COVID-19 Pharmacy Practice

Pharmacy Practice

Check out these PAAS National® COVID-19 resources:

COVID-19 Vaccine Resource & Billing Chart
COVID-19 Vaccine Self Attestation
COVID-19 PBM Concessions
COVID-19 Audit Considerations

COVID-19 Therapeutics

Visit the COVID-19 Therapeutics page for more information on monoclonal antibodies and oral antiviral medications.

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Testing for COVID-19

On April 8, 2020, HHS authorized pharmacists to order and administer FDA authorized tests for COVID-19. NCPA has created a new resource page dedicated to helping you add these testing services at your pharmacy.

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Vaccinations

Check out NCPA's COVID-19 Vaccination Information page dedicated to providing news and resources on the development, distribution and administration of COVID-19 vaccines.

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Personal Protective Equipment

Free N95 Mask Initiative: Best Practices for Hygienic Distribution
- Store Flyer (English) | Store Flyer (Spanish)
- Types of masks being distributed
CDC Strategies to Optimize PPE
FDA PPE Conservation Strategies and Resources
OSHA Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Employers
Mask sourcing – Project N95
CDC Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Providers
CDC Cleaning and Disinfection Guidance
EPA List of Disinfectants

Compounding

Clinical Pearls and Drug Information

COVID-19 Treatment & Management

NIH COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines
CDC Therapeutic Options for COVID-19
ASHP’s Assessment of Evidence for COVID-19-Related Treatments

Drug Shortages

FDA Drug Shortage List
AHFS Drug Information®
- Access information:
  Username: ahfs@ashp.org
  Password: covid-19

Substance Use Disorder

SAMHSA Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Guidance
Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth

Telehealth

Enforcement Discretion for Telehealth Remote Communications
FAQs on Telehealth and HIPAA

Mental Health

Resources from Mental Health America (MHA)

Tips and Tools for the Pharmacy

What you can do:

Help screen patients for COVID-19 with this app. Test for influenza and strep, to assist with triaging patients.
Download these NCPA Coronavirus Posters for your pharmacy: How to Protect Yourself - Stop: Please Read Before Entering - Coronavirus Patient Notice of HSA/FSA Coverage
Educate the public. Utilize social media to provide meaningful education on-demand.
Provide prescription delivery services to allow patients to stay at home.

General Guidance and Resources

CDC
- Guidance for Healthcare Professionals
- FAQs for Healthcare Professionals
CMS
- CMS Coronavirus (COVID-19) Partner Toolkit
- Medicare Coverage and Payment related to COVID-19
- CMS Guidance on Signature Logs
- Medicaid
  - Medicaid FAQs
- Waivers and Flexibilities
- Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO) FAQs
DEA
- Controlled Substance Refill Policy
- Oral CII Guidance
FDA
- REMS Guidance
- Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) Activities
USP
PAAS National® COVID-19 resources:
- COVID-19 Vaccine Resource & Billing Chart
- COVID-19 Vaccine Self Attestation
- COVID-19 PBM Concessions
- COVID-19 Audit Considerations
UK Royal Pharmaceutical Society Resources for Pharmacists