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  • CDC examines vaccination rate among healthcare workers

    ATLANTA — In its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention break down a survey about influenza vaccination among healthcare professionals, noting that employer vaccine requirements or on-site vaccination can help achieve better coverage. 
     

  • Report: Ill. CHIP changes leave kids, providers in vaccination lurch

  • Prime Therapeutics finds increase in long-acting opioid claims

    ST. PAUL, Minn. — Pharmacy benefit manager Prime Therapeutics recently analyzed pharmacy claims for short- and long-acting opioids, finding a decrease in short-acting opioid claims and an increase in long-acting opioid claims. The review of 15 million commercially insured members found an overall 3.9% decrease in opioid claims from 2014 to 2015. 
     

  • Kaloroma: Retail clinics represent big business for IVD products, POC testing

    NEW YORK - With the number of U.S. clinics located within retail locations exceeding 2,000, they have become an important target for in vitro diagnostic products and point-of-care testing, Kalorama Information reported Wednesday.


  • Convenient Care Association chief to helm Woods Resources

  • FDA approves Janssen’s Invokamet XR

    SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration has approved Janssen Pharmaceuticals’ Invokamet XR, a once-daily, extended-release combination therapy of Invokana (canagliflozin) and metformin, the company announced Wednesday. The drug is indicated as a first-line treatment to improve blood glucose control in adults with Type 2 diabetes alongside diet and exercise. 
     

  • Pfizer launches Moodivator app for patients with depression

    NEW YORK — Pfizer has launched a new app, Moodivator, aimed at helping to motivate and encourage patients with depression. The app is designed to help patients track their mood, set goals and establish routines as a complement to their treatment for depression, which can include talk therapy, medication and other approaches. 
     

  • Kmart survey reveals shopper insights regarding flu shots

    HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. -- In an effort to encourage vaccinations, Kmart has unveiled data from a new survey showing that one in four Americans believe getting the flu vaccine early is the best way to avoid getting sick.

    A new online survey of Kmart shoppers, conducted on behalf of Kmart Pharmacy by the company's Member Feedback and Insights team, found that more than a third of shoppers choose not to get a flu shot, and almost a quarter said that price plays a significant role when deciding if they should get vaccinated.

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