Good read from Healio Rheumatology on the debate around hydroxychloroquine. Hannah Fish, NCPA's associate director of strategic initiatives, is interviewed.
Here's a letter to the editor of the Hamilton County (Ind.) Reporter from Darren Covington, executive vice president of the Indiana Pharmacists Association, urging folks to protect pharmacy workers (and themselves) in the COVID-19 outbreak.
Jim Hrncir of Las Colinas Pharmacy in Irving, Texas, is featured in this podcast about pharmacists on the front lines of the pandemic.
Track U.S. COVID cases (and deaths) by county with this pull-down chart from Reuters. There's a less-specific global tracker too.
A guide to good manners during the COVID-19 crisis, including such vital issues as proper Zoom etiquette, petting dogs, and dealing with insistent hand-shakers.
A viewpoint article on access to medications during the pandemic from JAMA.
Community pharmacies that want to offer point-of-care testing for the coronavirus or other conditions need to have a CLIA waiver in addition to any state-specific requirements. Getting a waiver isn't hard, but there are a couple of steps. This guide published by CMS links you to the CMS-116 laboratory application and addresses common questions.
There's so much news and information about this fast-moving disease. In an effort to keep you informed, we update the coronavirus page on the NCPA website on a regular basis.
Coronavirus mental health resources and information from Mental Health America.
Check out this handy CMS coronavirus toolkit.
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