GOVERNMENTS across the globe have been urged by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) to "enact legislation necessary to support pharmacists in their contribution to bringing the COVID-19 pandemic to an end".
The plea came during the 148th session of the World Health Organization Executive Board overnight, with FIP telling delegates that to deliver immunisation coverage as quickly as possible, "pharmacists must be enabled to contribute".
FIP noted that in at least 36 countries pharmacists already play an active role in administering vaccinations, adding that as trained health professionals pharmacists have the appropriate skills to perform COVID-19 testing, interpret results and advise on appropriate actions.
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