article thumbnail

Q&A: Pharmacist Highlights Challenges in Vaccine Information Navigation Amid Changing Recommendations

Drug Topics

She highlighted the challenges of maintaining accurate, transparent vaccine guidance, focusing on the importance of trusted health care providers helping patients understand immunization strategies. This schedule also helped dictate insurance coverage of those recommended vaccines.

Vaccines 459
article thumbnail

STAT+: Insurance coverage of vaccines at risk in RFK Jr.’s reshuffling of CDC’s vaccine advisers

STAT

Right now, anyone with health insurance — adults and children alike — who wants a vaccine that is recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices can get it for free. It could also take money out of Americans’ wallets.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Q&A: Expert Highlights Importance of Trusted Sources for Vaccine Information

Drug Topics

She warned that changes in vaccine recommendations could impact insurance coverage, patient access, and ultimately public health, particularly for vulnerable populations like low-income children. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter.

Vaccines 341
article thumbnail

Obesity Medication Use Remains Low Among Children | ADA 2025

Drug Topics

Glucagon Prescribing Not in Full Alignment With ADA Guidelines | ADA 2025 Ashley Gallagher June 25th 2025 Article The most frequent barriers to access to glucagon include cost, patient health literacy, and insurance coverage.

article thumbnail

CDC advisory panel opts for a go-slow approach on expanding usage of RSV vaccines

STAT

Makers of RSV vaccines for older adults saw their plans to try to expand usage hit a significant hurdle on Wednesday, when an expert committee that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccines recommended changes that will likely see fewer older adults qualify for insurance coverage for these products.

Vaccines 129
article thumbnail

Implications of RFK Jr.’s CDC Vaccine Committee Overhaul for the Pharmaceutical Industry

PharmTech

s CDC Vaccine Committee Overhaul for the Pharmaceutical Industry June 10, 2025 By Christopher Cole News Article The dismissal of all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has far-reaching impacts for the industry and beyond. ACIP plays a foundational role in shaping immunization policy in the US. Kennedy Jr.

article thumbnail

Enbrel patient assistance program

The Checkup by Singlecare

Enbrel (etanercept), is a brand-name biologic drug that blocks the activity of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) , a substance in the body that can cause inflammation and lead to immune system diseases. Without insurance coverage, discounts, or other financial support, Enbrel’s typical cash price is $8,430.54 That’s $2,107.64