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Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Elderly: Prevention, Management, and Long-Term Impact

Pharmacy Times

Addressing the long-term effects of RSV in older adults is crucial for public health and patient care.

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Opinion: First Opinion essay on colorectal cancer screening: letter and response

STAT

To encourage robust, good-faith discussion about difficult issues, STAT publishes selected Letters to the Editor received in response to First Opinion essays. Today’s edition is a bit different: a letter about an essay on blood tests for detecting hidden colorectal cancer and a response from the essay’s author. Submit a Letter to the Editor here , or find the submission form at the end of any First Opinion essay.

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AstraZeneca’s Covid vaccine is no more – but its remarkable success must not be forgotten | Robin McKie

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

Although dogged by controversy, the firm’s coronavirus jab saved the lives of millions and helped avert humanitarian crises in nations unable to access costly alternatives Last week’s announcement that AstraZeneca would no longer market its Covid vaccine brings an end to one of the century’s most remarkable medical stories. Created within a year of the arrival of the pandemic, the AZ vaccine was cheap, easily stored and transported, and helped stave off humanitarian crises in Asia and Latin Amer

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Small Doses: May 6 to May 10

Drug Topics

Check out a recap of important pharmacy news you might’ve missed this week, dispensed in small doses.

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Position Your Pharmacy for Expansion

Speaker: Chris Antypas and Josh Halladay

Access to limited distribution drugs and payer contracts are key to pharmacy expansion. But how do you prepare your operations to take the next step? Meaningful data: Collect and share clinical data regarding outcomes, utilization, and more Reporting: Limited distribution models require efficient tracking and reporting systems Workflows: Align workflows with specific pharma and payer contractual requirements For in-depth, expert insights on pharmacy expansion, watch this webinar from Inovalon.