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Global oncology pharmacy response to COVID-19 pandemic: medication access and safety.

June 10, 2020

Alexander M, Jupp J, Chazan G, et al. J Oncol Pharm Pract. 2020;26(5):1225-1229.

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From the perspective of both developed and developing nations, the authors of this commentary discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted access to and delivery of cancer treatment and how the global pharmacy community is responding, including changing and expanding scopes of practice.

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