COVID-19

Kathryn Samai, PharmD, BCPS, emergency medicine clinical pharmacist at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, discusses how her institution has been handling COVID-19.

The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists has launched a new, free service to connect health care facilities with pharmacy personnel who can help alleviate potential staffing shortages.

“What she did for me this week is what defines heroic.”

Top news of the week from Pharmacy Times surrounding the novel coronavirus.

New data from the FAIR Health white paper show that from 2017 to 2018, telehealth use grew 12% and use of retail clinics grew 10%.

Gunda Siska, PharmD, explains potential vitamins to keep patients healthy.

One of the results from the survey showed that 42% of American people do not wash their hands every time they use the restroom.

In addition, RUCDR has submitted an emergency use authorization request for a saliva collection method that will allow for broader population screening.

The state attorney general’s office and its State Board of Medical Examiners are limiting pharmacists and physicians from allowing patients to use certain medications for COVID-19.

The USP has developed an online toolkit using guidelines from major public health organizations.

Today we’re celebrating the work of Mayank Amin, PharmD, RPh, MBA, owner of Skippack Pharmacy.

Pharmacists push against state-level limits on dispensing of hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus disease 2019.

Hospitals can apply at no cost to locate and trade critical supplies to help ease drug shortages during the pandemic.

One of the critical barriers surrounding the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is the lack of access to testing, specifically among high-risk populations.

Novartis and Rising Pharmaceuticals are donating doses of hydroxychloroquine to be utilized by researchers investigating safety and efficacy against COVID-19.

The Department of Health and Human Services said that there are only 5 locations out of 67,000 pharmacy sites with the capacity to test for COVID-19 through the Community-Based Testing Site program.

Today’s pharmacy hero is Shawn Hodges, PharmD, of Innovation Compounding Pharmacy in Kennesaw, Georgia.

Rural community pharmacies evolve to continue serving low-income patients with chronic conditions during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

The collaboration will combine VBI’s viral vaccine experience and coronavirus antigens with the NRC’s unique COVID-19 antigens and assay development capabilities.

The FDA has announced that it is accelerating the development of potentially safe and effective life-saving treatments for patients with the coronavirus 2019 disease.

Key best practices for protecting pharmacy personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This group of health care professionals has experienced the burdens associated with increased patient demands, the potential for exposure, and shifting role expectations.

The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy Passport is a temporary authorization that facilitates pharmacists and pharmacy technicians practicing in another state.

Pharmacists can play an important role in educating patients about poison prevention tips during the pandemic, and discuss the dangers of home remedies.

A recent study has detailed information on the potential dangers and the application of QTc monitoring to guide treatment when using drugs that can cause heart rhythm changes.