The latest links about coronavirus

NCPA March 30, 2020

  • Read the DEA's updated guidance on issuing schedule II oral medications during a public health crisis.

  • Here's an update on COVID-19 testing at community pharmacies.

  • There's so much news and information about this fast-moving disease. In an effort to keep you informed, we update the coronavirus resource page on the NCPA website on a regular basis.

  • NCPA board member and Seattle-area pharmacy owner Jeff Harrell tells us that Century Link Field Event Center, home of the Seahawks, is being turned into a field hospital for non-COVID patients. As the story from KIRO says, "And it's going to have everything from pharmacists and surgeons alike," said Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan.

  • We've created a new Coronavirus Gallery page in our Front-End Overhaul site. Visit and check out the cool signs NCPA members are creating to help patients during the pandemic.

  • The world's largest cosmetic brands are stepping up to help during COVID, donating soaps and producing hand sanitizers.

  • Here's a clever riff on Paul Simon's oldie called "50 Ways to Beat This Virus." A fun reminder you can use on your social media pages.

  • Check out this handy CMS coronavirus toolkit.

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