Lauren Biscaldi is the Managing Editor of Drug Topics.
Positive Early-Phase Data Announced for Combination COVID-19/Flu Vaccine
Moderna plans to begin a phase 3 trial of the combination vaccine this year.
Breaking: Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Authorized for Use
The monovalent vaccine offers a protein-based non-mRNA option.
Novel Self-Amplifying mRNA Vaccine Demonstrates Robust, Durable Immune Response
Vaccines were tested against various strains of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Breaking: Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against CVS Health, Caremark, Aetna to Recoup DIR Fees
The class action lawsuit against CVS Health, Caremark, and Aetna was announced earlier today.
Q&A: Independent Pharmacists Share the Importance of Community
With a laundry list of upcoming changes, it’s more important than ever before that independent pharmacies work together.
FDA Approves Empagliflozin for Use in CKD
This is the fourth approval for the drug stemming from the EMPOWER clinical trial program.
Abbott, WeightWatchers Launch App Integrating FreeStyle Libre 2 CGM Data
Pharmacy Organizations Establish Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day
Suicides among health care professionals are estimated to occur at a higher rate than in the general public.
OTC Products, Oral Prescriptions Demonstrate Efficacy in Episodic Migraine
Although there were some differences in response after dosing, both OTC and oral prescriptions demonstrated statistically significant improvements in pain.
Breaking: FDA Approves, Authorizes Updated Monovalent COVID-19 Vaccines
Bivalent COVID-19 vaccines by both Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech are no longer authorized for use in the United States.
Video: The Importance of Charitable Patient Assistance Foundations
Charitable patient assistance foundations do crucial work to help individuals access necessary health care.
Conference Preview: Healthcare Advocate Summit
The 2023 Healthcare Advocate Summit is September 5 to 9 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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In A Post-Dobbs World, Pharmacists Still Face Uncertainty
Legal challenges have made dispensing abortion medications more difficult than ever.
Conference Recap, Part 1: NACDS Total Store Expo
Did you miss this year’s NACDS Total Store Expo? Check out the first part of our Conference Recap.
Food Is Medicine: Pharmacists Can Advance Policies for Healthier Communities
It's an exciting time for policies being made around food as medicine.
Pharmacists Are On the Front Line of Women’s Health and Wellness
Only 4% of money for research and development is used to focus on women’s health issues.
Expert Interview: Exploring the Full Capabilities of Generative AI
Generative AI is the fastest growing technology ever, and is anticipated to be adopted faster than the world wide web.
Illinois Governor Signs Legislation Targeting PBM Retaliation
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed into a law a bill prohibiting PBM retaliation against pharmacists who disclose information during government proceedings.
Video: 2023 Pharmacy Trends Forecast
Catch up on the latest pharmacy issues and trends with Doug Long, vice president of industry relations at IQVIA.
Video: Bringing Health Care Closer to Home
What can pharmacists do to bring innovative care models into their stores to serve their communities?
Welcome to San Diego: Things to Do at NACDS Total Store Expo
After sessions end, head out to explore the city of San Diego.
Conference Preview: NACDS Total Store Expo
The NACDS Total Store Expo takes place August 12 through 14, 2023 in San Diego, California.
Zuranolone Approved as First, Only Oral Medication to Treat Postpartum Depression
Approximately 1 in 8 women in the United States experience postpartum depression.
Pfizer's New Migraine Treatment Now Available in US Pharmacies: What You Need to Know
Zavegepant (Zavzpret) is the first and only calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist nasal spray approved by the FDA for acute migraine treatment in adults.
Senate Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Continued Access to Pharmacist Care, Services for Seniors
The Equitable Community Access to Pharmacy Services legislation was introduced earlier this year in the House of Representatives.
Professional CGM Use May Improve HbA1c in Type 2 Diabetes
FTC Issues Statement Withdrawing Previous Support of PBM Advocacy
Pharmacy Organizations Request Delay, Stepwise Implementation of DSCSA Provisions
NCPA, NACDS, and APhA have joined the Healthcare Distribution Alliance in calling for a delay in the implementation of DSCSA.
COVID-19: After the Emergency Ends
The COVID-19 public health emergency is over. What happens now?