Hospital pharmacy practices during and after the covid-19 pandemic

Abstract

Millions of people nationwide are affected by the public health issue brought on by multiple COVID-19 outbreaks. Medical professionals are taking on a great deal of responsibility and is putting forth great effort to stop the disease's spread. The typical responsibilities of pharmacists must change in these extraordinary circumstances. Pharmacists must rise to the occasion and adjust their plans accordingly. Numerous countries are attempting to address the consequences of the second wave of COVID-19 and the most recent third wave caused by the OMICRON version, which has damaged the healthcare system and raised concerns about the governance and resource management shortcomings that have impacted thousands of lives.In several areas, especially in middle- and low-income countries, it is challenging to control the situation. Therefore, in order to successfully provide all healthcare services, healthcare workers—especially pharmacists—must implement adjustments related to operations, supply management, safety precautions, raising awareness, immunization campaigns, etc. The duties and responsibilities that pharmacists can perform both during and after this epidemic are highlighted in this article. Additionally, it examines how they operate, what functions they can adopt, and where their roles can be increased or changed in compliance with national regulations.Hospital pharmacists emerged as critical participants in ensuring medication supply, patient care, and infection control during the COVID-19 pandemic, which put healthcare systems around the world to the test. Their responsibilities changed from dispensers to decision-makers, and they were resilient and creative in the face of swift change.