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1Walgreens Health-System Pharmacy #10845, Kansas City, MO, USA
2Division of Pharmacy Practice and Administration, University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Pharmacy, Kansas City, MO, USA
3University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, MO, USA
4Lincoln Surgical Hospital, Lincoln, NE, USA
5Walgreens Greater Northwest Regional Office, Seattle, WA, USA
Abstract
The treatment options for hepatitis C have undergone noteworthy advancements since direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) were introduced. The selection of a DAA therapy depends on the patient's genotype, treatment history, concomitant comorbidities, and concurrent medications. Pharmacists have a pivotal role in providing clarification and recommendations in selecting appropriate, individualized DAAs for patients. This commentary aims to (1) provide an overview of DAAs on the market for hepatitis C, and (2) describe the implication for the care of patients with hepatitis C in a community pharmacy. Community pharmacists can establish a workflow to recommend appropriate DAA therapy, identify drug interactions, and improve medication adherence and compliance with lab appointments.