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SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing titers against the wild-type strain one month after the booster dose were 3.3 times higher than the titers found one month after the second dose.

Johnson & Johnson previously reported interim results from a phase 1/2a trial demonstrating the antibody responses generated by their vaccine were strong and stable through 8 months following immunization, published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

A final blinded analysis of data from the phase 3 COVE study found 93% efficacy of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, which remained durable through 6 months after the second dose.

With more work and less staff, we need to examine how we can better support pharmacists in the new normal brought on by COVID-19.

However, according to the investigators, eradicating COVID-19 is considerably less feasible than the elimination of smallpox.

The study, conducted by Augusta University, was among the first to examine factors related to vaccine hesitancy among a large African American community sample, according to the authors.

IBS can be caused by muscle contractions in the intestines, nervous system, severe infections, early life stress, and changes in the gut microbes.

Although not all children are eligible for vaccination, recommendations for schools include masking, testing, and quarantine policies, as well as vaccinations for anyone eligible.

Rivaroxaban is the first and only therapy indicated for both coronary artery disease and peripheral artery disease.

This month's featured products include lopinavir and ritonavir tablets, osimertinib tablets, and more.

Ten quiz questions to assess your knowledge on common osteoporosis treatments.

Walgreens also announced expanded age eligibility for flu shots, with pharmacy team members able to vaccinate patients 3 years of age and older.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD)-associated pruritus is a systemic itch condition occurring with a high frequency and intensity in patients with CKD undergoing dialysis.

Third-oldest drugstore in California celebrates a rich history and uses the latest technology to care for valued patients.

When direct oral anticoagulants are taken, especially for the first time, patients may be at risk of bleeding.

Washington state's House Bill 5203 allows health care authority to partner with other agencies to produce, distribute, and purchase the drugs.

Vaccine-related updates seem to be made on a weekly basis and keeping up to date on recommendations can be difficult.

18th century author William Withering popularized the medical use of digitalis, the source for cardiac medication Digoxin.

It is the responsibility of the pharmacist to remain informed of all existing and new drugs for the treatment of Alzheimer disease, especially because novel and investigational drugs may target the pathophysiology of the disease.

The first fully approved vaccine for COVID-19 will be marketed under the name Comirnaty.

This week on Pharmacy Times, there are a number of important topics that will be covered and posted throughout the week.

Prescription labels have a lot of details on them, which can make it difficult for patients to find and use important information.

Col. Dallas Hack, director of medical affairs at MagicMed, discusses the drug development program of a novel derivative of psilocybin for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.

Cheryl Larson, president and CEO of Midwest Business Group on Health, discusses current efforts to manage drug spend and the high cost of specialty drugs on the market.

Additionally, among this population, combining aerobic exercise with a moderate reduction in daily calories resulted in greater improvements in aortic stiffness versus exercise only or exercise plus a more restrictive diet.

Vitamin K works against warfarin and can be used as an antagonist for it.

This month's featured products include the pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine, semaglutide injection, and more.

This week’s recommendation by the Biden administration for booster shots to combat COVID-19 is a call to action for pharmacists to get ready for the upcoming flurry of activity.

Expanding services and revenues for pharmacies while improving public health and reducing stress on parents and others in the health care system is a win-win-win situation.