Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology (Jan 2022)

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

  • Monica V. Mahoney,
  • Hita Bhagat,
  • Robbie Christian,
  • Carlos del Rio,
  • Kenneth C. Hohmeier,
  • Michael E. Klepser,
  • Jason M. Pogue

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1017/ash.2022.248
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2

Abstract

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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.