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A comprehensive review on global contributions and recognition of pharmacy professionals amidst COVID-19 pandemic: moving from present to future.
Sami, Saad Ahmed; Marma, Kay Kay Shain; Chakraborty, Agnila; Singha, Tandra; Rakib, Ahmed; Uddin, Md Giash; Hossain, Mohammed Kamrul; Uddin, S M Naim.
  • Sami SA; Department of Pharmacy, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, 4331 Bangladesh.
  • Marma KKS; Department of Pharmacy, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, 4331 Bangladesh.
  • Chakraborty A; Department of Pharmacy, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, 4331 Bangladesh.
  • Singha T; Department of Pharmacy, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, 4331 Bangladesh.
  • Rakib A; Department of Pharmacy, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, 4331 Bangladesh.
  • Uddin MG; Department of Pharmacy, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, 4331 Bangladesh.
  • Hossain MK; Department of Pharmacy, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, 4331 Bangladesh.
  • Uddin SMN; Department of Pharmacy, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, 4331 Bangladesh.
Futur J Pharm Sci ; 7(1): 119, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1270939
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

COVID-19, a respiratory tract infection caused by SARS-CoV-2, is a burning question worldwide as it gives rise to a pandemic situation. No specific medications are still recommended for COVID-19; however, healthcare support is crucial for ameliorating the disease condition. Pharmacists are the frontline fighters who are responsible for providing healthcare support to the COVID-19 infected patients around the world. This review endeavored to briefly rationalize the contributions of several pharmacy professionals in diverse fields along with their collaborative efforts and dedication regarding their limitations during the COVID-19 situation and view the prospects of pharmaceutical care services in the post-pandemic period. MAIN BODY OF THE ABSTRACT Online databases were utilized to search for scholarly articles and organizational websites, to sum up the information about the contemporary and expanded role of pharmacists. Key articles were retrieved from Google Scholar, PubMed, and Science Direct databases using terms "COVID-19," "novel coronavirus," "community," "industrial," "hospital," "clinical," "recognition," "obstacles," "collaboration," "SARS-CoV-2," "healthcare," and "outbreak" in combination with "pharmacist." The articles were included from the inception of the pandemic to January 25, 2021. The current review found pharmacist's global contributions and involvements with other professionals to provide healthcare services amidst COVID-19. This included testing of suspects, providing medical information, psycho-social support, debunking myths, mitigating drug shortage events, telemedicine, e-prescription, infection control, and controlling the drug supply chain. In many countries, pharmacists' activities were much appreciated but in some countries, they were not properly acknowledged for their contributions amidst COVID-19 outbreak. They played additional roles such as participating in the antimicrobial stewardship team, improving value-added services, conducting clinical data analysis to suppress the outspread of the SARS-CoV-2. SHORT

CONCLUSION:

During the COVID-19 pandemic while the whole world is fighting against an invisible virus, the pharmacists are the earnest hero to serve their responsibilities along with additional activities. They need to be prepared and collaborate with other healthcare professionals further to meet the challenges of post-pandemic circumstances.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Prognostic study / Reviews Language: English Journal: Futur J Pharm Sci Year: 2021 Document Type: Article