On November 15, DEA announced the extension of current telemedicine flexibilities for prescription-controlled medications through the end of 2025. This includes substances such as buprenorphine and Adderall.

Resting heart rate was associated with an increased risk of new-onset AFib for Black adults, according to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open.

While previously published findings pointed to a decline in adherence to cardiovascular drugs following community pharmacy closures, new research suggests a similar pattern with anticonvulsants.

CDC reports that cases of whooping cough in the United States have reached the highest level in 10 years, with West Coast and Middle Atlantic regions standing out as current hot spots.

CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has voted to recommend a second dose of the 2024–25 COVID-19 vaccine for those aged 65 years and older who have moderate or severe immunocompromising conditions.