VICP's Mission: Combatting Vaccine Hesitancy

The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) was established in 1986 to provide compensation for severe adverse effects resulting from eligible vaccines, primarily aimed at addressing vaccine hesitancy sparked by concerns related to the...

California's New Pharmacy Law: Key Changes Ahead

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1286 into law on October 8, 2023, introducing groundbreaking requirements aimed at reducing medication errors and pharmacist fatigue. Sponsored by Assembly Member Matt Haney and supported by the California Board...

Pharmacist Managed Refill Service

In a study presented at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 2023 Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition, researchers from Ascension Saint Mary in Chicago, Illinois, explored the impact of a pharmacist-led medication refill management service in an...

Instagram: A Hub for FDA Drug Education

Social media platforms, boasting approximately 3.8 billion users globally, have surged in popularity. Notably, platforms like TikTok and Instagram have evolved into crucial channels for disseminating accurate healthcare information.

Beyond their role in public...