Stay Alert for Hydroxychloroquine Rxs to Prevent or Treat COVID-19

May 2020

Patients will ask whether hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine prevents or treats COVID-19.

These antimalarial meds are thought to prevent some viruses from multiplying...and may work on the immune system.

But for now, DON'T expect your pharmacist to recommend either of these meds to prevent OR treat COVID-19 in the community.

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Table of Contents

Practice Be Creative to Help Patients Get Their Meds
Infectious Diseases Stay Alert for Hydroxychloroquine Rxs to Prevent or Treat COVID-19
Shortages Minimize the Impact of Drug Shortages
Generics Be Ready for New Advair Diskus Generics
Practice Enhance Patient Care During COVID-19 and Beyond
Infectious Diseases Stop the Spread of Misinformation About Meds and Supplements for COVID-19
Mental Health Watch for Signs of Distress in Patients or Colleagues
Insomnia Prevent Common Mix-Ups With Sleep Meds
Multiple Sclerosis Catch Potential Mishaps With Mayzent for Advanced Multiple Sclerosis