Guidance for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in Community Pharmacies During the COVID-19 Response | NLM

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Guidance for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in Community Pharmacies During the COVID-19 Response

05/28/2020 12:00 AM EDT

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Infectious Diseases (CDC OID). Published: 5/28/2020. This guidance, updated on May 28, 2020, applies to all pharmacy staff to minimize their risk of exposure to the COVID-19 virus and reduce the risk for customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics are Universal use of face coverings for source controlAdvice for sick staff; Filling prescriptions; Strategies to minimize close contact; and COVID-19 testing and other close-contact services; Provide adult vaccinations based on local conditions; and For Clinics: Special considerations when co-located in pharmacies. (Text)