1. AstraZeneca releases COVID-19 vaccine protocol Full story

2. HHS secretary blocks health agencies from signing new rules Full story

3. Halifax Health opens new Publix pharmacy 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. West Virginia pharmacist faces prison for wire fraud, money laundering Full story

6. Black physicians' group forms task force to vet COVID-19 drugs, vaccines Full story

7. Join this virtual discussion to learn about how different care settings are improving medication adherence and how leaders are meeting challenges with new staffing approaches. 

8. NIH staffer to depart after anonymous posts criticizing agency; vaccine for kids may not be ready by fall 2021 — 5 COVID-19 updates Full story

9. Operation Warp Speed head discusses vaccination timeline, says 'most susceptible' Americans could be inoculated by December Full story

10. Drug costs surge faster than any other medical good or service, data shows Full story

11. 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.

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