COVID-19 Pandemic Guidance Document Version 1 (March 2020)

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By Sean Liew Jia Xen

Deputy Chairperson in Malaysian Pharmacists Society- Young Pharmacists Chapter (MPS-YPC). A public health advocate with a passion for the welfare of young pharmacists. Oh and, a digital health enthusiast too!

In light of COVID-19 and the resultant rapid expansion of pharmacists’ roles, Malaysian Pharmaceutical Society has released a guideline for Malaysian pharmacists.

COVID-19 Pandemic Guidance Document for Malaysian Pharmacists Version 1 (March 2020) outlines 3 main points that pharmacists can take to ensure optimum participation in the crisis together with other healthcare professionals.

The main points are:

  • Prepare: Steps to prepare the pharmacy team to combat the outbreak
  • Prevent: Infection prevention and control for community pharmacists
  • Manage: Managing pharmaceutical supply

 

The document can be downloaded here.

 

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