1. CDC sends plans to states for COVID-19 vaccine distribution by early November Full story

2. Steroids the new standard of care for severe COVID-19, WHO says Full story

3. 2nd FDA appointee ousted as agency faces criticism from medical community Full story

4. Data analytics + hospital pharmacy = cash. Attend this pharma-focused virtual discussion to learn how big data can help hospitals survive the economic downturn.

5. 10 hospitals seeking pharmacy leaders Full story

6. 10 tips for preventing medication errors during COVID-19 surges Full story

7. What you don't know about specialty pharmacy may be hampering your financial performance and patient care. Click here to learn how to capture those benefits.

8. Prepare for vaccine distribution as soon as late October, CDC says; US redirects WHO funds to vaccine efforts — 3 COVID-19 updates Full story

9. Civica Rx has 1,200 member hospitals, 40 medications under contract Full story

10. Clinicians warn of Benadryl overdoses linked to viral TikTok challenge Full story

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12. Daily COVID-19 stats, state-by-state:

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