On the frontline against COVID-19: Community pharmacists’ contribution during a public health crisis

Cathal A. Cadogan*, Carmel M. Hughes

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The global spread of COVID-19 is placing unprecedented demands on healthcare services. In this time of crisis, innovative and adaptive methods of practising will be required across all health professions. In order to maximise the use of current available resources, it is vital that existing services are comprehensively reviewed and full use is made of any unrealised potential among healthcare providers. Community pharmacy is one of a number of health professions that has a key role to play in responding to the current pandemic. As the scope of community pharmacy practice varies considerably across countries, it is important to examine ways in which the profession can assist with the public health response to COVID-19 and maintaining the continuity of healthcare services. This article seeks to highlight roles and activities that community pharmacists can undertake to help in relieving pressure on other areas of the health service, such as general practice. This information could help to inform future decisions about the restructuring of existing health services by governments, public health bodies and policy makers in response to public health crises such as COVID-19.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2032-2035
Number of pages4
JournalResearch in Social and Administrative Pharmacy
Volume17
Issue number1
Early online date31 Mar 2020
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01 Jan 2021

Keywords

  • Community pharmacy
  • Coronavirus
  • COVID-19
  • Pandemic
  • Pharmacist
  • Public health

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pharmacy
  • Pharmaceutical Science

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