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A clinical program evaluating sarilumab (Kevzara, Sanofi and Regeneron) has started in patients hospitalized with a severe form of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), according to the company.

The authorizations have been given to Hologic for its Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2 Assay and to Laboratory Corporation of America for its COVID-19 reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction test.

A new executive order from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has expanded prescribing rights to pharmacists in light of the novel coronavirus.

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The first clinical trial evaluating an investigational vaccine designed to protect against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has begun.

Protecting pharmacy staff is vital to ensuring continued care during the COVID-19 outbreak.

French health officials have warned that widely used OTC anti-inflammatory drugs may worsen the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19, whereas others say more evidence is needed.

How can this patient better tolerate polyethylene glycol (PEG)-electrolyte lavage solution?

In response to growing concern surrounding the novel coronavirus, Cedarville University School of Pharmacy and Cedar Care Village Pharmacy presented an online town hall meeting with an infectious disease expert.

As one of the most visible members of the health care team, pharmacists are uniquely positioned to assist and support patients in tobacco cessation.

Pharmacies across the country also taking necessary steps to help facilitate COVID-19 testing and to keep patients safe.

The new guidance for industry (GFI) document, “Policy for Temporary Compounding of Certain Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer Products,” was released Saturday.

As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to spread, the World Health Organization (WHO) is urging the public to follow proper safety procedures and support each other, according to the latest press conference.

President Donald Trump announced the “national emergency” designation in a news conference Friday.

The FDA has approved olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic 0.1% and 0.2% solution for sale as an OTC medication in the United States.

In its first action, the FDA has decided to not object to the New York State Department of Health’s (NYSDOH) action authorizing certain laboratories in New York to start patient testing for COVID-19.

A bipartisan coalition in Congress has introduced new legislation designed to ensure Medicare patients have access to Part B home infusion medications.

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) has been awarded a contract from the FDA to assess medication safety practices in the perioperative setting from the time patients are prepared for a procedure until they are discharged home.

Study finds that there is no benefit associated with performing adult booster vaccinations against tetanus or diphtheria.

Suzanne Soliman, PharmD, BCMAS, Founder and President of Pharmacist Moms, discusses how important it is as a pharmacist to educate patients on receiving annual vaccinations.

Poorly managed inventory can quickly turn into the equivalent of having stacks of cash sitting on your shelves just beyond your reach, tying up valuable cash flow and contributing nothing to revenue.

Some of the candidates are approved by the FDA for other indications, but the majority of the agents are not currently commercially available in the United States for therapeutic use.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued key protective mask guidance for health care workers following the recent CDC and FDA statements regarding the novel coronavirus 2019.

Service outcomes will be optimized by considering a constellation of factors besides the service itself, such as social support and patient self-efficacy.

In the United States, the CDC has confirmed 938 cases and 29 deaths, as well as 771 patients under investigation.

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As vaping continues to grow in popularity, it becomes increasingly critical to correct misconceptions about its safety and long-term effects.

Understanding the financial side of the business is an important part of owning a pharmacy, as such having knowledge of cash flow, liquidity, and profit can ensure that a pharmacy owner has a clear view of their operations.

Pharmacies report that are hand sanitizers are “essentially gone,” with the situation not entirely different from a drug shortage in that it’s also difficult to obtain products from wholesalers amid the coronavirus scare.

The FDA is taking action against companies that claim to treat or prevent the virus.