According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adverse drug events contribute to more than 1 million emergency room visits and over 250,000 hospitalizations in the United States, although many are preventable. Since the COVID-19 pandemic has introduced many unknowns, including various repurposed treatments and vaccines to combat SARS-CoV-2, patients must be aware how these potential treatments and vaccines may interact with their current medication regimens.
Healthcare experts on the importance of consumer education and the essential role of the pharmacist as part of the patient care team
Posted at 1:54 PM, Oct 27, 2020
and last updated 2020-10-27 16:54:07-04
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