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Walgreens begins administering the COVID-19 vaccine in select states
Walgreens and CVS are leading the effort for vaccinations of staff and residents of long-term care facilities.
FDA advisory committee approves Moderna vaccine for emergency use authorization
Today, pharmacies began administering Pfizer vaccine to residents and staff of long-term care facilities.
70,000 providers to get $24.5 billion to cover lost revenue and expenses
Congress continues to debate a $900 billion relief bill that would include funds for vaccine distribution and testing and relief for hospitals.
FDA advisory committee today is expected to scrutinize Moderna on vaccine reaction
CDC is giving $227 million for COVID-19 vaccine preparedness and tracking
FDA has issued emergency use authorization for an over-the-counter COVID-19 test that does not require a prescription.
Hospitals file lawsuit over drug companies’ refusal to give 340B discounts
A growing number of drug companies have refused to provide discounts after an HHS decision to cut payments by 30% was upheld on appeal.
Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine rolls out to front-line healthcare workers
A critical care nurse in New York City was the first person in the United States to receive the new Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine this morning.
PhRMA and others file injunction to stop favored nation rule from taking effect on January 1, 2021
American Hospital Association is among the providers against the rule that would cut drug reimbursement.
FDA to ‘rapidly work’ towards emergency use authorization for Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine
Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine gets FDA advisory committee approval
The FDA will now vote on emergency use authorization which would allow distribution to start mid-month.
