FDA: JUUL E-Cigarette Products Banned in US
Individual consumers are not restricted from having or using JUUL products; however, the Agency will ensure compliance by retailers.
Policy
The Case for Expanding Pharmacists’ Authority to Administer Vaccines
Dr Robert Popovian discusses access to immunization services among adults in low-income communities and efforts to expand pharmacists’ authority to administer vaccines to increase vaccination rates for this vulnerable population.
ACC Statement on Respect, Civility, and Inclusion in the Cardiovascular Workplace
The American College of Cardiology has issued a policy statement regarding civility, inclusion, and respect in the cardiovascular workplace.
White House Releases Detailed Plan to Tackle the Overdose Epidemic
The Strategy focuses on 2 main drivers of the opioid epidemic: drug trafficking and untreated addiction.
FDA Considers Mail-Back Envelope as New Disposal Method for Opioids
The Agency is currently seeking public comment on this potential modification to the existing Opioid Analgesic Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy.
FDA Wants to See Diverse Participation in Clinical Trials
The guidance aims to ensure that the data submitted to the Agency adequately represent the patients that will use the medical products.
Voting Behaviors of US Physicians vs the General Population From 2000 to 2020
Researchers conducted a study that compared voter turnout between physicians and the general population for US elections held between 2000 and 2020.
Expert Panel Sees Challenges With Federally Mandated Opioid Prescriber Education
During the workshop, speakers and panelists reviewed past programs that were put into place to reduce opioid prescribing, as well as trends in opioid prescribing and overdose deaths.
Calls for More Support as Physicians Face Online Harassment
The researchers conducted 1103 surveys, encompassing 464 US physicians.
Vivek Murthy Confirmed as New US Surgeon General
Murthy plans to focus on COVID-19, mental health, and substance use disorders.
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