Community health centers sue HHS to install method to handle 340B violations after drugmaker feud Thu, 10/22/2020 – 20:00 cbaker_admin Fri, 10/23/2020 – 19:00 The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) is suing HHS over the 340B drug discount…

Walmart files pre-emptive lawsuit against federal government in opioid case Thu, 10/22/2020 – 20:00 cbaker_admin Fri, 10/23/2020 – 19:00 Walmart lodged a lawsuit against the federal government on Thursday, acting before the Justice Department could bring civil litigation against the…

Pharmacy instrumental during pandemic, recognized during Pharmacy Week Thu, 10/22/2020 – 20:00 cbaker_admin Fri, 10/23/2020 – 19:00 The third full week in October is Pharmacy Week, which acknowledges pharmacy contributions to patient care in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and other health…

Georgia pharmacists report high-dose influenza vaccine in limited supply Thu, 10/22/2020 – 20:00 cbaker_admin Fri, 10/23/2020 – 19:00 Some Georgia pharmacists say they are struggling to find enough influenza vaccines for older patients this year. Nikki Bryant, owner of Adams…

CVS Health adds resources to prevent opioid abuse amid the pandemic Thu, 10/22/2020 – 20:00 cbaker_admin Fri, 10/23/2020 – 19:00 CVS Health is introducing new initiatives to help prevent the misuse of opioid analgesics, including free digital resources that encourage…

Walmart and Sam’s Club support Prescription Drug Take Back Day events nationwide Thu, 10/22/2020 – 20:00 cbaker_admin Fri, 10/23/2020 – 19:00 As part of DEA’s biannual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Walmart and Sam’s Club will host in-person medication…

As COVID-19 intensifies, shortages of staple drugs may grow worse Thu, 10/22/2020 – 20:00 cbaker_admin Fri, 10/23/2020 – 19:00 A new report by the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota warns that the…

COVID-19 surge prompts warnings that anticipated ‘third wave’ is now here Thu, 10/22/2020 – 20:00 cbaker_admin Fri, 10/23/2020 – 19:00 The increase in COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations is sparking concerns that a fall and winter wave of the pandemic may…

CDC now “strongly recommends” masks on public transport and at hubs Thu, 10/22/2020 – 20:00 cbaker_admin Fri, 10/23/2020 – 19:00 New CDC guidance says the agency “strongly recommends appropriate masks be worn by all passengers and by all personnel” operating…

Landmark TB trial identifies shorter-course treatment regimen Thu, 10/22/2020 – 20:00 cbaker_admin Fri, 10/23/2020 – 19:00 A Phase III, open-label trial, known as Study 31/A5349, led by CDC’s Tuberculosis Trials Consortium, suggests that a 4-month daily treatment regimen containing high-dose,…