Comparison of the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination amidst the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic within Six Regional Community Pharmacies of a Large Pharmacy Chain.

: The CDC has issued interim guidance on administering influenza vaccines amidst the COVID-19 pandemic including providing specific appointment times. A large chain pharmacy has adopted this guidance and is encouraging patients to make appointments rather than a walk-in visit for the influenza vaccination to help avoid large crowds. : This study aims to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on influenza vaccination rates (2019 versus 2020 season) and patient appointments versus walk-in visits.

Setmelanotide: A Novel Targeted Treatment for Monogenic Obesity.

To review clinical data regarding the newly approved drug setmelanotide, an injectable melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R) agonist, for chronic weight management in adults and children aged 6 years and older with monogenic obesity. A literature review was performed by searching MEDLINE, SCOPUS, and EMBASE for all relevant English-language articles published between January 1, 1996, and November 30, 2021, using search terms obesity, setmelanotide, Imcivree, and MC4R agonist. This review included two phase 2, two phase 3, and one ongoing clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and/or safety of setmelanotide.