Pharmacy News and Views: Monkeypox Vaccines and OTC Hearing Aids

Course overview

Join Pete Kreckel, RPh, alongside guest expert Dr. Eric Liu, PharmD, MBA, in a session of Pharmacy News and Views that delves into pressing topics in the pharmaceutical field. Dr. Liu will share insights on formulary choices, discussing the enduring preference for Lantus over cheaper alternatives, the clinical and economic comparison of Entresto versus Ramipril, and the practical implications of Ozempic in diabetes management, considering its supply trends. Pete Kreckel will broaden the discussion with updates on critical health concerns and regulatory changes impacting pharmacy practice today. He will cover the latest developments on monkeypox vaccines, strategies to prevent infections from brain-eating amoebas, and the implications of the FDA's recent ruling on OTC hearing aids. This session promises to equip pharmacy professionals with the knowledge to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape effectively, enhancing both their practice and patient care.