Abstract

COLLABORATION OF A PROFESSIONAL PHARMACIST IN THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Ajay Kumar Garg*, Dr. Saurabh Kumar Sinha and Ranjan Kumar Singh

ABSTRACT

When the (SARS-CoV-2) initially surfaced in Wuhan (China) in December 2019, the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), an ailment it caused, spread quickly throughout the world. The pandemic has put a considerable strain on the healthcare sector and presented several challenges. worldwide experiences shared by the human race nevertheless also created new opportunities that have altered the design of the world's healthcare system. new circumstances variation and a gradual extension of knowledge and abilities, especially for the frontline healthcare service, are needed by all healthcare personnel. providers. Pharmacists around the world are concerned about the new legislation, methods, and services since the way that pharmaceutical treatment is provided has completely changed as a result of the epidemic. More duties are being assumed by pharmacists to stop and manage this pandemic a result of many nations stressing the significance of pharmacists, they are being included in more interesting jobs at healthcare facilities. Because they are not given the necessary assistance, pharmacists in underdeveloped nations often work without the essential safety precautions and are unable to reach their full potential. Academics, policymakers, and anyone involved in regulatory issues should attend. ahead to create more practical models to make use of their skills and improve patient workflow providing care. The activities that pharmacists performed to manage COVID-19 scenarios were the only ones considered in this review; ordinary pharmacy operations were not taken into account. Not all of the articles relevant to our study may be included because they weren't all indexed in the databases we searched or weren't all available on the same website. Additionally, as more articles are published on COVID-19 regularly, some may be missed since they may become available after the designated search time range. The goal of this review was to demonstrate the commitment and engagement of pharmaceutical professionals who are a part of the frontline savior team, not to examine the quality of the published papers.

Keywords: COVID-19, pandemic, Pharmacists, healthcare, Coronavirus.