Coronavirus News Roundup: A Look at ‘Vaccine Arm’; AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 Vaccine Data Update
Here’s a roundup of the latest coronavirus-related news.
PBM Reform Legislation Progresses in Michigan
NCPA applauded the Michigan’s House passage of the legislation, which would reform many PBM reimbursement practices in the state.
AstraZeneca Reports Up-to-Date COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy Results
The updated analyses of the AZD1222 COVID-19 vaccine will be submitted to the FDA for emergency use authorization, according to AstraZeneca.
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 Vaccine Data Show 79% Efficacy Against Symptomatic Disease
AstraZeneca is preparing to submit its COVID-19 vaccine data to the FDA for emergency use authorization in the coming weeks.
CDC Report: Most Individuals Complete 2-Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Series
The CDC reported data demonstrating high adherence to COVID-19 vaccine doses among recipients.
This Week on Drug Topics: March 22 to 26
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Coronavirus News Roundup: European Countries Suspend Use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 Vaccine, CMS Increases Medicare Reimbursement for COVID-19 Vaccines
CMS Increases Medicare Reimbursement Rate for COVID-19 Vaccines
NCPA lauded the higher reimbursement rate in a statement.
This Week on Drug Topics: March 15 to 19
Coronavirus News Roundup: Many US Adults Prefer Pharmacies for COVID-19 Vaccination, CDC Issues Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Americans
Drug Topics® Introduces Complementary Independent Pharmacy Resource Total Pharmacy®
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AmerisourceBergen Releases 2020 Global Sustainability Report
Company launches new Global Sustainability microsite and ESG Reporting Index .
This Week on Drug Topics: March 8 to 12
Coronavirus News Roundup: FDA Authorizes Johnson & Johnson Vaccine; Biden Pledges Vaccine Supply for All US Adults by End of May
Here's a roundup of the latest coronavirus-related news.
NCPA: Most Adults Prefer Local Pharmacist Over Mail Order
Results of a new national survey showed that more than 8 in 10 adults prefer their local pharmacists over mail order services.
Keycentrix Announces New Operations VP
Former high touch technologies exec to bring customer service experience, expertise.
This Week on Drug Topics: March 1 to 5
FDA Updates Storage, Transportation Guidance for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
The FDA is allowing more flexible storage and transportation conditions for Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine.
FDA Grants Emergency Use Authorization to Third COVID-19 Vaccine
The FDA has granted emergency use authorization status for the first single-dose vaccine for COVID-19 in the United States.
Coronavirus News Roundup: FDA Reports Safety and Efficacy for Johnson & Johnson Vaccine, Pharmacist Leads COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
FDA Analysis of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Confirms Safety, Efficacy
On Friday, an advisory panel will meet to evaluate the vaccine candidate and decide whether to recommend for emergency use authorization.
This Week on Drug Topics: February 22 to 26
MJH COVID-19 Coalition Provides Perspectives on Vaccine Rollout, Double Masking
Members of the MJH Life Sciences™ COVID-19 Coalition recently weighed in on the latest coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic news.
Coronavirus News Roundup: MJH Life Sciences COVID-19 Coalition to Host New Webinar, Biden Buys More Vaccine Doses
PrimeRx and Tabula Rasa HealthCare Now Offer Integration Technology for Automated COVID-19 Vaccine Reporting
PrimeRx™ pharmacies can utilize the interface to facilitate the registration, recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of all vaccinations, including COVID-19 vaccines.
Webinar to Discuss Legal and Ethical Considerations of COVID-19 Vaccination
The MJH Life Sciences™ COVID-19 Coalition is hosting a live webinar event on the legal and ethical considerations of COVID-19 vaccination.
Biden Administration Buys 100 Million More COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
The US government has purchased 100 million more vaccine doses for COVID-19 to stay ahead of increasing demand.
This Week on Drug Topics: February 15 to 19
Keycentrix Announces New Software VP
Former McKesson exec to lead Keycentrix technology development.
Coronavirus News Roundup: Johnson & Johnson Submits EUA for COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate, Poll Finds Americans Dissatisfied With Vaccine Rollout
Here's the roundup of the latest coronavirus-related news.