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Pharmacists can prepare themselves to address patients’ questions and concerns about the COVID-19 vaccines.

A new online tool allowing AllianceRx Walgreens Prime oncology patients to refill their own prescriptions saves time, while still providing pharmacists’ help when needed.

Each year, Drug Topics® surveys pharmacists on important workplace issues—from compensation encompassing salary, wages, and raises to stress levels and overall job satisfaction.

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.

A survey conducted by the American Pharmacists Association asked pharmacists if they were ready to receive and administer COVID-19 vaccines.

The clinics integrate pharmacists as critical members of VillageMD’s physician-led, multidisciplinary team.

As part of a new partnership with HHS, the nation’s largest pharmacy chains—as well as independents and regional chains—will be administering free coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines when they are available.

Pharmacists can support technicians through training, incentives, and motivation.

Pharmacies are seeing an increased demand for flu vaccines in the first season that coincides with the coronavirus pandemic.

Kroger Health is offering rapid antibody testing for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) across all its pharmacies and clinics by the end of November.

CVS Health is hiring more than 10,000 full-time and part-time pharmacy technicians to meet the demand for flu vaccinations and, in the future, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccinations.

Some health care providers are taking their flu immunization efforts to the road this year.

October is American Pharmacists Month. This year more than ever, take time to acknowledge the valuable contributions of your pharmacy staff.

Anticipating higher demand for the flu vaccine this season, many pharmacy chains are expanding their services.

Walmart is piloting drone delivery of at-home coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) self-collection kits.

Albertsons announced its pharmacies will begin to offer vaccinations to children 3 years and older nationwide.

NACDS is launching a nationwide awareness campaign on the importance of getting the flu vaccine this fall.

NACDS is urging states to provide clarity on pharmacist-provided childhood vaccinations, and enhance overall patient access to vaccines.

The state joins New York and Minnesota in providing COVID-19 vaccination access through pharmacy.

Several pharmacy organizations have stressed that the next coronavirus economic relief package should include provisions directed toward pharmacies.

In part 2 of our interview, Kathleen Jaeger, NACDS senior vice president of pharmacy care and patient advocacy, offers key insights on a recent NY law that allows pharmacists to administer a COVID-19 vaccine once it becomes available.

Here's this week's roundup of the coronavirus-related news you should know.

Kathleen Jaeger, NACDS senior vice president of pharmacy care and patient advocacy, offers key insights on a recent NY law that allows pharmacists to administer a COVID-19 vaccine once it becomes available.

The Federal Vaccine Consultation Panel will allow industry leaders to share the questions, concerns, and needs of their constituencies related to the development and distribution planning of a COVID-19 vaccine.

The Oklahoma Board of Pharmacy fined CVS Health $125,000 after receiving multiple complaints about errors and overwhelmed staff members.

The new app feature will also soon function with smart labels, which can be scanned and read aloud.

Village Medical at Walgreens will staff a multi-disciplinary team, with pharmacists functioning as key members of the integrated model.

NACDS is urging the Drug Enforcement Administration to make electronic prescriptions for controlled substances mandatory.

Kroger Health will start offering its COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit with the guidance of a telehealth consultation.

Check out this week's most important coronavirus-related news.