COVID-19

In a statement, CEO B. Douglas Hoey emphasized the important role pharmacists will play in distributing the vaccine once available.

Pharmacists can help manage medication-related problems to improve health outcomes during the pandemic.

Necessary measures taken during the pandemic may exacerbate some underlying factors that can lead to decline.

In a Pharmacy Times® webcast, Katie Culos, PharmD, BCOP, a specialist in cellular therapy and hematology discussed with Katherine Lin, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP the many policies and procedures that have been implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic by providers for cancer care.

In a survey of nearly 2000 physicians across 31 countries, nearly half of the physicians indicated that they see significant barriers to COVID-19 vaccine adoption for themselves and their adult patients.

Although the adverse effects of the lockdown were inevitable for cardiology patients, increased technology services may offer an opportunity for expanded patient access.

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Many clinical trials are underway in a race to develop a safe and effective vaccine against severe acute respiratory SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Although researchers are testing modifications of a drug used to cure a fatal coronavirus found in cats, it shows enough action against SARS-CoV-2 to proceed to clinical trials.

According to the study authors, with a higher antigen valency, antibodies have more sites to latch onto; however, including a higher antigen valency in a vaccine does not mean it will work better.

At the Smilow Cancer Hospital, oncology pharmacists play an important role in the delivery of care for patients with cancer.

The patients were identified for testing through contact tracing or by developing symptoms, with 22% never developing symptoms, 20% initially asymptomatic but developing symptoms later, and 58% being symptomatic at their initial test.

Although 68% of adults say they get a flu vaccine at least some years, poll results found that younger adults and Black Americans are significantly less likely.

Necessary measures taken during the pandemic may exacerbate some underlying factors that can lead to decline.

In a Pharmacy Times' webcast on immunization practices during the pandemic, thought leaders discussed considerations and best practices regarding the administration of vaccinations.

In a viewpoint article published in JAMA, researchers proposed reforms that could improve the authorization and approval process during public health crises to increase the public’s trust in the agency.

The development of the COVID-19 vaccine AZD1222 has expanded into a phase 3 trial that is enrolling 30,000 adults aged 18 years or older to assess its safety, efficacy, and immunogenicity.

From navigating online classes to adjusting to either cancelled or switched experiential learning rotations, the pandemic has changed the lives of pharmacy students worldwide.

A recent survey showed that 86% of community pharmacists plan to offer the COVID-19 vaccines once they become available, whereas another 12% responded that they want more information to determine their decision.

Although some similarities exist, a few key differences can help differentiate the symptoms.

More than 69% of survey respondents reported using more hand soap, and 59% said they have used more hand sanitizer since learning about the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Pharmacists are likely to encounter patients seeking counsel on the use of nonprescription drugs for the symptomatic relief of some of the common mild symptoms associated with COVID-19 that may be amenable to self-treatment.

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has urged governors and state executive teams to take actions to support vaccine access for patients from their local pharmacies.