On July 17, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration approved an injectable drug designed to protect children up to 2 years of age from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices is set to meet to determine who should be …
What are Biosimilars?
A biosimilar drug is a biological product that comes from living organisms (i.e., humans, animals, and microorganisms). Biosimilars are not identical to brand-name counterparts and are not made from synthesized chemicals, unlike generic drugs. It’s noteworthy that biologics and biosimilars have the same strength, dosage, potential side effects, and same …
Proper Disposal of Prescription Medications
As time goes on, it’s easy to slowly accumulate expired, unwanted prescriptions. It’s important to properly dispose of these medications when the time comes to prevent abuse. Each year millions of people misuse medications that were taken from friends or family members. There are many ways to safely and effectively …
White House Plans to Vaccinate Children Ages 5 to 11
On October 20, 2021, the plan to vaccinate children between the ages of 5 and 11 was released by the White House. The Biden administration is currently awaiting authorization from the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for this age group. However, in anticipation of the impending approval, vaccines have been obtained …