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D.C. Council passes measure to allow covid vaccine without a prescription  The Washington Post Source link

Prescription Drug Ads Face Big Changes. These Stocks Could Get Hurt the Most.  Barron’s Opinion | FDA Director Marty Makary: I’m Cracking Down on Pharma Ads  The New York Times Trump announces crackdown on pharmaceutical advertising  Politico Let the rulemaking begin: Why direct-to-consumer drug ads deserve a closer look  statnews.com Trump signs executive action cracking down on pharma ads as RFK Jr. releases report …

For older adults, minor falls can pose major threats, as their risk of death after a fall has tripled in the U.S. over the last 30 years. Some experts believe that certain medications — a category called fall risk-increasing drugs (FRIDs) — could be to blame. Dr. Thomas A. Farley, a Washington, D.C.–based public health expert, writes in the medical …

Nevadans can now receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine at retail pharmacies statewide without a prescription. The update comes in a statement from a spokesperson for the office of Governor Joe Lombardo. According to the Governor’s Office, on September 5, the Nevada Board of Pharmacy issued clarifying guidance on a state regulation that temporarily stopped the distribution of the updated COVID-19 vaccine at retail pharmacies …

Virginia families are hitting roadblocks getting the new COVID-19 vaccine, as shifting federal rules spark confusion over pharmacy prescription requirements. Virginia families are hitting roadblocks while getting the new COVID-19 vaccine, as shifting federal rules spark confusion over pharmacy prescription requirements. According to the Virginia Department of Health, pharmacists can give vaccines in two ways: with a prescription from a …

Colorado’s top health official on Wednesday issued an order allowing pharmacists to provide COVID-19 vaccines without a prescription after two major chains announced they would limit the shots in their stores. Dr. Ned Calonge, chief medical officer for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, issued a “standing order” allowing anyone 6 months or older to receive the updated COVID-19 …

Statins have been nothing short of monumental in reshaping heart health. These drugs work by helping the liver remove more of the “bad” LDL cholesterol from the blood, which in turn lowers the buildup of fatty deposits in arteries. Less buildup means a lower risk of heart attacks and strokes. The benefits are well documented. Let’s take a look..For instance, …

Grey McCallister described her son Lucci with love: a talented tattoo artist, a loving brother, and a great friend with a smile that could light up a room. Lucci’s life was cut short in January when the 22-year-old bought and took what he believed was Xanax. The pill was actually made up entirely of a synthetic opioid called nitazene that …

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Announces Actions to Get Americans the Best Prices in the World for Prescription Drugs  The White House (.gov) Trump says he asked 17 drugmakers to take steps to cut U.S. prices within 60 days  CNBC Trump calls for price cuts on prescription drugs within 60 days in letters to Eli Lilly, Pfizer, other drugmakers  NBC News Trump …