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CDC Accepts ACIP Vaccine Recommendations for RSV, Chikungunya and Meningococcal Vaccines

1 month ago | pharmacypracticenews.com | Marie Rosenthal

Originally published by our sister publication Infectious Disease Special EditionBy Marie Rosenthal, MSThe CDC accepted the advice of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which made new and updated recommendations about the use of vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), meningococcal disease and chikungunya.
Correction: CDC Accepts ACIP Vaccine Recommendations for Chikungunya Vaccine Only

1 month ago | pharmacypracticenews.com | Marie Rosenthal

Originally published by our sister publication Infectious Disease Special EditionBy Marie Rosenthal, MSWe got it wrong. The acceptance was only for CHKV. We apologize for the error. The CDC accepted the recommendation of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for the chikungunya vaccine. It has yet to make a decision on the vaccines for respiratory syncycial virus and meningococcal diseases.
Telepharmacy Brings Home SUD Therapy

1 month ago | pharmacypracticenews.com | Heidi Splete

By Heidi SpleteHome-based delivery of care for substance use disorder (SUD) is safe, effective and feasible for pharmacists to put into practice, according to experts at the ASHP Midyear 2024 Clinical Meeting & Exhibition, in New Orleans.
USPSTF: Updated Guidance for Syphilis Screening During Pregnancy

1 month ago | pharmacypracticenews.com | Meaghan Lee Callaghan

Originally published by our sister publication Infectious Disease Special EditionBy Meaghan Lee CallaghanThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is continuing to recommend early, universal syphilis screening during pregnancy. The new guidance, a restatement of its 2018 guideline, comes at a time when syphilis cases remain high in the United States. That also includes congenital syphilis, which caused 279 stillbirths or neonatal/infant deaths in 2023—the highest number in 30 years.
Targeted Drug Delivery Scores High on Patient Satisfaction

1 month ago | pharmacypracticenews.com | Kenny Walter

Originally published by our sister publication Pain Medicine NewsBy Kenny WalterSpinal targeted drug delivery (TDD) may be a viable option for pain relief, as a new study shows it could be safer and more effective than long-term opioid use, while increasing patient satisfaction. In the study, a team of researchers conducted a survey to determine whether treatment variables are linked to patient satisfaction at a single pain clinic.
Most Patients Can Safely Remain on GLP-1s Before Surgery

2 months ago | pharmacypracticenews.com | Ashley Welch

Originally published by our sister publication Specialty Pharmacy ContinuumMost patients can continue taking glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists before undergoing elective surgery, according to new multi-specialty guidance from gastroenterologists, surgeons and anesthesiologists.
Pharmacists Play Important Role in Melanoma Education

2 months ago | pharmacypracticenews.com | Karen Blum

Counseling survivors of melanoma on sun protection and skin health is an important role for pharmacists, said Lisa Holle, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA, FISOPP, a clinical professor of pharmacy practice at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, in Storrs. “This cannot be emphasized enough,” Dr. Holle said.
ACIP Recommends Bavarian Nordic’s Chikungunya Vaccine

2 months ago | pharmacypracticenews.com | Marie Rosenthal

Originally published by our sister publication Infectious Disease Special EditionBy Marie Rosenthal, MSThe CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted to recommend the virus-like particle-based chikungunya vaccine, recombinant (CHIK-VLP; Vimkunya, Bavarian Nordic) for certain populations. However, the CDC has not acted yet on this or other recommendations the ACIP made April 16.
Trump Prescription Drug Order Puts Spotlight on Price Tensions for Biosimilars

2 months ago | pharmacypracticenews.com | Fran Kritz

Originally published by our sister publication Specialty Pharmacy Continuum By Fran Kritz On April 15, President Trump issued an executive order aimed at lowering prescription drug prices that requires the FDA commissioner to issue a report within 180 days “providing administrative and legislative recommendations to accelerate approval of generics, biosimilars, combination products, and second-in-class brand name medications.” In a fact sheet the White House summarized efforts to increase the...
Ensitrelvir Reduces COVID-19 Risk by 67%

2 months ago | pharmacypracticenews.com | Marie Rosenthal

Ensitrelvir, an antiviral being developed to prevent COVID-19, reduced the risk of developing the infection by 67% in uninfected people after exposure to SARS-CoV-2 compared with placebo at day 10, according to results presented at CROI 2025, held in San Francisco (abstract 200). The 67% reduction is “super exciting,” said Diane Havlir, MD, the CROI chair, and the chief of the HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine Division at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center.