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Biotech / Medical : Biotech Valuation
CRSP 55.28+5.3%Nov 17 3:59 PM EST

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To: Biomaven who wrote (9670)12/7/2003 8:23:06 PM
From: Sam Citron  Read Replies (1) of 52153
 
In Massachusetts, regular pharmacists currently aren't allowed to administer Flumist because they are not "health care providers."

Law exam:

Q1: What would be likely to happen if your local CVS hired a part-time "health care provider" to administer the spray?

Q2: Why, for that matter, can't the consumer self-administer a nasal mist vaccination?

Here is what they are doing here in N. CA., where Longs Drug has a quarter page ad in the local newspaper promoting FluMist vaccination:

"It's not too late. Find a Long's before the flu finds you.[bold text omitted for obnoxiousness]

The CDC warns that this flu season could be worse than usual. Don't get caught. Protect yourself and your loved ones with FluMist, the innovative new flu vaccine that's given as a nasal mist insead of a painful shot. It's easy, effective, and now available at Longs, your health and wellness authority.

Try the pain-free FluMist vaccine spray for only $34.95 after $25 mail-in rebate.

Call today to schedule your FluMist vaccination at these Longs Drugs: ..."

Sam

For extra credit: How could MEDI not make lots of money on FluMist this winter?
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