Coronavirus

The EUA designation allows the test to be used to detect SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, for the duration of the continuing pandemic.

While remdesivir is not FDA-approved to treat the novel coronavirus, the orphan drug status would provide 7 years of exclusive marketing in the United States and tax credits on research and development costs once the drug was approved.

Today, we’re celebrating Jennifer Cardona, PharmD, who works at an independent pharmacy in Puerto Rico.

The FDA released a statement on taking action to increase US supplies to support the response to the coronavirus disease 2019 by providing instructions to manufacturers importing personal protective equipment and other devices.

The new edge-computing platform may expand the arsenal of health surveillance tools used to forecast seasonal flu and other viral respiratory outbreaks, such as COVID-19 or severe acute respiratory syndrome.

Here is an overview of reported investigations of existing medications.

The program will award grants for training and development of educational resources for employees in high risk occupations who serve the public during emergencies and who need skills to protect their own health.

Gunda Siska, RPh, PharmD, discusses what she is doing as a hospital pharmacist to stay healthy.

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s administration has decided that in-state and out-of-state health care providers can treat patients via telemedicine during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

Officials with the FDA have said they are beginning to see unauthorized test kits marketed for consumers to test for COVID-19 at home.

Hoth Therapeutics and Voltron Therapeutics will collaborate to develop the self-assembling vaccine technology as a means to aid patients at risk of being infected with COVID-19.

Katie Turner, CPhT, is a senior pharmacy technician at Walgreens.

The test can be used to identify large numbers of infected patients and asymptomatic carriers, which would help support containment efforts and slow the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Not enough people are taking seriously frequent recommendations to practice social distancing, he said.

The FDA has issued a new guidance to sponsors and health care providers regarding certain Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy-required testing during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

The COVID-19 High Performance Computing Consortium is a partnership of federal government, tech industry, and academic leaders whose goal is to stop the virus.

Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, co-founder and CEO of Your Financial Pharmacist, explains how your finances may be affected by the coronavirus and how your can reinforce your financial situation.

The US Pharmacopeia (USP) is providing free technical assistance to developers of antiviral drugs and vaccines that will support the public health response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Pharmacy Moms Group special task force develops guidelines as precautions are implemented amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

A new commentary suggests that public health leaders should guide world leaders through the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

A report published noted that there are subpopulations of pediatric patients with COVID-19 who have an increased risk for more significant illness.

Steven C. Hoffart, PharmD, owner and operator of Magnolia Pharmacy in Magnolia, Texas, said his pharmacy had run out of prepared hand sanitizer when he saw a need for many people in his area.

More than 90% of physicians, nurses, and pharmacists are concerned about COVID-19 affecting their patients, whereas 68% of doctors and 67% of nurses feel they are reasonably prepared for a COVID-19 outbreak in their area.

Four out of 8 manufacturers of hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malarial drug that had shown some success treating the symptoms of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), are already experiencing shortages.

A new report from the CDC has found that a significant portion of hospitalizations in the United States have come from younger adults.

The FDA has released a statement addressing the issue, stating that the organization is “not aware of scientific evidence connecting the use of NSAIDs, like ibuprofen, with worsening COVID-19 symptoms.”

CVS mistakenly sent unproven information to employees surrounding drinking warm water to combat the novel coronavirus.

Marilyn Bulloch, PharmD, BCPS, FCCM, shares her perspective of how the global COVID-19 pandemic is impacting pharmacy in her Alabama community.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, a key issue for pharmacists, other health care professionals, and patients is the potential for disruptions in the US medication supply chain.

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