News Roundup: October 17 to October 21

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Your weekly roundup of the latest news from Drug Topics®.

NCPA Urges Department of Defense to Address Pharmacy Access Restrictions for Tricare Beneficiaries

The new restrictions include both independent and chain pharmacies.

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Novavax COVID-19 Booster Gets OK From FDA

The authorization offers another COVID-19 booster choice for adults.

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Over 1 Million Adults Rationed Insulin in 2021

Study examines patient action that ‘is frequently harmful, and sometimes deadly.

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Drug-related Deaths in Older Adults on the Rise

Two reports show that drug-related deaths are skyrocketing among people 65 years and older.

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Earlier Intervention Can Decrease Hospitalizations for COVID-19

Implementing mask mandates even days earlier can cause a decrease in the number of cumulative hospitalizations due to COVID-19.

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