Abbott’s BinaxNOW Is Available OTC at Walgreens
On April 19, Walgreens announced, as part of ongoing efforts to increase access to COVID-19 testing in communities across the U.S., it has entered into…
April 2021
CVS Health And Aetna: New Collaboration
On April 19, the CVS Health new collaboration with Aetna to help deliver cost-effective, accessible and easy health care. “The Aetna Connected Plan with CVS…
FDA Revokes EUA for Bamlanivimab
On April 16, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration revoked the emergency use authorization (EUA) that allowed for the investigational monoclonal antibody therapy bamlanivimab, when…
FDA Plan For Reducing Exposure to Toxic Elements from Foods for Babies
Recently the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) releases an action plan for reducing exposure to toxic elements from foods for babies, young children.“Protecting one of…
STD Surveillance Report for 6th Consecutive Year
On April 13, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published new STD surveillance report that shows that reported annual cases of sexually transmitted…
“Roll Up Your Sleeves” Vaccination Special
Walgreens announced new president Joe Biden and former president Barack Obama “Roll up your sleeves” vaccination special initiative. NBC will televise “Roll Up Your Sleeves”…
CDC and FDA Statement on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
On April 13, were released a joint CDC and FDA statement on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.“As of April 12, more than 6.8 million doses…
Walgreens COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage
On April 12, 2021, Walgreens announced, that now administering Walgreens COVID-19 vaccination at a majority of its stores in 49 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto…
FDA Authorizes Marketing of GI Genius
On April 9, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized marketing of the GI Genius, the first device that uses artificial intelligence (AI) based on…
MinuteClinic Telehealth Now Available in Montana
On April 8, 202, CVS Health announced that MinuteClinic telehealth is now offering Video Visits for patients in the state of Montana. The service is…