Pharmacists Authorized To Test For COVID-19

New Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) guidelines, announced April 8, 2020, authorize licensed pharmacists to order and administer FDA-approved COVID-19 tests, including serology tests.1 Those who do so will qualify as “covered persons” under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act, protecting them from liability.2

HHS Assistant Secretary for Health Brett P. Giroir, MD, issued this statement:

“In an effort to expand testing capabilities, we are authorizing licensed pharmacists to order and administer COVID-19 tests to their patients. The accessibility …

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