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Commentary
05/17/2024
Ann Latner, JD
“Prescription medications, when misused, can pose a grave threat to public health,” said Acting Special Agent in Charge Steven L. Hofer of the DEA. “That’s why meticulous recordkeeping by pharmacies is an essential line of defense against the...
“Prescription medications, when misused, can pose a grave threat to public health,” said Acting Special Agent in Charge Steven L. Hofer of the DEA. “That’s why meticulous recordkeeping by pharmacies is an essential line of defense against the...
“Prescription medications, when...
05/17/2024
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News
05/16/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD
Before the vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the virus was as severe as COVID-19 or influenza among unvaccinated patients, but more severe than COVID-19 or influenza among vaccinated patients hospitalized with those diseases,...
Before the vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the virus was as severe as COVID-19 or influenza among unvaccinated patients, but more severe than COVID-19 or influenza among vaccinated patients hospitalized with those diseases,...
Before the vaccine for...
05/16/2024
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News
05/15/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Reports of defective containers have prompted FDC Limited to recall 4 lots of timolol maleate ophthalmic solution distributed in New Jersey.
Reports of defective containers have prompted FDC Limited to recall 4 lots of timolol maleate ophthalmic solution distributed in New Jersey.
Reports of defective containers...
05/15/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
05/15/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. is recalling 11,016 vials of amphotericin B liposome for injection because assay results were out of specification.
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. is recalling 11,016 vials of amphotericin B liposome for injection because assay results were out of specification.
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries...
05/15/2024
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News
05/15/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
A Class I recall has been issued for 6 lots of potentially subpotent sapropterin dihydrochloride powder for oral solution distributed throughout the United States.
A Class I recall has been issued for 6 lots of potentially subpotent sapropterin dihydrochloride powder for oral solution distributed throughout the United States.
A Class I recall has been issued...
05/15/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
05/13/2024
Hannah Musick
Louisiana legislators are considering classifying abortion-inducing drugs as controlled substances, potentially restricting access, criminalizing the use of the medication outside of a prescription, and impacting medical care beyond abortion.
Louisiana legislators are considering classifying abortion-inducing drugs as controlled substances, potentially restricting access, criminalizing the use of the medication outside of a prescription, and impacting medical care beyond abortion.
Louisiana legislators are...
05/13/2024
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News
05/09/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Imprimis NJOF is recalling 3320 bottles of compounded prednisolone sodium phosphate 1%, moxifloxacin 0.5%, and bromfenac 0.075% ophthalmic solution due to being subpotent.
Imprimis NJOF is recalling 3320 bottles of compounded prednisolone sodium phosphate 1%, moxifloxacin 0.5%, and bromfenac 0.075% ophthalmic solution due to being subpotent.
Imprimis NJOF is recalling 3320...
05/09/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
05/09/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York is recalling 2784 bottles of methylergonovine maleate tablets because they are subpotent.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York is recalling 2784 bottles of methylergonovine maleate tablets because they are subpotent.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New...
05/09/2024
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Talking Therapeutics
05/09/2024
Douglas L. Jennings, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, FHFSA, BCPS
In this installment of Talking Therapeutics, Dr Jennings explores another potentially dangerous direct-acting oral anticoagulant (DOAC) combination based on a recent study.
In this installment of Talking Therapeutics, Dr Jennings explores another potentially dangerous direct-acting oral anticoagulant (DOAC) combination based on a recent study.
In this installment of Talking...
05/09/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
05/09/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Two lots of compounded epinephrine 0.025% and lidocaine HCl 0.75% intraocular solution for injection are being recalled by Imprimis NJOF. The May 8, 2024, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Enforcement Report states the solution is “out of...
Two lots of compounded epinephrine 0.025% and lidocaine HCl 0.75% intraocular solution for injection are being recalled by Imprimis NJOF. The May 8, 2024, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Enforcement Report states the solution is “out of...
Two lots of compounded...
05/09/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
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Commentary
05/06/2024
Ann Latner, JD
The City of Philadelphia has announced it has reached a settlement with Walgreens over a 2021 lawsuit alleging that the drug store perpetuated the opioid crisis in the Pennsylvania city.
The City of Philadelphia has announced it has reached a settlement with Walgreens over a 2021 lawsuit alleging that the drug store perpetuated the opioid crisis in the Pennsylvania city.
The City of Philadelphia has...
05/06/2024
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05/16/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD
Before the vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the virus was as severe as COVID-19 or influenza among unvaccinated patients, but more severe than COVID-19 or influenza among vaccinated patients hospitalized with those diseases,...
Before the vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the virus was as severe as COVID-19 or influenza among unvaccinated patients, but more severe than COVID-19 or influenza among vaccinated patients hospitalized with those diseases,...
Before the vaccine for...
05/16/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
05/15/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Reports of defective containers have prompted FDC Limited to recall 4 lots of timolol maleate ophthalmic solution distributed in New Jersey.
Reports of defective containers have prompted FDC Limited to recall 4 lots of timolol maleate ophthalmic solution distributed in New Jersey.
Reports of defective containers...
05/15/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
05/15/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. is recalling 11,016 vials of amphotericin B liposome for injection because assay results were out of specification.
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. is recalling 11,016 vials of amphotericin B liposome for injection because assay results were out of specification.
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries...
05/15/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
05/15/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
A Class I recall has been issued for 6 lots of potentially subpotent sapropterin dihydrochloride powder for oral solution distributed throughout the United States.
A Class I recall has been issued for 6 lots of potentially subpotent sapropterin dihydrochloride powder for oral solution distributed throughout the United States.
A Class I recall has been issued...
05/15/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
05/13/2024
Hannah Musick
Louisiana legislators are considering classifying abortion-inducing drugs as controlled substances, potentially restricting access, criminalizing the use of the medication outside of a prescription, and impacting medical care beyond abortion.
Louisiana legislators are considering classifying abortion-inducing drugs as controlled substances, potentially restricting access, criminalizing the use of the medication outside of a prescription, and impacting medical care beyond abortion.
Louisiana legislators are...
05/13/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
05/09/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Imprimis NJOF is recalling 3320 bottles of compounded prednisolone sodium phosphate 1%, moxifloxacin 0.5%, and bromfenac 0.075% ophthalmic solution due to being subpotent.
Imprimis NJOF is recalling 3320 bottles of compounded prednisolone sodium phosphate 1%, moxifloxacin 0.5%, and bromfenac 0.075% ophthalmic solution due to being subpotent.
Imprimis NJOF is recalling 3320...
05/09/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
05/09/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York is recalling 2784 bottles of methylergonovine maleate tablets because they are subpotent.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York is recalling 2784 bottles of methylergonovine maleate tablets because they are subpotent.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New...
05/09/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
05/09/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Two lots of compounded epinephrine 0.025% and lidocaine HCl 0.75% intraocular solution for injection are being recalled by Imprimis NJOF. The May 8, 2024, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Enforcement Report states the solution is “out of...
Two lots of compounded epinephrine 0.025% and lidocaine HCl 0.75% intraocular solution for injection are being recalled by Imprimis NJOF. The May 8, 2024, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Enforcement Report states the solution is “out of...
Two lots of compounded...
05/09/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
05/02/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Cipla USA Inc. is recalling two lots of ipratropium bromide and albuterol sulfate inhalation solution.
Cipla USA Inc. is recalling two lots of ipratropium bromide and albuterol sulfate inhalation solution.
Cipla USA Inc. is recalling two...
05/02/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
05/02/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Nomax Inc. is recalling more than 42,000 cartons of GloStrips and Ful-Glo fluorescein sodium ophthalmic strips because the active pharmaceutical ingredient used in the products failed to meet impurity specifications.
Nomax Inc. is recalling more than 42,000 cartons of GloStrips and Ful-Glo fluorescein sodium ophthalmic strips because the active pharmaceutical ingredient used in the products failed to meet impurity specifications.
Nomax Inc. is recalling more...
05/02/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network

Commentary

Ann Latner Headshot
Commentary
05/17/2024
Ann Latner, JD
“Prescription medications, when misused, can pose a grave threat to public health,” said Acting Special Agent in Charge Steven L. Hofer of the DEA. “That’s why meticulous recordkeeping by pharmacies is an essential line of defense against the...
“Prescription medications, when misused, can pose a grave threat to public health,” said Acting Special Agent in Charge Steven L. Hofer of the DEA. “That’s why meticulous recordkeeping by pharmacies is an essential line of defense against the...
“Prescription medications, when...
05/17/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
Ann Headshot
Commentary
05/06/2024
Ann Latner, JD
The City of Philadelphia has announced it has reached a settlement with Walgreens over a 2021 lawsuit alleging that the drug store perpetuated the opioid crisis in the Pennsylvania city.
The City of Philadelphia has announced it has reached a settlement with Walgreens over a 2021 lawsuit alleging that the drug store perpetuated the opioid crisis in the Pennsylvania city.
The City of Philadelphia has...
05/06/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
Ann Latner Headshot
Commentary
04/25/2024
Ann Latner, JD
In mid-March 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a standing order allowing pharmacists to dispense 3 types of hormonal contraception–oral hormonal pill, hormonal vaginal ring, and the contraceptive patch–without a prescription.
In mid-March 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a standing order allowing pharmacists to dispense 3 types of hormonal contraception–oral hormonal pill, hormonal vaginal ring, and the contraceptive patch–without a prescription.
In mid-March 2024, New York...
04/25/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
Commentary
04/22/2024
Yvette C Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh, consultant pharmacist
The recent FDA approval of the Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System marks the first over-the-counter (OTC) continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device, aimed at individuals 18 years and older not using insulin.
The recent FDA approval of the Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System marks the first over-the-counter (OTC) continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device, aimed at individuals 18 years and older not using insulin.
The recent FDA approval of the...
04/22/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
Ann Latner Headshot
Commentary
04/11/2024
Ann Latner, JD
In a first-of-its-kind, historic decision, the Minnesota Court of Appeals has held that it is illegal sex discrimination under the Minnesota Human Rights Act for a pharmacist to refuse to fill a legitimate prescription for emergency...
In a first-of-its-kind, historic decision, the Minnesota Court of Appeals has held that it is illegal sex discrimination under the Minnesota Human Rights Act for a pharmacist to refuse to fill a legitimate prescription for emergency...
In a first-of-its-kind, historic...
04/11/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
Ann Latner Headshot
Commentary
04/09/2024
Ann Latner, JD
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has just revived the case of a female pharmacist who claimed gender discrimination after a male pharmacist was hired at a higher pay.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has just revived the case of a female pharmacist who claimed gender discrimination after a male pharmacist was hired at a higher pay.
The United States Court of...
04/09/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
Ann Latner, JD
Commentary
04/04/2024
Ann Latner, JD
The former owner and operator of a pharmacy in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, was convicted by a federal jury on 26 charges related to the unlawful distribution of controlled substances.
The former owner and operator of a pharmacy in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, was convicted by a federal jury on 26 charges related to the unlawful distribution of controlled substances.
The former owner and operator of...
04/04/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
Ann Latner Headshot
Commentary
03/21/2024
Ann Latner, JD
Caremark has moved to compel Osterhaus into arbitration, citing a mandatory arbitration clause in their Provider Manual, which Osterhaus opposes, arguing the clause is unfair as Caremark's contracts are non-negotiable, placing burdensome...
Caremark has moved to compel Osterhaus into arbitration, citing a mandatory arbitration clause in their Provider Manual, which Osterhaus opposes, arguing the clause is unfair as Caremark's contracts are non-negotiable, placing burdensome...
Caremark has moved to compel...
03/21/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
Commentary
03/14/2024
Yvette C Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh, consultant pharmacist
The opioid epidemic remains a critical public health concern, with various stakeholders striving to combat its challenges, including stigma, access to treatment, and rising overdose rates. Recent FDA approvals have made naloxone available...
The opioid epidemic remains a critical public health concern, with various stakeholders striving to combat its challenges, including stigma, access to treatment, and rising overdose rates. Recent FDA approvals have made naloxone available...
The opioid epidemic remains a...
03/14/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
Ann Latner
Commentary
03/14/2024
Ann Latner, JD
A pharmacy technician working at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Kerrville, Texas, has been sentenced to prison for his role in a scheme to steal narcotic medications from US veterans and sell them illegally for profit.
A pharmacy technician working at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Kerrville, Texas, has been sentenced to prison for his role in a scheme to steal narcotic medications from US veterans and sell them illegally for profit.
A pharmacy technician working at...
03/14/2024
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Interviews

Vishali Amin
Interview
01/29/2024

Featuring Vishali Amin, PharmD, vice president of Value Delivery, Kalderos

Featuring Vishali Amin, PharmD, vice ...
In this interview, Vishali Amin, VP of Value Delivery at Kalderos, discusses the impact of drug affordability on Medicare patients and medical costs, as well as the barriers preventing patients from benefiting from existing programs, the need...
In this interview, Vishali Amin, VP of Value Delivery at Kalderos, discusses the impact of drug affordability on Medicare patients and medical costs, as well as the barriers preventing patients from benefiting from existing programs, the need...
In this interview, Vishali Amin,...
01/29/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
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Interview
12/12/2023

Featuring Guy Yehiav, president, SmartSense by Digi

Featuring Guy Yehiav, president, Smar...
With the increase in supply chain shortages, Guy Yehiav offers expert insights into conditioning monitoring's impact on antibody drug dosages for RSV. 
With the increase in supply chain shortages, Guy Yehiav offers expert insights into conditioning monitoring's impact on antibody drug dosages for RSV. 
With the increase in supply...
12/12/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
Interview
10/31/2023

Featuring Derek Chu, MD, PhD, FRCPC

Featuring Derek Chu, MD, PhD, FRCPC ...
In this feature interview, Dr Derek Chu discusses systemic treatments for atopic dermatitis and also how physicians can consider the benefits and harms of prescription topical treatments.
In this feature interview, Dr Derek Chu discusses systemic treatments for atopic dermatitis and also how physicians can consider the benefits and harms of prescription topical treatments.
In this feature interview, Dr...
10/31/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
Interview
10/26/2023
Sarah Taylor, MD, MPH
In this second installment of a series exploring integrative approaches in dermatology, Dr Sarah Taylor shares her insights from 20 years of working with alternative treatments.
In this second installment of a series exploring integrative approaches in dermatology, Dr Sarah Taylor shares her insights from 20 years of working with alternative treatments.
In this second installment of a...
10/26/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
Interview
10/25/2023
Peter Lio, MD, FAAD
Do you have patients asking about alternative treatment options? In this first installment of a series exploring integrative approaches in dermatology, Dr Peter Lio answers key questions to help you navigate the journey.
Do you have patients asking about alternative treatment options? In this first installment of a series exploring integrative approaches in dermatology, Dr Peter Lio answers key questions to help you navigate the journey.
Do you have patients asking...
10/25/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
Interview
10/21/2023

Featuring James F. List, MD, PhD

Featuring James F. List, MD, PhD ...
In this interview, James F. List, MD, PhD, Global Therapeutic Area Head, whose team oversees a portfolio of programs including Pulmonary Hypertension at Janssen Research & Development, LLC, explains the A DUE study.
In this interview, James F. List, MD, PhD, Global Therapeutic Area Head, whose team oversees a portfolio of programs including Pulmonary Hypertension at Janssen Research & Development, LLC, explains the A DUE study.
In this interview, James...
10/21/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
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Interview
12/21/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Anita Patel, PharmD, vice president of pharmacy service development, Walgreens, reviews the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines as well as the role of pharmacies in ensuring patients are vaccinated throughout the winter.
Anita Patel, PharmD, vice president of pharmacy service development, Walgreens, reviews the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines as well as the role of pharmacies in ensuring patients are vaccinated throughout the winter.
Anita Patel, PharmD, vice...
12/21/2022
Integrated Healthcare Executive
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Interview
12/12/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Reetu Mukherji, MD, gastrointestinal medical oncologist, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University Medical Center, discusses findings from her recent study which tested the feasibility of using a smartphone app to monitor...
Reetu Mukherji, MD, gastrointestinal medical oncologist, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University Medical Center, discusses findings from her recent study which tested the feasibility of using a smartphone app to monitor...
Reetu Mukherji, MD,...
12/12/2022
Pharmacy Learning Network
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Interview
11/23/2022
Samantha Matthews
Nicole L Stout, DPT, CLT-LANA, FAPTA, research assistant professor in the School of Medicine, Department of Hematology/Oncology, West Virginia University Cancer Institute, shares her team’s research on distress screening and a quality...
Nicole L Stout, DPT, CLT-LANA, FAPTA, research assistant professor in the School of Medicine, Department of Hematology/Oncology, West Virginia University Cancer Institute, shares her team’s research on distress screening and a quality...
Nicole L Stout, DPT, CLT-LANA,...
11/23/2022
Pharmacy Learning Network
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Interview
10/18/2022
Edan Stanley
Safiya Karim, MD MSc FRCPC, clinical associate professor, medical oncologist, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, University of Calgary, offers insight from her team’s research on the relationship between medical cannabis and continuation of...
Safiya Karim, MD MSc FRCPC, clinical associate professor, medical oncologist, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, University of Calgary, offers insight from her team’s research on the relationship between medical cannabis and continuation of...
Safiya Karim, MD MSc FRCPC,...
10/18/2022
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PopHealth Perspectives Stephen Crystal Part 2
PopHealth Perspectives
12/28/2023

Featuring Stephen Crystal, PhD

Featuring Stephen Crystal, PhD ...
Join us for part two of a conversation about soaring US prescription drug prices, the need for Medicare price negotiation, and proposed structural changes with Stephen Crystal, PhD, Director of the Rutgers Center for Health Services Research...
Join us for part two of a conversation about soaring US prescription drug prices, the need for Medicare price negotiation, and proposed structural changes with Stephen Crystal, PhD, Director of the Rutgers Center for Health Services Research...
Join us for part two of a...
12/28/2023
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Podcasts
12/13/2023

Featuring Stephen Crystal, PhD 

Featuring Stephen Crystal, PhD  ...
Join us for a conversation about soaring US prescription drug prices, the need for Medicare price negotiation, and proposed structural changes with Stephen Crystal, PhD, Director of the Rutgers Center for Health Services Research and...
Join us for a conversation about soaring US prescription drug prices, the need for Medicare price negotiation, and proposed structural changes with Stephen Crystal, PhD, Director of the Rutgers Center for Health Services Research and...
Join us for a conversation about...
12/13/2023
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Podcasts
12/07/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Stephanie Ostling Mason, PharmD, CDCES, diabetes clinical pharmacist, Glytec, shares the challenges associated with insulin management in the hospital setting and offers advice to improve patient outcomes.
Stephanie Ostling Mason, PharmD, CDCES, diabetes clinical pharmacist, Glytec, shares the challenges associated with insulin management in the hospital setting and offers advice to improve patient outcomes.
Stephanie Ostling Mason, PharmD,...
12/07/2022
Pharmacy Learning Network
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Podcasts
09/28/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Eric Tichy, PharmD, MBA, vice chair of pharmacy formulary, Mayo Clinic, offers insight into drug spending trends that emerged over the course of 2021 and predicts how spending will continue to change as the pandemic wanes and inflation...
Eric Tichy, PharmD, MBA, vice chair of pharmacy formulary, Mayo Clinic, offers insight into drug spending trends that emerged over the course of 2021 and predicts how spending will continue to change as the pandemic wanes and inflation...
Eric Tichy, PharmD, MBA, vice...
09/28/2022
Integrated Healthcare Executive
Headshot of Michael Ganio, ASHP, on a blue background underneath the PopHealth Perspectives logo.
Podcasts
09/28/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Michael Ganio, PharmD, MS, senior director of pharmacy practice and quality, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, discusses measures being taken to address the rise in monkeypox cases in the United States and reviews the efficacy of...
Michael Ganio, PharmD, MS, senior director of pharmacy practice and quality, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, discusses measures being taken to address the rise in monkeypox cases in the United States and reviews the efficacy of...
Michael Ganio, PharmD, MS,...
09/28/2022
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