April 4th 2025
As pharmacists adapt to patient needs, pharmacists' mental wellness remains critical.
April 2nd 2025
Pharmacists can help manage complications from long COVID-19, as no medications can treat it.
April 1st 2025
Community pharmacies have a clear role in public health, as they manage ongoing services and take on a more significant role as immunizers.
March 31st 2025
As information changed rapidly, pharmacists quickly adapted their strategies by leveraging social media for updates to patients.
March 30th 2025
Tom DePietro, PharmD, owner of DePietro's Pharmacy, highlights the deep community connections that enabled the pharmacy to respond effectively to the pandemic.
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Coronavirus News Roundup: Studies Examine Pandemic Effects on Asthma, COVID-19 Vaccines in Pregnant and Nursing Women
Here’s a roundup of the latest coronavirus-related news.
Antibodies In Breast Milk After COVID-19 Vaccination
A research letter reported that robust secretion of SARS-CoV-2 specific IgA and IgG antibodies were found in breast milk of breastfeeding women for 6 weeks after the first of 2 vaccinations against COVID-19.
Improve Patient Care By Coordinating Virtual Outreach Teams with Health Plans
A session from the 2021 PQA Annual Meeting highlighted the benefits of virtual outreach in advancing patient care amid the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Study Examines COVID-19 Vaccine Immunogenicity in Pregnant, Lactating Women
There is currently limited data on COVID-19 vaccine safety and efficacy in pregnant and lactating women.
Coronavirus News Roundup: CDC Eases Mask-Wearing for Those Fully-Vaccinated, FDA Authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine for Adolescents
With all Americans over 12 years able to get vaccinated for COVID-19 and the CDC releasing recent changes to guidelines for fully vaccinated individuals, it’s more important than ever to stay up-to-date on COVID-19 headlines.
CDC Eases Indoor Mask-Wearing Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Individuals
The CDC today announced an updated guidance on mask wearing and social distancing for individuals fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
FDA Authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Adolescents
The FDA has expanded the emergency use authorization for the COVID-19 vaccine to include individuals 12 to 15 years of age.
COVID-19 Vaccines: A Focus on Safety
Ease patients’ concerns by being well versed in the safety profiles of each vaccine.
Coronavirus News Roundup: Pfizer and BioNTech Seek FDA Approval, Pediatric Psychiatric Admissions on the Rise in NYC Hospital
Pfizer and BioNTech Seek FDA Approval for COVID-19 Vaccine
Pfizer and BioNTech have initiated rolling submission of their Biologics License Application for full approval of BNT162b2.
Coronavirus News Roundup: John Legend Joins Walgreens Campaign, Opportunities for Pharmacists in Clinical Trials
John Legend Joins Walgreens COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign
“This Is Our Shot” campaign aims to promote COVID-19 vaccination, address vaccine hesitancy, and acknowledge the disproportionately higher infection rates among Black communities.
Opportunities for Pharmacists in Clinical Trials Amid COVID-19 and Beyond
The future of clinical trials in a post pandemic world will rely on a patient-centered approach. Pharmacists can play a role to caring for these patients.
ACIP Recommends Resuming Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
A committee of vaccine advisers to the CDC convened to discuss the risk of a rare blood clotting condition linked to the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
Coronavirus News Roundup: Johnson and Johnson Resumes Vaccine in Europe, Rapid Antigen Test Now Available for OTC Purchase
Johnson & Johnson to Resume Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccine in Europe
The European Medicines Agency determined that the benefits of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine outweigh the risks. The vaccine is still paused in the United States.
Walgreens to Sell Abbott’s OTC COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test
Beginning this week, the OTC self-administered rapid antigen test will be available in Walgreens stores for $23.99.
Coronavirus News Roundup: Pharmacists Can Improve Vaccine Uptake; FDA and CDC Recommend Pause for Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
Here's a roundup of the latest coronavirus-related news.
NCPA: Independent Pharmacies Can Improve Vaccine Uptake in Vulnerable Communities
A new survey conducted by NCPA showed that many independents are serving vulnerable populations but are not receiving adequate supplies of COVID-19 vaccine.
Guillain-Barré Syndrome in COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Does Not Imply Causality, Experts Say
Authors of a paper published in Neurology suggest that a case of Guillain-Barré Syndrome reported in a COVID-19 vaccine trial may have been a coincidence.
FDA, CDC Recommend Temporary Pause for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
The CDC and FDA will further investigate the reports of blood clots following administration of the vaccine.
Study: Some Individuals Report Long-Term Effects Following Mild COVID-19
A recent study examined persistent symptoms following mild COVID-19 infection.
Coronavirus News Roundup: COVID-19 Therapy Pipeline Update, FDA Boosts Max Doses in Vials of Moderna Vaccine
Here's the roundup of COVID-19 related news from this week.
Updates in Pharmacy-Based Immunization Practices
A session at the American Pharmacists Association 2021 Annual Meeting and Exposition addressed recent immunization practice changes.
Leverage Community Pharmacies Now and in the Next Phases of COVID-19 Vaccination
In part 2 of our interview, Rich Tremonte of AmerisourceBergen discusses distribution highlights, inspiring efforts from pharmacists, and the future of COVID-19 vaccination.
FDA Boosts Maximum Doses in Vials of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines
The FDA has made revisions to the emergency use authorization for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 Therapy Pipeline Update
Here’s an overview of what’s in the late-stage pipeline.
Insights for Pharmacists on COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout
Rich Tremonte from AmerisourceBergen discusses community pharmacy's integral role in the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines and highlights some inspiring stories from community pharmacists.
Coronavirus News Roundup: Pfizer Releases More Data on COVID-19 Vaccine
Pfizer-BioNTech Releases Newest Topline Data for COVID-19 Vaccine
The vaccine is 91.3% effective against COVID-19 for up to 6 months after the second dose, according to an analysis of data collected through March 13.