European Commission Probes Sanofi for Possible Antitrust Violations Related to Flu Shots
French pharmaceutical company Sanofi said that European Commission (EC) officials carried out unannounced inspections at its premises in France and Germany as part of an investigation into its conduct in the seasonal influenza vaccine market.1 It is not clear whether the investigation has any impact beyond Europe, but Sanofi produces influenza vaccines for the U.S. […]
Nine States Unite in Northeast to Challenge CDC’s New Vaccine Use Recommendations
In response to recent changes made to vaccine use recommendations issued by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nine northeastern states and New York City have formally established the Northeast Public Health Collaborative, a regional partnership they say is intended to improve coordination of […]
COVID-19 Shots Associated with Neuropsychiatric Disorders
A 2025 study published in the International Journal of Innovative Research in Medical Science examined whether mRNA COVID-19 shots are linked to neuropsychiatric conditions, raising questions about their potential to damage the brain and mental health. The researchers, most of which are affiliated with The Wellness Company and the McCullough Foundation, note that the mRNA […]
Expired COVID-19 Shots Repurposed for Biosensor Research
During the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmaceutical companies manufactured mRNA COVID-19 shots in massive quantities. While many of the shots were distributed and administered, a large number went unused, eventually expiring and being discarded. To avoid this type wastage in the future, researchers at the Center for Physical Sciences and Technology (FTMC) in Lithuania are proposing a […]
Pharmacists Instructed to Combat “Mistrust” in Vaccination and Increase Vaccine Uptake
In an interview with Drug Topics, Hashim Zaibak, PharmD, CEO of Hayat Pharmacy, emphasized that all pharmacy employees, including frontline staff like pharmacy technicians and cashiers, must take an active role in building trust with patients and providing clear information about vaccines.1 According to Zaibak, public distrust in routine vaccination, commonly referred to as vaccine […]
Senators Investigate Big Pharma’s “New Sales Scheme” Tied to Telehealth Companies
On July 17, 2025, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois, along with Senators Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, and Peter Welch of Vermont, released a new investigative report titled “Big Pharma’s New Sales Scheme: Expanding Patient Access or a Virtual Pill Mill? A Direct-To-Consumer Telehealth Platform Investigation”.1 Over the past nine months, […]