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Flu Vaccines Are a Go

Pharmacy Times

The shift away from thimerosal may increase the use of single-dose syringes, impacting vaccination practices in various healthcare settings. ACIP's recommendations are increasingly significant for pharmacies, influencing vaccination planning, billing, and patient care activities.

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Expanding Pneumococcal Vaccinations to Healthy Adults Aged 50 to 64 Years Offers Significant Health, Economic Benefits

Pharmacy Times

Expanding use of the 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV15) or 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) to all United States adults aged 50 to 64 years would result in modest budget increases over a 3-year period. 1,2 A particular disease burden is present for Black Americans.

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FDA Approves GSK’s Shingles Vaccine in Prefilled Syringe

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The FDA has approved a prefilled syringe format of the recombinant zoster vaccine Shingrix for the prevention of shingles, GSK said in a release. 1 The company said approval of the new presentation was based on data that showed comparability between the new and existing version of the vaccine.

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Efficiency, Education, and Evolution: What’s Next for Pharmacy Practice?

Pharmacy Times

Difficile COPD COVID-19 Cardiovascular Health Cervical Cancer Cholangiocarcinoma Cholesterol Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Classical Hematology Colorectal Cancer Continuous Glucose Monitoring Cough and Cold Depression Dermatology Diabetes Digestive Health Dry Eye Disease Epilepsy Eye Care Flu Future of Pharmacy Gastrointestinal (..)

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ACIP Votes Against Thimerosal Vaccines for Prevention of Influenza

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In a vote of 5 to 1 on Thursday, members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend against influenza vaccine containing the preservative thimerosal. The recommendations include all US adults as well as recommending pregnant women also receive a thimerosal-free vaccine for influenza.

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Insights From ASCO 2025 Guide Pharmacy Practice in Solid Tumors and Hematologic Cancers

Pharmacy Times

Difficile COPD COVID-19 Cardiovascular Health Cervical Cancer Cholangiocarcinoma Cholesterol Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Classical Hematology Colorectal Cancer Continuous Glucose Monitoring Cough and Cold Depression Dermatology Diabetes Digestive Health Dry Eye Disease Epilepsy Eye Care Flu Future of Pharmacy Gastrointestinal (..)

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Pharmacist-Led Interventions Show Promise in Improving COPD Outcomes

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1 “Eligible outcomes included changes in health-related quality of life, medication adherence, hospitalization rates, inhalation techniques, or disease-related knowledge." " Finally, pharmacist-led interventions were all conducted in community pharmacies, outpatient clinics, or hospital settings.