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

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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. Kennedy Jr. Medical and scientific groups have pushed back against this characterization.

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Flu Vaccines Are a Go

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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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Pharmacists Bridge the Gaps in Care Transitions

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Most MTM platforms use health plan adjudication data, allowing pharmacists to see any medication billed through the patient’s insurance, even if it was not filled at their pharmacy. Quality of care transition, patient safety incidents, and patients’ health status: a structural equation model on the complexity of the discharge process.

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The Changing Landscape of Pharmacy Accessibility

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These third-party administrators act as intermediaries between drug manufacturers, pharmacies, and insurance companies. PBMs negotiate prices, establish formularies, and process claims, while also creating preferred networks of pharmacies. Additionally, the role of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) cannot be overlooked.

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A Review of Oral Cephalosporins for Common Outpatient Infections

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In 2023, 38.9 First-generation oral cephalosporins (ie, cephalexin and cefadroxil) have excellent coverage of methicillin-susceptible S aureus and Streptococcus spp, making them ideal agents for treatment. 1 Cephalosporins are categorized into 5 generations, mainly on the basis of varying spectrums of activity.

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Pharmacists Have a Crucial Role Helping Patients With ATTR-CM Navigate Treatment With Tafamidis

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SHOW MORE Pharmacists can help oversee the treatment process to ensure patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) are adhering to tafamidis. Ongoing research explores tafamidis' long-term efficacy, potential in other heart failure forms, and combination therapies for enhanced outcomes.

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How AI Brings Pharmacogenetics to the Frontline of Precision Medicine

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Personalized drug selection can lead to faster symptom control, fewer hospitalizations, and improved adherence—all of which contribute to better outcomes and a more streamlined care process. Real-World Evidence, Emerging Therapies, and Demonstrating Value Technological advances are accelerating this progress.