How Did the Pharmacist Come Across the COVID-19 Vaccine? A Review Article

Abstract

Pharmacists have, in recent years, been identified as a vital component in the healthcare industry, with professional organizations calling for their involvement in health processes. Previously, pharmacists were limited exclusively to the administration of dosages and medicine to patients in a bid to improve their health. On the contrary, there has been a surge in interest based on the ancillary role they can play in preventing or managing diseases. Specifically, the role of pharmacists in vaccine discovery and development has come to the fore, with practitioners relying on their skills, competencies, and knowledge. The coronavirus pandemic brought to light the seminal nature of pharmacists, especially in the discovery of the vaccine. The vaccine was discovered and developed based on previous research and data collected by pharmacists. The data helped fast-track the vaccine development process, thereby minimizing the spread of the coronavirus and helping society return to normalcy. The subsequent literature review focuses on how pharmacists discovered the COVID-19 vaccine. The review is guided by the thesis that the skills, competencies, and knowledge of the pharmacists allowed the international community to curb one of the most deleterious pandemics ever known to mankind.