Top News of 2020 on Drug Topics
The Drug Topics® team rounded up some of our top-read articles from the last year.
Coronavirus News Roundup: Extra Doses Found in Pfizer Vaccine, New Studies on MIS-C
Here’s the last roundup of the latest coronavirus-related news in 2020.
Color and COVID-19: The Virus’ Disproportionate Impact
MJH Life Sciences™ COVID-19 Coalition will be hosting its next live webinar event on the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 among racial and ethnic minority groups.
FDA Approves Second Treatment for Ebola Virus
The FDA approved ansuvimab-zykl (Ebanga; Ridgeback Biotherapeutics) for the treatment of Zaire ebolavirus (Ebolavirus) infection in adults and children.
Now Available to Stream: Good Neighbor Pharmacy and the 4 Core Values
Pharmacists can now access this on-demand webcast for insights on how to optimize their business through in-store experience, marketing, managed care, and business performance.
FDA Grants EUA to Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
The FDA has authorized the Moderna mRNA vaccine for emergency use, making it the second vaccine for COVID-19.
Pharmacists Can Use Extra Doses Found in Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Vials to Expand Supply
Extra vaccine multidose vials may boost the country’s supply by millions of doses.
Coronavirus News Roundup: COVID-19 Vaccine Updates, New Vaccination Program for Pharmacy Techs
Here’s a roundup of the latest coronavirus-related news.
Report: US Prescription Opioid Use Plummets From 2011 Peak
US prescription opioid use dropped 60% from its peak volume in 2011, according to a new report from the IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science.
MJH COVID-19 Coalition Weighs in on Latest Pandemic News
This week, members of the MJH Life Sciences COVID-19 Coalition shared insights on the latest pandemic news, including long-term health consequences, vaccine hesitancy, and new recommendations.
New Program Rapidly Trains Pharmacy Techs in Vaccine Administration
The program is designed to provide immunization administration training to hundreds of thousands of pharmacy technicians within weeks.
FDA Grants EUA to Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
The FDA has granted emergency use authorization (EUA) to the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
Coronavirus News Roundup: Vaccine Receives FDA Panel Recommendation, COVID-19 Coverage at ASHP Midyear
Here’s a roundup of the latest coronavirus-related news:
National Influenza Vaccination Week Campaign Raises Awareness
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention released a video urging Americans to receive flu vaccinations.
FDA Panel Recommends Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use
The FDA is not required to follow the committee's advice, but it is expected to do so.
Pharmacy Groups Praise Landmark SCOTUS Ruling on PBM Regulation
SCOTUS' decision upholds an Arkansas law regulating PBMs’ drug reimbursement rates.
Tom Hanks Talks COVID-19 Experience During ASHP Midyear
Award winning actor Tom Hanks addressed pharmacists during the ASHP Midyear 2020 Clinical Meeting & Exhibition.
2020 Pharmacy Salary Survey Results: Salaries Stabilize as Stress and Job Dissatisfaction Soar
Each year, Drug Topics® surveys pharmacists on important workplace issues—from compensation encompassing salary, wages, and raises to stress levels and overall job satisfaction.
Coronavirus News Roundup: Pfizer, BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Receives UK Authorization, Moderna Requests EUA for Vaccine in US
CVS Health to Administer COVID-19 Antibody Therapy in Pilot Program
CVS Health will pilot the administration of a limited supply of the monoclonal antibody therapy bamlanivimab to eligible patients at home or in long-term care facilities.
Survey: Majority of Pharmacists Ready to Receive, Administer COVID-19 Vaccines
A survey conducted by the American Pharmacists Association asked pharmacists if they were ready to receive and administer COVID-19 vaccines.
Pfizer, BioNTech Vaccine for COVID-19 Receives UK Authorization
The first doses of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine will be delivered in the UK in the next few days, Pfizer announced.
Walgreens and VillageMD Expand Clinic Locations
The clinics integrate pharmacists as critical members of VillageMD’s physician-led, multidisciplinary team.
This Week on Drug Topics: November 30 to December 4
Here’s a preview of the featured content to watch for this week on Drug Topics®.
Moderna to Request Emergency FDA Authorization for COVID-19 Vaccine
Moderna reported an efficacy rate of 94.1% for its COVID-19 vaccine based on the primary efficacy analysis.
Mental Health Conditions, Substance Use Heightened in Young Adults Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
A recent study showed “alarming” rates of reported loneliness, anxiety, depression, and substance use in young adults during COVID-19.
Coronavirus News Roundup: AstraZeneca Reports Vaccine Data, Webcast Discusses Current Treatments
Here’s a roundup of this week’s coronavirus-related news.
MJH COVID-19 Coalition Surveyed on Mask Mandates, Vaccines, and More
As coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases rise across the country, members of the MJH Life Sciences COVID-19 Coalition shared their perspectives on pandemic containment efforts.
FDA OKs First Treatment for Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1
Lumasiran (Oxlumo; Alnylam Pharmaceuticals) is the first drug approved for the treatment of primary hyperoxaluria type 1, a rare genetic disorder.
Trump Announces New Drug Pricing Model Is Set for January 2021
The new model will test a new way to lower increasing drug prices for patients paying for drugs under Medicare Part B.