Pandemic preparedness of community pharmacies for COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Community pharmacies provide an important healthcare service, which is broadly established, and constitutes the preferred and initial contact for members of the community. The significant value of community pharmacies was further highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.

Objective

The assessment of community pharmacies preparedness for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

A cross-sectional interview survey of 1018 community pharmacies working in four regions of Egypt (South, East, Centre, and North). Data collection was conducted from 8-19 April 2020.

Results

Availability of personal protective equipment (PPE) and medication was better than alcohol (70% conc.). Home delivery services were available in 49.1% of pharmacies. Infection control measures

SUBMITTER: Bahlol M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7211678 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature