CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met in Atlanta on February 26–27, 2020, to discuss the current influenza season and vaccine effectiveness; coronavirus; Ebola, dengue, and rabies vaccines; and other immunization topics.

Stephan L. Foster, PharmD, FAPhA

Vitamin E, the collective name for a group of fatsoluble compounds with distinctive antioxidant activities, is found naturally in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement.

Mary Warner

Constipation is a common GI complaint usually best managed with a combination of nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic interventions.

Daniel L. Krinsky, RPh, MS

Updates from FDA

Point-of-care testing (POCT) in pharmacies has grown from A1C and cholesterol screenings to testing for infectious diseases such as hepatitis C virus and HIV. POCT by pharmacists for influenza and streptococcal pharyngitis infection has been especially well received, along with the ability of pharmacists in certain states to dispense needed medications when those tests come back positive.

Maria G. Tanzi, PharmDMaria G. Tanzi, PharmD