Insights Newsletter: Flu Vaccines in 2021-2022, Acquisition of Bula Intelligence, New CE for October, and More!

Emphasize the Importance of Flu Vaccination in 2021-2022

• Pain Point: It’ll be all hands on deck for flu vaccines in 2021-2022 as COVID-19 continues and experts warn of a possible severe flu season. Clinicians will be on the front lines for providing flu vaccinations to patients, in addition to COVID-19 vaccines.
• Solution: Our Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, Hospital Pharmacist’s Letter, Hospital Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber’s Letter articles highlight the latest updates about what’s new with flu vaccines this season. Clarification about efficacy of flu vaccines versus COVID-19 vaccines is shared, along with key considerations when co-administering different vaccinations. Our FAQ, Communicating About Flu Vaccination, answers many other questions, including whether it’s okay to give flu vaccines to patients who are pregnant, feel sick, report an egg allergy, and more.

Evaluate Tocilizumab Alternatives for COVID-19

• Pain Point: Tocilizumab shortages are leading to questions about which medication to use in its place for COVID-19 treatment in hospitalized patients.
• Solution: Our article and chart, Treatments of Interest for COVID-19, review the available evidence and emergency use authorizations (EUA) for the possible alternatives: baricitinib, sarilumab, and tofacitinib. We provide recommendations on when to consider these medications as tocilizumab alternatives and when to avoid them.

This month’s Insights also announces our recent acquisition of Bula Intelligence–allowing us to expand our regulatory and legislative coverage for U.S. pharmacies.

And don’t miss out on our most popular charts, as well as the latest COVID-19 resources that are available. You’ll also get details on freshly released CE/CME courses, and can’t-miss webinars.

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