This Week on Drug Topics: January 18 to 22
Here’s a preview of the featured content to watch for this week on Drug Topics®.
APhA: Biden’s Plan to Combat COVID-19 Is a ‘Strong Start’
President-elect Joe Biden revealed his COVID-19 plan, which includes a disciplined focus on vaccination efforts.
Coronavirus News Roundup: Changes to Vaccine Distribution Strategy; Pharmacists’ Role Beyond COVID-19
Here's the latest coronavirus-related news.
Operation Warp Speed Announces Changes to COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Strategy
In a final briefing, OWS recommended states expand vaccination to all individuals 65 and older or those with comorbidities.
This Week on Drug Topics: January 11 to 15
FDA Reviewing Effects of COVID-19 Variants on Diagnostic Tests
The FDA has identified 3 molecular tests that may be impacted by an emerging SARS-CoV-2 variant.
AmerisourceBergen to Acquire Alliance Healthcare Businesses From Walgreens Boots Alliance
AmerisourceBergen has announced its acquisition of the majority of Walgreens Boots Alliance’s Alliance Healthcare businesses.
FDA Warns Against Changes to Authorized Dosing Schedules of COVID-19 Vaccines
In a statement, FDA officials recommended that all health care professionals continue to adhere to the FDA-authorized dosing and schedules of the COVID-19 vaccines.
This Week on Drug Topics: January 4 to 8
Novavax Announces Phase 3 Study for COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate
With support from Operation Warp Speed and the National Institutes of Health, the study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of NVX-CoV2373.
Top FDA Approvals of 2020
Here are some of the top-read FDA approvals covered by Drug Topics® from this year.
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