Pharmacists as important prescribers of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) antivirals.

Monica V MahoneyHita BhagatRobbie ChristianCarlos Del RioKenneth C HohmeierMichael E KlepserJason M Pogue

Published in: Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE (2022)

Although pharmacists are key members of the healthcare team, they are currently ineligible to independently prescribe the oral coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) antivirals. We report the roles pharmacists have undertaken during the COVID-19 pandemic and provide evidence for the support of independent oral COVID-19 antiviral prescribing.

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palliative care
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