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Helmer Scientific has gathered the top ten pharmacy related posts from 2020. Popular hospital pharmacy topics this year include medical-grade refrigeration in the pharmacy, COVID-19 preparations and preventing drug shortages during the pandemic. Helmer’s goal is to provide...

This year has seen a lot of challenges and many opportunities as the COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruptions around the world. Virtual conferences and tradeshows are the new norm as pharmacists look for new ways to update their knowledge and enhance skills.

The American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) continues to develop and restructure resources to assist pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals with the COVID-19 pandemic response. ASHP is continually working to break down barriers for...

We hosted a webinar in October, “Flu Season Amidst COVID-19: Avoiding the Twindemic” presented by Dr. L.J. Tan, MS PHD, Chief Strategy Officer of the Immunization Action Coalition. Dr. Tan reviewed resources available for maintaining immunization during the COVID-19 pandemic and...

Technological advances in refrigeration technology have allowed storage of medications and vaccines at optimal temperatures while also minimizing energy usage and reducing noise levels. Energy management is important for the professional healthcare environment. Refrigeration...

Seasonal flu vaccines remain the best way to prevent the spread of influenza. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused healthcare providers to change how they operate to continue to provide essential services to patients.

Many manufacturers market solutions for clinical cold storage applications but it can be confusing to truly understand the differences between these products. As life-saving blood therapies, vaccines, and medications all have unique cold chain requirements, ensuring cold storage...

Temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, medications, and vaccines must be safeguarded to ensure drug efficacy and patient safety. Storing pharmaceuticals at manufacturer recommend temperature ranges also supports regulatory compliance and prevents financial losses. 

CNN reported that COVID-19 vaccine was injected into a volunteer on Monday, July 27 as part of the first US-based Phase 3 clinical trial in Savannah, GA. The trial uses a vaccine candidate developed by Moderna in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health.

ASHP is hosting a webinar titled,“Establishing Services Around Diversion Prevention,”on Thursday, July 16th, 2020 at 2:00-3:00 pm ET. The webinar will be hosted in a question and answer type format with three panelists responding to common questions: