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02/12/2025
True or False: Monoclonal antibody injectables, such as Lecanemab and Aducanumab, are designed to slow the progression of Alzheimer disease by targeting amyloid beta plaques in the brain.
True or False: Monoclonal antibody injectables, such as Lecanemab and Aducanumab, are designed to slow the progression of Alzheimer disease by targeting amyloid beta plaques in the brain.
True or False: Monoclonal...
02/12/2025
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Commentary
02/10/2025
Joy Campbell, Massachusetts attorney general, has filed a lawsuit against a slew of defendants, including insulin manufacturers Eli Lilly, Sanofi, Novo Nordisk, as well as pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) Optum Rx, Express Scripts, and CVS...
Joy Campbell, Massachusetts attorney general, has filed a lawsuit against a slew of defendants, including insulin manufacturers Eli Lilly, Sanofi, Novo Nordisk, as well as pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) Optum Rx, Express Scripts, and CVS...
Joy Campbell, Massachusetts...
02/10/2025
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News
02/07/2025
A new study shows promising potential of FDA-approved vaccines in preventing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in older adults, with Pfizer's RSVpreF offering the greatest health benefits and cost savings.
A new study shows promising potential of FDA-approved vaccines in preventing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in older adults, with Pfizer's RSVpreF offering the greatest health benefits and cost savings.
A new study shows promising...
02/07/2025
Pharmacy Learning Network
Ann Latner Headshot
Commentary
02/06/2025
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a nationwide lawsuit against pharmacy chain Walgreens, alleging that it dispensed millions of unlawful prescriptions in violation of the Controlled Substances Act and sought reimbursement from...
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a nationwide lawsuit against pharmacy chain Walgreens, alleging that it dispensed millions of unlawful prescriptions in violation of the Controlled Substances Act and sought reimbursement from...
The US Department of Justice...
02/06/2025
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News
02/05/2025
The WS Badger Company, Inc., based in Gilsum, NH, has issued a voluntary recall for its Adventure Sport Mineral Sunscreen with Clear Zinc (uncoated 25% zinc oxide), sold in 2.4-ounce tins.
The WS Badger Company, Inc., based in Gilsum, NH, has issued a voluntary recall for its Adventure Sport Mineral Sunscreen with Clear Zinc (uncoated 25% zinc oxide), sold in 2.4-ounce tins.
The WS Badger Company, Inc.,...
02/05/2025
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News
02/05/2025
Pfizer has issued a voluntary recall of Inflectra (infliximab-dyyb), a biosimilar to Remicade, after a cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) violation led to the inadvertent distribution of product intended for quarantine.
Pfizer has issued a voluntary recall of Inflectra (infliximab-dyyb), a biosimilar to Remicade, after a cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) violation led to the inadvertent distribution of product intended for quarantine.
Pfizer has issued a voluntary...
02/05/2025
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News
02/05/2025
Astellas Pharma US Inc. has issued a Class I recall for both Astagraf XL (tacrolimus extended-release capsules) and Prograf (tacrolimus capsules) due to critical capsule specification failures.
Astellas Pharma US Inc. has issued a Class I recall for both Astagraf XL (tacrolimus extended-release capsules) and Prograf (tacrolimus capsules) due to critical capsule specification failures.
Astellas Pharma US Inc. has...
02/05/2025
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News
01/29/2025
A recent directive from the Trump Administration requiring federal health agencies to pause external communications, posing questions about its potential impact on the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recall process and other safety...
A recent directive from the Trump Administration requiring federal health agencies to pause external communications, posing questions about its potential impact on the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recall process and other safety...
A recent directive from the...
01/29/2025
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Ann Latner Headshot
Commentary
01/24/2025
At the end of 2024, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a huge nationwide lawsuit against CVS, alleging that the pharmacy chain knowingly dispensed controlled substances in violation of both the Controlled Substances Act and the False...
At the end of 2024, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a huge nationwide lawsuit against CVS, alleging that the pharmacy chain knowingly dispensed controlled substances in violation of both the Controlled Substances Act and the False...
At the end of 2024, the US...
01/24/2025
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News
01/22/2025
FDA issues Class II recall for Clobazam Tablets due to the presence of foreign tablets or capsules, impacting nationwide distribution.
FDA issues Class II recall for Clobazam Tablets due to the presence of foreign tablets or capsules, impacting nationwide distribution.
FDA issues Class II recall for...
01/22/2025
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News
01/22/2025
Viatris Specialty LLC recalls Cardura XL tablets due to impurity degradation issues, affecting tablets distributed nationwide in the United States.
Viatris Specialty LLC recalls Cardura XL tablets due to impurity degradation issues, affecting tablets distributed nationwide in the United States.
Viatris Specialty LLC recalls...
01/22/2025
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News

News
02/07/2025
A new study shows promising potential of FDA-approved vaccines in preventing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in older adults, with Pfizer's RSVpreF offering the greatest health benefits and cost savings.
A new study shows promising potential of FDA-approved vaccines in preventing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in older adults, with Pfizer's RSVpreF offering the greatest health benefits and cost savings.
A new study shows promising...
02/07/2025
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
02/05/2025
The WS Badger Company, Inc., based in Gilsum, NH, has issued a voluntary recall for its Adventure Sport Mineral Sunscreen with Clear Zinc (uncoated 25% zinc oxide), sold in 2.4-ounce tins.
The WS Badger Company, Inc., based in Gilsum, NH, has issued a voluntary recall for its Adventure Sport Mineral Sunscreen with Clear Zinc (uncoated 25% zinc oxide), sold in 2.4-ounce tins.
The WS Badger Company, Inc.,...
02/05/2025
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
02/05/2025
Pfizer has issued a voluntary recall of Inflectra (infliximab-dyyb), a biosimilar to Remicade, after a cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) violation led to the inadvertent distribution of product intended for quarantine.
Pfizer has issued a voluntary recall of Inflectra (infliximab-dyyb), a biosimilar to Remicade, after a cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) violation led to the inadvertent distribution of product intended for quarantine.
Pfizer has issued a voluntary...
02/05/2025
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
02/05/2025
Astellas Pharma US Inc. has issued a Class I recall for both Astagraf XL (tacrolimus extended-release capsules) and Prograf (tacrolimus capsules) due to critical capsule specification failures.
Astellas Pharma US Inc. has issued a Class I recall for both Astagraf XL (tacrolimus extended-release capsules) and Prograf (tacrolimus capsules) due to critical capsule specification failures.
Astellas Pharma US Inc. has...
02/05/2025
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News
01/29/2025
A recent directive from the Trump Administration requiring federal health agencies to pause external communications, posing questions about its potential impact on the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recall process and other safety...
A recent directive from the Trump Administration requiring federal health agencies to pause external communications, posing questions about its potential impact on the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recall process and other safety...
A recent directive from the...
01/29/2025
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News
01/22/2025
FDA issues Class II recall for Clobazam Tablets due to the presence of foreign tablets or capsules, impacting nationwide distribution.
FDA issues Class II recall for Clobazam Tablets due to the presence of foreign tablets or capsules, impacting nationwide distribution.
FDA issues Class II recall for...
01/22/2025
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
01/22/2025
Viatris Specialty LLC recalls Cardura XL tablets due to impurity degradation issues, affecting tablets distributed nationwide in the United States.
Viatris Specialty LLC recalls Cardura XL tablets due to impurity degradation issues, affecting tablets distributed nationwide in the United States.
Viatris Specialty LLC recalls...
01/22/2025
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News
01/22/2025
Alcon Laboratories, Inc., issues a Class I recall of its Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF due to concerns over non-sterility, posing a serious risk of infection or injury to consumers across the United States.
Alcon Laboratories, Inc., issues a Class I recall of its Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF due to concerns over non-sterility, posing a serious risk of infection or injury to consumers across the United States.
Alcon Laboratories, Inc., issues...
01/22/2025
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News
01/21/2025
The RSV vaccine Abrysvo (RSVpreF) is highly effective in preventing severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in adults aged 60 and older.
The RSV vaccine Abrysvo (RSVpreF) is highly effective in preventing severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in adults aged 60 and older.
The RSV vaccine Abrysvo...
01/21/2025
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News
01/15/2025
Rising Pharma Holding, Inc. has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of multiple lots of duloxetine delayed-release (DR) Capsules in various dosages.
Rising Pharma Holding, Inc. has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of multiple lots of duloxetine delayed-release (DR) Capsules in various dosages.
Rising Pharma Holding, Inc. has...
01/15/2025
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Commentary

Ann Latner Headshot
Commentary
02/10/2025
Joy Campbell, Massachusetts attorney general, has filed a lawsuit against a slew of defendants, including insulin manufacturers Eli Lilly, Sanofi, Novo Nordisk, as well as pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) Optum Rx, Express Scripts, and CVS...
Joy Campbell, Massachusetts attorney general, has filed a lawsuit against a slew of defendants, including insulin manufacturers Eli Lilly, Sanofi, Novo Nordisk, as well as pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) Optum Rx, Express Scripts, and CVS...
Joy Campbell, Massachusetts...
02/10/2025
Pharmacy Learning Network
Ann Latner Headshot
Commentary
02/06/2025
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a nationwide lawsuit against pharmacy chain Walgreens, alleging that it dispensed millions of unlawful prescriptions in violation of the Controlled Substances Act and sought reimbursement from...
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a nationwide lawsuit against pharmacy chain Walgreens, alleging that it dispensed millions of unlawful prescriptions in violation of the Controlled Substances Act and sought reimbursement from...
The US Department of Justice...
02/06/2025
Pharmacy Learning Network
Ann Latner Headshot
Commentary
01/24/2025
At the end of 2024, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a huge nationwide lawsuit against CVS, alleging that the pharmacy chain knowingly dispensed controlled substances in violation of both the Controlled Substances Act and the False...
At the end of 2024, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a huge nationwide lawsuit against CVS, alleging that the pharmacy chain knowingly dispensed controlled substances in violation of both the Controlled Substances Act and the False...
At the end of 2024, the US...
01/24/2025
Pharmacy Learning Network
Ann Latner Headshot
Commentary
01/16/2025
A Tennessee pharmacist has been arrested and indicted on 15 charges related to a health care fraud scheme.
A Tennessee pharmacist has been arrested and indicted on 15 charges related to a health care fraud scheme.
A Tennessee pharmacist has been...
01/16/2025
Pharmacy Learning Network
Ann Latner Headshot
Commentary
01/10/2025
In the fall of 2024, at least 3 major lawsuits were filed by independent pharmacies against the drug coupon provider GoodRx and/or several major pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) including Caremark Corporation, Express Scripts, MedImpact...
In the fall of 2024, at least 3 major lawsuits were filed by independent pharmacies against the drug coupon provider GoodRx and/or several major pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) including Caremark Corporation, Express Scripts, MedImpact...
In the fall of 2024, at least 3...
01/10/2025
Pharmacy Learning Network
Ann Latner Headshot
Commentary
01/07/2025
The US Department of Justice has announced that K-VA-T Food Stores Inc., doing business as Food City, has agreed to settle allegations related to its dispensing of opioids and other controlled substances.
The US Department of Justice has announced that K-VA-T Food Stores Inc., doing business as Food City, has agreed to settle allegations related to its dispensing of opioids and other controlled substances.
The US Department of Justice has...
01/07/2025
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Ann Latner Headshot
Commentary
12/27/2024
The US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Damian Williams, announced the unsealing of charges against 18 defendants.
The US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Damian Williams, announced the unsealing of charges against 18 defendants.
The US Attorney for the Southern...
12/27/2024
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Ann Latner Headshot
Commentary
12/20/2024
The US Department of Justice has announced that in November 2024, a federal jury convicted a Michigan pharmacist and pharmacy owner, Raad Kouza, and his brother, Ramis Kouza, for conspiracy to commit health care and wire fraud.
The US Department of Justice has announced that in November 2024, a federal jury convicted a Michigan pharmacist and pharmacy owner, Raad Kouza, and his brother, Ramis Kouza, for conspiracy to commit health care and wire fraud.
The US Department of Justice has...
12/20/2024
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Ann Latner Headshot
Commentary
12/13/2024
Walgreens has agreed to pay over $100 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that the pharmacy fraudulently overcharged patients who bought generic drugs through private insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid.
Walgreens has agreed to pay over $100 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that the pharmacy fraudulently overcharged patients who bought generic drugs through private insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid.
Walgreens has agreed to pay over...
12/13/2024
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Ann Latner Headshot
Commentary
12/06/2024
At the end of November 2024, 49-year-old pharmacist, Ifeanyi Vincent Ntukogu, was sentenced to 7 years and 3 months in prison for his role in illegally distributing hundreds of thousands of doses of oxycodone and hydrocodone.
At the end of November 2024, 49-year-old pharmacist, Ifeanyi Vincent Ntukogu, was sentenced to 7 years and 3 months in prison for his role in illegally distributing hundreds of thousands of doses of oxycodone and hydrocodone.
At the end of November 2024,...
12/06/2024
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Interviews

Vishali Amin
Interview
01/29/2024
In this interview, Vishali Amin, VP of Value Delivery at Kalderos, discusses the impact of drug affordability on Medicare patients and medical costs, as well as the barriers preventing patients from benefiting from existing programs, the need...
In this interview, Vishali Amin, VP of Value Delivery at Kalderos, discusses the impact of drug affordability on Medicare patients and medical costs, as well as the barriers preventing patients from benefiting from existing programs, the need...
In this interview, Vishali Amin,...
01/29/2024
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Guy Headshot
Interview
12/12/2023
With the increase in supply chain shortages, Guy Yehiav offers expert insights into conditioning monitoring's impact on antibody drug dosages for RSV. 
With the increase in supply chain shortages, Guy Yehiav offers expert insights into conditioning monitoring's impact on antibody drug dosages for RSV. 
With the increase in supply...
12/12/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
Interview
10/31/2023
In this feature interview, Dr Derek Chu discusses systemic treatments for atopic dermatitis and also how physicians can consider the benefits and harms of prescription topical treatments.
In this feature interview, Dr Derek Chu discusses systemic treatments for atopic dermatitis and also how physicians can consider the benefits and harms of prescription topical treatments.
In this feature interview, Dr...
10/31/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
Interview
10/26/2023
In this second installment of a series exploring integrative approaches in dermatology, Dr Sarah Taylor shares her insights from 20 years of working with alternative treatments.
In this second installment of a series exploring integrative approaches in dermatology, Dr Sarah Taylor shares her insights from 20 years of working with alternative treatments.
In this second installment of a...
10/26/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
Interview
10/25/2023
Do you have patients asking about alternative treatment options? In this first installment of a series exploring integrative approaches in dermatology, Dr Peter Lio answers key questions to help you navigate the journey.
Do you have patients asking about alternative treatment options? In this first installment of a series exploring integrative approaches in dermatology, Dr Peter Lio answers key questions to help you navigate the journey.
Do you have patients asking...
10/25/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
Interview
10/21/2023
In this interview, James F. List, MD, PhD, Global Therapeutic Area Head, whose team oversees a portfolio of programs including Pulmonary Hypertension at Janssen Research & Development, LLC, explains the A DUE study.
In this interview, James F. List, MD, PhD, Global Therapeutic Area Head, whose team oversees a portfolio of programs including Pulmonary Hypertension at Janssen Research & Development, LLC, explains the A DUE study.
In this interview, James...
10/21/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
Headshot of Anita Patel, PharmD, Walgreens
Interview
12/21/2022
Anita Patel, PharmD, vice president of pharmacy service development, Walgreens, reviews the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines as well as the role of pharmacies in ensuring patients are vaccinated throughout the winter.
Anita Patel, PharmD, vice president of pharmacy service development, Walgreens, reviews the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines as well as the role of pharmacies in ensuring patients are vaccinated throughout the winter.
Anita Patel, PharmD, vice...
12/21/2022
Integrated Healthcare Executive
Headshot of Reetu Mukherji, MD, Georgetown University
Interview
12/12/2022
Reetu Mukherji, MD, gastrointestinal medical oncologist, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University Medical Center, discusses findings from her recent study which tested the feasibility of using a smartphone app to monitor...
Reetu Mukherji, MD, gastrointestinal medical oncologist, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University Medical Center, discusses findings from her recent study which tested the feasibility of using a smartphone app to monitor...
Reetu Mukherji, MD,...
12/12/2022
Pharmacy Learning Network
Headshot of Nicole L Stout, DPT, CLT-LANA, FAPTA
Interview
11/23/2022
Nicole L Stout, DPT, CLT-LANA, FAPTA, research assistant professor in the School of Medicine, Department of Hematology/Oncology, West Virginia University Cancer Institute, shares her team’s research on distress screening and a quality...
Nicole L Stout, DPT, CLT-LANA, FAPTA, research assistant professor in the School of Medicine, Department of Hematology/Oncology, West Virginia University Cancer Institute, shares her team’s research on distress screening and a quality...
Nicole L Stout, DPT, CLT-LANA,...
11/23/2022
Pharmacy Learning Network
Headshot of Safiya Karim
Interview
10/18/2022
Safiya Karim, MD MSc FRCPC, clinical associate professor, medical oncologist, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, University of Calgary, offers insight from her team’s research on the relationship between medical cannabis and continuation of...
Safiya Karim, MD MSc FRCPC, clinical associate professor, medical oncologist, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, University of Calgary, offers insight from her team’s research on the relationship between medical cannabis and continuation of...
Safiya Karim, MD MSc FRCPC,...
10/18/2022
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Podcasts

PopHealth Perspectives Stephen Crystal Part 2
PopHealth Perspectives
12/28/2023
Join us for part two of a conversation about soaring US prescription drug prices, the need for Medicare price negotiation, and proposed structural changes with Stephen Crystal, PhD, Director of the Rutgers Center for Health Services Research...
Join us for part two of a conversation about soaring US prescription drug prices, the need for Medicare price negotiation, and proposed structural changes with Stephen Crystal, PhD, Director of the Rutgers Center for Health Services Research...
Join us for part two of a...
12/28/2023
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Crystal
Podcasts
12/13/2023
Join us for a conversation about soaring US prescription drug prices, the need for Medicare price negotiation, and proposed structural changes with Stephen Crystal, PhD, Director of the Rutgers Center for Health Services Research and...
Join us for a conversation about soaring US prescription drug prices, the need for Medicare price negotiation, and proposed structural changes with Stephen Crystal, PhD, Director of the Rutgers Center for Health Services Research and...
Join us for a conversation about...
12/13/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
Headshot of Stephanie Ostling Mason, Glytec, on a blue background underneath the PopHealth Perspectives logo.
Podcasts
12/07/2022
Stephanie Ostling Mason, PharmD, CDCES, diabetes clinical pharmacist, Glytec, shares the challenges associated with insulin management in the hospital setting and offers advice to improve patient outcomes.
Stephanie Ostling Mason, PharmD, CDCES, diabetes clinical pharmacist, Glytec, shares the challenges associated with insulin management in the hospital setting and offers advice to improve patient outcomes.
Stephanie Ostling Mason, PharmD,...
12/07/2022
Pharmacy Learning Network
Headshot of Eric Tichy on a blue background underneath the PopHealth Perspectives logo.
Podcasts
09/28/2022
Eric Tichy, PharmD, MBA, vice chair of pharmacy formulary, Mayo Clinic, offers insight into drug spending trends that emerged over the course of 2021 and predicts how spending will continue to change as the pandemic wanes and inflation...
Eric Tichy, PharmD, MBA, vice chair of pharmacy formulary, Mayo Clinic, offers insight into drug spending trends that emerged over the course of 2021 and predicts how spending will continue to change as the pandemic wanes and inflation...
Eric Tichy, PharmD, MBA, vice...
09/28/2022
Integrated Healthcare Executive
Headshot of Michael Ganio, ASHP, on a blue background underneath the PopHealth Perspectives logo.
Podcasts
09/28/2022
Michael Ganio, PharmD, MS, senior director of pharmacy practice and quality, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, discusses measures being taken to address the rise in monkeypox cases in the United States and reviews the efficacy of...
Michael Ganio, PharmD, MS, senior director of pharmacy practice and quality, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, discusses measures being taken to address the rise in monkeypox cases in the United States and reviews the efficacy of...
Michael Ganio, PharmD, MS,...
09/28/2022
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