Top 5 Takeaways High Volume of Prescriptions: In 2021, 6.5 million topical antifungal prescriptions, costing $231 million, were filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries, equating to approximately one prescription for
Tag: 2024
Top 5 Takeaways New and Updated Vaccine Recommendations: The 2024 immunization schedule includes key changes, notably for influenza, pneumococcal vaccines, RSV monoclonal antibody (RSV-mAb), respiratory syncytial virus vaccines (RSV), COVID-19
Top 5 Takeaways New and Updated Vaccine Recommendations: The 2024 schedule includes changes for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza, COVID-19, inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV), Mpox vaccine, and meningococcal vaccines. Removal
Top 5 Takeaways Bivalent mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness: The bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccine was found to be 47% effective in preventing thromboembolic events in immunocompetent persons aged ≥65 years and
Top 5 Takeaways Social isolation and lack of support most prevalent: Social isolation or loneliness (31.9%) and lack of social and emotional support (24.8%) were the most commonly reported health-related
Top 5 Takeaways 1. Bromazolam Might Be Sold as Benzodiazepines: Identified as a counterfeit benzodiazepine, bromazolam use has increased, often found in combination with fentanyl. 2. Severe Health Impacts: Three
Top 5 Takeaways Recurrent Drug Shortages: The U.S., particularly California, has faced recurring shortages of first- and second-line TB drugs, impacting treatment regimens. High Priority Concern: California TB programs rated
Top 5 Takeaways Second Outbreak in Recent Years: This report covers the second outbreak of TB related to bone allografts in recent years, with 36 recipients affected. Initial Detection and