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Although chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine have been touted as potential treatments for COVID-19, physicians in Italy have warned that the global supply may not be able to keep up with demand.

Purdue University’s College of Pharmacy is granting early graduation to 144 students to help cover a potential shortage of pharmacists during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

The objective of the study was to determine whether there was an association between PrEP use and decreases in HIV diagnoses.

Individuals with type 1 diabetes, specifically those with poor glycemic control, are at an greater risk for cardiovascular disease than the general population, according to a study by Joslin Research.

Derek Angus, MD, MPH and his collaborators had developed a platform called REMAP-Community Acquired Pneumonia (REMAP-CAP), which was designed to find optimal treatment for severe pneumonia both in non-pandemic and pandemic settings.

Every pharmacy within the Guardian Pharmacy Service network has their own disaster contingency plan in place so that they are supported in an emergency, such as the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

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

Today we’re celebrating the work of Andrea Torres, CPhT, who works at Axtell Pharmacy in Pilot Point, Texas.

Research from Wuhan, China, found that those with diabetes and high blood pressure were overrepresented among severely ill patients and those who have passed away from COVID-19.

This medication inhaler is indicated for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in patients ages 4 years and older who have reversible obstructive airway disease.

Michael Klepser, PharmD, FCCP, FIDP is not only a part of this group, but was also a potential carrier of the virus himself.

In response to the financial crisis driven by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, drug manufacturers are aiming to increase access to insulin products.

More than one-third of transgender women (TGW) not living with HIV at baseline were indicated for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).

US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar released a statement on how the authorization for pharmacists will mean easier access for patients who need COVID-19 testing.

Today we’re celebrating Lendi Muehlbauer, RPh, who works at a Rite Aid in New Jersey.

Understanding patients' perspectives help engender their trust and loyalty, and affect positively their treatment outcomes and the pharmacy business.

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.

Adult patients with type 2 diabetes requiring insulin therapy can safely achieve good blood sugar control using regular human insulin in a wearable, patch-like insulin delivery device called V-Go.

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?