Drug shortages, vaccine policy shifts and drug discounts top today’s news

December 8, 2025

1. Trump orders review of international immunization schedules: 3 federal vaccine updates Full story

2. 23 drugs in shortage, discontinued Full story

3. Monitor, detect, protect: Ochsner Health's 5 keys to strengthening pharmacy controls here.

 

4. Blood pressure medication recalled: What to know Full story

5. Multiple sclerosis, cancer drugs among Highmark discounts Full story

6. Faster time-to-therapy, fewer IT workarounds — see how pharmacies are getting ahead here.

 

7. Mirum inks $620M deal for hepatitis delta drug developer Full story

8. Nation's 1st all-electric hospital set to open with pharmacy services Full story

9. USMD Arlington taps 3 leaders following CEO retirement Full story

10. Social worker dies after stabbing at San Francisco hospital; suspect in custody Full story

11. ACA approval hits new high as subsidies set to expire: 7 things to know Full story

 

12. Fragmented pain protocols increase risk. Fix them with real-world lessons from health systems here.

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13. Manual pharmacy processes cost Texas Children's $40M a year. See their fix: here.

14. Specialty drug spend ballooning? See payer actions that reduce admissions 22% here.

15. Specialty medication delays push 88% of patients past timely care. The fix your team needs to know here.

16. Becker’s resources don’t stop here — explore more webinars and whitepapers.

 

 

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