Week in Review: COVID-19 Attacks the Cardiovascular System

Top news of the week from Pharmacy Times®.

5. COVID-19 Attacks the Cardiovascular System

Studies have found that COVID-19 attacks the cardiovascular system and may exacerbate preexisting heart conditions.

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4. COVID-19 is More Than a Pandemic

COVID-19 is more than a pandemic, but pharmacists have a key role to play advocating for patients. Read more.

3. Gilead Sciences Announces Pricing for COVID-19 Treatment Remdesivir

According to the letter, remdesivir is the first antiviral to demonstrate patient improvement in clinical trials for COVID-19, and the pricing of the drug has been a major concern. Read more.

2. Expanding the Role of Pharmacists in Wake of COVID-19

With pharmacists being the most accessible health care providers, it is easy to see why considerations should be made regarding the expansion of their role during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more.

1. Pharmacy Schools are Important for MTM Services

Pharmacy schools are an important opportunity to teach students medication therapy management services, through both the curriculum and clinical rotations. Read here.