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Drive-thru pharmacy services: A way forward to combat COVID-19 pandemic.

Authors :
Hussain, Rabia
Dawoud, Dalia M.
Babar, Zaheer-Ud-Din
Source :
Research in Social & Administrative Pharmacy; Jan2021, Vol. 17 Issue 1, p1920-1924, 5p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Countries around the globe have responded to pandemic preparedness and developed strategies to cope with the COVID-19 crisis. In this context, the role of healthcare professionals is of paramount importance. Pharmacists are playing a vital role in dealing, preparedness, prevention, protection, promoting access to medicines and to improve health outcomes during this crisis. In this context, "Drive-thru" pharmacy services improve access to medicines while ensuring the preventive measures suggested by the World Health Organization. This commentary provides an overview of opportunities and challenges related to the implementation of "drive-thru pharmacy services" and their role in improving public health during this crisis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15517411
Volume :
17
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Research in Social & Administrative Pharmacy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
147551559
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2020.07.015