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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.

The announcement is in response to ongoing reports of contamination with N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA).

The collaboration will combine VBI’s viral vaccine experience and coronavirus antigens with the NRC’s unique COVID-19 antigens and assay development capabilities.

New advances in medical therapy have made it possible for rosacea patients to achieve clear skin.

Key best practices for protecting pharmacy personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The prevalence of HIV in jails and prisons is approximately 4 times higher than that of the general United States population.

Study shows rivaroxaban (Xarelto, Bayer) following nonmajor orthopedic surgery reduced the risk of major venous thromboembolism by approximately 75% compared with enoxaparin.

The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy Passport is a temporary authorization that facilitates pharmacists and pharmacy technicians practicing in another state.

Patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease who took rivaroxaban (Xarelto, Bayer) saw a 15% reduction in the risk of major adverse limb and cardiovascular events.

A recent study has detailed information on the potential dangers and the application of QTc monitoring to guide treatment when using drugs that can cause heart rhythm changes.

"We are trying to stay strong, and we couldn’t cope with this situation if it wasn’t for our deep team connection.”

A study by the American Academy of Neurology suggests that taking a low-dose aspirin once per day does not reduce the risk of thinking and memory problems caused by mild cognitive impairment or possible Alzheimer disease.