COVID-19 Resources
During this COVID-19 pandemic, IPA recognizes and appreciates the dedication and professionalism of our members who are selflessly serving on the front lines of this public health emergency. From all of us at IPA, thank you for all that you do.
IPA COVID-19 Progress Tracker
IPA COVID-19 Webinars
Iowa Pharmacy Workforce & Volunteers
Media Resources
COVID-19 Testing
COVID-19 Therapies
COVID-19 Vaccines
Government Activity
Additional Resources
IPA COVID-19 Progress Tracker
Since the early weeks of the COVID-19 outbreak, IPA has been recording its communication and advocacy efforts, as well as state and national policy updates related to COVID-19. This resource will be updated weekly and accessible to members here. Updated February 12, 2021.
IPA COVID-19 Webinars
IPA hosts free webinars to serve as open forums to address your immediate COVID-19 questions and concerns. These webinars are scheduled as needed with special guests from the Board of Pharmacy and other stakeholders to hear directly from you. Recordings from previous webinars have been made available to you.
Free CE from IDPH on Monoclonal Antibodies (Expires 2/11/2022)
Upcoming Webinars:
Connecting Over COVID-19 - Wednesday, March 3: Register Here
Iowa Pharmacy Workforce & Volunteers
IPA is very concerned about staffing shortages in the event of widespread illness at your practice site, and we want to take care of our members.
As a pharmacist, pharmacy technician, or student pharmacist, please complete the appropriate sign-up below if you are willing to work temporarily to help another practice site in Iowa. By providing us your information, you agree to have your name, city, and phone number listed on a members-only page for help in the event of an emergency.
If you are not an IPA member, contact ipa@iarx.org for this information.
Sign-Up:
Pharmacist
Pharmacy Technician
Temporary Positions from VA:
Veterans Affairs has posted temporary pharmacist and pharmacy technician positions to assist with emergency response. These positions may or may not be in Iowa.
Pharmacy Technician Positions
Pharmacist Positions
A message from IPA’s partner, PharmServ Staffing:
“PharmServ Staffing is actively monitoring COVID-19 to determine how we can best support you. Moving forward, until this crisis is over, we will discount our hourly rate for temporary coverage by five percent (5%). You can contact us directly at 515-334-4293 or visit us at www.PharmServstaffing.com.”
- Ready Reserve (USPHS): Part of an elite group of Commissioned Corps, providing trained and ready personnel to fill critical public health needs
- Iowa Statewide Emergency Registry of Volunteers (i-SERV): Part of federal effort to coordinate and assemble volunteers
IPA has hired Wixted & Co. to assist the association and its members in connecting with news outlets and informing the public of the imperative work being performed by pharmacy professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic and throughout history. Tips for successful interviews, media talking points, and more are available below.
- The Media & Your Message
- COVID Media Talking Points (January 2021)
- Tips for Using the Bridging Wheel
- APhA: Basics of COVID-19 Testing, Authority to Test, Guide to Testing & CLIA Waiver Process
- ASHP: Diagnostic Testing Chart
- CDC: Overview of Testing
- CEimpact Trainings/Resources: Point of Care Testing, CLIA Waiver Process
- FDA: EUA’s for Medical Devices, Performance of Serology Tests
- HHS Guidance on Pharmacist & COVID-19 Testing (4/8/2020)
- HHS Guidance on Pharmacy Technicians & Interns & Expanded Authorities (10/20/2020)
- Iowa Board of Pharmacy: Process for Reporting Test Results
- Test Iowa
- Medicare Coverage of Therapies
- Bamlanivimab
- Eli Lilly Playbook
- Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers (2/9/2021), Revised Instructions for Use (12/4/2020)
- HHS Allocation Criteria
- HHS Allocation Statistics
- Sample Policies & Procedures:
- Guthrie County Medical Center (11/20/2020)
- MercyOne Medical Center – Des Moines: Pharmacy, Infusion, Guidelines (11/20/2020)
- Bamlanivimab & Etesevimab
- Baricitinib
- Casirivimab & Imdevimab
- FDA EUA Letter to Regeneron (11/21/2020)
- Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers
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OWS Monoclonal Antibody Playbook (11/23/2020)
- Convalescent Plasma
- FDA News Release on EUA (2/4/2021)
- Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers
- Donating Convalescent Plasma: LifeServe, Red Cross
- Remdesivir (Veklury)
- FDA News Release on Full Approval (10/22/2020)
- Guidance to Iowa Hospitals from IDPH Remdesivir Advisory Committee (6/26/2020)
COVID-19 Vaccines
- Statewide Standing Order for COVID-19 Vaccination (12/30/2020)
- IDPH IDAC Recommendations for Phase 1a (Approved 12/22/20)
- IDPH Letter to Vaccine Providers re: Phase 1a (1/4/2021)
- IDPH IDAC Recommendations for Phase 1b (1/21/2021)
- IDPH IDAC Recommendations for Phase 1c (2/4/2021)
- Pfizer/BioNTech
- FDA Letter to Pfizer/BioNTech (12/11/2020)
- Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers (Dec. 2020)
- Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers (Dec. 2020)
- ACIP Recommendations on Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine (12/13/2020)
- Moderna/NIAID
- FDA Letter to Moderna (12/18/2020)
- Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers (Dec. 2020)
- Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers (Dec. 2020)
- ACIP Reocmmendations on Moderna Vaccine (12/20/2020)
- APhA:
- Billing Guidances: NCPDP, CVS/Caremark (Vaccine Network), Iowa Medicaid, Iowa Total Care
- CDC:
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Handling Temperature Excursions
Pre-Vaccination Checklist for COVID-19 Vaccines (Dec. 2020)
Product Information Guide (12/4/2020) - Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit (11/20/2020)
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- CEImpact Immunization Trainings: Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians
- COVID-19 Vaccine News: Reuters Tracker
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Altimmune: FDA Puts Hold on Human Trials (12/23/2020)
- AstraZeneca/Univ. of Oxford: Reduced Transmission for 3 Months with 1 Dose (2/3/2021)
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Johnson & Johnson: Vaccine 72% Effective in US Trials (1/29/2021)
- Novavax: Vaccine 89.3% in UK Trails (1/28/2021)
- Sanofi-GSK: Phase 3 Trial Delayed (12/11/2020)
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- HHS:
- Guidance on Pharmacists & COVID-19 Vaccines and Immunity under PREP Act (9/3/2020)
- Guidance on Pharmacy Technicians & Interns & Expanded Authorities (10/20/2020)
- IDPH COVID-19 Vaccine Information: Current Expected Allocations (12/17/20)
- Iowa Provider REDCap Survey & Provider Agreement
- USP: COVID-19 Vaccine Handling Toolkit
- v-safe After Vaccination Health Checker Fact Sheet; Poster
Federal:
- DEA Guidance during COVID-19: Prescribing, Refills, and More
- HHS:
- Current Emergency Proclamations
- Guidance on Pharmacist & COVID-19 Testing (4/8/2020)
- Guidance on Pharmacists & COVID-19 Vaccines and Immunity under PREP Act (9/3/2020)
- Guidance on Pharmacy Technicians & Interns & Expanded Authorities (10/20/2020)
State:
- Board of Pharmacy:
- Governor’s Office Emergency Proclamations
- IDPH PPE Shortage Order
- Regulatory Boards Joint Statement on Hydroxychloroquine and Others (9/11/2020)
- CDC Guidance During Pandemic: Pharmacies, Health-Systems, Nursing Homes & LTC, Influenza Vaccinations
- COVID-19 in Iowa: Summary Statistics, Health Resources, and More
- COVID Recovery Iowa: Free Counseling and Assistance for Iowans
- FDA Guidance on Temporary Compounding of Hand Sanitizer Products (6/1/2020)
- IPA Guidance on Therapeutic Interchange: Decision Chart, Clinical Guide
- Marketing & Communication Tools: CDC, IDPH, Mask of Wellness
- National Association General Resource Pages: APhA, ASHP, NCPA, NACDS, ASCP, and SIDP
- Other Community Tools: Curbside Pick-Up Sample
- Other Health-System Tools: ASHP Pharmacy Surge Toolkit, Mount Sinai Resources
- Third Party Payers:
- CMS/Part D – Minimizing Face-to-Face Contact for Delivery & Dispensing, Blanket Waiver for Healthcare Providers
- Iowa Medicaid – IL No. 2123 (3/18/2020)
- Wellmark BCBS
