Discussion
The results of this survey were in agreement with studies emphasizing the role of F18-FDG during COVID-19. 12-15 Some studies reported the need for lung, bone, and inflammation -related radiopharmaceuticals. 16-17
The results are in agreement with many studies reported many changes in the transport of medical radioisotopes, purchasing, and preparations of radiopharmaceuticals. The results are in agreement with the fact that the supply, the availability of the most vital medical radioisotopes used in radiopharmacy of nuclear medicine and in research are delayed or stopped due to the current lockdown, extended border controls, cancelation of most of commercial passenger flights, increments in the cargo costs. 18-19 The results showed that it is a must and yes there is intention to develop new radiopharmaceuticals to detect the impact and to help to know the cause of COVID-19 pandemic and confine it.
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many organizations back to the drawing board to redesign their operations and strategy. It is clear that the pandemic is continuing to have a huge impact on the medical sector by affecting normal operations. It has created a relatively inconvenient environment of operations within radiopharmacy labs across the globe due to strict guidelines that must be followed to avoid the spread of the virus. As the rate of infection continues to increase each day, the number of deaths also increases. The increased infection rate has caused a strain in medical facilities. Access and demand for medical and laboratory equipment such as radioisotopes and the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals have drastically changed. Medical professionals must conform to the new ways of life and accept that things are different in order to prevent the spread of the virus.20-21