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.
May 3rd 2024
Additionally, undocumented Latinx patients were also more likely to have at least 1 prior COVID-19 infection.
April 24th 2024
Multiple state and federal laws since the COVID-19 pandemic highlight the growing role of technicians
April 14th 2024
Pandemic-related growing pains were common within health care, bringing unique challenges for health systems.
March 25th 2024
The indication is for adults and adolescents with moderate to severe immune compromise due to medical conditions or immunosuppressive medications and treatments.
March 20th 2024
Regardless, hygiene practices and prevention measures for SARS-CoV-2 should be strongly practiced to prevent all respiratory viruses.
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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Background and Key Concepts in Biosimilars: Improving Awareness and Addressing Common Concerns
1.0 Credit / Law
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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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Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: Strategies for Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy and Improving Vaccine Confidence
1.0 Credit / Immunization
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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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Influenza Prevention in the At-Risk Adult Population and the Pharmacist's Role in an Evolving Influenza Vaccine Landscape
1.25 Credits / Immunization, Infectious Disease
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Identifying Candidates for Meningococcal Vaccines (Pharmacy Technician Credit)
2.0 Credits / Immunization
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Identifying Candidates for Meningococcal Vaccines (Pharmacist Credit)
2.0 Credits / Immunization
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Child Abuse: Responsibilities and Protection of the Reporter
1.0 Credit / Law
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The Pharmacist’s Impact on Shingles Prevention Through Vaccination: Recommendations, Uptake, and Improved Outcomes
1.5 Credits / Immunization
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Navigating the HIV Treatment Frontier: Equipping Managed Care Professionals With Strategies for Innovation, Access, and Adherence
1.5 Credits / HIV/AIDS, Infectious Disease
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Survey Finds Loss of Smell, Taste Anecdotally Linked to COVID-19 Infections
April 17th 2020Loss of smell and taste has been anecdotally linked to COVID-19 infections, according to a study that reported the first empirical findings that strongly associate sensory loss with coronavirus disease 2019.
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Survey Shows Adopting New Vancomycin Guidelines is Priority for Pharmacists Despite Pandemic
April 16th 2020A survey conducted between March 30 to April 6 by InsightRx found that implementing the new vancomycin guidelines into the pharmacy community is as important as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the healthcare system.
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Patients With Lupus Experiencing Difficulties Accessing Hydroxychloroquine, Chloroquine
April 15th 2020Patients with lupus are experiencing difficulties in accessing medications hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, 2 medications currently being investigated as potential treatment for the coronavirus 2019 disease.
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Relief Fund to Support Pharmacy Professionals Impacted by COVID-19
April 15th 2020Parata Systems has launched the Pharmacy Employee Relief Fund with an initial commitment of $100,000 to support employees of retail, long-term care, hospital, and direct-to-home pharmacies across the United States affected by the coronavirus disease 2019.
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Study Examining Higher Chloroquine Doses in COVID-19 Halted Early Due to Safety Concerns
April 14th 2020A study based in Brazil has been halted early for safety reasons after patients with coronavirus disease 2019 taking a higher dose of chloroquine developed irregular heart rates that increased their risk of a potentially fatal heart arrhythmia.
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Limited Global Supply, Ethical Concerns Could Curb Use of Antimalarials Against COVID-19
April 13th 2020Although chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine have been touted as potential treatments for COVID-19, physicians in Italy have warned that the global supply may not be able to keep up with demand.
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Pharmacy Students Graduating Early to Cover Potential Pharmacy Staff Shortage in COVID-19 Pandemic
April 13th 2020Purdue University’s College of Pharmacy is granting early graduation to 144 students to help cover a potential shortage of pharmacists during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.
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