Search for a COVID-19 Cure Could Cause Run on Heartburn Drug
Could an old heartburn medication help patients with COVID-19? Pharmacists may find demand for yet another drug rapidly rising based on rumors of a clinical trial for a novel coronavirus treatment. So far, there are just “signals” in the data that famotidine, the active ingredient in the OTC drug Pepcid, could make some difference for patients in critical condition. Read more. 

COVID-19, Thrombosis, and Patient Counseling in the Pharmacy
Pharmacy patients may know to beware of increased shortness of breath in suspected or confirmed COVID-19, but they probably aren’t looking for signs of blood clots. Recent reports indicate that clotting issues contribute to a much higher rate of morbidity and mortality associated with the novel coronavirus than previously understood.

Pharmacists Provide
COVID-19 Testing 
Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services authorized pharmacists to order and administer COVID-19 tests. Where are pharmacists offering testing today and how should pharmacies prepare to provide this critical service? Find out more.