Preface: this article marks the onset of a new Pharmacist Consult series that highlights a handful of news releases on a monthly cadence that are relevant to the world of pharmacy and public health. With ongoing news cycles contrastingly seeming both cyclic and endless, it is easy to potentially lose track of what events happen […]
After months of rapid vaccine development, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the emergency use authorization (EUA) for the first COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. This comes about a week after the United Kingdom authorized the same vaccine – the first governing body in the world to do so. The Pfizer-BioNTech […]
Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are entities that manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of health insurance plans. PBMs, thus, can be considered as extensions of health insurance plans. This oversight can include commercial health plans, self-insured employer health plans, Medicare Part D plans, union plans, state government employee plans, managed Medicaid plans, and so on. […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is recommended to get an influenza (flu) vaccine by the end of October every year. The CDC goes on to recommend that everyone 6 months of age or older should receive a flu vaccine every season with certain rare exceptions; this has been recommended […]
The advancement of medical science, and the extent to which healthcare professionals (including pharmacists) can understand and treat medical conditions, depends in large part on reliable clinical trial results and outcomes. Although the specific participants chosen for clinical trials varies depending on the study type, inclusion and exclusion criteria, and the situational research question at-hand, […]
Disclaimer: this article is a simple summary of documented plans accessible on United States government-based multimedia resources. This article is not taking a political stance on the policies of the former or current US government administrations. Politics aside, a new administration every 4 to 8 years in the United States White House often dictates a […]
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To say the least, COVID-19 has dominated news headlines for the past few weeks. This trend will only continue for the foreseeable future. As world citizens are increasingly being told to stay at home, a sweeping amount of time is collectively being spent online surveying the COVID-19 landscape. Thus, this article identifies trustworthy websites to […]
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Disclaimer: this is not an all-encompassing list of news updates from the month of May 2021. From the overturning of Roe vs Wade to drug supply chain issues, 2022 was one of the most impactful years in regards to medicine. As we begin the start of 2023, here are some of the biggest stories in […]
To help stay up-to-date with current health updates and ongoings, it is helpful to be informed about events of the immediate past. This news recap discusses a few key news releases that were announced during the month of January 2021 that affected the world of pharmacy and public health. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is crowding […]
The onset of the new calendar year brings with it a sense of hope and an urgent need for improved health outcomes. To help keep abreast with current health events, it is helpful to be informed about events of the recent past. This news roundup discusses a few of the key news releases that were […]
Disclaimer: This does not include all recently approved or newly marketed medications. As the world continues to face unprecedented health challenges, the pharmaceutical industry is working tirelessly to develop new drugs and treatments that can improve the quality of life for millions of people around the globe. In 2023, we can expect to and can […]
Brittany Handschiegl, PharmD, MBA Contributing Writer Brittany has vast pharmacy experience in the community and corporate settings. Brittany’s primary pharmacy-related interests are chronic condition management, patient accessibility and MTM. In her free time, Brittany enjoys spending time with family, traveling to new locations and trying new recipes. Brittany is a proud graduate of the Doctor […]