COVID-19

Coronaviruses are known to utilize the ACE2 to help facilitate entry into the host target cell.

PittCoVacc produces antibodies specific to SARS-CoV-2 at quantities thought to be sufficient for neutralizing COVID-19 within 2 weeks.

Today, we’re thanking Lusine Khachatryan, PharmD, RPh, a staff pharmacist at Vons Pharmacy in Tujunga, California.

As investigators continue to study the use of drugs such as remdesivir for the treatment of the COVID-19 pandemic, some researchers are considering drug repurposing as a temporary solution.

The 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.

The states included are Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Texas.

Our chief pharmacy editor, Troy Trygstad, PharmD, MBA, PhD, discusses various challenges and opportunities for pharmacists in rural areas during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Shivam Patel, PharmD, discusses one way pharmacist roles are changing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Experts in Idaho are hoping that the state’s broad practice laws for pharmacists and technicians will provide a blueprint for other states looking to expand pharmacists’ capabilities.

COVID-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.

Today we’re thanking Ashley London, PharmD, for her amazing work at Barney’s Pharmacy in Augusta, Georgia.

School closures during the COVID-19 epidemic raises unique challenges regarding the benefits weighed against the costs of resulting health care worker absenteeism.

Lessons 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.

Pharmacists on the frontlines of the pandemic need to be aware of the latest science and recommendations in order to accurately answer questions.

Today we’re celebrating all of the pharmacists and technicians at the Ann Arbor Veteran’s Affairs (VA) Hospital.

Pharmacies remain an essential business even as pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy employees are still a hazard for and at risk of transmission of COVID-19.

In addition to differing symptom presentations and health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, caretakers and medical professionals should be aware of older adults’ mental and emotional health.

Keeping up with regular exercise is an important way of keeping your immune system healthy, even when stuck at home, according to a study conducted by the University of Bath.

Jason Dykstra, PharmD, the owner of Chino Valley Pharmacy, shares his tips for getting through the pandemic.

COVID-19 has spread to 180 countries and territories and includes and caused more than 44,000 so far, but this is not the first time a pandemic has occurred.

The CDC says hand washing is one of the most effective ways to reduce the spread of infectious diseases.

Some pharmacists and other health care experts are worried that patients, especially those with underlying conditions, may stop adhering to their medication regimens.

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.”