May 22, 2020

More COVID-19 Treatments on the Horizon
A growing number of drugs and other therapies have emerged as potential treatments for COVID-19 in recent weeks, but it’s challenging to keep track of which are in clinical trials in hospitals, which are still in development in laboratories, and which just seem like good ideas that might work. Here’s a summary of the options under investigation and their current status. 

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Beyond Prescriptions: What Patients Need During the COVID-19 Pandemic 
Community pharmacists serve a vital role in healthcare in this country, a role that has taken on even greater importance during the coronavirus pandemic. What do your patients need today and how can you help them navigate these challenging times while taking care of their health, both physically and emotionally? One Minnesota pharmacist offers some insight.

Pharmacy-Based COVID-19 Testing Continues to Expand 
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services permitted community pharmacies to begin testing for COVID-19 in April, but each state needed to approve the expansion of testing, too. Progress has continued. Here are some of the states that have authorized testing by independent pharmacists.

 

 

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