Perceptions, attitudes and experiences of hospital pharmacists working in the private sector regarding drug shortage in Lebanon: a national cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Our objective was to assess the perception, attitudes, and experiences of Lebanese hospital pharmacists in everyday practice regarding the drug shortage as well as to identify challenges and propose solutions.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted between February and June 2021, enrolling 36 Lebanese hospital pharmacists.

Results

The economic crisis and issues with the quality of medicines were ranked as the top two causes of drug shortages in Lebanese hospitals; 88.9% of hospital pharmacists thought that switching to lower doses and using alternatives (97.2%) can be considered viable solutions. To address the issue of drug shortages, efforts made by manufacturers were 36.1%; the availability of alternative drugs in hospitals was 63.9%. All class

SUBMITTER: Hallal H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11894753 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature