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1/21/16   Sanofi Pasteur’s Adacel (Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed ) pre-filled syringes are available as of today for immediate delivery.  NDC numbers 49281-400-88 and 49281-400-15 Adacel Full Prescribing...

1/20/16   Pfizer vaccines is taking a price increase on Prevnar 13® (Pneumococcal 13-valent Conjugate Vaccine [Diphtheria CRM197 Protein])! The new price is $158.83/dose. Since MPPG is focused on helping your practice save money, we wanted to alert you to the...

1/19/16   Unfortunately, the human immune system is typically unable to defeat this invader.  Fortunately however, the human “brain” in collaboration with others works diligently to come to the rescue.  Straight from the NIH Director’s Blog, promising research is...

1/14/16   The benefits of Using a Healthcare Group Purchasing Organization     What is a group purchasing organization? According to Weinstein (2006), a group purchasing organization, also known as GPOs refers to an entity that assists organizations and...

MPPG has reached a new contract with Henry Schein for medical and surgical supplies.  The new agreement, effective immediately, should provide MPPG practices with better pricing and service compared to the previous contract. Here’s a lil’ ditty not all that witty, but...

The popular Hepatitis B and Hepatitis A vaccine packaging presentation, prefilled syringes are back!   Manufacturer Vaccine NDC Package Merck RECOMBIVAX HB® [Hepatitis B Vacc;ine (Recombinant) 5mcg/0.5ml)] 00006-4093-02 Package containing 10 single-dose 0.5ml...

Good news for more patients.  FDA Approved Merck’s 9-valent HPV Vaccine to cover More Patients.  Merck announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an expanded age indication for GARDASIL®9 (Human Papillomavirus 9-valent Vaccine, Recombinant),...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!  Healthcare providers can save money in 2016 by reducing practice expenses through a valuable membership in MPPG!  Not all PBGs ( Physician Buying Groups ) are fee-free like MPPG! Joining forces with other physicians in MPPG automatically and...

With CDC’s weekly influenza surveillance report, “Flu View”, you may access the latest information on influenza activity in the United States.  If you haven’t seen this data in some time here it is http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/

The California Science center always has something fascinating for everyone!  Take some time off to be amazed with family and friends!  With intellectual wellness on the agenda, the sky’s not even the limit with this exhibit! ----- SAVE ON ADMISSION! Enjoy $3 off...

Our friends at Cooperative of American Physicians have many useful resources for today’s modern medical practice.  This recent offering is The Physician’s Guide to Value-Based Compensation.  In a fluid healthcare business environment it is refreshing to see such solid...

Here is a story about an outbreak on Chapman University Campus.  However, Norovirus isn’t the only pathogen capable of intruding the hallowed halls and student bodies on U.S. college campuses!   Holiday break is a ideal vaccination opportunity to make sure...

The Wall Street Journal recently published on November 28th an article titled “ A Thanksgiving For the Innovation That Saves Babies.”  The author, Alison Gopnik reflected on how she personally appreciates the research and genius of those scientists who have delivered...

Astra Zeneca’s MedImmune has released more Flumist vaccine lots!  Many reserved pre-booked FluMist® Quadrivalent (Influenza Vaccine Live, Intranasal) orders are finally ready to ship! After a delayed release of Flumist doses earlier this fall, it is welcome news to...

Meningococcal (Groups A, C, Y and W-135) Polysaccharide Diphtheria Toxoid Conjugate Vaccine Solution for Intramuscular Injection is on sale! The current discounted promotional pricing on Sanofi Pasteur’s meningitis vaccine is 3% off!  This extra savings is on top of...