COVID-19 Resources

To help assist our pharmacy professionals we've a one-stop-stop for resources and information about COVID-19. We will update this page often, but for breaking news and daily updates, we urge members to check our social media pages, specifically our SDPhA - Member News and Annoucements Page.

Guidance for Pharmacy Practitioners for Safe Practice During COVID-19 Outbreak

What to Tell your Patients

• International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Decision Tree for Pharmcists
• CDC Guidance - What to do if you are Sick
• CDC Resources in Languages Other Than English

From the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy

• South Dakota Board of Pharmacy Policy Statement on COVID-19 Agents - Updated 4.3.2020 (Rescinded 6.5.2020)
• COVID-19 Pharmacy Personnel Guidelines - 4.3.2020
• Emergency Rules for COVID-19 - 4.3.2020
• Wholesale Emergency Rules for COVID-19 - 4.3.2020

COVID-19 Immunization Resources for Pharmacists

• ​SD DOH Vaccine Information for Healthcare Providers
• South Dakota COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
• CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program Links
  • CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program Provider Enrollment Instructions
  • CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program Provider Agreement 
• VaccineFinder
• VaccineFinder Registration Page
• Guidance for Licensed Pharmacists and Pharmacy Interns Regarding COVID-19 Vaccines and Immunity under the PREP Act

Additional Immunization Resources for Pharmacists

• HHS Expands Access to Childhood Vaccines During COVID-19
• CDC Influenza Resources

COVID-19 Testing Resources for Pharmacists 

• DSS Provider Bulletin: Updates to COVID-19 FAQ - Serology/Antibody Testing and Remote Patient Monitoring 6.15.2020
• SD DOH Guidance on Antibody Testing for COVID-19 - 6.6.2020
• South Dakota Board of Pharmacy Policy Statement on COVID-19 Testing by Pharmacists - 6.5.2020
• CDC Interim Guidance on COVID-19 Antibody Testing - 5.23.2020
• US HHS Office of General Council Advisory Opinion on 20-20 - 5.19.2020
• South Dakota Medicaid Coronavirus FAQs (Testing and Billing) - 5.1.2020
• US HSS Guidance for Liscenced Pharmacists, COVID-19 Testing, and Immunity under the PREP Act - 4.8.2020
• How to Obtain a CLIA Waiver 

Additional Resources: Prevention and Planning for Pharmacists 

• CDC Vaccination Guidance During a Pandemic - 6.9.2020
• CDC Guidance for Pharmacies - Updated 5.28.2020
• COVID-19 and Healthcare Provider Stress - 4.30.2020
• Updated Testing Guidance from SD DOH - 4.30.2020
• CDC Guidance for Pharmacies - Updated 4.14.2020
• CDC Guidance for Pharmacies - Updated 4.6.2020
• DEA Emergency Prescriptions Update - 4.3.2020
• The Top 10 - A Checklist for Pharmacies
• CDC Guidance for Healthcare Facilities - Preparing for Community Transmission
• CDC - Healthcare Professionals Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
• CDC - Healthcare Supply of Personal Protective Equipment
• Critical Point: Covid-19 Garbing Recommendations - 3.16.2020
• USP Informational Resources (Updated 3/18/2020)
  • USP Response to Shortages of Garb and PPE for Sterile Compounding During COVID-19 Pandemic.
  • Compounding Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer During COVID-19 Pandemic

Additional Resources: Exposure

• SD DOH Isolation Discontinuation Guidance - Updated 5.1.2020
• CDC Guidance for Healthcare Workers with Potential Exposure
• CDC Return-to-Work Criteria for Healthcare Workers