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04/12/2023
Lawmakers in California are considering legislation that would require schools to notify parents that their children are expected to receive the HPV vaccine prior to entering eighth grade.
Lawmakers in California are considering legislation that would require schools to notify parents that their children are expected to receive the HPV vaccine prior to entering eighth grade.
Lawmakers in California are...
04/12/2023
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Commentary
03/06/2023
In this commentary, Tyler Nichols, PharmD, discusses common causes of vaccine errors and shares strategies for reducing risk, including storage best practices, technological solutions, and more.
In this commentary, Tyler Nichols, PharmD, discusses common causes of vaccine errors and shares strategies for reducing risk, including storage best practices, technological solutions, and more.
In this commentary, Tyler...
03/06/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
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Talking Therapeutics
01/26/2023
Dr Jennings provides more research updates regarding the efficacy of the updated COVID-19 boosters against several strains of the virus.
Dr Jennings provides more research updates regarding the efficacy of the updated COVID-19 boosters against several strains of the virus.
Dr Jennings provides more...
01/26/2023
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News
01/24/2023
To increase vaccination rates, community health groups in California and other states are training high school students to disseminate COVID-19 information and resources to their communities.
To increase vaccination rates, community health groups in California and other states are training high school students to disseminate COVID-19 information and resources to their communities.
To increase vaccination rates,...
01/24/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
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Talking Therapeutics
01/12/2023
In the latest installment of Talking Therapeutics, Dr Jennings explores the efficacy of the new bivalent boosters against several strains of COVID-19.
In the latest installment of Talking Therapeutics, Dr Jennings explores the efficacy of the new bivalent boosters against several strains of COVID-19.
In the latest installment of...
01/12/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
Vaccine needle
Commentary
12/09/2022
Yvette C Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh, consultant pharmacist, emphasizes the importance of speaking to patients about shingles vaccination to prevent or reduce their risk of cardiovascular complications.
Yvette C Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh, consultant pharmacist, emphasizes the importance of speaking to patients about shingles vaccination to prevent or reduce their risk of cardiovascular complications.
Yvette C Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh,...
12/09/2022
Pharmacy Learning Network
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Commentary
11/08/2022
Ann Latner shares how the American Pharmacists Association responded after the US Department of Health and Human Services announced pharmacists were authorized to administer monkeypox vaccines.
Ann Latner shares how the American Pharmacists Association responded after the US Department of Health and Human Services announced pharmacists were authorized to administer monkeypox vaccines.
Ann Latner shares how the...
11/08/2022
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News
10/25/2022
Efforts to develop an Epstein-Barr vaccine have ramped up amid advances in vaccine technology and research linking the virus to multiple sclerosis and other conditions.
Efforts to develop an Epstein-Barr vaccine have ramped up amid advances in vaccine technology and research linking the virus to multiple sclerosis and other conditions.
Efforts to develop an...
10/25/2022
Pharmacy Learning Network
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Talking Therapeutics
10/13/2022
In this week's Talking Therapeutics, Dr Jennings highlights research comparing the effectiveness of the new and old COVID-19 boosters.
In this week's Talking Therapeutics, Dr Jennings highlights research comparing the effectiveness of the new and old COVID-19 boosters.
In this week's Talking...
10/13/2022
Pharmacy Learning Network
Headshot of Michael Ganio, ASHP, on a blue background underneath the PopHealth Perspectives logo.
Podcasts
09/28/2022
Michael Ganio, PharmD, MS, senior director of pharmacy practice and quality, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, discusses measures being taken to address the rise in monkeypox cases in the United States and reviews the efficacy of...
Michael Ganio, PharmD, MS, senior director of pharmacy practice and quality, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, discusses measures being taken to address the rise in monkeypox cases in the United States and reviews the efficacy of...
Michael Ganio, PharmD, MS,...
09/28/2022
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News
09/12/2022
The FDA's recent authorization of Omicron-specific boosters has sparked questions about efficacy data and cost effectiveness in certain populations.
The FDA's recent authorization of Omicron-specific boosters has sparked questions about efficacy data and cost effectiveness in certain populations.
The FDA's recent authorization...
09/12/2022
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News
04/12/2023
Lawmakers in California are considering legislation that would require schools to notify parents that their children are expected to receive the HPV vaccine prior to entering eighth grade.
Lawmakers in California are considering legislation that would require schools to notify parents that their children are expected to receive the HPV vaccine prior to entering eighth grade.
Lawmakers in California are...
04/12/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
01/24/2023
To increase vaccination rates, community health groups in California and other states are training high school students to disseminate COVID-19 information and resources to their communities.
To increase vaccination rates, community health groups in California and other states are training high school students to disseminate COVID-19 information and resources to their communities.
To increase vaccination rates,...
01/24/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
10/25/2022
Efforts to develop an Epstein-Barr vaccine have ramped up amid advances in vaccine technology and research linking the virus to multiple sclerosis and other conditions.
Efforts to develop an Epstein-Barr vaccine have ramped up amid advances in vaccine technology and research linking the virus to multiple sclerosis and other conditions.
Efforts to develop an...
10/25/2022
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News
09/12/2022
The FDA's recent authorization of Omicron-specific boosters has sparked questions about efficacy data and cost effectiveness in certain populations.
The FDA's recent authorization of Omicron-specific boosters has sparked questions about efficacy data and cost effectiveness in certain populations.
The FDA's recent authorization...
09/12/2022
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News
08/30/2022
To combat the rising risk of monkeypox cases and prepare for potential future outbreaks, the US Department of Health & Human Services will be providing funding to support the fill and manufacturing of the JYNNEOS vaccine.
To combat the rising risk of monkeypox cases and prepare for potential future outbreaks, the US Department of Health & Human Services will be providing funding to support the fill and manufacturing of the JYNNEOS vaccine.
To combat the rising risk of...
08/30/2022
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News
08/23/2022

Alander Rocha

Alander Rocha, Kaiser Health News ...
Experts say outreach by community health centers and grassroots efforts have boosted COVID-19 vaccination rates for underserved populations.
Experts say outreach by community health centers and grassroots efforts have boosted COVID-19 vaccination rates for underserved populations.
Experts say outreach by...
08/23/2022
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News
07/21/2022
Investigators studied demographic data to understand which populations of US veterans had the highest and lowest rates of receiving a booster dose.
Investigators studied demographic data to understand which populations of US veterans had the highest and lowest rates of receiving a booster dose.
Investigators studied...
07/21/2022
Veterans Health Today
News
07/19/2022
Rapid mutations and distrust of the CDC and government officials have created challenges for fully immunizing the public.
Rapid mutations and distrust of the CDC and government officials have created challenges for fully immunizing the public.
Rapid mutations and distrust of...
07/19/2022
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News
05/10/2022
An email survey recorded student pharmacists’ confidence in providing intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
An email survey recorded student pharmacists’ confidence in providing intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
An email survey recorded student...
05/10/2022
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News
05/04/2022
Researchers conducted interviews with Black residents in Boston to understand participants’ top-cited reasons for vaccine hesitancy.
Researchers conducted interviews with Black residents in Boston to understand participants’ top-cited reasons for vaccine hesitancy.
Researchers conducted interviews...
05/04/2022
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News
01/15/2025
Rising Pharma Holding, Inc. has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of multiple lots of duloxetine delayed-release (DR) Capsules in various dosages.
Rising Pharma Holding, Inc. has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of multiple lots of duloxetine delayed-release (DR) Capsules in various dosages.
Rising Pharma Holding, Inc. has...
01/15/2025
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News
01/15/2025
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC has initiated a voluntary recall of clobazam tablets, 10 mg, packaged in 30-tablet cartons (NDC 60687-423-21) distributed by American Health Packaging.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC has initiated a voluntary recall of clobazam tablets, 10 mg, packaged in 30-tablet cartons (NDC 60687-423-21) distributed by American Health Packaging.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC has...
01/15/2025
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News
01/15/2025
The FDA has announced a nationwide recall of clonazepam orally disintegrating tablets in various strengths distributed by PAR Pharmaceutical and manufactured by Endo USA, Inc.
The FDA has announced a nationwide recall of clonazepam orally disintegrating tablets in various strengths distributed by PAR Pharmaceutical and manufactured by Endo USA, Inc.
The FDA has announced a...
01/15/2025
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News
01/10/2025
Older adults with weakened immune systems, such as organ transplant recipients on immunosuppressive medications, respond less robustly to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines than their peers with normal immune function.
Older adults with weakened immune systems, such as organ transplant recipients on immunosuppressive medications, respond less robustly to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines than their peers with normal immune function.
Older adults with weakened...
01/10/2025
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News
01/09/2025
Lupin Pharmaceuticals has issued a Class II recall of Levothyroxine sodium tablets, 75 mcg, due to impurity and degradation issues identified during stability testing, potentially affecting medication safety and efficacy
Lupin Pharmaceuticals has issued a Class II recall of Levothyroxine sodium tablets, 75 mcg, due to impurity and degradation issues identified during stability testing, potentially affecting medication safety and efficacy
Lupin Pharmaceuticals has issued...
01/09/2025
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News
01/09/2025
AvKARE has issued a nationwide Class II recall of Nitrofurantoin capsules, USP, 100 mg, due to failed dissolution specifications, potentially impacting treatment effectiveness for urinary tract infections.
AvKARE has issued a nationwide Class II recall of Nitrofurantoin capsules, USP, 100 mg, due to failed dissolution specifications, potentially impacting treatment effectiveness for urinary tract infections.
AvKARE has issued a nationwide...
01/09/2025
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News
01/08/2025
The FDA has issued a Class I recall of FORCE FOREVER 400mg Tablets, a dietary supplement for joint and bone health, due to undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients that pose serious health risks.
The FDA has issued a Class I recall of FORCE FOREVER 400mg Tablets, a dietary supplement for joint and bone health, due to undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients that pose serious health risks.
The FDA has issued a Class I...
01/08/2025
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News
12/18/2024
Amerisource Health Services LLC is recalling tens of thousands of bottles of duloxetine delayed-release capsules because of an N-nitroso duloxetine impurity.
Amerisource Health Services LLC is recalling tens of thousands of bottles of duloxetine delayed-release capsules because of an N-nitroso duloxetine impurity.
Amerisource Health Services LLC...
12/18/2024
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News
12/18/2024
American Regent Inc is recalling 10 lots of Venofer (iron sucrose) injection because of the potential for glass delamination of the vials.
American Regent Inc is recalling 10 lots of Venofer (iron sucrose) injection because of the potential for glass delamination of the vials.
American Regent Inc is recalling...
12/18/2024
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News
12/18/2024
A Class I recall has been issued for dietary supplements marketed for male performance and energy by Boulla LLC and VitalityVita.
A Class I recall has been issued for dietary supplements marketed for male performance and energy by Boulla LLC and VitalityVita.
A Class I recall has been issued...
12/18/2024
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Insights

Commentary
03/06/2023
In this commentary, Tyler Nichols, PharmD, discusses common causes of vaccine errors and shares strategies for reducing risk, including storage best practices, technological solutions, and more.
In this commentary, Tyler Nichols, PharmD, discusses common causes of vaccine errors and shares strategies for reducing risk, including storage best practices, technological solutions, and more.
In this commentary, Tyler...
03/06/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
Headshot and logo for Talking Therapeutics with Douglas Jennings, PharmD
Talking Therapeutics
01/26/2023
Dr Jennings provides more research updates regarding the efficacy of the updated COVID-19 boosters against several strains of the virus.
Dr Jennings provides more research updates regarding the efficacy of the updated COVID-19 boosters against several strains of the virus.
Dr Jennings provides more...
01/26/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
Headshot and logo for Talking Therapeutics with Douglas Jennings, PharmD
Talking Therapeutics
01/12/2023
In the latest installment of Talking Therapeutics, Dr Jennings explores the efficacy of the new bivalent boosters against several strains of COVID-19.
In the latest installment of Talking Therapeutics, Dr Jennings explores the efficacy of the new bivalent boosters against several strains of COVID-19.
In the latest installment of...
01/12/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
Vaccine needle
Commentary
12/09/2022
Yvette C Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh, consultant pharmacist, emphasizes the importance of speaking to patients about shingles vaccination to prevent or reduce their risk of cardiovascular complications.
Yvette C Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh, consultant pharmacist, emphasizes the importance of speaking to patients about shingles vaccination to prevent or reduce their risk of cardiovascular complications.
Yvette C Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh,...
12/09/2022
Pharmacy Learning Network
Headshot of Ann Latner, JD
Commentary
11/08/2022
Ann Latner shares how the American Pharmacists Association responded after the US Department of Health and Human Services announced pharmacists were authorized to administer monkeypox vaccines.
Ann Latner shares how the American Pharmacists Association responded after the US Department of Health and Human Services announced pharmacists were authorized to administer monkeypox vaccines.
Ann Latner shares how the...
11/08/2022
Pharmacy Learning Network
Headshot and logo for Talking Therapeutics with Douglas Jennings, PharmD
Talking Therapeutics
10/13/2022
In this week's Talking Therapeutics, Dr Jennings highlights research comparing the effectiveness of the new and old COVID-19 boosters.
In this week's Talking Therapeutics, Dr Jennings highlights research comparing the effectiveness of the new and old COVID-19 boosters.
In this week's Talking...
10/13/2022
Pharmacy Learning Network
Headshot of Michael Ganio, ASHP, on a blue background underneath the PopHealth Perspectives logo.
Podcasts
09/28/2022
Michael Ganio, PharmD, MS, senior director of pharmacy practice and quality, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, discusses measures being taken to address the rise in monkeypox cases in the United States and reviews the efficacy of...
Michael Ganio, PharmD, MS, senior director of pharmacy practice and quality, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, discusses measures being taken to address the rise in monkeypox cases in the United States and reviews the efficacy of...
Michael Ganio, PharmD, MS,...
09/28/2022
Pharmacy Learning Network
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Interview
08/17/2022
Gregg Sylvester, MD, MPH, chief health officer, CSL Seqirus, reviews the ACIP's recent recommendation for flu vaccines in older adults and emphasizes immunizing patients accordingly ahead of this year's flu season.
Gregg Sylvester, MD, MPH, chief health officer, CSL Seqirus, reviews the ACIP's recent recommendation for flu vaccines in older adults and emphasizes immunizing patients accordingly ahead of this year's flu season.
Gregg Sylvester, MD, MPH, chief...
08/17/2022
Pharmacy Learning Network
Headshot and logo for Talking Therapeutics with Douglas Jennings, PharmD
Talking Therapeutics
06/16/2022
This week, Dr Jennings highlights 2 new articles in which investigators studied how well vaccines and previous infection protected against Omicron subvariants.
This week, Dr Jennings highlights 2 new articles in which investigators studied how well vaccines and previous infection protected against Omicron subvariants.
This week, Dr Jennings...
06/16/2022
Pharmacy Learning Network
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Commentary
06/06/2022
Ann Latner, JD, discusses a second lawsuit filed against CVS in which a patient was mistakenly given Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine instead of a flu shot.
Ann Latner, JD, discusses a second lawsuit filed against CVS in which a patient was mistakenly given Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine instead of a flu shot.
Ann Latner, JD, discusses a...
06/06/2022
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Interactive Features

Poll
02/09/2021
Pharmacy Learning Network wants to hear from you and share your experiences with others in the field. Have you received the COVID-19 vaccine? Tell us about the process you experienced while being scheduled for the vaccine, and how you reacted...
Pharmacy Learning Network wants to hear from you and share your experiences with others in the field. Have you received the COVID-19 vaccine? Tell us about the process you experienced while being scheduled for the vaccine, and how you reacted...
Pharmacy Learning Network wants...
02/09/2021
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Quiz
02/27/2019
The CDC recently released new recommendations for the use of a vaccine in individuals who are experiencing homelessness. What vaccine did the CDC recommend?
The CDC recently released new recommendations for the use of a vaccine in individuals who are experiencing homelessness. What vaccine did the CDC recommend?
The CDC recently released new...
02/27/2019
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Poll
02/07/2019
Newly released adult recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices include changes for the administration of the influenza, hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccines.
Newly released adult recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices include changes for the administration of the influenza, hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccines.
Newly released adult...
02/07/2019
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