New vaccine recommendations for children, adolescents, and adults have been incorporated into Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) 2024 Immunization Schedules. CDC has added the meningococcal disease vaccines along with information about the newly licensed MenACWY-TT/MenB-FHbp (Penbraya™) vaccine. Additionally,…
FDA is updating the list of over-the-counter eye drop products consumers should not purchase or use to include Equate Hydration PF Lubricant Eye Drop 10 mL sold by Walmart in stores and online. Walmart is removing the product from their store shelves…
Attorneys representing Osterhaus Pharmacy, which operated in Maquoketa, IA, until last year, have filed a class-action lawsuit against CVS Caremark in federal court in Seattle. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of Osterhaus and other community pharmacies, focuses on the direct…
Community pharmacists are some of the most trusted and accessible clinicians. But when a health misadventure or unexpected illness occurs, they are the second-to-last stop on the health care train. It is the final delay between diagnosis and home. And…
Pain is a universal human experience, and when it strikes, many of us turn to over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers for relief. However, the sheer variety of OTC analgesics available can be overwhelming, leaving individuals uncertain about which one to choose.…
Medications play a crucial role in managing various health conditions, from chronic diseases to short-term illnesses. However, the effectiveness of these medications relies heavily on one key factor: medication adherence. Unfortunately, many people struggle to take their medications as prescribed,…
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented an unprecedented global challenge, and the development of safe and effective vaccines has become a beacon of hope. In the race to vaccinate populations against the virus, pharmacists have emerged as essential frontline healthcare providers,…