
News Roundup: October 17 to October 21
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.
Novavax COVID-19 Booster Gets OK From FDA
The authorization offers another COVID-19 booster choice for adults.
Over 1 Million Adults Rationed Insulin in 2021
Study examines patient action that ‘is frequently harmful, and sometimes deadly.
Drug-related Deaths in Older Adults on the Rise
Two reports show that drug-related deaths are skyrocketing among people 65 years and older.
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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