Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pharmacy practice and on the provision of pharmaceutical care: A cross-sectional study among community pharmacists.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Community pharmacists played an essential role in the control and management of the COVID-19 pandemic; both pharmaceutical care and community pharmacists were affected, given that, patients' needs and demands increased due to the fear of lockdowns and shortage of medication throughout the pandemic.

Objectives

This study was based in Lebanon and aimed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on (1) pharmacists, including infection rates, pay, and working hours, and (2) pharmacy practice, including medicine and personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages.

Design

A cross-sectional study involving 120 community pharmacists was carried out between August and November 2021.

Methods

Data were collected using an online survey filled out by pharmacists

SUBMITTER: Hatem G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10067468 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature