Affiliation:
1. UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Abstract
Pharmacists, physicians, and nurses have been viewed as needed and trustworthy members of the community for years. During the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmacists’ authority was recognized and expanded to include provision of essential services beyond traditional medication expertise and pharmacy operations. This authority needs to be maintained post-pandemic to provide maximum benefit to patients.
Publisher
North Carolina Institute of Medicine
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