Assessment of Community Pharmacy Services and Preparedness in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study
Abdulaziz Alhossan, Noha Al Aloola, Manar Basoodan, Munirah A. Alkathiri, Razan Alshahrani, Wael Mansy, Thamer A. Almangour
Abstract
The SARS-CoV-2 outbreak in late 2019 triggered a shift in healthcare priorities globally, with pharmacies playing a pivotal role in supporting the healthcare system throughout the pandemic. This study aimed to assess the preparedness and service delivery of community pharmacies in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 crisis. A cross-sectional study was conducted from July to November 2020, using an electronic questionnaire distributed to community pharmacists across the country. The survey focused o
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PreparednessPharmacyMedicineCommunity pharmacyHealth careNursingFamily medicineService (business)Community healthService delivery frameworkMedical emergencyHealth servicesOutbreakDisaster preparednessPharmacistPublic healthClinical pharmacyHealthcare serviceCommunity pharmacistHealthcare deliveryAntibiotic Use and ResistanceCOVID-19 and Mental HealthPharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes