The Role of the Community Pharmacists during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

During the COVID-19 pandemic, community pharmacies provided reliable information to the public as well as masks, disinfectants and drug supplies. This review article first describes the information and support provided to pharmacists and pharmacies by the U.S. CDC, FIP, and Pharmaceutical associations in USA, UK, Canada, and Australia. Lastly, the activities of Kyoto University SPH, which provided information on infection control to community pharmacies in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic.