The Pharmacy Times® Coronavirus Disease Resource Center is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on COVID-19, an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, including vaccine information and treatments for the disease.
September 19th 2023
Pharmacists play a vital role in providing education and administering influenza, COVID-19, and RSV Vaccines
September 18th 2023
Research shows a peak of highly cited COVID-19 studies at the end of 2021 and a significant downward trend by the end of 2022.
September 15th 2023
Community pharmacies and organizations can collaborate to tailor strategies and interventions and address the challenges and specific needs of the community.
September 15th 2023
Expert panelists addressed concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine costs, availability, efficacy, and timing.
September 14th 2023
By educating their patients on the provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act, pharmacists can have an even greater impact by increasing vaccine uptake in historically underserved groups.
The Current Landscape of Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Focus on PrEP
1.0 Credit / HIV/AIDS, Infectious Diseases
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On the Frontiers, Front Lines, and Fringes of PrEP for HIV Prevention
1.0 Credit / HIV/AIDS, Infectious Diseases
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Improving Uptake and Access to HIV PrEP: Managed Care Considerations
1.0 Credit / HIV/AIDS, Infectious Diseases
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Back to Basics: Initiating and Monitoring HIV Treatment
1.0 Credit / Infectious Diseases
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Moving Beyond Medications: Practices to Provide Appropriate Care for People Living With HIV
1.0 Credit / Infectious Diseases
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Influenza Vaccine Recommendations for the 2022-2023 Season: An Update for Pharmacists
1.5 Credits / Immunizations
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The Role of the Pharmacist in Shingles Vaccination Recommendations: The Critical Need to Educate, Motivate, and Increase Access, featuring Patient Counseling Video Vignettes
2.0 Credits / Infectious Diseases
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The Role of the Pharmacist in Shingles Vaccination Recommendations: The Critical Need to Educate, Motivate, and Increase Access, featuring Patient Counseling Video Vignettes (Pharmacy Technician Credit)
2.0 Credits / Infectious Diseases
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Improving Clinical Outcomes in Clostridioides difficile: Exploring Advancements in Therapy to Treat Infection and Mitigate Recurrence
2.0 Credits / Infectious Diseases
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Oral Chemotherapy Parity Legislation: Opportunities for Cancer Care Equity
1.0 Credit / Law, Oncology
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Exploring Novel Vaccines for Prevention of Hepatitis B Virus Infection: Updated Guidelines and the Role of the Pharmacist in Expanding Vaccination
2.0 Credits / Immunization
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Preventing and Managing Controlled Substance Diversion Across Health Care Settings
2.0 Credits / Law
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Risks and Liabilities in Pharmacy Practice
1.0 Credit / Law
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Opportunities to Reduce Barriers to HPV Vaccination: Key Updates for Pharmacists
1.5 Credits / Immunization
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Reducing Barriers Associated With Pneumococcal Vaccine Uptake
1.5 Credits / Immunization, Infectious Diseases
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Reducing the Incidence and Severity of RSV in Older Adults: Opportunities for Patient Identification and Vaccination Counseling
1.0 Credit / Infectious Diseases, Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: Strategies for Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy and Improving Vaccine Confidence
1.0 Credit / Immunization
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The Expanding Landscape of Vaccinations for the Prevention of Pneumococcal Disease: The Role of the Pharmacist as Patient Educator and Vaccinator
1.0 Credit / Pneumococcal Disease
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Background and Key Concepts in Biosimilars: Improving Awareness and Addressing Common Concerns
1.0 Credit / Law
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Clinical Conversations With the Cancer Care Team: Striving for Equitable Access to Oral Anticancer Medications
1.5 Credits / Law, Oncology
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Examining the Evidence for Emerging Vaccines to Prevent RSV-Related Complications in Older Adults
2.0 Credits / Infectious Diseases, Respiratory, Immunization
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CDC’s ACIP Votes in Favor of Universal Recommendation for 2023-2024 Monovalent COVID-19 Vaccines
September 13th 2023The CDC emphasized the need for protein-based vaccine options in endorsing a vote by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for the universal recommendation of the 2023-2024 monovalent, XBB containing COVID-19 vaccines.
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Study: Some Health Care Professionals Found to Spread COVID-19 Misinformation Via Social Media
August 25th 2023Investigators determined that there needs to be an evaluation of harm caused by pharmacy professionals who are in unique positions on social media, propagating misinformation about COVID-19, vaccines, treatment, masks, and other conspiracy theories.
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Nose Picking Among Health Care Workers Associated With Increased Risk of SARS-CoV-2
August 8th 2023Study results showed no significant association between those who bite their nails and SARS-CoV-2 infection, in addition to a lower rate of infection for those who wear glasses compared to those who don’t wear glasses.
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mRNA-1273 Vaccine Associated With Lower Risk of Adverse Events, Likelihood of COVID-19 Diagnosis
August 4th 2023Compared to the BNT162b2 vaccine, the mRNA-1273 vaccine was associated with a lower risk of adverse events, which investigators speculate was due to interrelated safety and efficacy.
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Community Pharmacists and Technicians: Impacting Public Health One Service at a Time
Community-based pharmacy services are reaching new heights as pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are able to have a larger impact on patient care than ever before.
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2022-2023 Influenza Season: Activity and Vaccine Effectiveness
July 14th 2023The effectiveness of influenza vaccines varies each season and is determined by the circulating influenza virus subtype(s) and the extent to which there is an antigenic match in the vaccines to the circulating virus subtypes.
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