges through innovation, member and workforce development, and technical, regulatory, and compliance collaborations in more than 120 countries worldwide. Founded in 1980, ISPE has its worldwide headquarters and training center in North Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and its operations center in Tampa, Florida, USA. For more information, visit ISPE.org.

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Brad Ettinger, VP Marketing & Business Development, ISPE, 3013649203, [email protected], www.ispe.org

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Global Weight Management Market Report 2023: Market to Reach a Value of $722.8 Billion by 2028 from $503.8 Billion in 2022 – Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecasts

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The “Weight Management Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2023-2028” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. DUBLIN, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The global weight management market has witnessed substantial growth, with a…

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Dr. Anil Shah, Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Launches Groundbreaking Five Layer Neck Lift

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Dr. Anil Shah’s Five Layer Neck approach was recently featured in ‘Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine’. In this publication, Dr. Anil Shah describes how he takes the deeper muscles of the neck to make the neck look more aesthetically pleasing.

“Most neck liposuction procedures don’t truly lift the neck,” Dr. Shah stated. “It’s the floor of the mouth that falls with age or is genetically lower. With my technique, I am able to reposition the deeper tissues and allow for more consistently appealing outcomes.”

As we age, the floor of the mouth, which includes the base of the tongue, descends and can create a heavier appearance of the neck. This paper describes how the digastric muscle, a deep neck muscle, can be manipulated to create a longer and more lifted neck. These changes were objectively measured using a scientific method that measures how long and low your neck is.

“The hope is to remove the hype of some procedures and use validated scientific methods to analyze the neck and help patients achieve consistency with neck lifts and facelifts,” states Dr. Shah.

For more information on this publication or the Five Layer Neck approach, please contact:

Shah Aesthetics, 200 West Superior Street, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60654 312-944-0117

www.shahmd.com

About Dr. Anil Shah

Dr. Anil Shah is a board certified facial plastic surgeon who specializes in all things face and is Co-Founder of Aesthetic Skin Chicago where anything from head to toe can be changed non-surgically. Dr. Shah is an author of Nosecentric and has published over 50 scientific articles in facial plastic surgery. He has been featured in Elle, WGN, Fox and other media outlets for his expertise. He is known for his 5D rhinoplasty where he performs a nasal reshaping without a hammer and chisel. He is also known for his 5 layer neck, a comprehensive solution that addresses all layers of the neck. His innovative medical spa features such innovative treatments as all inclusive lasers (lasers that treat all skin types), male enhancement to literally make men superstars, female rejuvenation, and the latest in skin care treatments.

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RAGDOLL PR, RAGDOLL PR, 1 312-944-0117, [email protected]

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Ideal Option Hosts Open House in Minot to Educate Community on Addiction Treatment

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All are welcome to attend the open house, see the new clinic and learn more about medication-assisted treatment for addiction on Wednesday, September 27, between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

MINOT, N.D., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Ideal Option, a national leader in outpatient medication-assisted treatment for opioids, methamphetamine, alcohol and polysubstance, will host an open house at their new clinic in Minot. The event will take place on Wednesday, September 27, in the new Blu on Broadway building, located at 1625 S Broadway, Ste. 160.

In the face of the increasingly prevalent role that fentanyl continues to play in the substance use epidemic in North Dakota, Ideal Option aims to educate the community about the effective treatment options available. Fentanyl is regularly being mixed with other illicit drugs such as methamphetamine to make them more addictive, often without the user knowing. According to North Dakota Highway Patrol, opioids and amphetamines were the most common drugs in 2021 overdose deaths.

Polysubstance use disorder is now the most common diagnosis at Ideal Option. Outcomes data from 2022 show over half of all North Dakota patients tested positive for two or more substances at enrollment, and 20% tested positive for three or more substances.

On Wednesday, September 27, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., all members of the community are invited to attend the open house at Ideal Option’s clinic in Minot located at 1625 S Broadway, Ste. 160. This event gives attendees the opportunity to explore the facility, meet expert staff and gain a comprehensive understanding of the services provided by Ideal Option.

Throughout the open house, guests will have the chance to engage in informative discussions, enjoy refreshments and pick up educational materials.

For questions about this event, email Marketing Director Olivia Roe at [email protected].

About Ideal Option

Headquartered in Kennewick, Washington, Ideal Option was founded in 2012 and has since helped‥more than 70,000 patients through a network of over 90 office-based‥medication-assisted treatment (MAT) clinics across 11 states. With a mission to serve under-served communities, Ideal Option accepts all forms of insurance including Medicaid and Medicare. Financial assistance and payment plans are also available.

Ideal Option’s team of medical providers carry certifications in Addiction and Emergency Medicine, Internal, and Family Medicine, among other specialties. The company also employs social workers, caseworkers, counselors, and mental health practitioners. This holistic approach helps drive positive outcomes, including family stability, stable housing, improved overall health, and reduced rates of recidivism.

In all the communities it serves, Ideal Option collaborates with existing stakeholders and providers to improve the continuum of care. This approach includes partnerships with emergency rooms and county jail systems, where individuals with substance use disorder often appear, as well as collaborating with numerous support agencies and municipal programs addressing social needs such as housing, mental health, and nutrition support.

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Olivia Roe, Ideal Option, 1 9199466644, [email protected], www.idealoption.com

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Martin Searle Solicitors run their annual October 2023 campaign “Disability Matters” to stamp out Disability Discrimination in the Workplace

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A 2020 study carried out by Citizens Advice found that disabled people were twice as likely to face redundancy at work. The Office of National Statistics (ONS) also found that disabled people earn 13.8% less on average than non-disabled people – almost 2 less per hour. The disability employment gap, which shows the difference between the employment rates of disabled and non-disabled people, begun widening during the Coronavirus pandemic, and is how at 29.8% – the widest point since 2018. Although the measures introduced by the government at the height of the pandemic have now been dropped, in January 2023 the ONS estimated that two million people (3.1% of the population) were experiencing long COVID symptoms, with 19% of these reporting that their ability to undertake day-to-day activities had been “limited a lot” since the onset of symptoms.

As with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, employers are often unaware of their responsibilities to employees who are experiencing long COVID, and may not realise that their employees are disabled under the Equality Act, and that they could be inadvertently discriminating against them at work.

Fiona Martin, Director and Head of Employment Law at Martin Searle Solicitors, said “We have been contacted by many employees who believe they have been unfairly selected for redundancy or whose employers have failed to make reasonable adjustments for their disability. We are a campaigning law firm who educate employers to follow best practice while fighting for employees who have been discriminated against. This is because we want to make disability discrimination at work a thing of the past.”

Martin Searle Solicitors have produced a series of free factsheets, case studies and FAQs for employers and employees covering basic disability rights, as well as avoiding disability discrimination in the workplace which are available on their website.

Their campaign includes a virtual seminar for charities and non-profit organisations on Managing Ill Health and Disability, run in partnership with Community Works. This takes place on Thursday 19 October at 10.30am. For more information and to book, see here.

They will also run a virtual seminar for HR and Employment Professionals on Managing Ill Health and Disability in association with MBL Seminars, from 1pm on Thursday 26 October which you can book here. .

Martin Searle Solicitors are providing a free 30 minute confidential advice line for employers and employees on disability rights and employer duties throughout October 2023.

Employers, employees and workers can call 01273 609911 from 3.30pm – 5.30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout October.

For more information, please visit www.ms-solicitors.co.uk/disability-matters

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Chris Parkinson, Martin Searle Solicitors, 44 01273609911, [email protected], http://www.ms-solicitors.co.uk

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Selling Power Hosts 2nd Annual CRO of the Year Awards Reception

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Emceed by SalesHood’s CEO and Cofounder, Elay Cohen, six awards were presented to CRO’s whose companies range from startups to enterprises across a variety of industries. During the application process, companies were asked to describe their nominee’s most important achievement and summarize three reasons why they should be recognized. To aid in the nominee’s achievements, companies could include a short five-minute video expanding on why they should be recognized.

About Selling Power

In addition to Selling Power, the leading digital magazine for sales managers and sales VPs since 1981, Personal Selling Power, Inc., produces the Sales Management Digest and Daily Boost of Positivity online newsletters as well as videos featuring interviews with top executives. Selling Power is a regular media sponsor of the Sales 3.0 Conference (https://www.sales30conf.com), which is attended by a total of more than 4,500 sales leaders each year. For additional information, please visit www.sellingpower.com.

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Jeff Campbell, Selling Power, 1 5405387706, [email protected], www.sellingpower.com

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Christiane Northrup M.D. launches new holistic and wellness company focused on Women’s health

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Holistic Goddess aims to empower women with natural, holistic solutions that prioritize mind, body, and spirit. Stephanie Coulson, CEO of Holistic Goddess emphasizes, “We are committed to providing women of all ages and stages with the products and inspiration that celebrate their unique beauty and strength. Our signature line of products is meticulously formulated to support women’s well-being at every stage of life. We want every woman to feel like the goddess she truly is.”

About Holistic Goddess
Holistic Goddess is a company founded by Christiane Northrup M.D. and Stephanie Coulson with a mission to empower women to embrace their inner goddess through holistic living. With a range of signature products and educational content, Holistic Goddess is dedicated to supporting women’s holistic well-being at every stage of life. Learn more at HolisticGoddess.com

About Christiane Northrup M.D.
Christiane Northrup M.D. is a board-certified OB/GYN physician and a visionary pioneer in women’s health and wellness. She is a bestselling author, international speaker, and advocate for empowering women to take charge of their health and well-being.

About Stephanie Coulson
Stephanie Coulson is an entrepreneur, mother, and passionate advocate for holistic living. With over a decade of experience designing natural solutions for women’s health, she created Holistic Goddess to bring women’s health to the widest possible audience.

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Gabriela Brown, Holistic Goddess, 1 888-606-5559, [email protected], holisticgoddess.com

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New ‘Plutus Health Revenue Cycle Management Challenges Index, 2023’ offers insights into healthcare revenue management

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“Our new ‘Plutus Health Revenue Cycle Management Challenges Index, 2023‘ shows how big of a burden insurance denials are for healthcare providers. With 40% of survey respondents reporting that they are losing more than half a million dollars in annual revenue every year simply because of insurance denials, the scale of the problem is immense,” said Thomas John, Founder and CEO of Plutus Health, Inc.

“Despite AI [artificial intelligence] and RPA [robotic process automation] offering proven solutions, providers still seem hesitant to implement these new technologies into their RCM process. We hope this survey shows just how urgent it is for the healthcare industry as a whole to embrace these new technologies, which have the potential to drastically increase revenue for healthcare providers across the country,” he said.

Claim denials stood out as the top challenge for providers — and it’s costing them a lot of money. More than 40% of the healthcare providers we surveyed said they lose more than half a million U.S. dollars in annual revenue each year due to denied insurance claims. And 18% reported losing more than a million U.S. dollars annually.

Nearly 60% of respondents said that dealing with insurance denials was one of their most significant RCM challenges, and 42% said denial management was one of the stages in their RCM process that is regularly due to staff shortages.

So, it’s no surprise that 43% of respondents said denial management was among their greatest priorities in 2023. And 20% of respondents noted that achieving clean claim rates and lower denial rates were also a top key performance indicator (KPI) that the RCM teams focused on in 2023.

Managing staffing needs also causes stress for healthcare providers, with about 40% of respondents reporting it as one of their most significant challenges. Nearly half of the respondents also revealed that they rely on external support for RCM, either using a combination of internal and external teams or outsourcing to one or more vendors.

Healthcare providers who’ve tried new technologies — such as RPA and AI — have seen improvements in their overall RCM process.

Nearly 20% of the respondents who use AI and RPA said the greatest improvement since implementing the technology was improved efficiency in filing claims, and 18% reported reduced data-entry errors.

Nearly 30% of respondents who used AI and RPA said it resulted in faster cash flow and collections, while about 20% said it resulted in more insightful and readily accessible business analytics.

Bridging the gap between healthcare providers and technology-based solutions is our passion at Plutus Health because we know what it means when we get it right: better patient care.

That’s why we offer services like our claim status-check bots, which leverage automation to make the claim status-check process more efficient and error-free. Additionally, our automated eligibility verification process allows providers to assess eligibility before providing services to a patient or submitting a claim to the Payer.

For more insights into the challenges healthcare providers face in their revenue cycle management and the ways they’ve found to solve them, find more insights as well as the full “Plutus Health Revenue Cycle Management Challenges Index, 2023” report on our website.

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Thomas John, Plutus Health Inc., 1 1-469-242-6053, [email protected], www.plutushealthinc.com

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