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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Community Oncology Alliance Opposes Home Infusion of Cancer Drugs
April 10th 2020COA released a statement explaining that it fundamentally opposes home infusion of chemotherapy, cancer immunotherapy, and cancer treatment supportive drugs due to concerns regarding the safety of patients in such an environment.
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New Clinical Trial Developed to Fast-Track COVID-19 Therapies
April 10th 2020Derek Angus, MD, MPH and his collaborators had developed a platform called REMAP-Community Acquired Pneumonia (REMAP-CAP), which was designed to find optimal treatment for severe pneumonia both in non-pandemic and pandemic settings.
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Federal Guidance Allowing Pharmacists to Provide COVID-19 Testing Applauded by Health Care Leaders
April 9th 2020US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar released a statement on how the authorization for pharmacists will mean easier access for patients who need COVID-19 testing.
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ASHP Survey Finds Severe Supply Disruption in Medical Masks
April 8th 2020The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) is surveying members of the Section of Pharmacy Practice leaders on a bi-weekly basis to obtain the real-time status of medical supplies during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Pharmacy Students, Professors Continue to Adjust to COVID-19
April 7th 2020COVID-19 has caused major upheavals across the country and pharmacy schools are no exception, as many institutions have been closed, causing professors and students to seek out innovative ways to complete their coursework for the semester.
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Pharmacist Technicians Can Play Key Role in Push Toward Telemedicine During COVID-19 Pandemic
April 7th 2020Lessons from implementing electronic medical records should be heeded by allowing clinicians to focus on patient care and by delegating the management of telemedicine to support staff, such as pharmacy technicians.
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