Look for Expanding Pharmacist Roles With Point-of-Care Testing

Point-of-care testing for flu, strep, and other infections will gain more traction...as pharmacist roles continue to expand.

This trend helps promote antimicrobial stewardship...detect conditions early...and may reduce ED visits and hospitalizations.

Pharmacists providing this service can rule out the need for antibiotics or antivirals...or furnish Rxs under collaborative agreements. And more states will allow this under a protocol, standing order, etc.