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5/12/22 Pediatricians might try ordering some formula from McKesson if samples are running low.  Although there are allocations with distributors, it is another source.  Providers might also suggest parents check with smaller retailers in addition to the...

4/28/22 Physicians providing care for adolescents and other patients at risk may be wondering why the switch from Menactra® ( Men ACYW 135- D) to state of the art meningitis immunization with Sanofi Pasteur’s MenQuadfi® ( ACYW-TT ).  The vaccine development shows...

4/27/22 HCPs may access discounts directly or in some circumstances, indirectly on Vaxelis™, Vaxneuvance™, Varivax®, Vaqta®.  It is true that the vaccines that start with letters of the alphabet other than “V”, like “G” and “P” may also be accessed at a savings and...

4/21/2022 MD’s interested in saving significantly on the vaccine for infants Vaxelis™, may do so through an MPPG membership. Independent practices as well as large groups may join Medical Practice Purchasing Group at no fee for discounts on vaccines they need to...

4/12/22 Medical Practices that have already reserved flu vaccine for the upcoming season can rest easy.  Practices that have not put in their fall orders yet for Sanofi Pasteur’s Fluzone® QIV, Fluzone HD® and Flublok® need to do so by this Friday April 15th! ...

3/17/22 For Fluzone QIV, Fluzone HD and Flublok; it’s coming down the final day to make sure Sanofi Pasteur saves your flu vaccine doses for the 2022-2023 influenza season. Medical Practices can do this by tomorrow MARCH 18th, 2022 for maximum savings, shipping...

3/10/22 It’s the time of year vaccine manufacturers like Sanofi Pasteur are taking Flu vaccine reservations for fall deliveries.  The deadline has been pushed up from the 31st of March to March 18th for the premium EIVs Fluzone HD® and Flublok® as well...

3/1/22 1.     Which influenza vaccine has the highest mcgs of antigen per strain? 2.     Which Influenza vaccine has the second highest mcgs per strain? 3.     What is the standard # of mcgs...

2/22/22 Medical groups looking for employee benefits that don’t cost anything can go to MPPG.  Medical Practice Purchasing Group member practices now have access to wireless discounts with these 5G networks for their entire staff AT&T, Verizon & T-Mobile. ...

An MPPG membership gives immunization providers access to discount pricing on Vaxneuvance™ as well as many other vaccines manufactured by Merck, Pfizer, Sanofi Pasteur and AstraZeneca! VAXNEUVANCE™ (Pneumococcal 15-valent Conjugate Vaccine) is now covered by Medicare...

2/15/22 Although pharmacies can aggressively solicit patients for preventative services, such as influenza vaccines, these services ideally belong in the doctor’s office.  Primary Care Physicians can stay ahead of the curve and keep their private practice business...

2/1/2022 The Advisory committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has an interesting agenda set for their February 23-24 meeting. No registration is required to watch the ACIP meeting webcasts! Get the latest information from subject matter experts taking a...

1/27/22 From large medical groups to solo practices, HCPs may access discounts on flu vaccines through an MPPG membership. Medical Practice Purchasing Group ( MPPG ) works with two influenza vaccine manufactures to provide the most comprehensive list of flu vaccine...

12/8/21 With the FDA approvals and ACIP recommendations for the new conjugate vaccines Pfizer’s Prevnar 20 ™& Merck’s Vaxneuvance™ discounts are now available through an MPPG membership. Additional vaccine purchasing options are available as well on other new...

9/9/21 Moderna has invited MPPG members to join a webinar to learn about the investigtional Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, which has been authorized for emergency use in the United States. There will be no continuing education offered for this webinar. Please register at...