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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.

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.

The amicus brief from the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy argues that a ruling in favor of Rutledge would drive up health care costs and hinder patients’ ability to access affordable medications.

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.

What are you going to recommend for a customer who was unable to complete a previously recommended regimen?

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.

“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.

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

Camber Pharmaceuticals has announced that it has added Glycerin Liquid and 3 syrups to their increasingly diverse portfolio: Simple Syrup, Cherry Syrup and SoSweet® Syrup.

The California Board of Pharmacy has authorized multiple waivers of specific provisions of pharmacy law, several of which have had major implications for pharmacy technicians and their scope of practice.

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.

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.

More than 90% of the legal marijuana products offered in medical dispensaries are much stronger than what physicians typically recommend for chronic pain relief via data from clinical studies, according to research published in PLOS ONE.

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.