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Quiz
03/21/2024
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Quiz
09/22/2023
At what age do nearly all children in the US become infected with RSV?
At what age do nearly all children in the US become infected with RSV?
At what age do nearly all...
09/22/2023
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Talking Therapeutics
01/19/2023
Douglas L. Jennings, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, FHFSA, BCPS
In light of new research and the ongoing evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, Dr Jennings reviews efficacy data on 2 non-antiviral drugs for the treatment of patients with COVID-19.
In light of new research and the ongoing evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, Dr Jennings reviews efficacy data on 2 non-antiviral drugs for the treatment of patients with COVID-19.
In light of new research and the...
01/19/2023
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Talking Therapeutics
11/23/2022
Douglas L. Jennings, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, FHFSA, BCPS
Dr Jennings shares new guidance from the US Food and Drug Administration and National Institutes of Health regarding the efficacy of 2 monoclonal antibodies against the Omicron subvariants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1.
Dr Jennings shares new guidance from the US Food and Drug Administration and National Institutes of Health regarding the efficacy of 2 monoclonal antibodies against the Omicron subvariants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1.
Dr Jennings shares new guidance...
11/23/2022
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Expanded FDA Approval Improves Care Access, Rates of Flu Cases
Videos
04/19/2021
Gregg Sylvester, MD, MPH, chief medical officer, and David Ross, vice president, commercial operations for North America, both at Seqirus, discuss the recent FDA approval for Flucelvax Quadrivalent, explain what the expanded indication means...
Gregg Sylvester, MD, MPH, chief medical officer, and David Ross, vice president, commercial operations for North America, both at Seqirus, discuss the recent FDA approval for Flucelvax Quadrivalent, explain what the expanded indication means...
Gregg Sylvester, MD, MPH, chief...
04/19/2021
Pharmacy Learning Network
New T-Cell Test to Detect COVID-19 Infection Risk and Sheds Light on the Future of Diagnostic Testing in Health Care
Interview
04/19/2021
Sudeb Dalai, MD, PhD, senior medical director, Adaptive Biotechnologies, discusses a recent T-cell test that was developed to help detect recent or past COVID-19 infection, explains how the test works, and details what this newly developed...
Sudeb Dalai, MD, PhD, senior medical director, Adaptive Biotechnologies, discusses a recent T-cell test that was developed to help detect recent or past COVID-19 infection, explains how the test works, and details what this newly developed...
Sudeb Dalai, MD, PhD, senior...
04/19/2021
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Talking Therapeutics
03/03/2021
Douglas L. Jennings, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, FHFSA, BCPS
In the first installment, Dr Jennings breaks down the COVID-19 vaccines, and explains how to discuss them with patients.
In the first installment, Dr Jennings breaks down the COVID-19 vaccines, and explains how to discuss them with patients.
In the first installment, Dr...
03/03/2021
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News
02/25/2021
Health organizations have begun sending doctors and nurses to apartment buildings and private homes to vaccinate homebound older adults, but the efforts are slow and spotty.
Health organizations have begun sending doctors and nurses to apartment buildings and private homes to vaccinate homebound older adults, but the efforts are slow and spotty.
Health organizations have begun...
02/25/2021
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Improving Vaccine Delivery, Operations
Interview
02/24/2021
Adnan Iqbal, CEO and co-founder, Luma Health, identifies what is lacking in vaccine delivery and operations, and offers tips for health administrators and health systems that are looking to improve their vaccine rollout.
Adnan Iqbal, CEO and co-founder, Luma Health, identifies what is lacking in vaccine delivery and operations, and offers tips for health administrators and health systems that are looking to improve their vaccine rollout.
Adnan Iqbal, CEO and co-founder,...
02/24/2021
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Headshot of Michael Ganio, PharmD, senior director, Pharmacy Practice and Quality, on a dark blue background
Podcasts
02/03/2021
Michael Ganio, PharmD, senior director, Pharmacy Practice and Quality, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, reviews the recently released data on both the Novavax and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines, discusses how these vaccines...
Michael Ganio, PharmD, senior director, Pharmacy Practice and Quality, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, reviews the recently released data on both the Novavax and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines, discusses how these vaccines...
Michael Ganio, PharmD, senior...
02/03/2021
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Headshot of Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG, president and dean, Morehouse School of Medicine, on a dark blue background
Podcasts
01/21/2021
Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG, president and dean, Morehouse School of Medicine, discusses a video series that was recently created by the medical and health community for the medical and health community featuring physicians and nurses,...
Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG, president and dean, Morehouse School of Medicine, discusses a video series that was recently created by the medical and health community for the medical and health community featuring physicians and nurses,...
Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD,...
01/21/2021
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News
02/25/2021
Health organizations have begun sending doctors and nurses to apartment buildings and private homes to vaccinate homebound older adults, but the efforts are slow and spotty.
Health organizations have begun sending doctors and nurses to apartment buildings and private homes to vaccinate homebound older adults, but the efforts are slow and spotty.
Health organizations have begun...
02/25/2021
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News
12/03/2020
Fears over COVID-19 have contributed to a slump in inoculations among children. Now the federal government is looking to pharmacists for help, but many of them do not participate in a program that offers free shots to half the kids in the US.
Fears over COVID-19 have contributed to a slump in inoculations among children. Now the federal government is looking to pharmacists for help, but many of them do not participate in a program that offers free shots to half the kids in the US.
Fears over COVID-19 have...
12/03/2020
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News
05/21/2020
“Generic patient portal reminders were effective in minimally increasing influenza vaccination rates, but more intensive or more targeted patient motivational strategies appear to be needed,” researchers wrote. 
“Generic patient portal reminders were effective in minimally increasing influenza vaccination rates, but more intensive or more targeted patient motivational strategies appear to be needed,” researchers wrote. 
“Generic patient portal...
05/21/2020
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News
04/30/2020
Because high-end N95 masks are scarce, medical centers are using surgical masks that have been linked to considerably higher infection rates.
Because high-end N95 masks are scarce, medical centers are using surgical masks that have been linked to considerably higher infection rates.
Because high-end N95 masks are...
04/30/2020
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News
04/08/2020
According to results published in a recent issue of Journal of Infectious Diseases, hospitalization due to influenza is linked with a greater probability of readmission within 30 days and 1 year.
According to results published in a recent issue of Journal of Infectious Diseases, hospitalization due to influenza is linked with a greater probability of readmission within 30 days and 1 year.
According to results published...
04/08/2020
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News
04/03/2020
A new study has presented further characterization of critically ill patients with COVID-19 who obtained treatment.
A new study has presented further characterization of critically ill patients with COVID-19 who obtained treatment.
A new study has presented...
04/03/2020
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News
04/01/2020
“Special interventions to promote mental well-being in health care workers exposed to COVID-19 need to be immediately implemented, with women, nurses and frontline workers requiring particular attention,” researchers of a new study expressed.
“Special interventions to promote mental well-being in health care workers exposed to COVID-19 need to be immediately implemented, with women, nurses and frontline workers requiring particular attention,” researchers of a new study expressed.
“Special interventions to...
04/01/2020
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News
03/31/2020
Researchers recently found that mortality rates for COVID-19 patients jump substantially when they have underlying cardiovascular disease and myocardial injury.
Researchers recently found that mortality rates for COVID-19 patients jump substantially when they have underlying cardiovascular disease and myocardial injury.
Researchers recently found that...
03/31/2020
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News
03/20/2020
Fifteen percent of hospital pharmacists who prepare injectable drugs are going without the protective masks they typically use or are using substitutes for masks.
Fifteen percent of hospital pharmacists who prepare injectable drugs are going without the protective masks they typically use or are using substitutes for masks.
Fifteen percent of hospital...
03/20/2020
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News
02/13/2020
Researchers of a recent study found that corticosteroid use among individuals with influenza may increase both mortality and hospital-acquired infection.
Researchers of a recent study found that corticosteroid use among individuals with influenza may increase both mortality and hospital-acquired infection.
Researchers of a recent study...
02/13/2020
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News
03/26/2025
Juliet Gallagher
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has issued a voluntary Class II recall of Prasugrel Tablets, USP, 5 mg after routine testing revealed low dissolution results, indicating that affected tablets may not dissolve properly in the body.
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has issued a voluntary Class II recall of Prasugrel Tablets, USP, 5 mg after routine testing revealed low dissolution results, indicating that affected tablets may not dissolve properly in the body.
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has...
03/26/2025
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News
03/26/2025
Juliet Gallagher
Amgen Inc. has initiated a voluntary Class II recall of several lots of Neupogen (filgrastim) for injection, including both the 300 mcg/1 mL and 480 mcg/1.6 mL (300 mcg/mL) formulations.
Amgen Inc. has initiated a voluntary Class II recall of several lots of Neupogen (filgrastim) for injection, including both the 300 mcg/1 mL and 480 mcg/1.6 mL (300 mcg/mL) formulations.
Amgen Inc. has initiated a...
03/26/2025
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News
03/26/2025
Juliet Gallagher
One Source Nutrition, Inc. has voluntarily recalled its product Vitality, fast acting male enhancement, distributed as both single capsule packets and bottles containing 6 capsules, due to the presence of undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients.
One Source Nutrition, Inc. has voluntarily recalled its product Vitality, fast acting male enhancement, distributed as both single capsule packets and bottles containing 6 capsules, due to the presence of undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients.
One Source Nutrition, Inc. has...
03/26/2025
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News
03/20/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
ICU Medical, Inc has recalled potassium chloride injection (20 mEq in 100 mL) due to a labeling error that may misrepresent the product’s strength, posing a risk of dosing confusion.
ICU Medical, Inc has recalled potassium chloride injection (20 mEq in 100 mL) due to a labeling error that may misrepresent the product’s strength, posing a risk of dosing confusion.
ICU Medical, Inc has recalled...
03/20/2025
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News
03/20/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical has recalled Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules (60 mg) due to the presence of N-nitroso-duloxetine impurity exceeding US Food and Drug Administration limits.
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical has recalled Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules (60 mg) due to the presence of N-nitroso-duloxetine impurity exceeding US Food and Drug Administration limits.
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical has...
03/20/2025
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News
03/20/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A Class III recall has been initiated for Livalo (pitavastatin) tablets due to the presence of foreign tablets or capsules in the product.
A Class III recall has been initiated for Livalo (pitavastatin) tablets due to the presence of foreign tablets or capsules in the product.
A Class III recall has been...
03/20/2025
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News
03/17/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Research from a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-supported surveillance network shows that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) positivity in adults with acute respiratory illness is not associated with an increased risk of death...
Research from a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-supported surveillance network shows that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) positivity in adults with acute respiratory illness is not associated with an increased risk of death...
Research from a Centers for...
03/17/2025
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News
03/12/2025
Juliet Gallagher
Safecor Health, LLC has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of ferrous sulfate 7.5 mg iron/0.5 mL oral syringes due to a defective delivery system that may cause leakage after repackaging into unit-dose syringes.
Safecor Health, LLC has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of ferrous sulfate 7.5 mg iron/0.5 mL oral syringes due to a defective delivery system that may cause leakage after repackaging into unit-dose syringes.
Safecor Health, LLC has issued a...
03/12/2025
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News
03/12/2025
Juliet Gallagher
Safecor Health, LLC has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of simethicone 20 mg per 0.3 mL oral syringes due to a defective delivery system that may cause leakage after the solution is repackaged into unit-dose syringes.
Safecor Health, LLC has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of simethicone 20 mg per 0.3 mL oral syringes due to a defective delivery system that may cause leakage after the solution is repackaged into unit-dose syringes.
Safecor Health, LLC has issued a...
03/12/2025
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News
03/12/2025
Juliet Gallagher
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. has issued a nationwide voluntary recall of nelarabine injection, 250 mg/50 mL (5 mg/mL), citing failed impurities and degradation specifications as the reason for withdrawal.
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. has issued a nationwide voluntary recall of nelarabine injection, 250 mg/50 mL (5 mg/mL), citing failed impurities and degradation specifications as the reason for withdrawal.
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc....
03/12/2025
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Insights

Headshot and logo for Talking Therapeutics with Douglas Jennings, PharmD
Talking Therapeutics
01/19/2023
Douglas L. Jennings, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, FHFSA, BCPS
In light of new research and the ongoing evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, Dr Jennings reviews efficacy data on 2 non-antiviral drugs for the treatment of patients with COVID-19.
In light of new research and the ongoing evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, Dr Jennings reviews efficacy data on 2 non-antiviral drugs for the treatment of patients with COVID-19.
In light of new research and the...
01/19/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
Headshot and logo for Talking Therapeutics with Douglas Jennings, PharmD
Talking Therapeutics
11/23/2022
Douglas L. Jennings, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, FHFSA, BCPS
Dr Jennings shares new guidance from the US Food and Drug Administration and National Institutes of Health regarding the efficacy of 2 monoclonal antibodies against the Omicron subvariants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1.
Dr Jennings shares new guidance from the US Food and Drug Administration and National Institutes of Health regarding the efficacy of 2 monoclonal antibodies against the Omicron subvariants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1.
Dr Jennings shares new guidance...
11/23/2022
Pharmacy Learning Network
Expanded FDA Approval Improves Care Access, Rates of Flu Cases
Videos
04/19/2021
Gregg Sylvester, MD, MPH, chief medical officer, and David Ross, vice president, commercial operations for North America, both at Seqirus, discuss the recent FDA approval for Flucelvax Quadrivalent, explain what the expanded indication means...
Gregg Sylvester, MD, MPH, chief medical officer, and David Ross, vice president, commercial operations for North America, both at Seqirus, discuss the recent FDA approval for Flucelvax Quadrivalent, explain what the expanded indication means...
Gregg Sylvester, MD, MPH, chief...
04/19/2021
Pharmacy Learning Network
New T-Cell Test to Detect COVID-19 Infection Risk and Sheds Light on the Future of Diagnostic Testing in Health Care
Interview
04/19/2021
Sudeb Dalai, MD, PhD, senior medical director, Adaptive Biotechnologies, discusses a recent T-cell test that was developed to help detect recent or past COVID-19 infection, explains how the test works, and details what this newly developed...
Sudeb Dalai, MD, PhD, senior medical director, Adaptive Biotechnologies, discusses a recent T-cell test that was developed to help detect recent or past COVID-19 infection, explains how the test works, and details what this newly developed...
Sudeb Dalai, MD, PhD, senior...
04/19/2021
Pharmacy Learning Network
Talking Therapeutics
03/03/2021
Douglas L. Jennings, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, FHFSA, BCPS
In the first installment, Dr Jennings breaks down the COVID-19 vaccines, and explains how to discuss them with patients.
In the first installment, Dr Jennings breaks down the COVID-19 vaccines, and explains how to discuss them with patients.
In the first installment, Dr...
03/03/2021
Pharmacy Learning Network
Improving Vaccine Delivery, Operations
Interview
02/24/2021
Adnan Iqbal, CEO and co-founder, Luma Health, identifies what is lacking in vaccine delivery and operations, and offers tips for health administrators and health systems that are looking to improve their vaccine rollout.
Adnan Iqbal, CEO and co-founder, Luma Health, identifies what is lacking in vaccine delivery and operations, and offers tips for health administrators and health systems that are looking to improve their vaccine rollout.
Adnan Iqbal, CEO and co-founder,...
02/24/2021
Pharmacy Learning Network
Headshot of Michael Ganio, PharmD, senior director, Pharmacy Practice and Quality, on a dark blue background
Podcasts
02/03/2021
Michael Ganio, PharmD, senior director, Pharmacy Practice and Quality, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, reviews the recently released data on both the Novavax and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines, discusses how these vaccines...
Michael Ganio, PharmD, senior director, Pharmacy Practice and Quality, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, reviews the recently released data on both the Novavax and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines, discusses how these vaccines...
Michael Ganio, PharmD, senior...
02/03/2021
Pharmacy Learning Network
Headshot of Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG, president and dean, Morehouse School of Medicine, on a dark blue background
Podcasts
01/21/2021
Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG, president and dean, Morehouse School of Medicine, discusses a video series that was recently created by the medical and health community for the medical and health community featuring physicians and nurses,...
Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG, president and dean, Morehouse School of Medicine, discusses a video series that was recently created by the medical and health community for the medical and health community featuring physicians and nurses,...
Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD,...
01/21/2021
Pharmacy Learning Network
Commentary
01/11/2021
Yvette C Terrie BS Pharm, RPh, consultant pharmacist, spoke with health care providers currently working in various health care settings to elaborate on their reasons for obtaining or not obtaining the available COVID-19 vaccines, and to...
Yvette C Terrie BS Pharm, RPh, consultant pharmacist, spoke with health care providers currently working in various health care settings to elaborate on their reasons for obtaining or not obtaining the available COVID-19 vaccines, and to...
Yvette C Terrie BS Pharm, RPh,...
01/11/2021
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Thank You to All of Our Health Care Providers: They Are Our Heroes
Commentary
12/28/2020
As this very trying year comes to an end, Michael Cawley, PharmD, writes a note of thanks to health care workers for their courage and ability to stay in the fight when all else was bleak.
As this very trying year comes to an end, Michael Cawley, PharmD, writes a note of thanks to health care workers for their courage and ability to stay in the fight when all else was bleak.
As this very trying year comes...
12/28/2020
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