Ms. Hester is Content Specialist with Contemporary OB/GYN and Contemporary Pediatrics.
Spotlight on Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccines
After multiple approvals and emergency use authorizations, It’s time to take stock of the state of pediatric COVID-19 vaccines.
Antibiotics Overprescribed to Hospitalized Children with COVID-19
Although few cultures showed bacterial coinfections, many children were given antibiotics.
What Impacts Adult Vaccination?
Adult vaccine uptake lags and understanding the reasons could be important.
Impact of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant on COVID-19 Reinfection Rates
The Omicron variant radically changed reinfection rates.
News Roundup: October 17 to October 21
Your weekly roundup of the latest news from Drug Topics®.
Examining Factors That Impact Antibiotic Prescribing in Urgent Care
Determining the characteristics that impact antibiotic prescribing behavior is important for addressing health inequity.
Implications of Current Maternal Tdap Vaccine Uptake on Future Vaccines
What does the uptake look like for one of the most common vaccines given during pregnancy—and what does this mean for the future?
NCPA Urges Department of Defense to Address Pharmacy Access Restrictions for Tricare Beneficiaries
The new restrictions include both independent and chain pharmacies.
Receipt of Routine Vaccines May Be Predictive of COVID-19 Vaccination Status
Adults who receive influenza and pneumococcal vaccines may be more likely to receive COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.
Novavax COVID-19 Booster Gets OK From FDA
The authorization offers another COVID-19 booster choice for adults.
News Roundup: October 10 to October 14
Bivalent COVID-19 Boosters Authorized for Children 5 Years and Older
The emergency use authorization amendments extend availability of the bivalent booster to young children.
Seqirus Receives Government Contract to Develop 2 Flu Vaccines
The vaccines will utilize the company’s technology in a bid to protect against pandemic influenza.
What CBD Brings to the Table for Dermatologic Concerns
Drug Topics® is joined by Dr. Alex Capano, Chief Science Officer at Ananda Professional to discuss what CBD is used for in dermatology.
October 2022: In This Issue
A look at what’s to come in the October issue of Drug Topics®
News Roundup: October 3 to October 7
Documentation Pays Off in More Than One Way
Quality documentation ensures that pharmacies get paid for clinical services and offers a way to engage with patients.
Be Proactive Ahead of Upcoming DIR Fee Changes
Changes to DIR fees are coming. Taking proactive steps can help pharmacies avoid feeling the pinch.
Preparing to Counsel Patients on OTC Hearing Aids
OTC hearing aids will soon be available, but this access also comes with questions about counseling and ensuring safety.
Pharmacists Can Prescribe Birth Control in Michigan, in Partnership with Physicians
The move is meant to expand access to reproductive health care for women in the state.
FDA Clarifies Naloxone Supply Chain Rules
The new guidance aims to improve supply for harm reduction programs.
News Roundup: September 26 to September 30
September Month in Review: Top Stories on Drug Topics®
Take a look back at our most popular news from September 2022.
Supporting the Next Era of Independent Pharmacies in the US & Abroad
The future of independent pharmacy requires the combination of what makes independent pharmacy special and the digital landscape found elsewhere in retail.
News Roundup: September 19 to September 23
News Roundup: September 11 to September 16
Addressing Burnout in Pharmacy
The causes of burnout in pharmacy are multifactorial. The solutions need to be as well.
Using Digital Tools to Improve Reporting of At-Home COVID-19 Testing
At-home COVID-19 testing is convenient, but impacts the number of reported cases. Could a digital tool help improve reporting to public health agencies?
Improving Glycemic Markers in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Using Technology
Software updates in closed-loop systems may lead to better time in range numbers for children with type 1 diabetes.
News Roundup: September 5 to September 9